Theatre - Design/Technology
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre; Track: Design/Technology
College of Visual & Perf Arts
Catalog Year: 2014-2015
Degree Specific Credits: 73
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.5
Note: Students who intend to pursue the design/technology specialization will normally enter the University as Bachelor of Arts students in Theatre. They should then declare intent to pursue the B.F.A. degree no later than the beginning of the second year of a four-year program. Students wishing to pursue a B.F.A. with a specialization 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.
BFA Theatre Major LD Core
Rule: Must complete the following subcategories
Required Courses
Rule: All courses are required
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THTR 103 - Introd to House Management
(R-3) Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to the skills and experience of the front-of-house staff for a theatrical production.
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1 Credits |
| Show Description |
THTR 106A - Theat Prod I:Run Crew
(R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Operation and running a show backstage on a scenery, costume, or prop crew for a major school production.
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1 Credits |
| Show Description |
THTR 202 - Stagecraft I: Lightng/Costumes
Offered autumn. Fundamental theories and hands-on application in the areas of costuming, lighting, and sound.
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3 Credits |
| Show Description |
THTR 203 - Stagecraft II: Scenery & Props
Offered spring. Fundamental theories and hands-on application in the areas of scenery, properties, and rigging.
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3 Credits |
| Show Description |
THTR 206 - Theat Prod II: Run Crew
(R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., THTR 106A. Operation and running a show backstage, as in scenery, costumes, or props for a major school production.
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1 Credits |
| Show Description |
THTR 220 - Acting I
Offered autumn. Intensive development of basic acting skills through psycho-physical technique: dramatic action, image-making and improvisation.
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3 Credits |
| Show Description |
THTR 235L - Dramatic Literature
Offered spring. The study of representative texts in dramatic literature as a foundation for play analysis.
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3 Credits |
| Minimum Required Grade: C- | 15 Total Credits Required | |
Shop Experience I
Rule: Select 1 of the 6 different sections
Note: Section 01: Scene Shop on MW; Section 02: Costume Shop on MW; Section 03: Light Shop on MW;
Section 04: Scene Shop on TR; Section 05: Costume Shop on TR; Section 06: Light Shop on TR.
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THTR 107A - Theat Prod I:Constr Crew
(R-9) 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.
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3 Credits |
| Minimum Required Grade: C- | 3 Total Credits Required | |
BFA Theatre Major UD Core
Rule: All courses are required
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THTR 330H - Theatre History I
Offered autumn. Prereq., WRIT 101 (or higher) or equivalent, or consent of instr. 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.
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3 Credits |
| Show Description |
THTR 331Y - Theatre History II
Offered spring. Prereq., THTR 330H. Continuation of 330H. The many and varied periods since the 19th century as reflected in the theatre of the times in America and Europe.
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3 Credits |
| Show Description |
THTR 375 - Directing I
Offered spring. Prereq., THTR 120A or THTR 220; and THTR 235L. Open to juniors and seniors. Introduction to the analytical skills, staging and conceptual techniques of the director; includes some practical application in scene work.
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3 Credits |
| Minimum Required Grade: C- | 9 Total Credits Required | |
Senior Project
Rule: Must be taken during students final semester
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THTR 499 - Senior Project
Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., senior-level theatre major. The student, with approval from his/her advisor, will begin a project during the semester prior to the semester of his/her graduation. An in-depth paper and brief defense of the project are required.
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1 Credits |
| Minimum Required Grade: Pass | 1 Total Credits Required | |
BFA Design/Technology Requirements
Rule: All courses are required.
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THTR 102A - Introduction to Theatre Design
Offered autumn. Basic understanding of the principles of design for the theatre and television, including the production elements of scenery, costumes and lighting.
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3 Credits |
| Show Description |
THTR 155 - Drawing Fundamntls for Theatre
Offered spring. Students will begin to develop skills in drawing the human form, perspective, and architecture.
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3 Credits |
| Show Description |
THTR 255 - Drafting for Theatre I
Offered spring. Drawing techniques for the theatre with an emphasis on drafting as utilized by technicians, designers, stage managers and directors.
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3 Credits |
| Show Description |
THTR 370 - Stage Management I
Offered autumn. Prereq., THTR 102A, 202, 203. Beginning study of the duties of the stage manager concentrating on the rehearsal process in the non-professional theatre situation.
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2 Credits |
| Minimum Required Grade: C- | 11 Total Credits Required | |
BFA Design/Technology Shop Experiences
Rule: Must complete the following subcategories
Shop Experience II
Rule: Select 1 of the 6 different sections from shop not already taken
Note: Section 01: Scene Shop on MW; Section 02: Costume Shop on MW; Section 03: Light Shop on MW; Section 04: Scene Shop on TR; Section 05: Costume Shop on TR; Section 06: Light Shop on TR.
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| Show Description |
THTR 107A - Theat Prod I:Constr Crew
(R-9) 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.
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3 Credits |
| Minimum Required Grade: C- | 3 Total Credits Required | |
Shop Experience III
Rule: Select 1 of 6 different sections from shops not already taken
Note: Section 01: Scene Shop on MW; Section 02: Costume Shop on MW; Section 03: Light Shop on MW; Section 04: Scene Shop on TR; Section 05: Costume Shop on TR; Section 06: Light Shop on TR.
| Show All Course Descriptions | Course | Credits |
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| Show Description |
THTR 107A - Theat Prod I:Constr Crew
(R-9) 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.
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3 Credits |
| Minimum Required Grade: C- | 3 Total Credits Required | |
Shop Experience IV
Rule: Select shop in primary area of emphasis after completing Shop Experiences I-III
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THTR 307 - Production Construction I
(R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., THTR 107A and consent of instr. Students serve as the construction crew in either the sound, light, costume, or scene shop for school productions.
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1 To 12 Credits |
| Minimum Required Grade: C- | 3 Total Credits Required | |
BFA Design/Technology UD Drafting Requirement
Rule: Select 1 of the 2 options based on primary area of emphasis
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THTR 345 - Flat Pattrn Des &Draftg
Offered autumn. Prereq., THTR 202. Pattern design using the flat pattern method, pattern drafting of various garment parts, advanced principles of fitting.
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3 Credits |
| Show Description |
THTR 355 - Computer Aid Draft & Appl
(R-6) Offered autumn. Prereq., THTR 255. 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.
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3 Credits |
| Minimum Required Grade: C- | 3 Total Credits Required | |
BFA Design/Technology Junior Project
Rule: Select 1 of the 2 options based on production assignment as determined by Design/Technology faculty/staff
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THTR 308 - Production Team I
(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 school production. These assignments and duties may serve also as part of the required junior project.
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1 To 12 Credits |
| Show Description |
THTR 309 - Production Design I
(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 school production. These assignments and duties may serve also as part of the required junior project.
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1 To 12 Credits |
| Minimum Required Grade: C- | 2 Total Credits Required | |
BFA Design/Technology Senior Project
Rule: Select 1 of the 2 options based on production assignment as determined by Design/Technology faculty/staff
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THTR 408 - Production Team II
(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.
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1 To 12 Credits |
| Show Description |
THTR 409 - Production Design II
(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.
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1 To 12 Credits |
| Minimum Required Grade: C- | 3 Total Credits Required | |
BFA Design/Technology Electives
Rule: Select courses based on primary and secondary areas of interest; minimum of 12 credits must be UD
This is an advising track only and not an official program as recognized by the University of Montana (UM) or the Montana University System. This information will not appear on your UM transcript, diploma, university lists, student data system, or university publication. You do not fill out a major change for a track.