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PVCC cannot guarantee course frequency; however, to aid in student planning, courses typically are offered as indicated below.

F = Offered fall semester   Sp = Offered spring semester
Su = Offered summer Y = Offered once every academic year
IR = Offered irregularly
(Contact division office for next offering)

 
cr = Credit/credits

CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking (3 cr, F/Sp/Su)

Applies theory and principles of public address with emphasis on preparation and delivery.

Lecture 3 hours per week.

CST 105 Oral Communication (3 cr, IR)

Studies effective communication with emphasis on speaking and listening.

Lecture 3 hours per week.

CST 110 Introduction to Speech Communication (3 cr, IR)

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 3 hours per week.

CST 116 Speech Workshop (1 cr, IR)

Enables work in competitive speech activities such as debate, oratory, impromptu speaking, prose and poetry reading, and rhetorical criticism.

Lecture 1 hour per week.
Includes oral presentations by the student.

CST 130 Introduction to the Theatre (3 cr, IR)

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.

CST 131 Acting I (3 cr, F/Sp)

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.

Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 5 hours per week.

CST 132 Acting II (3 cr, F/Sp)

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.

Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 5 hours per week.

CST 135 Stage Movement (3 cr, IR)

Presents the theory and practice of body movement as it relates to theatre production.

Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 4 hours per week.

CST 136 Theatre Workshop (3 cr, F/Sp)

Enables students to work in various activities of play production. The student participates in performance, set design, stage carpentry, sound, costuming, lighting, stage managing, props, promotion, or stage crew. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours per week.

CST 137 Oral Interpretation (3 cr, IR)

Studies the theory and practice of performing various types of literature: prose, poetry, and drama. Emphasizes the relationship among the oral interpreter, the literary work, and the audience. Aims to increase knowledge and enjoyment of theatre. Considers process, style, organization, written drama, and performed drama.

Lecture 3 hours per week.

CST 141 Theatre Appreciation III (3 cr, IR)

Aims to increase knowledge and enjoyment of theatre. Considers process, style, organization, written drama, and performed drama.

Lecture 3 hours per week.

CST 142 Theatre Appreciation III (3 cr, IR)

Aims to increase knowledge and enjoyment of theatre. Considers process, style, organization, written drama, and performed drama.

Lecture 3 hours per week.

CST 145 Stagecraft (3 cr, F/Sp)

Acquaints the student with fundamental methods, materials, and techniques of set construction for the stage.

Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 4 hours per week.

CST 229 Intercultural Communications (3 cr, IR)

Emphasizes the influence of culture on the communication process, including differences in values, message systems, and communication rules.

Lecture 3 hours per week.

CST 233 Rehearsal and Performance I (3 cr, IR)

Explores various aspects of the theatre through involvement in College theatre production. Variable hours per week.

CST 234 Rehearsal and Performance II (3 cr, IR)

Explores various aspects of the theatre through involvement in College theatre production. Variable hours per week.

CST 245 Basic Lighting (3 cr, IR)

Studies basic techniques and methods of lighting design for the stage.

Lecture 3 hours per week.

CST 250 The Art of the Film (3 cr, IR)

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.

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