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Television Broadcasting and Video Introduction BCST 1160

Broadcast Communications Course

International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

This introductory course provides an overview of television and video production with an emphasis on single camera and studio production techniques. Students will explore equipment operation in a hands-on learning environment, and will complete exercises that will provide practical knowledge of television studio and control room operations. The course will give students a solid foundation for further study in the television and video production field.

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 1160 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 20382

Duration

Wed Apr 24 - Wed Jul 10 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 20382
  • Domestic fees $487.86
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 24 - May 08 Wed 18:00 - 21:00 Burnaby
May 15 Wed 18:00 - 21:00 Burnaby
May 22 - Jul 10 Wed 18:00 - 21:00 Burnaby
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

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Domestic fees

$487.86

Important information
  1. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  2. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. This course will be delivered synchronously in person, requiring your attendance and participation in scheduled classes held at Burnaby campus SE10 161 on the days and times noted on the course web page. If seats remain, registration is permitted without approval up to May 6, 2024, by calling 604-434-1610.
Status

Cancelled

This course offering has been cancelled. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • ​Create and shoot a video sequence.
  • Effectively shoot video with good composition.
  • Apply the process of producing a short television segment.
  • Explain the individual roles within a production team, including control room and studio positions.
  • Operate under supervision studio production equipment including cameras and audio equipment.
  • Operate under supervision control room production equipment including video production switchers.

Effective as of Fall 2017

Related Programs

Television Broadcasting and Video Introduction (BCST 1160) 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

  1. Video Production and Editing
    Associate Certificate Part-time

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