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Department of Drama/Dance


Randy Bolton, Co-Chair

Christine Milodragovich, 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 major 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 Fine Arts with a major in Drama or Dance is a professionally-oriented degree designed for the student who plans to pursue a career in theatre, dance or a related field. A specialization area must be designated such as acting, dance or design/technology. Graduate programs lead to the Master of Arts and the Master of Fine Arts with majors in Drama.

Special Degree Requirements

Refer to graduation requirements listed previously in the catalog. See index.

Advisement

Each drama/dance major must have a faculty advisor who is assigned by the department and who is usually from the student's specialization area. The department, through its advisement program, often recommends non-drama electives and specific General Education courses to the student depending on the student's area of emphasis. 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.

Bachelor of Arts with a major in Drama

The following courses constitute the complete Drama requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree:

Core Courses Credits

Drama
103A Introduction to Theatre Design 3 3
107A Theatre Production I: Construction Crew 3 3
202 Stagecraft I 3 3
203 Stagecraft II 3 3
207 Theatre Production II: Construction Crew 3 3
214 Acting I 3 3
220L Dramatic Literature I (Script Analysis) 3 3
320 Theatre History I 3 3
321 Theatre History II 3 3
379 Introduction to Directing 3 3


Senior project

Fine Arts
265 The Arts in Culture I 3 3
266 The Arts in Culture II 3 3
Total 36 36


Bachelor of Arts with a major in Drama, Drama Education Emphasis

The major in Drama with a Drama Education emphasis is designed for the student seeking an endorsement in the major teaching field of Drama.

Credits

Drama
103A Introduction to Theatre Design 3
106A-107A Theatre Production (Running and Production Crews) 4
203 Stagecraft II 3
210-211 Voice and Speech I, II 4
214-215 Acting I, II 6
220L Dramatic Literature I (Script Analysis) 3
244 Stage Makeup 2
320-321 Theatre History I, II 6
379 Introduction to Directing 3
402 Methods of Teaching Theatre 2


Fine Arts

265-266 The Arts and Culture I, II 6

Total 42

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 Drama

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 emphasis, either acting or design/technology. Requirements for these areas are specified below. A student may elect a Special Emphasis in directing, music theatre, or another discipline in addition to the B.F.A. core and area-emphasis requirements. The program is designed in consultation with the student's advisor and must be approved by the faculty. The Special Emphasis option may require five years to complete.

The following courses are required of all B.F.A. Drama students:

Core Courses

Credits

Drama
103A Introduction to Theatre Design 3 3
106A Theatre Production I: Running Crew 1 1
107A Theatre Production I:Construction Crew 3 3
202 Stagecraft I 3 1
203 Stagecraft II 3 3
206 Theatre Production II: Running Crew 1 1
207 Theatre Production II:Construction Crew 3 3
214 Acting I (or Dram 111A) 3 3
220L Dramatic Literature (Script Analysis) 3 3
320-321 Theatre History I, II 6 6
379 Introduction to Directing 3 3


Fine Arts
265 The Arts in Culture I 3
266 The Arts in Culture II 3
Total 38


Acting Emphasis

Credits

Drama

To be taken in addition to core requirement:
210 Voice and Speech I 2 2
211 Voice and Speech II 2 2
212 Physical Performance Skills I 2 2
215 Acting II 3 3
216A Production Acting I 1 1
244 Stage Makeup 2 2
310 Voice and Speech III 2 2
311 Voice and Speech IV 2 2
312 Physical Performance Skills II 2 2
313 Physical Performance Skills III 2 2
314 Acting III 3 3
315 Acting IV 3 3
316A Production Acting II 1 1
410 Singing for Actors (by audition) 2 2
412 Physical Performance Skills IV 2 2
414 Acting V 3 3
415 Acting VI 3 3
416 Senior Project Acting 1 1
417 Acting VII 3 3


Dance
105A Theatre and Dance Techniques 2 2
Sub-Total 43 43
Core Courses 38 38
Total 81 81


Design/Technology Emphasis

Credits

Drama

To be taken in addition to core requirement:
106A Theatre Production I: Running Crew 1 1
206 Theatre Production II: Running Crew 1 1
231 Drafting for the Theatre I 3 3
Choose one from: 331 Drafting for the Theatre II, 332 CAD for the Theatre, 341 Flat Pattern Design and Drafting 3
307 Production Construction I 6 6
371 Stage Management I 2 2
Choose one from (Junior Project): 308 Production Team I, 309 Production Design I 2
Choose one from (Senior Project): 408 Production Team II, 409 Production Design II 3
Electives (minimum of 12 upper-division) 18
Sub-Total 39
Core Courses 38
Total 77


