The School of Theatre & Dance is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) and is a member of the Association for Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE) and the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT). The school is housed in the Performing Arts and Radio/Television Center, 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 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 Theatre provides the student with a broad liberal arts education and a general focus in theatre. 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 Theatre and an area of specialization in Education Endorsement Preparation is designed for the student seeking teaching endorsement in the field of theatre. The Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in Dance or Theatre is a professionally oriented degree designed for the student who plans to pursue a career in theatre, dance, or a related field. Areas of specialization are: Acting, Design/Technology, Choreography and Performance, and Teaching. Graduate programs lead to the Master of Arts in Theatre or Integrated Arts and Education and the Master of Fine Arts in Theatre with areas of specialization in Acting, Design/Technology, or Directing.
Refer to graduation requirements listed previously in the catalog. See index.
Each Theatre & Dance major must have a faculty advisor who is assigned by the School and who is usually from the student's area. The School, through its advisement program, often recommends non-theatre and non-dance electives and specific General Education courses to the student depending on the student's area. Majors may not take core or area-required courses on a credit/no credit basis.
Actors, dancers, designers and technicians undergo periodic review in the form of auditions or portfolio presentations. These ongoing evaluations provide each student with the opportunity and challenge of individualized critiques from faculty and professional staff.
A senior project is required of all students. The senior project is usually production-related and has both practical and written components. Requirements for the project vary and are outlined in the School of Theatre & Dance Handbook.
All students, unless exempted, must pass an approved writing course before attempting the Writing Proficiency Assessment (WPA). Students are exempted from this requirement by transferring more than 27 semester credits at the time of their initial registration at the University.
The following Theatre & Dance course is designated as a Writing course for 2013-2014. Students are cautioned that approved courses may change from year to year. To be used for General Education, a course must be listed as approved in the catalog and in the Course Schedule for the semester a student registers for it.
The following Theatre & Dance courses are designated as upper-division Writing courses for 2013-2014. Students are cautioned that approved courses may change from year to year.
The following courses constitute the complete Dance requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree:
| Dance | Credits |
|---|---|
| DANC 165 (DAN 108) Dance Forms: African | 2 |
| DANC 205 (DAN 320) Improvisation | 2 |
| DANC 220A (DAN 201A) Beginning Composition | 2 |
| DANC 225 (DAN 202) Rehearsal and Performance (performing in one piece equals one credit) | 2 |
| DANC 298 (DAN 428) Internship: Children's Dance | 1 |
| DANC 300 (DAN 300) Modern III (or higher level) | 15 |
| DANC 305 (DAN 420) Contact Improvisation | 2 |
| DANC 310 (DAN 304) Ballet III (or higher level) | 8 |
| DANC 320 (DAN 301) Intermediate Composition | 2 |
| DANC 334 (DAN 334) Dance History | 3 |
| DANC 360L (DAN 335L) World Dance | 3 |
| DANC 380 (DAN 340) Science of Dance Movement | 3 |
| DANC 399 (DAN 397) Junior Creative/Research Project (students must complete projects for graduation) | 3 |
| DANC 440 (DAN 425) Dance Pedagogy | 3 |
| DANC 494 (DAN 494) Seminar/Workshop | 3 |
| DANC 497 (DAN 427) Methods: Teaching Movement in Schools | 3 |
| DANC 498 (DAN 497) Senior Thesis/Creative Project (students must complete projects for graduation) | 3 |
| Theatre | |
| THTR 106A (DRAM 106A) Theatre Production I: Running Crew | 1 |
| THTR 107A (DRAM 107A) section 02 or 05 Theatre Production I: Construction Crew (Costume) or 245 (DRAM 340) Intermediate Costume Construction | 3 |
| THTR 371 (DRAM 374) section 02 Stage Management Practicum I: Dance | 1 |
| Total | 65 |
There is an Admission Audition which a prospective major must pass at the end of the first year to continue in the program. All students must take DANC 194: Freshman Seminar prior to auditioning for the major.
