- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course provides a broad overview of journalism with a focus on news programming in the electronic media. Students examine how radio, television, and online news stories are covered, written and produced. There is much hands-on learning, including exercises in news writing, announcing and reporting. This fast-paced course also explores interview styles, media law, editorial writing, and on- camera performance.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$456.13
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Describe how news gathering occurs
- Define different work positions and functions in a newsroom
- Recall critical current events from the news
- Demonstrate basic news writing skills
- Use basic announcing skills in a performance environment
- Carry out essential interview skills for the media
- Discuss how news stories are edited for visual media
- Identify important aspects of media law
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2014
Related Programs
Introduction to Journalism (BCST 1170) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Business + Media
- Broadcast and Digital Journalism
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Radio Arts and Entertainment
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of BCST 1170 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 30709
Dates
Tue Sep 10 - Tue Nov 26
- 12 weeks
- CRN 30709
- Domestic fees $456.13
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.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 26 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
Julia Foy
Course outline
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course will be delivered synchronously ONLINE, requiring your attendance and participation in scheduled online lectures on the days and times noted on the course web page. You will be expected to attend online class meeting times as this is not a self-paced course. Solid written and spoken English language skills are required for success in this course. If seats remain, registration is permitted without approval up to September 23, 2024, by calling 604-434-1610.
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of BCST 1170 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 82437
Dates
Tue Jan 07 - Tue Mar 25
- 12 weeks
- CRN 82437
- Domestic fees $456.13
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Mar 25 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
Julia Foy
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course will be delivered synchronously ONLINE, requiring your attendance and participation in scheduled online lectures on the days and times noted on the course web page. You will be expected to attend online class meeting times as this is not a self-paced course. Prospective students should have solid written and spoken English language skills to be successful in this course. If seats remain, registration is permitted without approval up to January 20th, by calling 604-434-1610.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.