Junior Projects

A junior project is required of all B.F.A. drama design/technology majors. 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. drama majors. 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 Dance

The department offers two emphases in dance, one in studio teaching and the other in choreography and performance. Each requires the same forty-three credits in core courses, plus additional specified credits in an emphasis. 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
120A Improvisation: Introduction to Laban Theory 2
200A Modern/Ballet II 6
201A Beginning Composition 2
202A Rehearsal and Performance 2
300 Modern/Ballet III 6
334 20th Century Dance 3
340 The Science of Dance 3
397 Junior Creative or Research Projects (credit optional; students must complete project for graduation) 0-6
429 Advanced Techniques of Modern Dance 6
494 Jr/Sr Dance Seminar 3
497 Senior Creative or Research Project (credit optional; students must complete project for graduation) 0-6


Drama
103A Introduction to Theatre Design 3
202 Stagecraft I 3


Fine Arts
265 The Arts in Culture I 3
266 The Arts in Culture II 3
Total 43

Credit is optional for the junior and senior creative or research project and for the production project. From 1-6 credits may be received for the creative or research project and 1-2 credits for the production project.

Studio Teaching Emphasis

Dance Credits
107A Jazz Dance I 4 4
328 Teaching Creative Movement to People with Disabilities 1 1
427 Teaching Creative Movement 3 3
428 Internship in Children's Dance 2 2
491 Teaching Projects - (assisting in a technique class for 2 semesters) 4


Drama
371 Stage Management I 2
378 Stage Management Practicum I 2
402 Methods of Teaching Theatre 2
Sub-Total 20
Core Courses 43
Total 63


Choreography and Performance Emphasis

Dance Credits
202A Rehearsal and Performance 4
301 Intermediate Composition 3
305 Choreographing Musicals 3
329 Dance Conditioning 4


Drama
214 Acting I 3
Sub-Total 17
Core Courses 43
Total 60


Recommended electives:

Drama
210 Voice and Speech I 2
215 Acting II 3


There is an admission audition which a prospective major must pass to continue in the dance program.

Special Projects

1. Production project: involves producing a showcase performance or another major production responsibility, such as publicity, stage managing, sound, lighting, costumes, multi-media.

2. 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 majors are required to choreograph for both projects. Teaching majors must choreograph for one and do an internship and/or research for the other.

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. Program in Drama is:

First Year
Dram 103A Introduction to Theatre Design 3
Dram 107A Theatre Production I: Construction Crew 3
Dram 202 Stagecraft I 3
Dram 214 Acting I 3
Electives and General Education 20
Total 32


Second Year
Dram 203 Stagecraft II 3
Dram 207 Theater Production II: Construction Crew 3
Dram 220L Dramatic Literature I (Script Analysis) 3
FA 265 The Arts in Culture I 3
FA 266 The Arts in Culture II 3
Electives and General Education 17
Total 32


The recommended curriculum for the B.F.A., Acting Emphasis, is:

First Year
Dram 103A Introduction to Theatre Design 3
Dram 106A Theatre Production I: Running Crew 1
Dram 107A Theatre Production I: Construction Crew 3
Dram 206 Theatre Production II: Running Crew 1
Dram 210-211 Voice and Speech I, II 4
Dram 212 Physical Performance Skills I 2
Dram 214-215 Acting I, II 6
Dram 216A Production Acting 1
Dram 244 Stage Makeup 2
Electives and General Education 9
Total 32


Second Year
Dram 202 Stagecraft I 3
Dram 203 Stagecraft II 3
Dram 207 Theatre Production II: Construction Crew 3
Dram 220L Dramatic Literature I 6
Dram 310-311 Voice and Speech III, IV 4
Dram 312-313 Physical Performance Skills II, III 4
Dram 314-315 Acting III, IV 6
FA 265 The Arts and Culture I 3
FA 266 The Arts and Culture II 3
Electives and General Education 2
Total 34


The recommended curriculum for the B.F.A., Design/Technology Emphasis is:

