- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This introductory course provides an overview of television and video production with an emphasis on single camera and studio production techniques. Students will explore equipment operation in a hands-on learning environment, and will complete exercises that will provide practical knowledge of television studio and control room operations and positions. The course will give students a solid foundation for further study in the television and video production field. Successful completion of either this course or the BCST 0060 - Broadcast Television and Video Production pre-entry course fulfills the entrance requirement for Admission to the full-time Television & Video Production diploma program.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$508.25
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Create and shoot a video sequence.
- Effectively shoot video using strong compositional techniques.
- Produce a short television segment.
- Explain the individual roles within a production team, including control room and studio positions.
- Operate studio production equipment including cameras and audio equipment.
- Operate control room production equipment including video production switchers.
Effective as of Winter 2025
Related Programs
Television Broadcasting and Video Introduction (BCST 1160) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Video Production and Editing
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of BCST 1160 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 30707
Dates
Sep 10 - Nov 26 Loading
- CRN 30707
- $508.25 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 26 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SE10 Rm. 161 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Sandro Licastro
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.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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 Sep 23rd, by calling 604-434-1610, without program approval.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.