Courses
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U = for undergraduate credit only, UG = for undergraduate or
graduate credit, G = for graduate credit. R after the credit
indicates the course may be repeated for credit to the maximum
indicated after the R.
Dance
U 100A Modern Dance I 2 cr. (R 4) Offered autumn and
spring. Introduction to basic modern dance vocabulary through
exercises for alignment, strength and stretch and movement across
the floor.
U 104A Ballet I 2 cr. (R 4) Offered autumn and spring.
Introduction to basic ballet positions and steps.
U 106A Tap I 2 cr. (R 4) Offered autumn and spring. Introduction
to the basic steps in tap.
U 107A Jazz Dance I 2 cr. (R 4) Offered autumn and spring.
Introduction to basic strengthening and stretching exercises
and stylistic characteristics of jazz.
U 120A Improvisation: Introduction to Laban Theory 2 cr.
Offered autumn. Exploration of movement through improvisational
problem-solving and application of Laban ]Movement Analysis.
U 194 Dance Seminar 1 cr. Offered autumn and spring.
U 195 Special Topics Variable cr. (R 6) Offered autumn
and spring. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental
offerings of new courses, or one time offerings of current topics.
U 200A Modern II 3 cr. (R 9) Offered autumn and spring.
Prereq., DAN 100, section 40, Modern I, Continuing. Extension
of the modern dance vocabulary through lengthier combinations
of movement.
U 201A Beginning Composition 2 cr. (R 4) Offered spring.
Basic use of space, time and energy in dance. Movement composition
studies assigned each week.
U 202A Rehearsal and Performance 1 4 cr. (R 12) Offered
autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Open to students
who are choreographing a dance for a concert or to those who
have been selected through audition to perform.
U 204A Ballet II 2 cr.(R 6) Offered autumn and spring.
Prereq., consent of instr. Development of ability to combine
steps; carriage of head and arms.
U 207A Jazz Dance II 2 cr. (R 6) Offered autumn and
spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Continuation of 107A.
U 294 Dance Seminar 1 cr. Offered autumn and spring.
One time offerings of current topics.
UG 300 Modern III 3 cr. (R 12) Offered autumn and spring.
Prereq., DAN 200A. Performance of exercises and combinations
that are technically demanding in strength, balance, agility
and line.
UG 301 Intermediate Composition 2 cr. (R 6) Offered autumn.
Prereq., DAN 201A and 6 credits of dance technique. Explores
ways to manipulate several dancers in space, through repetition
of shapes, through related rhythms. May include choreography
for videotape.
U 302 Dance Touring 1 4 cr. (R 24) Offered autumn and spring.
Prereq., audition. Rehearsal and touring with the semi professional
modern dance company, The Montana Transport Co. Company will
rehearse during fall, learning the repertory by many different
choreographers and tour in the spring.
UG 304 Ballet III 2 cr. (R 8) Offered autumn and spring.
Prereq., DAN 204A, 4 cr. or equiv. skill and consent of instr.
Develops petite and grand allegro.
UG 305 Choreographing Musicals 3 cr. (R 9) Offered spring
even-numbered years. Prereq., DAN 201A and two years dance technique
or consent of instr. Movement composition for musical theatre.
U 328 Teaching Creative Movement for People with Disabilities
1 cr. (R 4) Offered autumn and spring. Students interact
with adults with developmental disabilities in an adaptive dance
class where movement is used as a therapeutic modality for people
with cognitive and physical impairments. Students interact with
the participants, engage as role models and gain beginning teaching
experience.
UG 329 Dance Conditioning 1 cr. (R 8) Offered autumn
and spring. Aerobic, weight, and plyometric training offered
to complement standard dance technique class work.
UG 334 20th Century Dance 3 cr. Offered spring even-numbered
years. Cultural forms and figures in 20th Century dance, including
the Diaghalev Ballet Russe and the beginnings of modern dance
in the U.S. and Germany.
U 340 The Science of Dance Movement 1 cr. Offered spring
odd-numbered years. Study of the skeletal and neuromuscular
system and how it relates to dance movement. Basic kinesthetic
principles, conditioning for dancers, and injury recognition
and prevention.
