- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
The purpose of this non-credit asynchronous course is to familiarize students with television and video production fundamentals, assess basic technical proficiency and give students a foundation for further study in the television and video production field. Successful completion of either this course or the BCST 1160 - Television Broadcasting and Video Introduction course fulfills the entrance requirement for Admission to the full-time Television & Video Production diploma program.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
0.0
Domestic fees
$152.63
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain the basics of photographic composition using elements such as lines of force, patterns and texture, rule of thirds, action axis, use of colour, etc.
- Take still photos on a cell phone or DSLR camera which apply the basics of photographic composition and submit them electronically on D2L (Learning Hub), utilizing a specified naming convention.
- Construct a short visual story with a beginning, middle, and end using sequences of still photographs illustrating described composition techniques.
Effective as of Winter 2025
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of BCST 0060 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 87924
Dates
Mar 16 - Apr 03 Loading
- CRN 87924
- $152.63 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16 - Apr 03 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
3 weeks
Instructor
Ashif Jivraj
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 asynchronously ONLINE, so you are not required to meet online each week at a specific time, however during the first week there will be one synchronous online class to provide an overview of the course and answer questions. You must access the course Learning Hub within the first week to get started and meet assignment and course deadlines. To complete this course you will need a digital camera or phone that has a capacity of at least 8 mega-pixels. Prospective students should have solid written and spoken English language skills to be successful in this course. If seats remain registration is permitted after the course start date up to Mar 19th, by calling 604-434-1610, without program approval.
Status
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are two offerings of BCST 0060 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 66964
Dates
Apr 20 - May 08 Loading
- CRN 66964
- $152.63 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20 - May 08 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
3 weeks
Instructor
Ashif Jivraj
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 asynchronously ONLINE, so you are not required to meet online each week at a specific time, however during the first week there will be one synchronous online class to provide an overview of the course and answer questions. You must access the course Learning Hub within the first week to get started and meet assignment and course deadlines. To complete this course you will need a digital camera or phone that has a capacity of at least 8 mega-pixels. Prospective students should have solid written and spoken English language skills to be successful in this course. If seats remain, registration is permitted after the course start date up to April 23rd by calling 604-434-1610.
Status
CRN 68032
Dates
Jun 08 - Jun 26 Loading
- CRN 68032
- $152.63 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 08 - Jun 26 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
3 weeks
Instructor
Ashif Jivraj
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 asynchronously ONLINE, so you are not required to meet online each week at a specific time, however during the first week there will be one synchronous online class to provide an overview of the course and answer questions. You must access the course Learning Hub within the first week to get started and meet assignment and course deadlines. To complete this course you will need a digital camera or phone that has a capacity of at least 8 mega-pixels. Prospective students should have solid written and spoken English language skills to be successful in this course. If seats remain, registration is permitted after the course start date up to Jun 11th by calling 604-434-1610.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.