- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
Take your first step toward a radio career that encompasses traditional radio and also embraces multiple media platforms, including social media. You will receive solid instruction and practical hands-on experience in our modern radio facilities. Develop introductory skills in on-air, news, sports, commercial copywriting and production, feature creation, and programming. Learn how your love of music, communicating, entertaining, and informing can lead to an exciting career in radio. Apply your new knowledge in simulated broadcasts that will be critiqued by professionals. Many of today's prominent broadcasters honed their skills first in this course. Find out if a radio career is in your future!
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$487.86
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below is one offering of BCST 1150 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 20378
Duration
Tue Apr 09 - Tue Jun 25 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 20378
- Domestic fees $487.86International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 09 - Jun 25 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SE10 Rm. 135 |
Instructor
Brian Wiebe
Course outline
Domestic fees
$487.86
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 three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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This course will be delivered synchronously in person, requiring your attendance and participation in scheduled classes held at Burnaby campus SE10 135 on the days and times noted on the course web page. If seats remain, registration is permitted without approval up to April 22, 2024, by calling 604-434-1610.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, the student will be able to:
- Use audio consoles, microphones, computers and other basic sound equipment.
- Explain on-air programming philosophies and approaches.
- Appreciate the role of team leader in on-air operations (the program director).
- Communicate effectively with different demographic groups.
- Organize, research, and perform a radio program with infrequent operational errors.
- Apply the basic elements required to present a 'personality' in a multimedia environment.
- Perform a brief newscast live in a studio setting.
- Describe the steps involved in performing a script for voice-over.
Effective as of Winter 2014
Related Programs
Radio Broadcasting Introduction (BCST 1150) 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
- Radio Arts and Entertainment
Associate Certificate Part-time
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