Course Overview
This course is designed for the person eager to learn what it takes to be a professional broadcaster. Whether you're curious about radio and television broadcasting or interested in becoming a Youtuber, a podcaster or exploring other media, you will have the opportunity to learn the announcing skills and techniques than can be transferred to all these platforms – including how to break down a commercial script, interview preparation and execution, basic recording equipment usage, developing characters for animation and much more. The course also includes industry professional speakers who will share their announcing journey and provide tips and guidelines on how to break into the industry. In class participation is a key component of this course, as you will be asked to present to the class on more than one occasion. Bring your curiosity, enthusiasm and willingness to have fun to this course.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$518.92
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Prepare a commercial script before voicing.
- Determine what style of announcing is required for various scripts.
- Practice effective interview skills.
- Perform technical operations required to record your voice for a commercial.
- Utilize various techniques required for a memorable and convincing on-camera editorial.
- Recognize the importance of your target audience and how to develop that audience.
- Demonstrate the use of correct tone, pitch, pronunciation, etc. for news and sportscasts.
- Record and present an on-camera newscast while working with a teleprompter.
- Develop strong listening skills for interviews and multi-voice commercial scripts.
- Gain insights into the current media landscape and how to thrive within it.
Effective as of Winter 2025
Related Programs
Radio and TV Announcing (BCST 1151) 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
- Music Business
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Radio Arts and Entertainment
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of BCST 1151 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 32518
Dates
Sep 16 - Dec 16 Loading
- CRN 32518
- $518.92 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Randall Jacobs
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 in person delivery, requiring you to attend and participate in scheduled classes held at Burnaby Campus SE10 building for the duration of the course. Prospective students should have solid written and spoken English language skills to be successful in this course. No class Sep 30, Nov 11. If seats remain, registration is permitted after the course start date up to Sep 29th, by calling 604-434-1610.
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Winter 2027
Below is one offering of BCST 1151 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 41813
Dates
Jan 13 - Mar 31 Loading
- CRN 41813
- $518.92 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Randall Jacobs
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 in person, requiring your attendance and participation in scheduled classes held at Burnaby Campus SE10 building 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 27th, by calling 604-434-1610, without program approval.
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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