First Year
Dram 103A Introduction to Theatre Design 3
Dram 106A Theatre Production I: Running Crew (two semesters) 2
Dram 107A Theatre Production I: Construction Crew 3
Dram 202 Stagecraft I 3
Dram 203 Stagecraft II 3
Dram 207 Theatre Production II: Construction Crew 3
Dram 231 Drafting for the Theatre I 3
Electives and General Education 12
32


Second Year
Dram 206 Theatre Production II: Running Crew (two semesters) 2 2
Dram 220L Dramatic Literature I 3 3
Dram 307 Production Construction I (two semesters) 6 6
Dram 331 Drafting for the Theatre II or Dram 332 CAD for the Theatre II or Dram 341 Flat Pattern Design and Drafting 3
FA 265 The Arts and Culture I 3
FA 266 The Arts and Culture II 3
Electives and General Education 12
Total 32


The recommended curriculum for the B.F.A. program in Dance is:

First Year
Dan 120A Improvisation: Intro to Laban Theory 2
Dan 200A Modern/Ballet II (or Dan 100A and 104A, if needed) 6
Dan 201A-Beginning Composition 2
Dram 103A Introduction to Theatre Design 3
Dram 202 Stagecraft I 3
Electives and General Education 14
Total 30


Second Year
Dan 200A Modern/Ballet II OR 300 Modern/Ballet III 6
Dan 202A Rehearsal and Performance 2
FA 265 The Arts in Culture I 3
FA 266 The Arts in Culture II 4
Electives and General Education 17
Total 31


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.

Drama Credits
103A Introduction to Theatre Design 3
106A Theatre Production I: Running Crew 1
107A Theatre Production I: Construction Crew 3
202 or 203 Stagecraft I or II 3
220L Dramatic Literature I 3
320 or 321 Theatre History I or II 3
Focused area 11
Total 27


Minor in Dance

Twenty-nine credits are required.

Credits

Dance
100A Modern Dance I 4
104A Ballet I 4
107A Jazz Dance I 2
120A Improvisation: Introduction to Laban Theory 2
200A Modern/Ballet II 6
201A Beginning Composition 2
202A Rehearsal and Performance 2
334 20th Century Dance 3
494 Junior/Senior Dance Seminar 1


Fine Arts
265 The Arts in Culture I 3
Total 29


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

U 100A Modern Dance I 2 cr. (R-4) Introduction to basic modern dance vocabulary through exercises for alignment, strength and stretch and movement across the floor.

U 104A Ballet I 2 cr. (R-4) Introduction to basic ballet positions and steps.

U 105A Theatre and Dance Techniques 2 cr. (R-4) A practice study of the relationship between the performance skills and devices of theatre and dance.

U 106A Tap I 2 cr. (R-4) Introduction to the basic steps in tap.

U 107A Jazz Dance I 2 cr. (R-4) Introduction to basic strengthening and stretching exercises and stylistic characteristics of jazz.

U 120A Improvisation: Introduction to Laban Theory 2 cr. Exploration of movement through improvisational problem solving and application of Laban Movement Analysis.

U 194 Dance Seminar 1 cr.

U 195 Special Topics Variable cr. (R-6) Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

U 200A Modern/Ballet II 3 cr. (R-9) Prereq., consent of instr. Extension of the modern dance vocabulary through lengthier combinations of movement.

U 201A Beginning Composition 2 cr.(R-4) 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) Prereq., consent of instr. Open to students who are choreographing a dance for a concert or to those who have been selected through audition to perform.

U 204A Ballet II 2 cr.(R-6) Prereq., consent of instr. Development of ability to combine steps; carriage of head and arms.

U 207A Jazz Dance II 2 cr. (R-6) Prereq., consent of instr. Continuation of 107A.

U 294 Dance Seminar 1 cr. One-time offerings of current topics.

UG 300 Modern/Ballet III 3 cr. (R-12) Prereq., Dan 200A or equiv. skill, and consent of instr. Performance of exercises and combinations that are technically demanding in strength, balance, agility and line.

UG 301 Intermediate Composition 3 cr. (R-6) 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) Prereq., audition. Rehearsal and touring with the semi-professional modern dance company, The Montana Transport Co. Company will rehearse during fall, learning the repertory by many different choreographers and tour in the spring.

UG 304 Ballet III 2 cr. (R-8) Prereq., Dan 204A, 4 cr. or equiv. skill and consent of instr. Develops petite and grand allegro.

