Randy Bolton, Co Chair
Mark Dean, Co Chair
The Department of Drama/Dance is housed in a fine, multi million
dollar performing arts complex which includes three theatre/dance
performance spaces and television/radio studios. The program is
production oriented with approximately ten major productions presented
each year including contemporary, historical, period, musical,
and experimental plays, as well as dance concerts. The Montana
Repertory Theatre, a professional touring company based at UM,
often involves students both on and off stage. The faculty is
strong, possessing a diversity of educational and professional
theatre and dance backgrounds.
The Bachelor of Arts with a major in Fine Arts and an option in
Dance allows the student who plans to enter a dance career to
select another major to complement that objective. The Bachelor
of Arts with a major in Fine Arts and an option in Drama provides
the student with a broad liberal arts education and a general
focus in drama. The degree allows the student to complete an additional
major and may form the basis for further training on the graduate
level. The Bachelor of Arts with a major in Fine Arts and an option
in Drama Education is designed for the student seeking teaching
endorsement in the field of drama. The Bachelor of Fine Arts with
a major in Fine Arts and an option in Acting, Design/Technology,
Choreography and Performance, or Studio Teaching is a professionally
oriented degree designed for the student who plans to pursue a
career in theatre, dance or a related field. Graduate programs
lead to the Master of Arts and the Master of Fine Arts with options
in Acting, Design/Technology, Directing, Integrated Arts and Education,
or Media Arts.
Special Degree Requirements
Refer to graduation requirements listed previously in the catalog.
See index.
Advisement
Each fine arts major must have a faculty advisor who is assigned
by the department and who is usually from the student's option.
The department, through its advisement program, often recommends
non drama electives and specific General Education courses to
the student depending on the student's option. Majors may not
take core or area required courses on a pass/not pass basis.
Auditions and Portfolio Reviews
Actors, dancers, designers and technicians undergo periodic
review in the form of auditions or portfolio presentations. These
on going evaluations provide each student with the opportunity
and challenge of individualized critiques from faculty and staff
professionals.
Upper-division Writing Expectation
The Upper-division Writing Expectation must be met by successfully
completing an upper-division writing course from the approved
list in the Academic Policies and Procedures section of this catalog.
See index.
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Fine Arts, option in Dance
The following courses constitute the complete Dance requirements
for the Bachelor of Arts degree:
Dance |
Credits |
200A Modern II |
|
Beginning Composition (offered spring) |
|
202 Rehearsal and Performance |
|
204A Ballet II (or higher level) |
|
207A Jazz Dance II (or appropriate level) |
|
300 Modern III |
|
301 Intermediate Composition (offered autumn, odd-numbered
years) |
|
334 20th Century Dance (offered spring, even-numbered
years) |
|
378 Stage Management Practicum |
|
425 Dance Pedagogy (offered autumn,even-numbered years) |
|
427 Teaching Movement in the Schools (offered autumn,
odd-numbered years) |
|
428 Internship in Children’s Dance |
|
429 Advanced Techniques of Modern Dance |
|
494 Junior/Senior Dance Seminar (offered autumn, even-numbered
years) |
|
497 Senior Creative or Research Project |
3 |
Drama |
|
207, Sec. 7, Theatre Production: Dance (offered spring) |
3 |
Fine Arts |
|
365L The Arts in Culture |
3 |
Total |
55 |
This program fulfills only 32 credits in upper-division courses.
Additional course work at the upper-division level must be completed
to satisfy the 39-credit upper-division requirement.
There is an Admission Audition which a prospective major must
pass at the end of the first year to continue in the program.
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Fine Arts, option in Drama
The following courses constitute the complete Drama requirements
for the Bachelor of Arts degree:
Drama |
Credits |
103A Introduction to Theatre Design |
|
107A Theatre Production I: Construction Crew |
|
202 Stagecraft I |
|
203 Stagecraft II |
|
207 Theatre Production II: Construction Crew |
|
214 Acting I |
|
220L Dramatic Literature I (Script Analysis) |
|
320 Theatre History I |
|
321 Theatre History II |
|
379 Introduction to Directing |
|
Senior project |
|
Fine Arts |
|
365L The Arts in Culture |
|
Total |
|
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Fine Arts, option in Drama Education
The Drama Education option is designed for the student seeking
an endorsement in the major teaching field of Drama.
