- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
$498.17 - $620.88 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
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 2025
Below is one offering of BCST 1281 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 69303
Dates
Apr 07 - Jul 07 Loading
- CRN 69303
- $498.17 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jul 07 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SE10 Rm. 135 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Christine Blanchette
Course outline
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 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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 17th, by calling 604-434-1610. There will be no class on Mon. Apr 21, May 19.
Status
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of BCST 1281 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 49576
Dates
Sep 08 - Dec 01 Loading
- CRN 49576
- $620.88 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Dec 01 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SE10 Rm. 135 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Christine Blanchette
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important 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 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. No class Oct 13. If seats remain registration is permitted after the course start date up to Sep 19th, by calling 604-434-1610, without program approval.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.