U 394 Dance Seminar 1 cr. (R 2) Offered autumn and spring.
One time offerings of current topics.
U 395 Special Topics Variable cr. (R 24) Offered autumn
and spring. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental
offerings of new courses, or one time offerings of current topics.
U 396 Independent Study: Dance Projects 1 3 cr. (R 24)
Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr.
U 397 Junior Creative or Research Projects 1 6 cr. (R
6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., fine arts major, option
in choreography and performance or studio teaching. Independent
study in choreography or a research paper which could be on
such subjects as teaching styles, multiple intelligence studies,
dance historical topics, dance injuries, etc. An initial proposal
is required and a journal.
UG 425 Dance Pedagogy 3 cr. (R 9) Offered autumn and
spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Methods and experiences in
teaching modern dance, ballet and jazz.
UG 426 Dance As a Healing Art 2 cr. (R-6) Offered spring.
Study of body movement as a reflection of inner emotional states.
How changes in movement lead to changes in the psyche, promoting
health and growth. Examination of the pioneers of dance therapy
and exploration of techniques for experiencing the inter-connection
between movement and emotional expression.
UG 427 Teaching Movement in the Schools 3 cr. Offered autumn
odd-numbered years. Prereq., consent of instr. Experience in
planning, observing and directing creative movement as a teaching
tool or as a recreational aid.
UG 428 Internship in Children's Dance 2 cr. (R 8) Offered
autumn and spring. Students participate and gain beginning level
teaching experience in one of four dance classes for children
ranging in ages from 3 1/2 to 12 years old.
UG 429 Advanced Techniques of Modern Dance 3 cr. (R 12)
Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., DAN 300, 6 cr., or equiv.
skill, and consent of instr. Continuation of DAN 300.
UG 435L The Arts and Culture of Bali 3 cr. Same as AS
435L. Three-week study abroad during intersession. Overview
lectures on Balinese culture, hands on lessons in art forms,
field trips to observe religious ceremonies and arts performances.
UG 491 Teaching Projects 1 6 cr. (R 24) Offered autumn
and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Independent study that
may involve either assisting in the teaching of a dance technique
class or actually planning and teaching it.
U 494 Junior/Senior Dance Seminar 3 cr. (R 6) Offered
autumn even-numbered years. Seminar to discuss both practical
and philosophical issues confronting dance students about to
enter the "real" world.
UG 495 Special Topics Variable cr. (R 24) Offered autumn
and spring. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental
offerings of new courses, or one time offerings of current topics.
UG 496 Independent Study: Dance Projects 1 6 cr. (R 9) Offered
autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr.
U 497 Senior Creative or Research Projects 1 6 cr. (R
6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., fine arts major, option
in choreography and performance or studio teaching. Independent
study in choreography or teaching, depending on the student's
option. If the student is a B.F.A. candidate the project must
take place off-campus in the Missoula community. The student
is responsible for setting up the project. An initial proposal,
a journal, and a paper are required.
Drama
U 101L Theatre Appreciation 3 cr. Offered autumn and
spring. The various elements of play production and dance. The
basic artistic principles underlying dance, theatre and all
of the arts.
U 103A Introduction to Theatre Design 3 cr. Offered autumn.
Basic understanding of the principles of design for the theatre
and television, including the production elements of scenery,
costumes and lighting.
U 106A Theatre Production I: Running Crew 1 cr. (R 4)
Offered autumn and spring. Operation and running a show backstage
on a scenery, costume, or prop crew for a major departmental
production.
U 107A Theatre Production I: Construction Crew 3 cr.
(R 6) Offered autumn and spring. The construction and completion
of scenery, costumes and props under supervision. Most assignments
involve very basic construction techniques. Involves two 4 hour
labs a week.
U 111A Acting for Non Majors I 3 cr. Offered every term.
An introduction to the skills and techniques required of the
actor to be effective in communication with others on stage
and off stage.