UG 305 Choreographing Musicals 3 cr. (R-9) Prereq., Dan 201A and two years dance technique or consent of instr. Offered alternate years. Movement composition for musical theatre.

UG 325 Methods of Teaching Dance 3 cr. (R-9) Prereq., consent of instr. Methods and experiences in teaching modern dance, ballet and jazz.

U 328 Teaching Creative Movement for People with Disabilities 1 cr. (R-

4) Students interact with adults with developmental disabilities in an adaptive dance class where movement is used as a therapeutic modality for people with cognitive and physical impairments. Students interact with the participants, engage as role models and gain beginning teaching experience.

UG 329 Dance Conditioning 1 cr.(R-8) Aerobic, weight, and plyometric training offered to complement standard dance technique class work.

UG 333 Dance History: Primitive to 1850 3 cr. Offered alternate yers. Introduction to dance in Western history; primitive and ancient cultures, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Romanticism.

UG 334 20th Century Dance 3 cr.Offered alternate 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.

UG 335L Asian Dance and Theatre 3 cr. Offered alternate years. Study of forms of dance and theatre in China, Japan, India and Indonesia using lectures, films, videos, slides and demonstrations. Discussions focus on the training, textual or ritual sources, and on modifications of these forms.

U 340 The Science of Dance Movement 1 cr. 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) One-time offerings of current topics.

U 395 Special Topics Variable cr.(R-24) 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) Prereq., consent of instr.

U 397 Junior Creative or Research Projects 1-6 cr. (R-6) Prereq., dance major. Independent study in choreography or a research paper which could be on such subjects as teaching styles, multiple intelligence studies, dance historical topics, dance injuries, etc. An initial proposal is required and a journal.

U 400 Touring 1-6 cr. (R-12) Laboratory experience in dance performance and production through participation in a repertory dance company with local, state and national tours.

UG 402 Business Seminar 2 cr. Offered alternate years. Guest lecturers on business issues of concern to dancers. How to open and run a commercial dance studio, how to apply for grants to sponsor dance productions, etc.

UG 427 Teaching Creative Movement 3 cr. Prereq., consent of instr. Offered alternate years. Experience in planning, observing and directing creative movement as a teaching tool or as a recreational aid.

UG 428 Internship in Children's Dance 2 cr. (R-8) 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 ofModern Dance 3 cr. (R-12) Prereq., Dan 300, 6 cr., or equiv. skill, and consent of instr. Continuation of Dan 300.

UG 457 The Arts and Human Values: Questions of Meaning 3 cr. Same as Dram, Mus 457. An interdisciplinary and integrated investigation of ethics and values in the arts.

UG 491 Teaching Projects 1-6 cr.(R-24) 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) 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) 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) Prereq., consent of instr.

U 497 Senior Creative or Research Projects 1-6 cr. (R-6) Prereq., dance major. Independent study in choreography or a research paper which could be on such subjects as teaching styles, multiple intelligence studies, dance historical topics, dance injuries, etc. An initial proposal, a journal, and a paper are required.

Drama

U 100A Rehearsal and Performance 1-4 cr. (R-8) Students engaged in any aspect of production including acting, directing, lighting, stagecraft, makeup, costumes, properties, business and publicity, are eligible for registration.

U 101L Theatre Appreciation 3 cr.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. 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) 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) The construction and completion of scenery, costumes and props under supervision. Most assignments involve very basic construction techniques. Involves three 3-hour labs a week.

U 111A Acting for Non-Majors I 3 cr. 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. Prereq., Dram 111A. Continuation of 111A.

U 166L History of Musical Theatre 3 cr. 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) 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) 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. Fundamental theories and hands-on application in the areas of costuming, stage properties and dyeing/painting.

U 203 Stagecraft II 3 cr. 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) 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) 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. Voice production, phonetics and speech for the stage.

U 211 Voice and Speech II 2 cr.Prereq., Dram 210. Continuation of 210.

U 212 Physical Performance Skills I 2 cr. Concentration, centering, balance, agility and movement skills through ancient martial arts and stage movement techniques.

U 214 Acting I 3 cr. Intensive development of basic acting skills through psycho-physical technique: dramatic action, image-making and improvisation.

U 215 Acting II 3 cr. 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) Credit for acting in approved Drama/Dance productions.

U 220L Dramatic Literature I 3 cr.The study of representative texts in dramatic literature as a foundation for play analysis.