Drama |
Credits |
103A Introduction to Theatre Design |
|
106A 107A Theatre Production (Running and Production
Crews) |
|
203 Stagecraft II |
|
210 211 Voice and Speech I, II |
|
214 215 Acting I, II |
|
220L Dramatic Literature I (Script Analysis) |
|
244 Stage Makeup |
|
320 321 Theatre History I, II |
|
379 Introduction to Directing |
|
402 Methods of Teaching Theatre |
|
Fine Arts |
|
365L The Arts in Culture |
|
Total |
|
For endorsement to teach Drama, a student also must gain admission
to Teacher Education and Student Teaching and meet all the requirements
for certification as a secondary teacher (see the School of Education
section of this catalog).
The demand in Montana high schools for teaching of courses in
this field is limited. Students should complete the required second
endorsement (major or minor) in a field other than Economics,
Geography, Journalism, Psychology or Sociology.
Minor Teaching Field of Drama: For an endorsement
in the minor teaching field of Drama, see the School of Education
section of this catalog.
Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in Fine Arts, option in
Acting or Design/Technology
Normally, a student should declare intent to pursue the B.F.A.
degree no later than the beginning of the second year of a four
year program. The student must declare an option, either acting
or design/technology. Requirements for these areas are specified
below.
Students wishing to pursue a B.F.A. with an option in design/technology
must:
1. Complete a one year residency at the UM-Missoula campus which
includes a minimum of 12 credits in design/technology.
2. Attain a cumulative 2.5 overall GPA and a 3.0 GPA in design/technology
coursework.
3. Present a theatre resume and portfolio consisting of class
and production work.
4. Prepare a written statement explaining their educational and
professional goals.
Students who intend to pursue the design/technology option will
normally enter the University as Bachelor of Arts with an option
in Drama candidates.
A student may elect a special concen tration in directing, music
theatre, or another discipline in addition to the B.F.A. core
and area option requirements. The program is designed in consultation
with the student's advisor and must be approved by the faculty.
The special concentration may require five years to complete.
The following courses are required of all B.F.A. Fine Arts students
with options in Acting or Design/Technology:
Core Courses
Drama Credits
Drama |
Credits |
103A Introduction to Theatre Design |
|
106A Theatre Production I: Running Crew |
|
107A Theatre Production I: Construction Crew |
|
202 Stagecraft I |
|
203 Stagecraft II |
|
206 Theatre Production II: Running Crew |
|
214 Acting I (or DRAM 111A) |
|
220L Dramatic Literature (Script Analysis) |
|
320 321 Theatre History I, II |
|
379 Introduction to Directing |
|
Fine Arts |
|
365L The Arts in Culture |
|
Total |
|
Acting Option
To be taken in addition to core requirement:
Drama Credits
Drama |
Credits |
210 Voice and Speech I |
|
211 Voice and Speech II |
|
215 Acting II |
|
216A Production Acting I |
|
244 Stage Makeup |
|
310 Voice and Speech III |
|
311 Voice and Speech IV |
|
312 Physical Performance Skills I |
|
313 Physical Performance Skills II |
|
314 Acting III |
|
315 Acting IV |
|
316A Production Acting II |
|
410 Singing for the Actor (by audition) |
|
411 Physical Performance Skills III |
2 |
412 Physical Performance Skills IV |
2 |
414 Acting V |
5 |
415 Acting VI |
3 |
416 Senior Project Acting |
1 |
At least 6 credits from two of the following:
435 Advanced Acting: Personal Performance
436 Advanced Acting: Solo Performance
437 Advanced Acting: Acting for the Camera I
438 Advanced Acting: Acting for the Camera II
439 Advanced Acting: Professional Skills
440 Advanced Acting: Contemporary Theatre |
6 |
Sub Total |
46 |
Core Courses |
32 |
Total |
78 |
Design/Technology Option
To be taken in addition to core requirement:
Drama Credits
Drama |
Credits |
106A Theatre Production I: Running Crew |
|
206 Theatre Production II: Running Crew |
|
207 Theatre Production II: Construction Crew |
|
231 Drafting for the Theatre I |
|
Choose one from: 3
331 Drafting for the Theatre II
332 CAD for the Theatre
341 Flat Pattern Design and Drafting
307 Production Construction I |
|
371 Stage Management I |
|
Choose one from (Junior Project):
308 Production Team I
309 Production Design I |
|
Choose one from (Senior Project):
408 Production Team II
409 Production Design II |
|
Electives (minimum of 12 upper-division) |
|
Sub Total |
|
Core Courses |
|
Total |
|
Junior Projects
A junior project is required of all B.F.A. design/technology
option students. The junior project is usually production related
and has both practical and written components. Requirements for
the project are outlined in the Department of Drama/Dance Handbook.
