- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Today, every company is in the media business – whether they know it or not. That’s why it’s crucial to learn how to use both online and broadcast media to tell your story. The way to build a strong company and brand in today’s online world is by winning the attention of your target audience through the essential skill of storytelling. Whether it takes the form of a podcast, blog, video content or any of the other countless online methods of online communication, storytelling and pure human communication will never become obsolete. The focus of this course is honing your storytelling skills to create compelling and powerful content that will stand out in this cluttered new media landscape.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$663.07 - $675.87 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify professional communicators and provide examples of the most successful forms of social media they engage.
- Develop the skills to communicate a focused message clearly.
- Provide examples of how to weave your own personality into any message.
- Use humour, emotion, and opinion in your storytelling.
- Define the elements of corporate storytelling.
- Describe the concept of narrowcasting.
- Transition your work from the written word to a relaxed, live presentation in front of the camera.
- Create succinct and entertaining Twitter and FaceBook content that enhances your personal brand.
- Demonstrate effective online strategies for getting your content seen by the most viewers through the many forms of social media.
Effective as of Winter 2021
Related Programs
Discover Your Inner Storyteller (BCST 3121) 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
- Video Production and Editing
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of BCST 3121 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 48139
Dates
Tue Sep 10 - Tue Dec 10
- 14 weeks
- CRN 48139
- Domestic fees $663.07
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 - Dec 10 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Martin Strong
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 asynchronously ONLINE, so you are not required to meet online each week at a specific time, however you must access the Learning Hub within the first week to get started and meet assignment and course deadlines. 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 3121 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 88572
Dates
Mon Jan 06 - Mon Apr 07
- 14 weeks
- CRN 88572
- Domestic fees $675.87
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Apr 07 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Martin Strong
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 asynchronously ONLINE, so you are not required to meet online each week at a specific time, however you must access the Learning Hub within the first week to get started and meet assignment and course deadlines. 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.