Broadcast and Media Production (Television, Film, and Video Option)

With BCIT’s Broadcast and Media Production (Television, Film, and Video Production Option) Diploma, you’ll build hands-on, practical skills and a solid portfolio as you immerse yourself in multiple aspects of production. Gain the skills needed to create compelling stories and impact audiences.

About the program

• 2-year diploma
• Graduate with a portfolio of professional work
• Experience a wide spectrum of TV, film, and video production,
• Industry-standard, professional equipment and workflows
• Produce content in creative, high-energy teams on a weekly basis
• Receive support for entering projects into film festivals and competitions

Want more info? Check out our Program Details.

Work-integrated learning

Every full-time diploma program has a practicum component where students spend time with an industry partner including TV and radio stations, production, and sports and entertainment companies. Practicums are typically 4 weeks long, and students may also have the opportunity to enter co-op in Term 4.

Who it’s for

This program is right for you if you want to:

• Blend creativity with technical skills
• Work well in team environments
• Pursue a career as a director, editor, camera operator, lighting technician, or audio professional

If this sounds like you. visit Entrance Requirements to apply.

What grads can do

Graduates have extensive experience writing, producing, shooting, and editing for TV and online audiences. You’ll gain many valuable skills that can lead to a wide variety of video and media job opportunities.

Take a look at Graduating and Jobs to see the types of roles that graduates take on.

The courses in this program offer you a unique experience by focusing on the skills you’ll need to work behind the scenes in production for web videos, TV, podcasts, and other broadcasts. As part of your training, you’ll learn the most current, effective techniques in writing, directing, production, editing, and more. You’ll also create your own portfolio of work to demonstrate to your future employers and clients, including your own drama or documentary production.

September 2026 Cohort Matrix

The Broadcast and Online Journalism, Television & Video Production, and Radio Arts and Entertainment Diploma programs have undergone changes, effective for the September 2027 intake. If you began one of these programs prior to September 2027, please refer to the September 2026 Cohort Matrix for course information:

• Broadcast and Online Journalism [PDF]
• Radio Arts and Entertainment [PDF]
• Television & Video Production [PDF]

In this program, you’ll work closely with industry professionals to learn the skills today’s employers are looking for and rotate through various roles, including writing scripts, shooting and editing, directing, lighting, and audio mixing.

Because BCIT’s first goal is to prepare you for a successful career, we regularly update and adapt our course offerings and hours to meet changing industry conditions and demands. Some classes and practicums may take place outside of normal class hours, including evenings and weekends to offer flexible training opportunities for students.

To give you even more current, relevant experience, you’ll participate in a 4-week industry practicum with a television station, film, or media production company and develop industry connections. Students find practicums in communities throughout the province, across the country, and around the world.

The unique training you receive at BCIT focuses on job-relevant skills and experience so you can begin your career as quickly as possible, with the skills today’s employers need. By graduating with your own completed drama or documentary project, a professional portfolio, and the encouragement and support to enter contests, you’ll have the confidence and knowledge to help begin an exciting career.

Some job opportunities in television and video production include:

• Camera Operator
• Video Editor
• Independent Film Maker
• Production Manager
• Freelance Producer
• Scriptwriter
• Production Coordinator
• Post-Production Supervisor
• Producer

David Griffiths
Program Head

David began working in video production in 1988 as a volunteer for Shaw Cable in Prince George. He became a full-time employee of CKPG Television in 1990. In 1992, David graduated from the BCIT Television program and started working in live sports broadcasting as a Chyron operator and programmer, then moved into directing, technical directing, and broadcast engineering for several years. David has also worked in post-production for Studio Post and Imaging in Vancouver, developing skills in video compression, media authoring, graphics and animation, and editing. David has been a faculty member in the Television, Film and Video program since 1999 and continues to work as a freelance editor and technology consultant for local post-production companies, and as an online editor for episodic television programs, as well as working with the Vancouver Canucks.

David Berenbaum
Instructor

Dave began his career in television volunteering for Rogers Community Cable before attending and graduating from BCIT’s Television program in 1992. After graduation, he worked at a local station in Master Control and freelanced on a variety of sets as a camera and lighting assist. Turning his focus to post-production, Dave found a home editing commercials and corporate videos eventually ending up at The Eyes studios where he eventually became Vice-President. While at The Eyes, Dave produced and directed many award-winning television series for Canadian and U.S. networks as well as supervised all aspects of post-production. Dave is now back in the edit suite cutting docu-reality and docu-drama programming while simultaneously teaching editing and production in the Television and Video Production program.

