The Art of the Film - CST 250 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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CST 250 - The Art of the Film
Introduces the art of the film through a survey of film history; viewing, discussion, and analysis of selected films. Studies film techniques such as composition, shot sequence, lighting, visual symbolism, sound effects, and editing.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
56555 CST 250-80YW 3
   W   
6:00 p.m.-8:55 p.m.
 2026-03-24 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
2nd 7 Week
77854 CST 250-8XYA 3
  Tu    
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-03-24 Alexandria HY
HyFlex Course
Hybrid Course
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
2nd 7 Week
77856 CST 250-9XYA 3
  Tu    
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-03-24 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
2nd 7 Week
HyFlex Course
Hybrid Course

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
62929 CST 250-50YW 3
   W   
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Woodbridge HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
1st 6 Week

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
87339 CST 250-80YW 3
   W   
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2026-10-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
2nd 7 Week
99734 CST 250-8XYA 3
  Tu    
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-10-21 Alexandria HY
Hybrid Course
2nd 7 Week
HyFlex Course
"This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
99735 CST 250-9XYA 3
  Tu    
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-10-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Hybrid Course
2nd 7 Week
HyFlex Course
"This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
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