U 112A Acting for Non Majors II 3 cr. Offered autumn
and spring. Prereq., DRAM 111A. Continuation of 111A.
U 166L History of Musical Theatre 3 cr. Offered autumn
and spring. Same as MUS 166L. Exploration of origins, developing
trends, and cultural/historical contexts of musical theatre
through films, lectures, and discussion.
U 195 Special Topics Variable cr. (R 6) Offered autumn
and spring. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental
offerings of new courses, or one time offerings of current topics.
U 200A Beginning Theatre Workshop Variable cr. (R 8)
Offered autumn and spring. Credit for students engaged in any
aspect of production including acting, directing, lighting,
stagecraft, makeup, costumes, properties, business and publicity.
U 202 Stagecraft I 3 cr. Offered autumn. Fundamental
theories and hands on application in the areas of costuming,
stage properties and dyeing/painting.
U 203 Stagecraft II 3 cr. Offered spring. Fundamental
theories and hands on application in the areas of scenery, lighting,
sound and rigging.
U 206 Theatre Production II: Running Crew 1 cr. (R 4) Offered
autumn and spring. Prereq., DRAM 106A. Operation and running
a show backstage, as in scenery, costumes, or props for a major
departmental production.
U 207 Theatre Production II: Construction Crew 3 cr.
(R 6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., DRAM 107A. The construction
and completion of scenery, costumes and props. Advanced construction
assignments; supervision of a small construction crew.
U 210 Voice and Speech I 2 cr. Offered autumn. Voice production,
phonetics and speech for the stage.
U 211 Voice and Speech II 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
DRAM 210. Continuation of 210.
U 214 Acting I 3 cr. Offered autumn. Intensive development
of basic acting skills through psycho physical technique: dramatic
action, image making and improvisation.
U 215 Acting II 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., DRAM 214.
Continuation of 214. Further exploration of improvisation, textual
links and development of performance project.
U 216A Production Acting I 1 cr. (R 4) Offered autumn
and spring. Credit for acting in approved Drama/Dance productions.
U 220L Dramatic Literature I 3 cr. Offered spring odd-numbered
years. The study of representative texts in dramatic literature
as a foundation for play analysis.
U 231 Drafting for the Theatre I 3 cr. Offered spring. Drawing
techniques for the theatre with an emphasis on drafting as utilized
by technicians, designers, stage managers and directors.
U 244 Stage Makeup 2 cr. Offered spring. Principles of
and practice in theatrical makeup. Students will work on makeup
for major productions.
U 296 Independent Study: Theatre Projects Variable cr. (R
12) Offered autumn and spring. Independent study in all the
arts of the theatre.
UG 300 Theatre Workshop Variable cr. (R 20) Offered autumn
and spring. Prereq., previous work in drama or theatre courses.
Advanced laboratory production in all the arts of the theatre.
UG 301 Playwriting 3 cr. (R 6) Offered intermittently.
Prereq., consent of instr. Techniques and practice in writing
short and full length plays.
UG 307 Production Construction I Variable cr. (R 12)
Offered autumn and spring. Students serve as the construction
crew in either the sound, light, costume, or scene shop for
departmental productions.
UG 308 Production Team I Variable cr. (R 12) Offered
autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Students function
as part of the production team in a role of responsibility (i.e.,
master electrician, cutter, first hand, master carpenter, etc.)
for a departmental production. These assignments and duties
may serve also as part of the required junior project.
UG 309 Production Design I Variable cr. (R 12) Offered
autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Students function
as a member of the production team in a role of responsibility
(i.e., scenic designer, costume designer, light designer, etc.)
for a departmental production. These assignments and duties
may serve also as part of the required junior project.
UG 310 Voice and Speech III 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq.,
DRAM 211. Dialects, accents, and continued development of good
voice and speech skills.
UG 311 Voice and Speech IV 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
DRAM 310. Integration of voice and speech skills, vocal character.
UG 312 Physical Performance Skills I 2 cr. Offered autumn.
Concentration, centering, balance, agility and movement skills
through ancient martial arts and stage movement techniques.
