- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course provides a broad overview of journalism with a focus on news programming in the electronic media. Students examine how radio, television, and online news stories are covered, written and produced. There is much hands-on learning, including exercises in news writing, announcing and reporting. This fast-paced course also explores interview styles, media law, editorial writing, and on- camera performance.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$456.13
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe how news gathering occurs
- Define different work positions and functions in a newsroom
- Recall critical current events from the news
- Demonstrate basic news writing skills
- Use basic announcing skills in a performance environment
- Apply various techniques for a balanced and factual editorial
- Carry out essential interview skills for various media platforms
- Discuss how news stories are edited for visual media
- Identify important aspects of media law
Effective as of Winter 2025
Related Programs
Introduction to Journalism (BCST 1170) 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
Course Offerings
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of BCST 1170 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 82437
Dates
Jan 07 - Mar 25 In Progress and Full
- CRN 82437
- $456.13 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Mar 25 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Julia Foy
Course outline
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 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course will be delivered synchronously ONLINE, requiring your attendance and participation in scheduled online lectures on the days and times noted on the course web page. You will be expected to attend online class meeting times as this is not a self-paced 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 January 20th, by calling 604-434-1610.
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.
Spring/Summer 2025
Below is one offering of BCST 1170 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 52626
Dates
Apr 08 - Jun 24 Seats Available
- CRN 52626
- $456.13 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - Jun 24 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Julia Foy
Course outline
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 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course will be delivered synchronously ONLINE, requiring your attendance and participation in scheduled online lectures fur 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.
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.