- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
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
$447.00
Course offerings
Winter 2024
Below is one offering of BCST 1170 for the Winter 2024 term.
CRN 82437
Duration
Tue Jan 09 - Tue Mar 26 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 82437
- Domestic fees $447.00International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Mar 26 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
Julia Foy
Course outline
Domestic fees
$447.00
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 three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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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. Solid written and spoken English language skills are required. You will be expected to attend online during the posted class meeting times as this is not a self-paced course. For more information, you may contact the instructor: JFoy@bcit.ca. If seats remain, registration is permitted after the course start date up to Jan 22nd by calling 604-434-1610.
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, 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
- Carry out essential interview skills for the media
- Discuss how news stories are edited for visual media
- Identify important aspects of media law
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2014
Related Programs
Introduction to Journalism (BCST 1170) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Business + Media
- Broadcast and Digital Journalism
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Radio Arts and Entertainment
Associate Certificate Part-time
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