U 221L Dramatic Literature II 3 cr.Prereq., Dram 220L or consent of instr. A survey of the major works of dramatic literture.

U 231 Drafting for the Theatre I 3 cr. 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. Principles of and practice in theatrical makeup. Students will work on makeup for major productions.

U 252 Specialty Lighting 1-3 cr.(R-6) Prereq., Dram 103A, 202, 203 or consent of instr. Lighting for dance, with special attention to theory and practice. Students will light dance productions. Alternate year focus on lighting for television and motion pictures.

U 278 Stage Management in Production 2 cr. (R-6) 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.

U 296 Independent Study: Theatre Projects Variable cr. (R-12) Independent study in all the arts of the theatre.

UG 300 Theatre Workshop Variable cr. (R-20) 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) Prereq., consent of instr. Techniques and practice in writing short and full-length plays.

UG 307 Production Construction I Variable cr. (R-12) Prereq., consent of instr. 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) 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) Prereq., consent of instr. Students function as 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 senior project.

UG 310 Voice and Speech III 2 cr.Prereq., Dram 211. Dialects, accents, and continued development of good voice and speech skills.

UG 311 Voice and Speech IV 2 cr.Prereq., Dram 310. Integration of voice and speech skills, vocal character.

UG 312 Physical Performance Skills II 2 cr. Specialized physical skills for acting such as stage combat, mime, and circus skills.

UG 313 Physical Performance Skills III 2 cr. (R-4) Prereq., Dram 312. Elizabethan period movement and dance. Designed and scheduled to be taken concurrently with Dram 315, Acting IV, which focuses on Shakespeare and other verse dramatists.

UG 314 Acting III 3 cr. Prereq., Dram 215. Scene study and characterization. Works selected from realism and poetic realism.

UG 315 Acting IV 3 cr. Prereq., Dram 314. Selected speeches, scenes, and projects from verse drama, especially Shakespeare.

UG 316A Production Acting II 1 cr.(R-4) Prereq., Dram 216A. Credit for acting in approved Drama/Dance productions.

UG 320 Theatre History I 3 cr. 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.Prereq., Dram 320. Continuation of 320. The many and varied periods of the 19th and 20th centuries as reflected in the theatre of the times.

UG 331 Drafting for the Theatre II 3 cr. 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. Prereq., Dram 231. Computer drafting for scenery, costumes, lghting, 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) 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. 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.Prereq., Dram 334. A continuation of the techniques and projects in Dram 334.

UG 341 Flat Pattern Design and Drafting 3 cr. 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. Analysis of fibers, yarns, structures and finishes, as related to selection and use for the theatre. Basic dyeing, distressing and painting.

UG 344 Social History of Costume I 3 cr. History of Western costume from ancient Egypt to 1800.

UG 345 Social History of Costume II 3 cr. History of Western costume, 1800 to the present.

UG 346 Costume Design I 3 cr.Prereq., Dram 103A, 202, 203. Introduction to principles and practices of stage costume design.

UG 351 Theatre Lighting I 3 cr.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.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.

UG 362 Digital and Synthesized Sound 3 cr. Prereq., Dram 361 or consent of instr. One-half of semester focuses on digital sound recording and reproduction techniques, with special attention to theory and practice. One-half of semester focuses on synthesizers and MIDI controlled keyboards and modules.

UG 370 Summer Theatre Variable cr. (R-12) Prereq., consent of department chair. Intensive practical application in the creative and technical areas for work with summer theatre.

U 371 Stage Management I 2 cr.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.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) Prereq., Dram 374. Technical direction on a major show in the drama season in the Montana or Masquer Theatres.

U 378 Stage Management Practicum I 2 cr. (R-6) Prereq., Dram 371or 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. 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 395 Special Topics Variable cr.(R-9) Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

U 396 Independent Study: Theatre Projects ariable cr. (R-12) Prereq., consent of instr.

U 398 Internship Variable cr. (R-12) Prereq., consent of instr.

UG 400 Touring Variable cr. (R-20) Prereq., consent of instr. Laboratory experience in total play production through participation in state, regional, national and international touring production programs.

UG 401 Arts and Expression in Education 3 cr. Offered alternate years. "Hands-on" arts experience for students who plan to be involved with education. Methodology, theory and practical activities to integrate and collaborate with the various art forms in individual and group expression.