The School of Theatre & Dance offers two areas of dance specialization: choreography and performance and teaching. Each requires the same 47 credits in core courses, plus additional specified credits in each area of specialization. All majors are required to complete a junior and a senior creative or research project and a production project.
| Dance | Credits |
|---|---|
| DANC 205 (DAN 320) Improvisation | 2 |
| DANC 220A (DAN 201A) Beginning Composition | 2 |
| DANC 298 (DAN 428) Internship: Children's Dance | 1 |
| DANC 305 (DAN 420) Contact Improvisation | 2 |
| DANC 310 (DAN 304) Ballet III (or higher level) | 12 |
| DANC 334 (DAN 334) Dance History | 3 |
| DANC 360L (DAN 335L) World Dance | 3 |
| DANC 380 (DAN 340) Science of Dance Movement | 3 |
| DANC 399 (DAN 397) Junior Creative/Research Project (students must complete project for graduation) | 3 |
| DANC 406 (DAN 426) Dance as a Healing Art | 2 |
| DANC 440 (DAN 425) Dance Pedagogy | 3 |
| DANC 494 (DAN 494) Seminar/Workshop | 3 |
| DANC 498 (DAN 497) Senior Thesis/Creative Research Project (students must complete projects for graduation) | 3 |
| Theatre | |
| THTR 106A (DRAM 106A) Theatre Production I: Running Crew | 1 |
| THTR 107A (DRAM 107A) section 02 or 05, Theatre Production I: Construction Crew (Costume) or 245 (DRAM 340) Intermediate Costume Construction | 3 |
| THTR 371 (DRAM 378) section 02 Stage Management Practicum I: Dance | 1 |
| Total | 47 |
To be taken in addition to core courses:
| Dance | Credits |
|---|---|
| DANC 225 (DAN 202) Rehearsal and Performance (performing in one piece equals one credit) | 2 |
| DANC 280 (DAN 329) Dance Conditioning: Pilates | 1 |
| DANC 300 (DAN 300) Modern III (or higher level) | 6 |
| DANC 320 (DAN 301) Intermediate Composition | 2 |
| DANC 400 (DAN 400) Modern IV | 6 |
| DANC 404 (DAN 429) Advanced Techniques in Modern Dance | 6 |
| DANC 405 (DAN 421) Advanced Improvisation | 2 |
| Health and Human Performance | Credits |
| Students should choose one Activity Class in Aquatics or Fitness (cross-training; by advisement) | 1 |
| Subtotal | 26 |
| Core Courses | 47 |
| Total | 73 |
There is an admission audition which a prospective major must pass at the end of the first year to continue in this program. All students must take DANC 194 (DAN 194): Freshman Seminar prior to auditioning for the major.
To be taken in addition to core courses:
| Dance | Credits |
|---|---|
| DANC 300 (DAN 300) Modern III (or higher level) | 18 |
| DANC 345 (DAN 328) Teaching for the Disabled | 1 |
| DANC 440 (DAN 425) section 02 Dance Pedagogy: Continuing | 3 |
| DANC 446 (DAN 491) Teaching Projects (assisting in a technique class for one semester) | 2 |
| DANC 497 (DAN 427) Methods: Teaching Movement in Schools | 6 |
| Subtotal | 30 |
| Core Courses | 47 |
| Total | 77 |
There is an admission audition which a prospective major must pass at the end of the first year to continue in this program. All students must take DANC 194: Freshman Seminar prior to auditioning for the major.
Junior/Senior 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 and 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.
