- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
The breadth and depth of sports media have exploded in recent times – would you like to join this growing and exciting industry? This course includes fundamental skills required of all sports media professionals. The role of the sports media in general will be analyzed along with potential ethical dilemmas presenters can face. You will explore how to conceptualize, research, write, and perform a captivating sports story. Other critical elements include building and editing a sportscast as well as interviewing players, coaches and other key stakeholders. Those enrolling in this course should demonstrate a keen interest in sports and sports broadcasting. High profile guest speakers are often included as part of the course curriculum, subject to their availability. To name a few of many, past guests include: Don Taylor (Donnie and Dhali - The Team Co-host) Brendan Batchelor (Vancouver Canucks Radio Play-By-Play Announcer) Taralynn Reburn (Florida Panthers Vice-President, Ticket Sales, and Service) Matt Baker (BC Lions Manager, Communications and Content) James Cybulski (EA Sports NHL video game Play-By-Play Announcer) Rob Williams (Daily Hive Sports Editor) Mantar Bhandal (Hockey Night in Canada Punjabi Analyst) Shantelle Chand (TSN/National Lacrosse League Sideline Reporter) Thomas Drance (The Athletic Vancouver Senior Writer)
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:
- Explain the role of sports in media.
- List a wide variety of potential careers within the sports media industry.
- Demonstrate essential sports researching and writing skills.
- Use basic announcing skills in a sports story performance.
- Conduct an interview for a sports story.
- Identify the different elements required for a local, regional, and national sportscast.
- Construct a contemporary sportscast for the electronic media.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2013
Related Programs
Sports Broadcasting (BCST 1173) 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 1173 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 32327
Dates
Thu Sep 12 - Thu Dec 05
- 12 weeks
- CRN 32327
- 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 12 - Dec 05 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SE10 Rm. 135 |
Instructor
Brian Wiebe
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. Prospective students should have solid written and spoken English language skills and a deep interest in sports or sports media to be successful in this course, as it involves extensive discussions, analyses, and practical applications in the sports media field. If seats remain, registration is permitted without approval up to September 25, 2024, by calling 604-434-1610. There will be no class on Thu. Oct 31.
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of BCST 1173 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 80055
Dates
Thu Jan 09 - Thu Mar 27
- 12 weeks
- CRN 80055
- Domestic fees $498.17
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Mar 27 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SE10 Rm. 135 |
Instructor
Brian Wiebe
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 and a deep interest in sports or sports media to be successful in this course, as it involves extensive discussions, analyses, and practical applications in the sports media field. If seats remain, registration is permitted without approval up to January 22nd, by calling 604-434-1610.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.