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Broadcast Television and Video Production pre-entry course BCST 0060

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International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

​​BCST 0060 is a non-credit course taken prior to entering the full time TV and Video Production full-time diploma program. This course is part of the admissions process for the program. The purpose is to familiarize students with the fundamentals of the program. In addition, it assesses basic proficiency with the technical aspects of the program. Successful completion of either this course or BCST 1160 is a requirement for Admission to the full-time diploma program.​

Prerequisite(s)

  • No prerequisites are required for this course.

Credits

0.0

Domestic fees

$134.46 - $146.46 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Fall 2023

Below is one offering of BCST 0060 for the Fall 2023 term.

CRN 46693

Duration

Mon Nov 20 - Fri Dec 08 (3 weeks)

  • 3 weeks
  • CRN 46693
  • Domestic fees $134.46
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Nov 20 - Dec 08 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Ashif Jivraj

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$134.46

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  3. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  4. To complete this course you will need a digital camera or phone that has a capacity of at least 8 mega-pixels. Successful completion of either this course or BCST 1160 is a requirement for admission to the full time diploma program. If seats remain, registration is permitted after the course start date up to November 23rd by calling 604-434-1610.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.

Winter 2024

Below are two offerings of BCST 0060 for the Winter 2024 term.

CRN 87635

Duration

Mon Jan 08 - Fri Jan 26 (3 weeks)

  • 3 weeks
  • CRN 87635
  • Domestic fees $146.46
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 08 - Jan 26 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Ashif Jivraj

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$146.46

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  3. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  4. This course will be delivered asynchronously ONLINE, so you are not required to meet online each week at a specific time, however you must access the 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. If seats remain, registration is permitted after the course start date up to January 11, 2024, by calling 604-434-1610.
Status

CRN 87839

Duration

Tue Feb 20 - Fri Mar 08 (3 weeks)

  • 3 weeks
  • CRN 87839
  • Domestic fees $146.46
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Feb 20 - Mar 08 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Ashif Jivraj

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$146.46

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  3. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  4. This course will be delivered asynchronously ONLINE, so you are not required to meet online each week at a specific time, however you must access the 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. If seats remain, registration is permitted after the course start date up to February 23, 2024, by calling 604-434-1610.
Status

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Explain the basics of photographic composition using techniques such as (lines of force, patterns and texture, rule of thirds, action axis, use of colour, etc.).
  • Take still photos on a cell phone, DSLR, or disposable camera which utilize 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 Spring/Summer 2019

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