Communication Studies and Theatre (CST) at Virginia Highlands Community College
Distance Learning
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- CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking
- Applies theory and principles of public address with emphasis on preparation and delivery.Lecture 3 hour per week.
3 credits - CST 105 - Oral Communication
- Studies effective communication with emphasis on speaking and listening.Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
2-3 credits - CST 110 - Introduction to Communication
- Examines the elements affecting speech communication at the individual, small group, and public communication levels with emphasis on practice of communication at each level.Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
2-3 credits - CST 130 - Introduction to the Theatre
- Surveys the principles of drama, the development of theatre production, and selected plays to acquaint the student with various types of theatrical presentations.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - CST 131 - Acting I
- Develops personal resources and explores performance skills through such activities as theatre games, role playing, improvisation, work on basic script units, and performance of scenes. Part I of IV.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hour. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - CST 132 - Acting II
- Develops personal resources and explores performance skills through such activities as theatre games, role playing, improvisation, work on basic script units, and performance of scenes. Part II of IV.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hour. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - CST 136 - Theatre/Musical Workshop
- Enables students to work in various activities of a play production or a musical production including performance, orchestra, set design, stage carpentry, sound, costuming, lighting, stage managing, props, promotion, or stage crew. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours per week. This course is cross-listed with MUS 129. Credit will not be awarded for both.Variable hours per week.
1-6 credits - CST 141 - Theatre Appreciation I
- Aims to increase knowledge and enjoyment of theatre. Considers process, style, organization, written drama, and performed drama. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - CST 145 - Stagecraft
- Acquaints the student with fundamental methods, materials, and techniques of set construction for the stage.Lecture 2 hours.Laboratory 2 hour. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits - CST 147 - Costume Construction
- Introduces students to the basic techniques, materials and methods of theatrical costume construction. Covers hand sewing, machine sewing, familiarity with different types of materials and their uses, the use of patterns, shop safety, distressing techniques and wardrobe duties.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits - CST 151 - Film Appreciation I
- Provides students with a critical understanding of film through the discussion and viewing of motion pictures with emphasis upon the study of film history and the forms and functions of film. Students will develop skills to analyze the shared social, cultural and historical influences of films and their contexts. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - CST 152 - Film Appreciation II
- Provides students with a critical understanding of film through the discussion and viewing of motion pictures with emphasis upon the study of film history and the forms and functions of film. Students will develop skills to analyze the shared social, cultural and historical influences of films and their contexts. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - CST 195 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students. May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits
1-5 credits - CST 197 - Cooperative Education
- Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit.Variable hours.
1-5 credits - CST 198 - Seminar and Project
- Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. May be repeated for credit.Variable hours.
1-5 credits - CST 227 - Business and Professional Communication
- Emphasizes principles and practical application to effective professional oral communication behaviors to include speaking, listening, and relating, and rhetorical sensitivity within professional, business, and organizational contexts.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - CST 229 - Intercultural Communication
- Emphasizes the influence of culture on the communication process including differences in values, message systems, and communication rules.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - CST 233 - Rehearsal and Performance I
- Explores various aspects of the theatre through involvement in college theatre production. Part I of II.Variable hours per week.
1-4 credits - CST 297 - Cooperative Educaton
- Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit.Variable hours.
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