- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
In the ever-changing, fast-paced environment of global news, the Backpack Journalist on the ground is emerging as the vital link for the world audience. In this introductory course, you will explore what it takes to find and tell that compelling visual story from conception to final edit. You will focus on using smaller professional video cameras, both creatively and technically, and the basics of digital video editing, which is the realm of the Video Journalist. Additionally, you will also learn to use your smartphone to capture professional video and audio in the new world of the Mobile Journalist. You will develop interview and on-camera skills, and utilize these skill sets to produce a news-style story as a final project. This is a hands-on course where you will write, shoot, edit, and present news stories. In this career, you will work as a solo journalist, responsible for all aspects of producing stories for all platforms. Through this course, you will be equipped with many of the skills needed to begin exploring the world of the Backpack Journalist
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$487.86
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below is one offering of BCST 1190 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 64192
Duration
Sat Apr 27 - Sun May 12 (3 weeks)
- 3 weeks
- CRN 64192
- Domestic fees $487.86International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27 - May 12 | Sat, Sun | 10:00 - 16:30 | Burnaby SE10 Rm. 200 |
| Apr 27 - May 12 | Sun | 10:00 - 16:30 | Burnaby SE10 Rm. 234 |
| Apr 27 - May 12 | Sat | 10:00 - 16:30 | Burnaby SE10 Rm. 250 |
Instructor
Alan Waterman
Course outline
Domestic fees
$487.86
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.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud to complete this course - registered BCIT students will receive further information closer to the course start date with subscription details. This course will be delivered synchronously in person, over three consecutive weekends, requiring your attendance and participation in scheduled classes held at Burnaby campus SE10 200, 250 Saturdays and SE10 200, 234 Sundays on the days and times noted on the course web page. Any questions on this course can be directed to Alan_Waterman@bcit.ca.
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Research the content needed for a video story for television or online.
- Write a broadcast-style script.
- Shoot a video story using a video camera, smartphone, and related audio equipment.
- Perform on-camera and record a voice-over.
- Edit video footage into a compelling story using digital editing software.
- Produce the final video project for television or online that incorporates all of the necessary elements needed for a good story.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2017
Related Programs
Backpack Video Journalism (BCST 1190) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
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
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