Course details
Do you want to narrate or announce over your own video production, be the "voice" on your website, or enhance your own podcast or public presentation? This practical vocal, movement, and acting course provides the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of your own voice and its potential through personal exploration and technical exercises. Whether you are an actor, media announcer/journalist, or someone committed to improving your presentation's impact, this course offers the techniques and practice to improve your skills.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$675.63 - $678.74 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below is one offering of BCST 3251 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 67418
Duration
Sat Apr 22 - Sat Jun 24 (9 weeks)
- 9 weeks
- CRN 67418
- $675.63
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22 - Jun 24 | Sat | 10:00 - 15:00 | Burnaby |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$675.63
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.
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Students need to bring a scribbler, pencil, pen, file folder and yoga mat or towel for all in person classes. No class on May 20
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Fall 2023
Below is one offering of BCST 3251 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 48149
Duration
Sat Sep 09 - Sat Dec 02 (10 weeks)
- 10 weeks
- CRN 48149
- $678.74
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 02 | Sat | 10:00 - 14:30 | Burnaby SE10 Rm. 161 |
Instructor
Tammy Bentz
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$678.74
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.
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Students will need to bring a notebook, pencil, pen, file folder and yoga mat or towel for all in person classes. There will be no classes on Sat. Sep 30, Sat. Oct 7, and Sat. Nov 11.
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Compose and perform a personal vocal warm-up and/or workout.
- Understand and identify vocal resonators.
- Improve presentation and acting abilities through acting and improvisation exercises.
- Demonstrate script breakdown skills.
- Present texts in a compelling performance with appropriate vocal techniques.
- Demonstrate the skill to play with subtexts/thoughts/emotions under the words.
- Successfully interpret direction/directing words to refine delivery.
- Apply different vocal techniques and exercises to speak in front of any audience with ease.
- Assess whether you have captured and maintained the attention of the audience.
Effective as of Winter 2021
Related Programs
Performance Development (BCST 3251) 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
- Video Production and Editing
Associate Certificate Part-time
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