Communication Studies and Theatre (CST) at Virginia Highlands Community College
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- CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking
- Applies theory and principles of public address with an emphasis on preparation and on the extemporaneous method of delivery. The assignments in the course require college-level reading and analysis of scholarly studies and coherent communication through written reports, including the production of at least one APA/MLA-formatted individual writing assignment. This is a UCGS transfer course.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours 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 Human Communication
- Examines the elements affecting human communication in individual (e.g., intrapersonal, interpersonal), small group, and public communication contexts with an emphasis on the practice of communication skills in each context. The assignments in the course require college-level reading and analysis of scholarly studies and coherent communication through written reports including the production of at least one APA/MLA-formatted individual writing assignment. This is a UCGS transfer course.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - CST 131 - Acting I
- Introduces students to the craft of acting. Covers the practice of physical and vocal warm-ups, improvisation exercises, individual and group scenes, and analytical skills. Develops presence and communication skills. Provides students with introductory exposure to a variety of acting concepts. Part I of IV.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hour. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits - CST 132 - Acting II
- Extends students' understanding of the craft of acting. Builds on Acting I skills through individual and group text work that include practice listening, point-of-view recognition, personalization, and text analysis. Part II of IV.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hour. Total 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite: CST 1313 credits - CST 136 - Theatre Workshop
- Provides students with the opportunity to work in various activities of a play, dance or musical production, including, but not limited to, performance, dramaturgy, orchestra, set design, stage carpentry, sound, costuming, lighting, stage managing, props, promotion, or stage crew. Variable hours per week. May be repeated for credit. This course is cross-listed with DAN 136 and MUS 129.Laboratory 2 hours.
Prerequisite: Previous performance experience is recommended.1 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 - Technical Theatre
- Introduces students to the fundamental methods, materials and techniques involved in all areas of technical theatre production, such as sound, lighting, costuming, stage management and props, with an emphasis on scenic constructionLecture 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 149 - Introduction to Theatrical Makeup
- Introduces students to the basic anatomy of the human face, and the methods, materials and techniques used to alter the appearance of themselves and others through the use of the fundamentals of stage makeup and prosthetics used to create different characters and looks for different styles and types of theatrical productions.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. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.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 - 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
- Explores human communication across cultural contexts and introduces the study of intercultural communication. Prepares students to communicate effectively within an increasingly multicultural world and globalized era. Develops understanding and analytical skills regarding communication across cultural contexts.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 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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