Course details
In this introductory sound course students explore the fundamentals of sound theory, equipment and building story ideas to produce a quality audio product primarily for the Web. Students will examine the basics of acoustics and environment, audio equipment and their effective use and best practices. Students will discover why technical choices justly influence great storytelling to realize a quality recording. The goals of the course are the discovery of a new hobby or business, an added skill for a web entrepreneur or an introduction to a career in the industry.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$425.67 - $426.67 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below is one offering of BCST 1256 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 61868
Duration
Tue Apr 11 - Tue Jun 27 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 61868
- $425.67
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11 - Jun 27 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
Ken McGrath
Course outline
Cost
$425.67
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.
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This is not a self-paced course. Students are REQUIRED to sign into the course via Learning Hub within the first week and be active throughout the course. Please refer to the course outline for a detailed schedule. You must be present ONLINE for the SIX MANDATORY VIRTUAL CLASSROOM DATES 6pm-9pm April 11, 25 / May 9, 23, / June 6, 20. Only register for this course if you are able to be online on the dates and times of all six of the required sessions. It is important to have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please log into learn.bcit.ca using your BCIT student email and password on the first day of class. You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud in order to complete this course. Students who are currently registered in one or more part-time courses can purchase a subscription for Adobe Creative Cloud Pro at a discount through BCIT’s new software portal. kb.bcit.ca/student/adobe-creative-cloud-subscription-part-time-student-3130
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. 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 1256 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 48148
Duration
Tue Sep 12 - Tue Nov 28 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 48148
- $426.67
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Nov 28 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
Ken McGrath
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$426.67
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.
-
This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to attend online during the posted class weekly meeting times. You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud in order to complete this course. Students who are currently registered in one or more part-time courses can purchase a subscription for Adobe Creative Cloud Pro at a discount through BCIT’s new software portal. kb.bcit.ca/student/adobe-creative-cloud-subscription-flexible-learning-student-3130/ Good basic computer operation knowledge is highly recommended and access to a computer that can run complex, data heavy graphics software. It is important to have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content.
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Describe how the environment affects sound waves and analyze the effects.
- Explain how a microphone and mixer functions and demonstrate techniques.
- Compare various sound processing equipment and evaluate functionality.
- Discuss theoretical examples of simple post production and define techniques.
- Explain how digital sound is recorded and use of digital editing software.
- Determine television and location sound show requirements.
- Analyze effective storytelling skills through technical competence.
- Write and produce a Podcast production for the web.
Effective as of Fall 2016
Related Programs
Sound Design (BCST 1256) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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
- Video Production and Editing
Associate Certificate Part-time
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