UG 313 Physical Performance Skills II 2 cr. Offered spring.
Specialized physical skills for acting such as stage combat,
mime, and circus skills.
UG 314 Acting III 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., DRAM
215. Scene study and characterization. Works selected from realism
and poetic realism.
UG 315 Acting IV 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., DRAM
314. Selected scenes and projects from European and American
realistic texts such as Chekhov, Ibsen, Strindberg, Shaw, O'Neill,
Williams and Miller.
UG 316A Production Acting II 1 cr. (R 4) Offered autumn
and spring. Prereq., DRAM 216A. Credit for acting in approved
Drama/Dance productions.
UG 320 Theatre History I 3 cr. Offered autumn odd-numbered
years. A survey of the major developments of the theatre from
primitive beginnings to the 19th century, including various
cultures and their representative plays and performances throughout
the world.
UG 321 Theatre History II 3 cr. Offered spring even-numbered
years. Prereq., DRAM 320. Continuation of 320. The many and
varied periods of the 19th and 20th centuries as reflected in
the theatre of the times.
UG 331 Drafting for the Theatre II 3 cr. Offered autumn.
Prereq., DRAM 231 or consent of instr. Scene design including
elevations, drop point perspective, measured drawings for furniture,
and other techniques used by scene designers.
UG 332 Computer Aided Drafting and Computer Applications for
the Theatre 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., DRAM 231. Computer
drafting for scenery, costumes, lighting, and sound design drawings,
including 2 D and 3 D plans, layouts and renderings. Work with
CAD, photo manipulation, spreadsheet, database, and word processing
programs.
UG 333 Scenic Painting 1 3 cr. (R 6) Offered spring.
Introduction to the basic skills needed as a scenic artist.
Emphasis on the varied materials and techniques used in the
scenic studio, color mixing, and interpretation of the designer's
work.
UG 334 Scene Design I 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq.,
DRAM 103A, 202, 203. Introduction to the problems encountered
in designing scenery, analyzing of script, research and practical
demands of theatre conventions. Projects include those for theatre,
musicals, opera, dance and television.
UG 335 Scene Design II 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
DRAM 334. A continuation of the techniques and projects in DRAM
334.
UG 341 Flat Pattern Design and Drafting 3 cr. Offered
autumn. Prereq., DRAM 202. Pattern design using the flat pattern
method, pattern drafting of various garment parts, advanced
principles of fitting.
UG 343 Textile Selection and Manipulation 3 cr. Offered
spring even-numbered years. Analysis of fibers, yarns, structures
and finishes, as related to selection and use for the theatre.
Basic dyeing, distressing and painting.
UG 344 Social History of Costume I 3 cr. Offered autumn
odd-numbered years. History of Western costume from ancient
Egypt to 1800.
UG 345 Social History of Costume II 3 cr. Offered spring
even-numbered years. History of Western costume, 1800 to the
present.
UG 346 Costume Design I 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq.,
DRAM 103A, 202, 203. Introduction to principles and practices
of stage costume design.
UG 351 Theatre Lighting I 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq.,
DRAM 103A, 202, 203. Introduction to principles and practices
of theatre lighting design. Training for position of lighting
designer for theatre. Design requirements and decisions, color,
development of stage picture; concentration on proscenium theatre
design concepts.
UG 361 Theatre Sound I 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq.,
DRAM 103A, 202, 203 or consent of instr. Introduction to principles
and practices of theatre sound design. Training for position
of sound designer for theatre. Principles, practices, and equipment
used to create finished sound designs for theatre, dance and
related areas.
U 371 Stage Management I 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq.,
DRAM 103A, 202, 203. Beginning study of the duties of the stage
manager concentrating on the rehearsal process in the non professional
theatre situation.
UG 374 Technical Direction 3 cr. Offered intermittently.
Prereq., DRAM 231, 331 or consent of instr. Training for position
of technical director. The role and scope of technical direction,
production scheduling, design analysis, budgets and bookkeeping,
and methods of construction.