Sia Dezvareh
Instructor

Sia started his career as a sound engineer and produced music, captured and mixed sound for documentaries, TV ads, and films. As a certified ProTools operator and trainer, he also trained studio engineers and students for several years across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and North America. But it wasn’t only sound that struck a chord with Sia; upon graduating from BCIT, he began working as a videographer, editor, live multi-cam and news director for CBC, CTV, Global TV, TEDx, and his own video production company from 2012 to the present day. When he is not busy with his hectic work schedule, you’ll likely find him on his motorcycle or counting down the days until the rainy season is over so he can hit the road again.

Ashif Jivraj
Instructor

With more than 15-years as a post-secondary instructor specializing in media production, Ashif is an accomplished educator holding a Master’s degree in Learning and Technology with a focus on education. With three decades of experience in film, video, and live event production and a passion for media creation, Ashif brings a wealth of real-world knowledge to the classroom and imparts valuable insights and experiences to his students.

Ken Kaneko
Instructor

Ken began his career in theatre, earning a BFA at UBC in Technical Theatre and Design. After a few years working around the world with a touring theatre company as a stage manager and lighting technician, Ken settled down in his hometown of Vancouver to pursue camera work in television. For more than 20 years, Ken worked as a camera operator, video editor, director, floor director, and eventually studio manager for Shaw TV before embarking on a career as an instructor at BCIT. He is most keen on the visual aspects of production, so cinematography and lighting are of particular interest. While teaching at BCIT, Ken continues to be active in the industry, particularly in sports production, as he works for the in-house production teams of the Vancouver Whitecaps, BC Lions, Vancouver Canadians, and Vancouver Canucks.

Cindy Leaney
Instructor

Cindy has worked on location across Canada, the United States, England, Northern Ireland, Argentina and Czechoslovakia. She has accumulated 100 plus hours of production credits as an executive producer, as a series producer, writer and director on multiple current affairs and magazine series, television documentaries, as well as line producer and production manager credits on movies, commercials, and short TV dramas. This includes content for Paramount/CBS, Showtime UK, CBC, NFB, CTV, Global, Bravo, MuchMusic, Fashion Television, TVO and Knowledge Network. Awards include a Silver Hugo, Chicago International Television Competition. She is a former member of the board of directors, Documentary Organization of Canada, BC Chapter; a former VP board of directors, Women in Film + Television, Vancouver and was a member of the Writers Guild of Canada for 20 years. Cindy has a BA from Simon Fraser University and is content editor & co-writer of the Producer’s Workbook 5.

Sandro Licastro
Instructor

Sandro has more than 30 years of experience in media and live event production. Sandro graduated from the Television program and is highly regarded in the industry for his versatility. He’s often referred to as a “Swiss Army” professional, known for his comprehensive production knowledge and commitment to delivering superior results. Sandro is an enthusiastic member of the faculty who supports and mentors the next generation of media professionals. He eagerly tackles challenges and develops creative solutions with enthusiasm. He actively seeks new chances to learn and collaborate with others. He emphases creating a collaborative atmosphere with a blend of humor and industry expertise and encourages his students to push beyond their comfort zone to investigate and cultivate new skills and abilities.

Bruce Thorson
Instructor

Bruce is a multimedia journalist whose past collaborations include CBC, BBC, NPR, The Globe and Mail, History and Discovery Channels. He’s worked as a journalist, writer, story producer, story editor, director and educator across film, TV, print, radio, online and podcasts. Bruce holds a journalism degree from University of King’s College and is a graduate of the Vancouver Film School. He is currently the Senior Producer at Canadaland. Bruce teaches second-year writing in the Television and Video Production program.

Robert Nason
Instructor (Emeritus)

Rob has worked in television production since 1962 in a range of roles including television operations technician in camera, audio and lighting, technical director, director, technical producer and manager of broadcast operations. Rob has spent time at CHSJ-TV in Saint John, CBC Halifax, CBC Toronto, CKVU Vancouver, Now TV Vancouver, CBS New York, and Eurostep in London, England. Rob has experience working in educational programming, news, music, variety, and live sports.

Judy Phipps
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 604-432-8863
Email: judy_phipps@bcit.ca

David Griffiths
Program Head
Phone: 604-432-8809
Email: david_griffiths@bcit.ca

Contact a Program Advisor with the BCIT program name in the subject line if you have a question about:

• Program selection and program planning
• Applying for transfer credit and advanced placement
• Job placement and graduate outcomes
• Student life

Special projects

The Broadcast and Media Production (Television, Film, and Video Option) Diploma looks for a limited number of projects for professional clients and organizations between September and June each year. We train our students to correctly value the highly specialized skillsets they are developing. We do not accept requests for volunteers or other unpaid positions.

If you have a project suggestion, preferably with at least 1-month notice, please submit a Project Request form.