The following courses constitute the complete Theatre requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree:
| Theatre | Credits |
|---|---|
| THTR 102A (DRAM 103A) Introduction to Theatre Design | 3 |
| THTR 103 (DRAM 108) Intro to House Management | 1 |
| THTR 106A (DRAM 106A) Theatre Production I: Run Crew | 1 |
| THTR 107A (DRAM 107A) Theatre Production I: Construction Crew | 3 |
| THTR 202 (DRAM 202) Stagecraft I: Lighting/Costumes | 3 |
| THTR 203 (DRAM 203) Stagecraft II: Scenery/Props | 3 |
| THTR 207 (DRAM 207) Theatre Production II: Construction Crew | 3 |
| THTR 220 (DRAM 214) Acting I or THTR 120A (DRAM 111A) Introduction to Acting I | 3 |
| THTR 235L (DRAM 220L) Dramatic Literature I | 3 |
| THTR 330H (DRAM 320H) Theatre History I | 3 |
| THTR 331Y (DRAM 321H) Theatre History II | 3 |
| THTR 375 (DRAM 379) Directing I | 3 |
| THTR 499 Senior Project | 1 |
| Theatre/Dance/Media Arts electives (by advisement) | 9 |
| Total | 42 |
The Education Endorsement Preparation specialization is designed for the student seeking an endorsement in the major teaching field of Theatre.
| Dance | Credits |
|---|---|
| DANC 346 (DAN 327) Methods: Dance in K-8 | 2 |
| Theatre | Credits |
| THTR 102A (DRAM 103A) Introduction to Theatre Design | 3 |
| THTR 103 (DRAM 108) Introduction to House Management | 1 |
| THTR 106A-107A (DRAM 106A-107A) Theatre Production (Running and Production Crews) | 4 |
| THTR 202 (DRAM 202) Stagecraft I: Lighting/Costumes | 3 |
| THTR 203 (DRAM 203) Stagecraft II: Scenery/Props | 3 |
| THTR 210 (DRAM 210) Voice and Speech I | 2 |
| THTR 220-221 (DRAM 214-215) Acting I, II | 6 |
| THTR 235L (DRAM 220L) Dramatic Literature I | 3 |
| THTR 249 (DRAM 244) Stage Makeup | 2 |
| THTR 330H-331Y (DRAM 320H-321H) Theatre History I, II | 6 |
| THTR 339 (DRAM 327) Drama in Elementary Education | 2 |
| THTR 370 (DRAM 371) Stage Management I | 2 |
| THTR 375 (DRAM 379) Directing I | 3 |
| THTR 439 (DRAM 402) Methods of Teaching Theatre | 2 |
| THTR 499 Senior Project | 1 |
| Total | 45 |
For endorsement to teach Theatre, a student also must gain admission to Teacher Education Program and meet all the requirements for teaching licensure (see the College of Education and Human Sciences 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, Psychology or Sociology.
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 area of specialization: either acting or design/technology.
Requirements for these areas are specified below.
A student may elect a special concentration in directing, music theatre, or another discipline in addition to the B.F.A. core and area-specialization 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. students majoring in Theatre with an area of specialization in Acting or Design/Technology:
| Theatre | Credits |
|---|---|
| THTR 103 (DRAM 108) Introduction to House Management | 1 |
| THTR 106A (DRAM 106A) Theatre Production I: Running Crew | 1 |
| THTR 107A (DRAM 107A) Theatre Production I: Construction Crew | 3 |
| THTR 202 (DRAM 202) Stagecraft I: Lighting/Costumes | 3 |
| THTR 203 (DRAM 203) Stagecraft II: Scenery/Props | 3 |
| THTR 206 (DRAM 206) Theatre Production II: Running Crew | 1 |
| THTR 220 (DRAM 214) Acting I or THTR 120A (DRAM 111A) Introduction to Acting I (if Design/Tech) | 3 |
| THTR 235L (DRAM 220L) Dramatic Literature | 3 |
| THTR 330H-331Y (DRAM 320H-321H) Theatre History I, II | 6 |
| THTR 375 (DRAM 379) Directing I | 3 |
| Total | 27 |
Students who intend to pursue the acting specialization will normally enter the University as Bachelor of Arts students in Theatre.