UG 377 Technical Direction Practicum 3 cr. (R 12) Offered
autumn and spring. Prereq., DRAM 374. Technical direction on
a major show in the drama season in the Montana or Masquer Theatres.
U 378 Stage Management Practicum I 2 cr. (R 6) Offered
autumn and spring. Prereq., DRAM 371 or consent of instr. Stage
management practicum involving stage managing a showcase production
or assistant stage managing a major show. Involves evening work.
UG 379 Introduction to Directing 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
DRAM 103A, 214, 220L. Introduction to the analytical skills,
staging and conceptual techniques of the director: includes
some practical application in scene work.
U 385 Dance Team 2 cr. (R-4) Offered autumn and spring.
UM cheer and dance team selected during audition process each
spring; students perform routines at the intermediate jazz level.
Development of current dance performance, leadership, communication
and organizational skills. (Only four credits of DRAM 385, HHP
100-179, MS 203 and MS 315 may count toward a degree.)
U 393 Omnibus Variable cr. (R-10) Offered intermittently.
University omnibus option for independent work. See index.
U 395 Special Topics Variable cr. (R 9) Offered intermittently.
Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental
offerings of new courses, or one time offerings of current topics.
U 396 Independent Study: Theatre Projects Variable cr. (R
12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr.
U 398 Cooperative Education Experience Variable cr. (R
12) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Extended
classroom experience which provides practical application of
classroom learning during placements off campus. Prior approval
must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Center
for Work-Based Learning.
UG 400 Professional Theatre 9 cr. (R 18) Offered spring.
Prereq., consent of instr. Laboratory experience in total play
production through participation in state, regional, national
and international touring production programs.
UG 402 Methods of Teaching Theatre 2 cr. (R 6) Offered autumn.
Prereq., consent of instr. Building and addressing specific
curriculum in theatre arts.
UG 407 Production Construction II Variable cr. (R 12)
Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Students
serve as construction crew in one of the shops for productions.
UG 408 Production Team II Variable cr. (R 12) Offered
autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Students serve
as a member of the production team in a role of responsibility
(i.e., master electrician, sound board operator, cutter, first
hand, etc.) for major productions. These assignments and duties
may serve also as part of the required senior project.
UG 409 Production Design II Variable cr. (R 12) Offered
autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Students serve
as a member of the production team in a role of designer (i.e.,
set designer, costume designer, light designer, etc.) for major
productions. These assignments and duties may serve also as
part of the required senior project.
U 410 Singing for Actors 2 cr. (R 4) Offered autumn.
Prereq., audition, acting/directing option, or consent of instr.
Development and presentation of musical numbers in a dramatic
context. A broad based acquaintance with music theatre literature
is acquired and techniques for approaching songs are explored
with an eye toward developing competency in music/theatre forms.
UG 411 Physical Performance Skills III 2 cr. Offered
autumn. Prereq., DRAM 313. The body in performance: weight,
rhythm, tempo, kinesthetic relationship. Lecoq neutral mask.
UG 412 Physical Performance Skills IV 2 cr. Offered spring.
Prereq., DRAM 411. Physical characterization: expressive mask,
animal studies, clowning.
UG 414 Acting V 5 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., DRAM
315. Selected speeches, scenes and projects from verse drama,
especially Shakespeare.
UG 415 Acting VI 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., DRAM
414. Selected scenes and projects from various historical and
stylistic periods.
U 416 Senior Project Acting 1 cr. Offered autumn and
spring. Performance of an approved role in a departmental production
accompanied by written self assessment.
UG 435 Advanced Acting: Personal Performance 3 cr. Offered
autumn. Prereq., DRAM 415 or graduate standing. Developing personal
performance skills.
UG 436 Advanced Acting: Solo Performance 3 cr. Offered spring.
Prereq., DRAM 435 or graduate standing. Creating solo performance
material from original material or existing texts.
UG 437 Advanced Acting: Acting for the Camera I 3 cr.
Offered autumn. Prereq., DRAM 415 or graduate standing. Beginning
techniques in acting for the camera.
UG 438 Advanced Acting: Acting for the Camera II 3 cr.