Senior Projects
A senior project is required of all B.A. and B.F.A. students
completing the acting or design/technology options. The senior
project is usually production related and has both practical and
written components. Degree and area requirements for the project
vary and are outlined in the Department of Drama/Dance Handbook.
Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in Fine Arts, options in Choreography
and Performance or Studio Teaching
The department offers two options, one in studio teaching and
the other in choreography and performance. Each requires the same
sixty-eight credits in core courses, plus additional specified
credits in an option. All majors are required to do a junior and
a senior creative or research project and a production project.
If not qualified for advanced placement in Modern II, the student
must take Modern I as a prerequisite.
Core Courses Credits
Dance
|
Credits |
200A Modern II |
|
201A Beginning Composition (offered spring) |
|
202A Rehearsal and Performance |
|
204A Ballet II (or a higher level) |
|
300 Modern III |
|
334 20th Century Dance (offered spring, even-numbered
years) |
|
340 The Science of Dance Movement (offered spring, odd-numbered
years) |
|
397 Junior Creative or Research Project (students must
complete project for graduation) |
|
425 Dance Pedagogy (offered autumn, even-numbered years) |
|
426 Dance as a Healing Art (offered spring) |
|
428 Internship in Children’s Dance |
|
429 Advanced Techniques of Modern Dance |
|
494 Jr/Sr Dance Seminar (offered autumn, odd-numbered
years) |
3 |
497 Senior Creative or Research Project (students must
complete project for graduation) |
3 |
Drama
|
Credits |
103A Introduction to Theatre Design (offered autumn) |
|
106A Theatre Production: Running Crew |
|
202 Stagecraft I (offered autumn) |
|
207 Theatre Production: Dance, Sec. 7 (offered spring) |
|
378 Stage Management Practicum |
|
Fine Arts |
|
365L The Arts in Culture |
|
Total |
|
Studio Teaching Option
Dance Credits
|
Credits |
328 Teaching Creative Movement for People with Disabilities |
|
427 Teaching Movement in the Schools (offered autumn
odd-numbered years) |
|
491 Teaching Projects |
|
(assisting in a technique class for one semester) |
|
Sub Total |
|
Core Courses |
|
Total |
|
Choreography and Performance Option
Dance Credits
|
Credits |
202A Rehearsal and Performance (performing in one piece
equals one credit) |
|
301 Intermediate Composition (offered autumn, odd- numbered
years) |
|
329 Dance Conditioning (four semesters) |
|
Sub Total |
|
Core Courses |
|
Total |
|
Drama 214, Acting I, is optional. There is an admission audition
which a prospective major must pass at the end of the first year
to continue in this program.
Special Projects
Junior and Senior projects must be planned with the student's
project advisor and all journals and papers will be submitted
to that advisor. All choreography/performance B.F.A. candidates
are required to choreograph for both projects, but the senior
project must be a piece of choreography produced off-campus in
the Missoula community. Teaching B.F.A. candidates must choreograph
for the junior project and complete a teaching project in the
Missoula community for the senior project.
Students also are required to meet the campus wide General Education
requirements. Students are urged to consult with their advisors
before General Education courses are selected.