To be taken in addition to core courses:
| Theatre | Credits |
|---|---|
| THTR 210 (DRAM 210) Voice and Speech I | 2 |
| THTR 211 (DRAM 211) Voice and Speech II | 2 |
| THTR 221 (DRAM 215) Acting II | 3 |
| THTR 229A (DRAM 216A) Production Acting I | 1 |
| THTR 249 (DRAM 244) Stage Makeup | 2 |
| THTR 310 Voice and Speech III | 3 |
| THTR 315 (DRAM 312) Physical Performance Skills I | 2 |
| THTR 316 (DRAM 313) Physical Performance Skills II | 2 |
| THTR 320 (DRAM 314) Acting III | 3 |
| THTR 321 (DRAM 315) Acting IV | 3 |
| THTR 329 (DRAM 316) Production Acting II | 1 |
| THTR 415 (DRAM 412) Physical Performance Skills III | 3 |
| THTR 420 (DRAM 414) Acting V | 3 |
| THTR 421 (DRAM 415) Acting VI | 3 |
| THTR 425 (DRAM 440) Acting VII: Studio | 3 |
| THTR 426 Acting VIII: Company | 3 |
| THTR 429 (DRAM 416) Production Acting III | 1 |
| THTR 481 (DRAM 435) Advanced Acting: Personal Performance | 3 |
| THTR 484 (DRAM 439) Advanced Acting: Professional Skills | 3 |
| THTR 499 Senior Project | 1 |
| Choose one: |
|
| THTR 311 (DRAM 311) Voice and Speech IV | 3 |
| THTR 410 (DRAM 420) Singing for Actors | 2 |
| THTR 416 (DRAM 413) Physical Performance Skills IV | 3 |
| THTR 482 (DRAM 436) Advanced Acting: Solo Performance | 3 |
| MAR 470 Advanced Acting for Film I | 3 |
| Subtotal | 49-50 |
| Core Courses | 27 |
| Total | 76-77 |
Students wishing to pursue a B.F.A. with a specialization in design/technology must:
Students who intend to pursue the design/technology specialization will normally enter the University as Bachelor of Arts students in Theatre.
To be taken in addition to core courses:
| Theatre | Credits |
|---|---|
| THTR 102A (DRAM 103A) Introduction to Theatre Design | 3 |
| THTR 106A (DRAM 106A) Theatre Production I: Running Crew | 1 |
| THTR 107A (DRAM 107A) Theatre Production I: Construction Crew (repeat once) | 6 |
| THTR 155 (DRAM 104) Drawing Fundamentals for Theatre | 3 |
| THTR 206 (DRAM 206) Theatre Production II: Running Crew | 1 |
| THTR 255 (DRAM 231) Drafting for the Theatre I | 3 |
| THTR 307 (DRAM 307) Production Construction I | 3 |
| THTR 370 (DRAM 371) Stage Management | 2 |
| Junior Project: THTR 308 (DRAM 308) Production Team I or 309 (DRAM 309) Production Design I | 2 |
| THTR 345 (DRAM 341) Flat Pattern Design & Drafting or 355 (DRAM 332) Computer Aided Drafting & Application | 3 |
| Senior Project: THTR 408 (DRAM 308) Production Team II or 409 (DRAM 409) Production Design II | 3 |
| Electives (minimum of 12 upper-division; by advisement) | 18 |
| Subtotal | 48 |
| Core Courses | 27 |
| Total | 75 |
A junior project is required of all B.F.A. design/technology specialization students. The junior project is usually production-related and has both practical and written components. Requirements for the project are outlined in the School of Theatre & Dance Handbook.
