Prepare for success in your business career and learn how to make it happen. Emphasis is placed on developing your unique profile and portfolio of skills, so you are able to find or create work that is meaningful to you at any stage of your career. This course is offered on-line.

Covers the basics of electricity, magnetism, batteries, etc., and how to apply these principles to equipment found in the broadcast industry. Sound and video are traced through the entire processing and transmitting chain to their ultimate reception on the listener's receiver. This is an introduction to how things work technically in the broadcast industry.

Familiarizes students with advertising techniques, particularly in broadcast media. Lectures and workshop sessions relate to the writing and evaluation of radio commercials. Basic marketing concepts, the function of advertising in society and the economics of broadcasting are related. Commercials are studied in detail. Special emphasis is placed on developing the student's ability to work in groups. While students may not become writers, the course could lead to a position in copywriting, broadcast sales or promotion.

Ever wonder why newscasters present certain stories from a particular viewpoint while omitting others? This course will examine the relationship between media and society trends that are influencing the media and the role it plays in shaping public opinion. This course will appeal to broadcasters and discerning media watchers. A critical view of the media's presentation of issues is encouraged. This class will rely on passionate discussion, debate and group participation.

Directed Study. Covers regulatory bodies, government agencies and acts, audience measurement services, societal issues, music licensing, radio and television regulations, unions, broadcast policies and how they affect the day-to-day operations of broadcast outlets. This directed study course introduces students to sources of information on all topics. Class meets on the first night only-all other work is done at home. Creditable to day school Radio, Television and Broadcast Journalism programs.

How does contemporary music find its way onto the media? Why do some artists sign with major music labels while other talented bands flounder? This course focuses on the point where the music and broadcast businesses intersect, exploring the industries from a creative, corporate, and regulatory perspective. It examines an entertainment-based product from a competitive viewpoint in the modern and complex marketplace. Learn about the roles of music directors, A & R directors, band managers, and much more. Creditable to the day school Radio Program.

Learn how to interview with confidence. CBC's Karen Tankard helps students enhance on-air performance while learning radio and television interviewing techniques. This course appeals to students and journalists who wish to bring a solid on-air presence to their work.

Learn radio station and broadcast industry operations, equipment, procedures, on-air operations, commercial production, and other basic elements of radio station life. Students simulate on-air operations, acting in a variety of positions as part of the on-air team. This is a hands-on course designed for those interested in a career in radio or in finding out more about how radio works. Recommended introductory course

This is a fun, fast-paced class where students learn strong vocal and performance skills for radio and television announcing. Teaches students effective verbal communication, also essential for successful business communication and self-confidence. Students explore respiratory and vocal anatomy, articulation, vocal exercises and work with a variety of scripts. Much practical work is involved. Students should be willing to take risks and perform outside their comfort zone. Creditable to Radio day school program if BCST 2251 is taken as well.

This introductory course provides a broad overview of journalism with a focus on news programming in the electronic media. You will discover how journalists define news and create story ideas. You will complete exercises in news and editorial writing, announcing, and reporting. Interviewing styles and techniques will be explored along with issues in media law. You will tour a television news room during a live broadcast, and have an opportunity to get in front of the camera and perform.

Learn to produce broadcast quality audio productions for radio, TV, the WEB (Internet) and other platforms, operate a commercial recording studio, record and mix audio, edit music to time and ‘beds’ for commercials and apply basic effects. Direct voice over talent. Learn to use digital audio software for great sound.

What makes some voices so captivating? Learn to make the most of your presentation and expression. This hands-on vocal and movement course gives you a much better understanding of your voice and its potential through personal exploration and discovery exercises. Actors, media performers, and anyone committed to improving their presentation impact should notice a dramatic improvement in their skills. To learn more about the instructor or the Kirsten Linklater text, call Kevin Ribble at 604-432-8707. Creditable to the day school Radio program, if BCST 1151 is taken as well.

Presents a practical study of Canadian business law, including the legal and administrative systems, torts, contracts, sale of goods and consumer protection, secured transactions, employment, agency and business organizations. Participation in this course, taught by lawyers, prepares you to recognize and feel comfortable with the legal aspects of doing business.

Presents both traditional and contemporary perspectives of modern management examining management and management roles in teams, projects, departments and the organization as a whole. Strategic planning, operational planning, leading, organizing and controlling for performance will be addressed. Through actual business scenarios, cases and exercises, participants gain experience in decision-making and applying theory to real world organizations.

This course will introduce students to the creation of Web pages using the Extensible Hypertext Markup Language (XHTML), the UTF-8 Character set, and the basics of Cascading Style Sheets. Students will learn to code Web pages both manually and with the assistance of the XHTML editor Adobe Dreamweaver (available at academic prices at the BCIT bookstore http://www.bcit.ca/ bookstore/). Students will learn to analyze commercial websites in order to gain insight into the design and storyboarding of their own pages. The course will also deal with publishing, marketing, and maintaining an Internet or intranet site. This course is offered entirely on the Internet. Students must have access to the Internet, a personal e-mail account, and a PC Pentium/Dual Core or Macintosh PPC/Intel with 1 gb or more of RAM. Also required is an FTP Client for PC or Macintosh. Links to available FTP software will be provided from within the course documentation. Prerequisite: Computer keyboard experience; Familiarity with the World Wide Web; Ability to download, install, and maintain the necessary software; Ability to use e-mail (including attachments).

This projects-based course focuses on the event industry, and fundamental components of planning and executing events. Students explore the planning, marketing, selling, producing and management of any type of event from company social functions to major conventions. To be successful in this course, students must be able to communicate well in writing, in English.