- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Have a passion to develop your original story idea into a short film or web series? Adapt an article, a life event or literary material for the screen? Not sure where to begin your journey as a media content creator? The hands-on workshops that make up this course will acquaint you with successful projects and first steps in creating your own screen-based content.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$465.31
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Research and write a compelling visual treatment and/or proposal.
- Access essential resources supporting the development of original screen content.
- Incorporate elements of visual storytelling into research and writing.
- Identify story rights, clearances, releases, permits and other production planning considerations.
- Identify local, regional, national and international sources of support and financing for content creation.
- Access traditional and non-traditional marketing, audience engagement and distribution resources.
Effective as of Winter 2025
Related Programs
Journeys from Script to Screen (BCST 1201) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Video Production and Editing
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of BCST 1201 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 66050
Dates
Apr 11 - Jun 13 Loading
- CRN 66050
- $465.31 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11 - Jun 13 | Sat | 09:00 - 14:00 | Online |
Duration
9 weeks
Instructor
Cindy Leaney
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course will be delivered synchronously ONLINE, requiring your attendance and participation in scheduled online lectures for the duration of the course. Prospective students should have solid written and spoken English language skills to be successful in this course. There will be no class May 16.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.