Offered spring. Prereq., DRAM 415 or graduate standing. Extended
work in techniques in acting for the camera. Work in different
areas of film and video acting such as: commercials, soap opera,
and comic scripts.
UG 439 Advanced Acting: Professional Skills 3 cr. Offered
autumn odd-numbered years. Prereq., DRAM 415 or graduate standing.
Developing professional skills, material for the actor, professional
portfolio, resume audition material, commercial acting, performance
market research.
UG 440 Advanced Acting: Contemporary Theatre 3 cr. Offered
spring even-numbered years. Prereq., DRAM 415 or graduate standing.
Performance and scene work in contemporary practice and theory.
Texts drawn from twentieth century playwrights such as Beckett,
Pinter, Churchill and performance theory such as Viewpoints.
UG 441 Draping 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., DRAM 341.
Garment design based on manipulation of fabric on a body form;
emphasis on creative solutions to design problems and the interrelationships
between fabric, design, and form.
UG 442 Tailoring 3 cr. Offered spring odd-numbered years.
Prereq., consent of instr. Principles used in the construction
of tailored garments.
UG 444 Advanced Makeup 2 cr. (R 6) Offered autumn and
spring. Prereq., DRAM 244 or consent of instr. Character-ization,
prosthesis, wigs, masks and special problems. Students will
work on makeup for major productions.
UG 446 Costume Design II 3 cr. (R 9) Offered spring.
Prereq., DRAM 346. Advanced techniques in costume design; possible
topics include design for dance, opera, large scale drama and
musicals.
UG 451 Theatre Lighting II 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
DRAM 351 or consent of instr. Advanced study of principles and
practices of theatre lighting design. Training for position
of light designer for theatre. Design requirements and decisions,
color, development of stage picture; concentration on thrust
and arena theatre.
UG 461 Theatre Sound II 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
DRAM 361 or consent of instr. Advanced study of principles
and practices of theatre sound design. Training for position
of theatre sound designer. Principles, practices and equipment
used to create sound and music designs for the theatre, dance
and related areas.
UG 471 Stage Management II 2 cr. Offered intermittently.
Prereq., DRAM 371 or consent of instr. Additional study of stage
management concentrating on pre rehearsal duties, aspects of
maintaining a show's integrity as established by the director,
inter production relationships, supervision of crews and union
contracts. Understanding a stage manager's need for paperwork
and writing skills. Students encouraged to enroll in DRAM 478
to use skills in a living situation.
UG 478 Stage Management Practicum II 3 cr. (R 9) Offered
autumn and spring. Prereq., DRAM 471 or consent of instr. Stage
managing a major show in the drama season in the Montana or
Masquer Theatres or assistant stage managing for an Equity stage
manager on a Montana Repertory Theatre production.
UG 479 Directing I 4 cr. (R 12) Offered autumn. Prereq.,
DRAM 379 or consent of instr. Directing skills for the advanced
student; extensive scene work.
UG 480 Directing II 4 cr. (R 12) Offered spring. Prereq.,
DRAM 479. Continuation of 479. Course material coordinated with
laboratory projects.
U 493 Omnibus Variable cr. (R 24) Offered intermittently.
Prereq., consent of department chair. Independent work under
the University omnibus option. See index.
UG 494 Seminar 2 cr. (R 6) Offered intermittently. Prereq.,
10 credits in drama or in English dramatic literature and consent
of instr. Intensive study of dramatic theory relating to acting,
directing, design and dramaturgy.
UG 495 Special Topics Variable cr. (R 9) Offered autumn
and spring. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental
offerings of new courses, or one time offerings of current topics.
UG 496 Independent Study: Theatre Projects Variable cr. (R
12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr.
UG 497 Research Variable cr. (R 12) Offered autumn and
spring. Prereq., consent of instr.
UG 498 Cooperative Education Experience Variable cr. (R
12) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Extended
classrooom experience which provides practical application of
classroom learning during placements off campus. Prior approval
must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Center
for Work-Based Learning.
G 500 Professional Theatre 9 cr. (R 18) Offered spring.