Suggested Course of Study
The recommended curriculum for the B.A., option in Dance
is:
|
Credits |
First Year |
|
DAN 107A Jazz I |
|
DAN 200A Modern II (or DAN 100A and 104A, if needed)
|
|
DAN 201A Beginning Composition |
|
DAN 204A Ballet II |
|
Electives and General Education |
|
Total |
30 |
Second Year |
|
DAN 200A Modern II OR 300 Modern III |
6 |
DAN 204A Ballet II |
4 |
DAN 207A Jazz Dance II |
2 |
DAN 301 Intermediate Composition |
2 |
Electives and General Education |
16 |
Total |
30 |
The recommended curriculum for the B.A. , option in Drama
is:
|
Credits |
First Year |
|
DRAM 103A Introduction to Theatre Design |
|
DRAM 107A Theatre Production I: Construction Crew |
|
DRAM 202 Stagecraft I |
|
DRAM 203 Stagecraft II |
|
DRAM 214 Acting I |
|
Electives and General Education |
17 |
Total |
32 |
Second Year |
|
DRAM 207 Theater Production II: Construction Crew |
3 |
DRAM 220L Dramatic Literature I (Script Analysis) |
3 |
Electives and General Education |
26 |
Total |
32 |
The recommended curriculum for the B.F.A., Acting Option,
is:
|
Credits |
First Year |
|
DRAM 103A Introduction to Theatre Design |
|
DRAM 106A Theatre Production I: Running Crew |
1 |
DRAM 107A Theatre Production I: Construction Crew |
|
DRAM 202 Stagecraft I |
|
DRAM 203 Stagecraft II |
|
DRAM 214 215 Acting I, II |
|
Electives and General Education |
13 |
Total |
32 |
Second Year |
|
DRAM 206 Theatre Production II: Running Crew |
1 |
DRAM 220L Dramatic Literature I |
3 |
DRAM 244 Stage Makeup |
2 |
DRAM 314 315 Acting III, IV |
6 |
Electives and General Education |
19 |
Total |
31 |
The recommended curriculum for the B.F.A., Design/ Technology
Option is:
|
Credits |
First Year |
|
DRAM 103A Introduction to Theatre Design |
|
DRAM 106A Theatre Production I: Running Crew (two semesters) |
1 |
DRAM 107A Theatre Production I: Construction Crew |
|
DRAM 202 Stagecraft I |
|
DRAM 203 Stagecraft II |
|
DRAM 207 Theatre Production II: Construction Crew |
|
DRAM 231 Drafting for the Theatre I |
3 |
Electives and General Education |
12 |
Total |
32 |
Second Year |
1 |
DRAM 206 Theatre Production II: Running Crew (two semesters)
|
2 |
DRAM 220L Dramatic Literature I |
3 |
DRAM 307 Production Construction I (two semesters) |
6 |
DRAM 331 Drafting for the Theatre II or DRAM 332 CAD
for the Theatre or DRAM 341 Flat Pattern Design and Drafting |
3 |
Electives and General Education |
18 |
Total |
32 |
The recommended curriculum for the B.F.A., option in Studio Teaching
or Choreography and Performance is:
|
Credits |
First Year |
|
DAN 200A Modern II (or DAN 100A, if needed) |
|
DAN 204A or DAN 304 Ballet II or III (or DAN 104A, if
needed) |
4 |
DRAM 103A Introduction to Theatre Design |
|
DRAM 106A Theatre Production: Running Crew |
|
DRAM 202 Stagecraft I |
|
DRAM 207A Theatre Production: Dance, Sec.7 |
|
Electives and General Education |
10 |
Total |
30 |
Second Year |
1 |
DAN 104A Ballet I |
4 |
DAN 200A Modern II OR 300 Modern III |
6 |
DAN 201A Beginning Composition |
2 |
DAN 202A Rehearsal and Performance |
2 |
DAN 329 Dance Conditioning |
2 |
DRAM 378 Stage Management Practicum |
1 |
Electives and General Education |
|
Total |
|
Requirements for a Minor
Minor in Drama
The department provides the student the opportunity to focus the
minor in a particular area such as acting, costume, etc. Twenty
seven credits, including a common core of sixteen credits are
required for the minor. A department advisor should be consulted
for guidelines regarding the specific focus.
|
Credits |
First Year |
|
103A Introduction to Theatre Design |
|
106A Theatre Production I: Running Crew |
1 |
107A Theatre Production I: Construction Crew |
|
202 or 203 Stagecraft I or II |
|
220L Dramatic Literature I |
|
320 or 321 Theatre History I or II |
|
Focused area |
11 |
Total |
27 |
Minor in Dance
Thirty credits are required.
|
Credits |
First Year |
|
100A Modern Dance I |
|
104A Ballet I (or appropriate level) |
4 |
107A Jazz Dance I (or appropriate level) |
|
200A Modern II |
|
201A Beginning Composition |
|
202A Rehearsal and Performance |
|
204A Ballet II (or appropriate level) |
2 |
334 20th Century Dance |
3 |
Fine Arts |
|
365L The Arts in Culture |
3 |
Total |
30 |
Courses
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 (DAN)
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 flexibility and combinations
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 12) 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 12) 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 12) 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 odd-numbered years. 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, Mo-Trans which rehearses
during fall, learning the repertory by many different choreographers
and tours 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.
