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
Cost
$131.03 - $134.46 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below is one offering of BCST 0060 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 68032
Duration
Mon May 29 - Fri Jun 16 (3 weeks)
- 3 weeks
- CRN 68032
- $131.03
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 - Jun 16 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Ashif Jivraj
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$131.03
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
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To complete this course you will need a digital camera or phone that has a capacity of at least 8 mega-pixels. Unless the section is full, late registration is permitted up to June 3rd. Successful completion of either this course or BCST 1160 is a requirement for admission to the full time diploma program.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Fall 2023
Below are two offerings of BCST 0060 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 46558
Duration
Mon Oct 16 - Fri Nov 03 (3 weeks)
- 3 weeks
- CRN 46558
- $134.46
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16 - Nov 03 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$134.46
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
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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 October 14th by calling 604-434-1610.
Status
CRN 46693
Duration
Mon Nov 20 - Fri Dec 08 (3 weeks)
- 3 weeks
- CRN 46693
- $134.46
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.
Cost
$134.46
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.
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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 October 20th 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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