Prereq., consent of instr. Laboratory experience in total play
production through participation in state, regional, national
and international touring production programs.
G 501 Problems in Playwriting 1 3 cr. (R 12) Offered
intermittently.
G 507 Technical Production Assignment 2 4 cr. (R 12)
Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Production
assignment made by the faculty. Student assigned a responsible
technical position such as technical director, master electrician,
sound engineer, cutter/draper or scenic artist. Credit variable
and will be assigned by faculty.
G 508 Design Production Assignment 2 4 cr. (R 24) Offered
autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Production design
assignment made by the faculty. Student designs an element of
a Drama/Dance production with the supervision of a faculty designer.
G 510 Problems in Voice/Speech 1 2 cr. (R 12) Offered
intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr.
G 512 Problems in Movement/Dance 1 2 cr. (R 12) Offered
autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr.
G 514 Studio Training for the Actor 1 3 cr. (R 18) Offered
autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Intensive rehearsal
and project work with emphasis on integration of advanced skills.
G 516 Problems in Acting 1 3 cr. (R 18) Offered autumn
and spring. Prereq., consent of instr.
G 517 Graduate Acting I 3 cr. Offered intermittently.
Prereq., consent of instr. Work in such areas as combat and
movement training, improvisation for performance, experimental
theatre and various genre and period styles in performance.
G 520 Introduction to Graduate Study 2 cr. Offered autumn.
Introduction to basic research and writing skills.
UG 521 Performance Theory and Criticism 3 cr. Offered spring.
Survey of the theories, elements and ingredients of multi cultural
live performance forms, including theatre, popular entertainment,
ceremonies, and other public events. Includes instruction in
and application of various approaches to the criticism of live
performance.
G 522 Graduate Seminar in Theatre History 3 cr. (R 9) Offered
intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Selected topics and
issues with individual research projects presented in seminar
concerning various genres, periods, themes, and cultural contexts
in theatre history.
G 523 Graduate Seminar in Dramatic Literature 3 cr. (R 9)
Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Selected
topics with individual research projects presented in seminar
concerning various genres, periods, and themes in dramatic literature.
G 530 Graduate Scene Design 3 cr. (R 12) Offered autumn
and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Development of specific
design skills in scenery.
G 535 Problems in Scene Design 3 cr. (R 12) Offered autumn
and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Development of specific
technical skills in scene design.
G 540 Graduate Costume Design 3 cr. (R 12) Offered autumn
and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Development of specific
design skills in costuming.
G 545 Problems in Costume Design 3 cr. (R 12) Offered autumn
and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Development of specific
technical skills in costume design.
G 550 Graduate Light Design 3 cr. (R 12) Offered autumn
and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Development of specific
design skills in light design.
G 555 Problems in Light Design 3 cr. (R 12) Offered
autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Development of
specific technical skills in light design.
G 560 Graduate Sound Design 3 cr. (R 12) Offered autumn
and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Development of specific
design skills in sound design.
G 565 Problems in Sound Design 3 cr. (R 12) Offered autumn
and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Development of specific
technical skills in sound design.
G 571 Graduate Stage Management 3 cr. Offered autumn.
Prereq., consent of instr. Study of duties of stage manager
in rehearsal and performance process. Includes stage managing
a production for a faculty or guest artist director.
G 574 Technical Direction 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring.
Prereq., consent of instr. Role and scope of technical direction,
production scheduling, design analysis, budgets and bookkeeping
and methods of construction.
G 575 Problems in Theatre Management 1 6 cr. (R 18) Offered
intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr.
G 577 Technical Direction Practicum 3 cr. (R 12) Offered
autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Technical direction
of a major show in the drama season in the Montana or Masquer
Theatres.
G 578 Stage Management Practicum 1 6 cr. (R 18) Offered
autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Practical work
in stage management projects.
G 579 Directing III 3 cr. Offered autumn odd-numbered
years. Prereq., DRAM 480 or consent of instr. Formalist styles
of dramatic material. Through a variety of tools, textual and
linguistic analysis, metrical and rhetorical analysis, archetypes,
and musical structures, students analyze, interpret and stage
projects drawn from opera and pre-modern drama, especially Shakespeare.