The recommended curriculum for the B.A., major in Dance is:
|
First Year |
|
|---|---|
| DANC 194 (DAN 195) Seminar/Workshop | 1 |
| DANC 200A (DAN 200A) Modern II (or DANC 100A (DAN 100A) Modern Dance I, if needed) (two semesters) | 4 |
| DANC 220A (DAN 201A) Beginning Composition | 2 |
| DANC 210A (DAN 204A) Ballet II (two semesters) | 4 |
| DANC 215A (DAN 207A) Jazz Dance II | 2 |
| Electives and General Education | 17 |
| Total | 30 |
| Second Year | |
| DANC 210A (DAN 204A) Ballet II (two semesters) | 4 |
| DANC 300 (DAN 300) Modern III (or DANC 200A (DAN 200A) Modern II, if needed) (two semesters) | 6 |
| DANC 320 (DAN 301) Intermediate Composition | 2 |
| DANC 315 (DAN 307) Jazz Dance III | 2 |
| DANC 360L (DAN 335L) World Dance | 3 |
| THTR 371 (DRAM 374) section 02 Stage Management Practicum I: Dance | 1 |
| Electives and General Education | 12 |
| Total | 30 |
| First Year | |
|---|---|
| DANC 194 (DAN 195) Seminar/Workshop | 1 |
| DANC 210A (DAN 204A) Ballet II or DANC 310 (DAN 304) Ballet III (two semesters) | 4 |
| DANC 300 (DAN 300) Modern III or DANC 200A (DAN 200A) Modern II (two semesters) | 6 |
| THTR 106A (DRAM 106A) Theatre Production I: Running Crew | 1 |
| THTR 107A (DRAM 107A) section 02 or 05 Theatre Production I: Construction Crew (Costume) or THTR 245 (DRAM 340) Intermediate Costume Construction | 3 |
| Electives and General Education | 9 |
| Total | 24 |
| Second Year | |
| DANC 205 (DAN 320) Improvisation | 2 |
| DANC 220A (DAN 201A) Beginning Composition | 2 |
| DANC 225 (DAN 202) Rehearsal and Performance (performing in one piece equals one credit) | 2 |
| DANC 280 (DAN 329) Dance Conditioning: Pilates (two semesters) | 2 |
| DANC 300 (DAN 300) Modern III or DANC 200A (DAN 200A) Modern II (two semesters) | 6 |
| DANC 310 (DAN 304) Ballet III or DANC 210A (DAN 204A) Ballet II (two semesters) | 4 |
| DANC 380 (DAN 340) Science of Dance Movement | 3 |
| THTR 371 (DRAM 371) section 02 Stage Management Practicum I: Dance | 1 |
| Electives and General Education | 10 |
| Total | 32 |
| First Year | |
|---|---|
| THTR 102A (DRAM 103A) Introduction to Theatre Design | 3 |
| THTR 103 (DRAM 108) Introduction to House Management | 1 |
| THTR 106A (DRAM 106A) Theatre Production I: Running Crew | 1 |
| THTR 107A (DRAM 107A) Theatre Production I: Construction Crew | 3 |
| THTR 202 (DRAM 202) Stagecraft I: Lighting/Costumes | 3 |
| THTR 203 (DRAM 203) Stagecraft II: Scenery/Props | 3 |
| THTR 220 (DRAM 214) Acting I or 120A (DRAM 111A) Introduction to Acting I | 3 |
| THTR 235L (DRAM 220L) Dramatic Literature I | 3 |
| Electives and General Education | 12 |
| Total | 32 |
| Second Year | |
| THTR 207 (DRAM 207) Theatre Production II: Construction Crew | 3 |
| THTR 330H (DRAM 320H) Theatre History I | 3 |
| THTR 331Y (DRAM 321H) Theatre History II | 3 |
| Electives and General Education | 23 |
| Total | 32 |
The recommended curriculum for the Acting student in the B.F.A., major in Theatre is:
| First Year | |
|---|---|
| THTR 103 (DRAM 108) Introduction to House Management | 1 |
| THTR 106A (DRAM 106A) Theatre Production I: Running Crew | 1 |
| THTR 107A (DRAM 107A) Theatre Production I: Construction Crew | 3 |
| THTR 202 (DRAM 202) Stagecraft I: Lighting/Costumes | 3 |
| THTR 203 (DRAM 203) Stagecraft II: Scenery/Props | 3 |
| THTR 220-221 (DRAM 214-215) Acting I, II | 6 |
| THTR 235L (DRAM 220L) Dramatic Literature I | 3 |
| Electives and General Education | 10 |
| Total | 30 |
| Second Year | |
| THTR 206 (DRAM 206) Theatre Production II: Running Crew | 1 |
