- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
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
$498.17
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
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of BCST 1190 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 47269
Dates
Sat Sep 14 - Sun Oct 06
- 3 weeks
- CRN 47269
- Domestic fees $498.17
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
Instructor
Alan Waterman
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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 building on the days and times noted on the course web page. There will be no class on Sat. Sep 28, Sun. Sep 29.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.