G 580 Directing IV 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., DRAM
579. Exploration of image; time manipulation; construction,
delineation and manipulation of space; multi-media and non-linear
storytelling.
G 581 Arts Education Institute 1 cr. (R 4) Offered summer.
Same as ART, MUS 581. Open forum with national and regional
speakers, panels, and symposia to promote discussion, understanding,
and direction on significant national issues in the arts and
arts education.
G 582 Arts Education Seminar I 2 cr. (R 4) Offered summer.
Prereq., DRAM 581. Same as ART, MUS 582. Topics vary.
G 583 Arts Education Seminar II 1 2 cr. (R 4) Offered
summer. Prereq., DRAM 582. Same as ART, MUS 583. Continuation
of 582.
G 584 Arts Education Seminar III 1 2 cr. (R 4) Offered
summer. Prereq., DRAM 583. Same as ART, MUS 584. Continuation
of 583.
G 585 Arts Education Seminar IV 1 2 cr. (R 4) Offered
summer. Prereq., DRAM 584. Same as ART, MUS 585. Continuation
of 584.
G 586 Arts Education Seminar V 1 2 cr. (R 8) Offered
summer. Prereq., DRAM 585. Same as ART, MUS 586. Continuation
and synthesis of preceding seminars.
G 587 Arts Education Practicum 1 cr. (R 4) Offered summer.
Same as ART, MUS 587. The active application of concepts and
theories presented during the Arts Education Institute and the
arts education seminars within a small group setting.
G 588 Arts Education Apprenticeship 1 cr. (R 4) Offered
summer. Same as ART, MUS 588. Exploration of art forms to develop
new artistic and communicative perceptions and awareness.
G 589 Arts Education Field Project 1 cr. (R 4) Offered
summer. Same as ART, MUS 589. Creative/research activities.
G 594 Seminar 1 3 cr. (R 12) Offered intermittently.
Prereq., consent of instr.
G 595 Special Topics Variable cr. (R 18) Offered autumn
and spring. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental
offerings of new courses, or one time offerings of current topics.
G 596 Independent Study 1 6 cr. (R 24) Offered autumn
and spring. Prereq., consent of instr.
G 597 Research 1 6 cr. (R 24) Offered autumn and spring.
Prereq., consent of instr.
G 598 Cooperative Education Experience 2 6 cr. (R 24)
Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Extended
classroom experience which provides practical application of
classroom learning during placements off campus. Prior approval
must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Center
for Work-Based Learning.
G 599 Professional Paper Variable cr. (R 4) Offered autumn
and spring.
G 609 Graduate Design Seminar 3 cr. (R 18) Offered intermittently.
Prereq., consent of instr. Emphasis on contemporary design materials
and ideas. A paper suitable for publication caps this class.
G 679 Directing V 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq.,
DRAM 580. The history and literature of directing.
G 680 Problems in Directing 1 3 cr. (R 18) Offered autumn
and spring. Prereq., consent of instr.
G 699 Thesis Variable cr. (R 12) Offered autumn and
spring.
Faculty
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Professors
Randy Bolton, Ph.D., Florida State University, 1981
Juliette Crump, M.A., George Washington University, 1975 (Emeritus)
James D. Kriley, Ph.D., University of Utah, 1971
Christine Milodragovich, M.A., Washington State University,
1973
Joe Proctor, M.F.A., Brandeis University, 1971
Bill Raoul, M.A., University of Washington, 1969 (Emeritus)
Amy Ragsdale, M.A., Wesleyan University, 1992
Associate Professors
Mark Dean, M.F.A., Wayne State University, 1991
Patricia Henry, M.F.A., The University of Montana, 1980
Greg Johnson, M.F.A., New York University, 1974
William D. Watson, M.F.A., University of Washington, 1983
Assistant Professors
Michele Antonioli, M.F.A., Texas Christian University, 1988
Karen Kaufmann, M.A., Antioch University, 1993
