Course Overview
Students will learn how to apply the many elements required of a freelance producer to create and launch programming on various social media platforms. From overseeing show conception to creating content, show layout, scriptwriting, interviewing guests to pre-production planning and post-production, students will gain the knowledge and experience to have the confidence to take their ideas and share them with their intended audience.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$508.25
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Successfully create content for target audiences.
- Share and identify the many types of content distributed on social media platforms.
- Identify the key elements for pre-program launch.
- Develop hosting skills for all media platforms.
- Create a show outline and script for each episode.
- Create and apply google analytic statistics to increase distribution reach.
Effective as of Fall 2022
Related Programs
Freelance Producing for Social Media and Broadcast (BCST 1281) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
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
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of BCST 1281 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 69303
Dates
Apr 13 - Jul 06 Loading
- CRN 69303
- $508.25 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13 - Jul 06 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
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.
- This course will be delivered synchronously in person, requiring your attendance and participation in scheduled classes held at Burnaby Campus SE10 building for the duration of the course. Prospective students should have solid written and spoken English language skills to be successful in this course. If seats remain, registration is permitted without approval up to April 24th, by calling 604-434-1610. There will be no class on May 18.
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Status
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