- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Do you like to have fun, whether it be individually or with your classmates? If so, this is the class for you. Each week you will work with authentic broadcast scripts covering news, entertainment, sports and advertising, all under the guidance an encouragement of a industry professional who has been on the air in Vancouver for over 25 years. This course is designed from the perspective that, in this age of media convergence, good performance skills are transferrable to all forms of media, whether traditional broadcasting, podcasting or any other on-line broadcast platform. This is a fast-paced class where students learn vocal and performance skills for radio and television announcing which are transferable to many other occupations. In addition, students will learn the basic operations of a radio production board and proper microphone technique. On-air technique is much more than rambling about your favourite band or mumbling your way through a dry news script. Great announcing involves impeccable communication skills – emotions and thoughts need to be transmitted with clarity while understanding who the audience is. Students should be willing to have fun, take risks and perform outside their comfort zone.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$498.17
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate correct vocal techniques.
- Demonstrate correct microphone techniques.
- Perform the operations needed in a radio booth.
- Prepare a script for announcing by following the stated steps.
- Prepare for an 'on-air shift’.
- Construct an editorial review script for presentation.
- Determine the appropriate tone to use for a given demographic for a radio or television audience.
- Describe the importance of advertising and its role in TV and radio.
- Describe the daily operation of a radio station.
- Perform on-camera announcing techniques, including working with a prompter.
Effective as of Winter 2017
Related Programs
Radio and TV Announcing (BCST 1151) 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
- Music Business
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Radio Arts and Entertainment
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of BCST 1151 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 32518
Dates
Wed Sep 18 - Wed Dec 04
- 12 weeks
- CRN 32518
- Domestic fees $498.17
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. 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 18 - Dec 04 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SE10 Rm. 135 |
Instructor
Ian Foote
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 3.12 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 on the days and times noted on the course web page. If seats remain, registration is permitted without approval up to September 24, 2024, by calling 604-434-1610.
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of BCST 1151 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 41813
Dates
Wed Jan 08 - Wed Mar 26
- 12 weeks
- CRN 41813
- Domestic fees $498.17
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
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.
- 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 in person, requiring your attendance and participation in scheduled classes held at Burnaby Campus SE10 building on the days and times noted on the course web page. 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 21st, by calling 604-434-1610.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.