| THTR 210-211 (DRAM 210-211) Voice and Speech I, II | 4 |
| THTR 249 (DRAM 244) Stage Makeup | 2 |
| THTR 315-316 (DRAM 312-313) Physical Performance Skills I, II | 4 |
| THTR 320-321 (DRAM 314-315) Acting III, IV | 6 |
| THTR 330H (DRAM 320H) Theatre History I | 3 |
| THTR 331Y (DRAM 321H) Theatre History II | 3 |
| Electives and General Education | 7 |
| Total | 30 |
The recommended curriculum for the Design/Technology student in the B.F.A., major in Theatre is:
| First Year | |
|---|---|
| THTR 102A (DRAM 103A) Introduction to Theatre Design | 3 |
| THTR 103 (DRAM 108) Introduction to House Management | 1 |
| THTR 106A (DRAM 106A) Theatre Production I: Running Crew (two semesters) | 2 |
| THTR 107A (DRAM 107A) Theatre Production I: Construction Crew (two semesters) | 6 |
| THTR 155 (DRAM 104) Drawing Fundamentals for Theatre | 3 |
| THTR 202 (DRAM 202) Stagecraft I: Lighting/Costumes | 3 |
| THTR 203 (DRAM 203) Stagecraft II: Scenery/Props | 3 |
| THTR 255 (DRAM 231) Drafting for the Theatre I | 3 |
| Electives and General Education | 6 |
| Total | 30 |
| Second Year | |
| THTR 107A (DRAM 107A) Theatre Production I Construction Crew | 3 |
| THTR 206 (DRAM 206) Theatre Production II: Running Crew (two semesters) | 2 |
| THTR 235L (DRAM 220L) Dramatic Literature | 3 |
| THTR 307 (DRAM 307) Production Construction I | 3 |
| THTR 345 (DRAM 341) Flat Pattern Design & Drafting or THTR 355 (DRAM 332) Computer Aided Drafting & Application | 3 |
| Electives and General Education | 18 |
| Total | 32 |
29-30 credits are required.
| Dance | Credits |
|---|---|
| DANC 100A (DAN 100A) Modern Dance I (or appropriate level) | 4 |
| DANC 110A (DAN 104A) Ballet I (or appropriate level) | 4 |
| DANC 115A (DAN 107A) Jazz Dance I (or appropriate level) | 2 |
| DANC 200A (DAN 200A) Modern II | 4 |
| DANC 210A (DAN 204A) Ballet II (or appropriate level) | 2 |
| DANC 220A (DAN 201A) Beginning Composition | 2 |
| DANC 225 (DAN 202) Rehearsal and Performance (performing in one piece equals one credit) | 2 |
| DANC 300 (DAN 300) Modern III | 3 |
| DANC 334 (DAN 334) Dance History | 3 |
| DANC 205 (DAN 320) Improvisation and DANC 305 (DAN 420) Contact Improvisation | 4 |
| or | |
| DANC 280 (DAN 329) Dance Conditioning: Pilates and DANC 380 (DAN 340) Science of Dance Movement | 4 |
| or | |
| DANC 298 Internship: Children's Dance (DAN 428) and 406 (DAN 426) Dance as a Healing Art | 3 |
| Total | 29-30 |
Minor in Dance, Specialization in Education
20-21 credits are required.
| Dance | Credits |
|---|---|
| DANC 220A (DAN 201A) Beginning Composition |
2 |
| DANC 298 (DAN 428) Internship: Children’s Dance |
2 |
| DANC 300 (DAN 300) Modern III or DANC 310 (DAN 304) Ballet III |
2-3 |
| DANC 360L (DAN 335L) World Dance |
3 |
| DANC 440 (DAN 425) Dance Pedagogy |
3 |
| DANC 497 (DAN 427) Methods: Teaching Movement in Schools |
6 |
| Students should choose one course in Jazz, Tap, Social Dance, Cultural/World Dance or Traditional/Indigenous Dance (as available; by advisement) |
2 |
| Total |
20-21 |
This minor leads to an Area of Permissive Special Competency in Dance Education for those attaining or holding a Montana teaching license (see the College of Education and Human Sciences section of the current version of The University of Montana Catalog)
Minor in Theatre
A student may focus the minor in a particular area such as acting, costume, etc. 27 credits, including a common core of 16 credits, are required for the minor. An advisor in Theatre & Dance should be consulted for guidelines regarding the specific focus.