U 327A Dance in Elementary Education 2 cr. (R-4)
Offered autumn and spring. Open to majors in elementary education.
Techniques and applications for using movement in the public school
setting. Focus on movement elements, lesson design and planning,
standards for dance, multiple intelligence theory, assessment,
classroom management techniques and multi-culturalism.
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 Conditioning: Pilates Mat 1 cr. (R 8)
Offered autumn and spring. Pilates mat (floor) exercises to build
core control, strength and flexibility.
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, in
one of the dance options (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
theory, dance historical topics, dance injuries, etc. An initial
proposal, a journal, and a paper are required.
UG 425 Dance Pedagogy 3 cr. (R 9) Offered autumn
even-numbered years. 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. 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 in K-5.
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. 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 3 cr. (R
6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., fine arts major, option
in dance (B.A.); choreography and performance; or studio teaching
(B.F.A.). Independent study in choreography or teaching. 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 (DRAM)
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.
U 327A Drama in Elementary Education 2 cr. (R-4)
Offered autumn and spring. Exploration, implementation and experience
in teaching strategies for using drama in elementary education.
Focus on techniques and applications for teaching drama and for
utilizing drama as a tool for teaching other subject matter.
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.
U 340 Intermediate Costume Construction 3 cr. Offered
spring. Intermediate costume construction focusing on the development
of skills needed to function as a stitcher.
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 Costume History 3 cr. Offered intermittently.
History of Western costume from ancient Egypt to the present day.
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 1-3 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; 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
Professors
Randy Bolton, Ph.D., Florida State University, 1981 (Co-Chair)
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
Amy Ragsdale, M.A., Wesleyan University, 1992
Associate Professors
Michele Antonioli, M.F.A., Texas Christian University, 1988
Mark Dean, M.F.A., Wayne State University, 1991 (Co-Chair)
Greg Johnson, M.F.A., New York University, 1974
Karen Kaufmann, M.A., Antioch University, 1993
William D. Watson, M.F.A., University of Washington, 1983
Assistant Professors
Nicole Bradley Browning, M.F.A., Arizona State University, 2000
Jillian Campana, M.A., New York University, 1999
Michael Monsos, M.F.A., The University of Montana, 2001
Emeritus Professors
Juliette Crump, M.A., George Washington University, 1975
Bill Raoul, M.A., University of Washington, 1969
Media Arts
Michael R. Murphy, Director
The Media Arts program offers a uniquely integrated curriculum,
centered in digital technology as a storytelling medium; an emphasis
reflected to varying degrees in every course offered. The course
of instruction combines directing, writing, motion graphics, web
design and digital effects, with technical production training
and history/theory to provide students with a deep understanding
of the principles and practices of dramatic narrative.
The teaching is designed to help students discover, unearth and
create the stories that they, uniquely, have to tell. The program
emphasizes the development of the creative, critical thinking
and collaborative skills of the student as the driving force behind
the production of meaningful work. Students in Media Arts come
from varying backgrounds, with unique points of view, but the
common thread that runs through their work is the commitment to
creating vital, living narratives that are emotionally compelling
to them and their potential audience.
The Media Arts graduate program is a three-year term and the curriculum
is for the use and education of students pursuing the M.F.A. degree.
If a student wishes to be considered for a non-degree status in
a class, he or she may speak to the director of the department
for approval.
Requirements for a Minor
The Media Arts minor is meant to supplement the work of those
undergraduate students whose major area of study can be enhanced
through the application of media arts principles and technologies.
To earn a minor in Media Arts a student must complete 21 credits
as follows: MAR 101L, 111A, 210, 311, 316; and six credits from
FA 365L, ART 151L, ART 389L.
Courses
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.
Media Arts (MAR)
U 101L Introduction to Media Arts 3 cr. Offered
autumn and spring. Overview of the media arts and their interaction,
integration and development in the creation of story beginning
with early year of photography and movie-making through the introduction
of radio and television up to the digital revolution.
U 111A Fundamentals of Media Arts Production 3 cr.
Offered autumn and spring. A project oriented course that focuses
on basic training in the process of digital editing and its relationship
to artistic expression and story. Students will develop the dramatic
action of their narrative by making creative selection in audio/visual
design and composition.
U 195 Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.
Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings
of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 210 Creation of Media Story 3 cr. Offered autumn
and spring. Prereq., MAR 101L, 111A. An introduction to writing
and visualization for media story. The critical elements of story
will be explained through written projects in screenplay form,
collaborative interactions with other students and in the creation
of simple storyboards. Development of skills in feedback and critique
in a positive manner are emphasized.
U 295 Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.
Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings
of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 296 Independent Study 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered
intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr.
U 311 Integrated Media Production 3 cr. Offered
autumn and spring. Prereq., MAR 101L, 111A, 210. A project oriented
application of narrative structures used in the creation of complex
story. Through the use of digital toolsets introduced in MAR 111A,
students will create short non-linear and layered audio/visual
projects using a compositing software program.
U 316 Final Media Project 3 cr. Offered autumn
and spring. Prereq., completion of MAR 111A, 210 and 311 with
a 3.0 grade average. Creation of a project which integrates principles
of narrative structure and media writing covered in MAR 101L and
210 with the audio/visual principles of design and composition
covered in MAR 111A and 113. A paper proposal will be submitted
before the project begins.
U 396 Independent Study 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered
intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr.
UG 495 Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.
Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings
of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
UG 496 Independent Study 1-12 cr. (R-12) Offered
intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr.
G 508 Media Production 3 cr. (R-12) Offered autumn
and spring. Application of narrative work to specific technology
tool sets through exercises and projects, including work in multimedia,
photographic capture and manipulation, soundscape design, digital
effects work and motion graphic design.
G 510 Media Sound Design 3 cr. Offered spring.
Prereq., graduate standing in media arts. Beginning work in sound
and music capturing, manipulation and design. Work in field locations
and in studio.
G 577 Media Directing I 3 cr. Offered autumn.
Study of dramatic action, human psychology, and the patterns of
story as applied to script analysis and directing for stage and
video. Students will analyze and stage scenes from existing dramatic
works and adapt them for use in video and film format.
G 578 Media Directing II 3 cr. Offered spring.
Production process and direction for one-camera video/film. Technical
elements of camera operation, lighting and principles of shot
selection are studied. Scenes are staged and shot, both in studio
and on location.
G 579 Media Directing III 3 cr. Offered autumn.
Prereq., MAR 577 and 578. Continuation of video/film directing
techniques at a more advanced level, including location shooting
work, as well as development of a production team. A script, developed
in Writing I is shot on location during this semester.
G 586 Media Writing I 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
MAR 577. Narrative structures and their applications in writing
for media, with an emphasis on screenplay and the artistic expression
of personal story. The student will create short written works,
one of which will be shot as a project in Directing III.
G 587 Media Writing II 3 cr. Offered autumn.
Prereq., MAR 577, 578, 586. Continued work in media writing at
an advanced level.
G 595 Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.
Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings
of new courses, and one-time offerings of current topics.
G 596 Independent Study 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered
autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr.
G 601 Graduate Media Research 3 cr. Offered autumn.
Prereq., graduate standing in media arts. Beginning analysis and
articulation of story structures in classic film. Application
of qualitative research techniques, with a research portfolio
due at the end of the semester.
G 609 Media Arts Seminar 1 cr. (R-6) Offered
autumn and spring. Discussion of issues including ethics, group
and personal creative process, production theory, articulation
and development of project proposals. Seminar also includes workshops,
presentations by visiting professionals in pertinent fields.
G 680 Media Directing IV 3 cr. Offered spring.
Prereq., MAR 577, 578, 579. In depth analysis of significant works
in film and media story with emphasis on genre, question of narrative
voice and style. Several short projects are completed, based on
this area of research
G 686 Final Portfolio Development 3 cr. Offered
spring. Prereq., MAR 508 (3 credits), 587, 680. Research and preparation
for thesis project(s). Includes paper presentations of all stages
of development in both content and technical production aspects.
G 687 Final Portfolio Production 3 cr. Offered
autumn. Prereq., MAR 508 (3 credits), 587, 680, 686. Ongoing production
and content work relating to thesis projects.
G 688 Media Production Lab 3 cr. Offered autumn
and spring. Participation as support/design team member for another
student’s thesis work.
G 699 Final Portfolio Post-Production 6 cr. Offered
spring. Final work on thesis portfolio. Approval by the student’s
thesis committee is required for graduation.
Faculty
Richard Paul Hughes, M.F.A., The University of Montana, 1999
James D. Kriley, Ph.D., University of Utah, 1971
Michael R. Murphy, M.F.A., The University of Montana, 1994 (Director)