Semester 2 – Podcasts, Zines and TV News
25th April 2026
Module Submission
Student Name: Nick Gellatly
Blog: www.theoldtimes.co.uk
Student ID Number: 1025128
Module Name: Fundamentals of Digital Media – Semester 2
Module Code: 2025 MOD007294 TRI1-2 F01CAM
Personal Learning Manifesto
- https://theoldtimes.co.uk/2025/09/22/the-manifesto/
- https://theoldtimes.co.uk/2025/09/23/my-personal-manifesto/
A copy of my personal manifesto of which I keep a copy in my diary and on the wall in my ‘Shed Office’ where I do my work outside of weekly sessions at University. This post includes information concerning the development of the class manifesto and a video of my personal manifesto process together with a detailed description of each of the streams of my personal manifesto.
Personal Use of AI Policy
I use artificial intelligence tools in my work. I say this plainly and without apology. I am always the author, AI does not direct my practice, I direct it. These tools extend my reach and open creative possibilities, but the vision, the judgement, and the final call are mine. I bring critical thinking to every output, I attribute AI’s contribution honestly, and I am developing my AI literacy as a deliberate professional and academic choice.
Portfolio Contents
- Podcasting Week 1
In this first post of the podcasting module, I take the microphone into East Road and interview a Voi Engineer and three fellow students – all from Braintree – studying Clinical Psychology, Law and Paramedical Science.
2. Podcast Module Week 1 (Proper) – Inspiration and Pilot Episode
My podcast subject was the St Neots Walk and Talk for Men’s annual virtual John O’Groats to Land’s End Challenge — 874 miles, 20 walkers, raising money for St Neots Citizen Hub. The podcast is called Grounded – The Healing Power of Shared Experiences
3. Podcast Module Week 2 – First Three Episodes
In this post, I posted a link to the first three episodes following up on the pilot – Episode 1: Justin, Grace and Jack, Episode 2: John and Wellness Wednesday, Episode 3: Scooby, Mack, Mark, Stewart and Claire. I posted a link to Acast where the podcast is hosted – by following the link on this post you will now find all of the podcast episodes (Pilot and 1 – 5).
4. Podcast Module – TikTok Promo Video
Many of the St Neots Walk and Talk Group listened to the podcast episodes as they were released and asked me to create a promotional video for TikTok. This was my first attempt at video editing in this module.
5. Podcast Module – Episode 3
In this post, I share a little about the people who took part in the ‘JOGLE’ challenge – episode 3 was published as the challenge itself came to an end and we celebrated with a meal at a local restaurant
The Finale
In this final post on the Podcast module, the final episode – episode 5 – is published. In this post you will see some feedback from some of the listeners and those who took part in the podcast.
Zines Module – Part 1
Given the radical nature of the Zine movement, I decided to base my Zine on the fact that the module began during LGBTQ+ History Month (in the UK) as I remember seeing Zines as a young(er) person when I visited the Lavender Menace Bookshop in Edinburgh during the 1980s.
Zines Module – Part 2
In this module I began to challenge myself to use and understand new (to me) tools as a digital creator – in this case mainly Canva – as well as generating a series of images using AI image creation tools.
Zines – Part 3
In this post, I give a five-minute history of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in Scotland which is covered in (I hope) a more artistic way in the Zine. This was my first ever attempt at a digitally generated video.
Zines – Part 4
Queer zines were vital, but peaceful, weapons in the fight for gay liberation, cheap, fearless, and impossible to silence. They turned isolated readers into collaborators, rewriting politics from the ground up and proving that desire, rage, and community could be printed, passed around, and weaponised.
Zines – The Finale
TV News Module – Part 1
This was the first week in the TV News Module and in this post, I begin to look for ideas for the project. I was initially attracted to the idea of a mockumentary but in the end it was agreed to create a hybrid news show with a documentary angle.
TV News Module – Mockumentary Thoughts
In this post I explore my inspirations for mockumentary comedy. You’ll see initial thoughts on a story line for the production.
TV News Module – Part 2
Week 2 of the TV News Module saw us in a practical session using lights, camera and action with all of the Digital Media Production team working together with tutor, Liam, on building skills which will reinforce the quality of our productions.
TV News Module – Part 3
In this post I explore the inspiration behind the production idea and develop the story line a little further.
TV News Module – Part 4
This post sees a first version of the video ready to share as well as my thoughts on the production process to date.
TV News Module – Part 5
In this post, I review the project deliverables and panic over whether the project is *actually* deliverable before taking a pause and a deep breath. The team member doing the editing subsequently confirmed that the final cut will be ready in 3 days’ time. Everything crossed!
TV News Broadcast Project: How We Made a TV News Show
A summary of how we met the brief of the TV News Broadcast project.
Podcasts, Zines and TV News
A final reflection on the three elements of the Fundamentals of Digital Media module during semester 2.
End of submission
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