| Theatre | Credits |
|---|---|
| THTR 102A (DRAM 103A) Introduction to Theatre Design | 3 |
| THTR 106A (DRAM 106A) Theatre Production I: Running Crew | 1 |
| THTR 107A (DRAM 107A) Theatre Production I: Construction Crew | 3 |
| THTR 202 or 203 (DRAM 202 or 203) Stagecraft I or II | 3 |
| THTR 235L (DRAM 220L) Dramatic Literature I | 3 |
| THTR 330H (DRAM 320H) Theatre History I | 3 |
| Focused area (by advisement) | 11 |
| Total | 27 |
R- before the course description indicates the course may be repeated for credit to the maximum indicated after the R. Credits beyond this maximum do not count toward a degree.
Creative Pulse (CP) - Course Descriptions
582, 583, 584, 585, 586, 587, 588, 589, 598, 596, 597, 599
Dance (DANC) - Course Descriptions
100A, 110A, 115A, 118A, 160A, 165A, 170A, 191, 194, 200A, 205, 210A, 215A, 220A, 225, 234L, 280, 294, 298, 300, 305, 310, 315, 320, 322, 325, 334, 345, 346, 360L, 380, 391, 392, 394, 399, 400, 404, 405, 406, 410, 440, 446, 491, 492, 494, 497, 498
Theatre (THTR) - Course Descriptions
101L, 102A, 103, 106A, 107A, 113A, 120A, 121A, 155, 191, 202, 203, 205, 206, 207, 210, 211, 220, 221, 229A, 235L, 239, 245, 249, 255, 264, 292, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 315, 316, 320, 321, 329, 330H, 331Y, 332, 335H, 336, 339, 340, 345, 346, 350, 353, 355, 356, 360, 365, 370, 371, 375, 380, 391, 392, 398, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 415, 416, 420, 421, 423, 425, 426, 429, 439, 440, 445, 447, 449, 450, 460, 465, 470, 472, 475, 476, 481, 482, 483, 484, 490, 491, 492, 494, 498, 499, 501, 502, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 512, 513, 514, 515, 517, 520, 521, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 532, 535, 539, 540, 542, 545, 546, 550, 552, 553, 555, 556, 560, 562, 565, 567, 570, 572, 574, 577, 578, 580, 581, 594, 595, 596, 597, 598, 599, 609, 645, 646, 675, 677, 690, 699
Randy Bolton, Ph.D., Florida State University, 1981
Nicole Bradley Browning, M.F.A., Arizona State University, 2000
Alessia Carpoca, M.F.A., Northwestern University, 2003
Mark Dean, M.F.A., Wayne State University, 1991
Greg Johnson, M.F.A., New York University, 1974
Karen Kaufmann, M.A., Antioch University, 1993
Michael Monsos, M.F.A., The University of Montana, 2001
Michele Antonioli, M.F.A., Texas Christian University, 1988
Jillian Campana, Ph.D., The University of Montana, 2005
John Kenneth DeBoer, M.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University, 2007
Heidi Jones Eggert, M.F.A., Arizona State University, 2000
Jere Lee Hodgin, M.F.A., University of Georgia, 1973 (Director)
Assistant Professors
Laura Alvarez, M.A., The University of Montana, 2012
Bernadette Sweeney, Ph.D., University of Dublin, 2002
Juliette Crump, M.A., George Washington University, 1975
Christine Milodragovich, M.A., Washington State University, 1973
Bill Raoul, M.A., University of Washington, 1969