Course Overview
Podcasts are ubiquitous nowadays, being created for brand marketing and awareness, education and entertainment purposes. This course will cover content preparation, storytelling, interviewing, writing, audio-editing, marketing and basic graphic design for promotional purposes. You’ll also learn about equipment, apps and software available to facilitate podcast-making. All you need is a smartphone to get started. Much of what we'll cover is also applicable to people pursuing broadcast careers.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$690.21 - $703.53 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
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:
- Conceive of and produce an audio podcast.
- Identify technical requirements, equipment and software applications necessary for podcast creation.
- Create conversational written material for podcast audiences (writing for the ear).
- Create effective lines of interview questioning.
- Identify ways to promote a podcast using digital channels.
- Create digital marketing graphics, such as a logo and social media shareables.
- Demonstrate the basics of audio recording and digital editing.
- Apply podcast hosting performance techniques.
Effective as of Winter 2025
Related Programs
Podcasting (BCST 3259) 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
- Marketing Management
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management (Marketing Communications Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management - Marketing Communications
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management - Public Relations
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Music Business
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Radio Arts and Entertainment
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Video Production and Editing
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of BCST 3259 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 48140
Dates
Sep 10 - Dec 10 Loading
- CRN 48140
- $690.21 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Dec 10 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:15 | Online |
Duration
14 weeks
Instructor
Karen Tankard
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 23rd, by calling 604-434-1610.
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Status
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Winter 2027
Below is one offering of BCST 3259 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 88569
Dates
Jan 07 - Apr 01 Loading
- CRN 88569
- $703.53 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Apr 01 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Karen Tankard
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This course will be delivered synchronously ONLINE, 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 Jan 20th, 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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