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
$474.91
International fees are typically 3.4 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:
- 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
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of BCST 1170 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 30709
Dates
Sep 15 - Dec 01 Loading
- CRN 30709
- $474.91 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15 - Dec 01 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Julia Foy
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.
- This course is synchronous online delivery, requiring your attendance and participation in scheduled online lectures 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 after the course start date up to Sep 21st, by calling 604-434-1610.
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Status
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Winter 2027
Below is one offering of BCST 1170 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 82437
Dates
Jan 12 - Mar 30 Loading
- CRN 82437
- $474.91 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12 - Mar 30 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Julia Foy
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 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 after the course start date up to Jan 18th, by calling 604-434-1610.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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