Dicing with Diversity

A Podcast by Maddie J Cooper Dicing with Diversity is a Documentary Podcast exploring the question ‘ Why are Tabletop gaming spaces so diverse? It explores the good and the bad that come with this colourful community, all set with a background of audio design, music and actual play. The artefact I am presenting is an 18-minute-long audio documentary. This is both a podcast and a sound design piece, showcasing my skills in both areas and featuring musical elements. They show how I have improved musically over this time frame, and my skills in Pro Tools, podcasting and sound design for future employers. I wanted to emphasise ease of listening and maintain focus, so I settled on 18 minutes because it was a succinct, clear way to present the information. My aim for Dicing with Diversity was to create a piece of media accessible to a wide range of audiences who may not be interested in Dungeons & Dragons. I settled on a BBC 4-type audience of o