Course Overview
You've completed some performance training here at BCIT or you've taken some acting courses but you still need practice to deliver a refined, polished performance that wows the crowd. Or perhaps you want to achieve a higher level of narrating your own video production or make your podcast/presentation sound more professional? Explore a higher level of presentation whether in voiceover, social media, TV or stage with advanced techniques and more sophisticated practice. This next level performance and acting course will increase your creativity and on-air/on-stage comfort levels while you discover just how far you can 'act' your way to success.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in BCST 3251
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$622.71
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Create and utilize a personal warm up that includes all vocal resonators
- Enhance imagination/creativity through group and individual improvisation and acting exercises
- Become adept at Cold Readings
- Demonstrate and utilize Script Breakdown Techniques
- Add direction to refine delivery
- Lift texts off the page into a compelling presentation
- Set and sustain individual goals through self-discipline and self-assessment
- Understand body pockets, good posture & body plastiques to achieve a fully developed character/personna
Effective as of Winter 2021
Related Programs
Advanced Presentation Skills for Broadcast and Business Success (BCST 3261) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Broadcast and Digital Journalism
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Radio Arts and Entertainment
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Video Production and Editing
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of BCST 3261 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 48150
Dates
Sep 14 - Nov 30 Loading
- CRN 48150
- $622.71 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14 - Nov 30 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:15 | Burnaby SE10 Rm. 161 |
Duration
11 weeks
Instructor
Dane Hansen
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Pre-requisite BCST 3251 is needed to register. This course is synchronous in person delivery, requiring you to attend and participate in scheduled classes held at Burnaby Campus SE10 building for the duration of the course. Prospective students should have solid written and spoken English language skills to be successful in this course. No class Oct 12. If seats remain registration is permitted after the course start date up to Sep 18th, by calling 604-434-1610.
Confirmation
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Status
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