UG 402 Methods of Teaching Theatre 2 cr. (R-6) Prereq., consent of instr. Building and addressing specific curriculum in theatre arts.

UG 407 Production Construction II Variable cr. (R-12) Prereq., consent of instr. Students serve as construction crew in one of the shops for minor productions.

UG 408 Production Team II Variable cr. (R-12) 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) 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.

UG 410 Singing for Actors 2 cr.(R-4) Prereq., audition, acting/directing emphasis, 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 412 Physical Performance Skills IV 2 cr. (R-4) Prereq., Dram 313. Period movement style. Designed and scheduled to be taken concurrent with Dram 414, Acting V, which focuses on Restoration/18th century, Victorian and other period styles.

UG 414 Acting V 3 cr. Prereq., Dram 315. Selected scenes and projects from various historical periods.

UG 415 Acting VI 3 cr. (R-6) Prereq., Dram 414. Acting for the camera and introduction to the "business" of acting.

UG 416 Senior Project Acting 1 cr. Performance of an approved role in a departmental production accompanied by written self-assessment.

UG 417 Acting VII 3 cr. (R-6) Prereq., Dram 415. Developing personal performance skills.

UG 441 Draping 3 cr. 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. Prereq., consent of instr. Offered alternate years. Principles used in the construction of tailored garments.

UG 444 Advanced Makeup 2 cr.(R-6) Prereq., Dram 244 or consent of instr. Characterization, prosthesis, wigs, masks and special problems. Students will work on makeup for major production.

UG 446 Costume Design II 3 cr.(R-9) 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.Prereq., Dram 351 or consent of instr. Advanced study of principles and practices of theatre lighting design. Training for position of light designer for theatre. Design requirements and decisions, color, development of stage picture; concentration on thrust and arena theatre.

UG 457 The Arts and Human Values: Questions of Meaning 3 cr. Same as Dan, Mus 457. An interdisciplinary and integrated investigation of ethics and values in the arts.

UG 461 Thetre Sound II 3 cr.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.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 475 Theatre Management I 3 cr.Prereq., previous study and experience in theatre and consent of instr. Production management and theatre organization, planning, scheduling, contracts, budgeting, touring problems, theatre health, safety and liability.

UG 476 Theatre Management II 3 cr. Prereq., Dram 475. Financial and personnel management, marketing and development, grant writing and fund raising, and arts agencies.

UG 478 Stage Management Practicum II 3 cr. (R-9) 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) Prereq., Dram 379 or consent of instr. Directing skills for the advanced student; extensive scene work.

UG 480 Directing II 4 cr. (R-12) Prereq., Dram 479. Continuation of 479. Course material coordinated with laboratory projects.

U 493 Omnibus Variable cr. (R-24) Prereq., consent of department chair. Independent work under the University omnibus option. See index.

UG 494 Seminar 2 cr. (R-6) 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) 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) Prereq., consent of instr.

UG 497 Research Variable cr.(R-12) Prereq., consent of instr.

UG 498 Internship Variable cr.(R-12) Prereq., consent of instr.

G 500 Touring 1-10 cr. (R-20) Prereq., consent of instr.

G 501 Problems in Playwriting 1-3 cr. (R-12)

G 507 Technical Production Assignment 2-4 cr. (R-12) 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) 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) Prereq., consent of instr.

G 512 Problems in Movement/Dance 1-2 cr. (R-12) Prereq., consent of instr.

G 514 Studio Training for the Actor 1-3 cr. (R-18) Prereq., consent of instr. Intensive rehearsal and project work with emphsis on integration of advanced skills.

G 516 Problems in Acting 1-3 cr.(R-18) Prereq., consent of instr.

G 520 Introduction to Graduate Study 2 cr. Introduction to basic research and writing skills.

UG 521 Performance Theory and Criticism 3 cr. Offered alternate years. 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) 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) 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) Prereq., consent of instr. Development of specific design skills in scenery.

G 535 Problems in Scene Design 3 cr. (R-12) Prereq., consent of instr. Development of specific technical skills in scene design.

G 540 Graduate Costume Design 3 cr. (R-12) Prereq., consent of instr. Development of specific design skills in costuming.

G 545 Problems in Costume Design 3 cr. (R-12) Prereq., consent of instr. Development of specific technical skills in costume design.

G 550 Graduate Light Design 3 cr.(R-12) Prereq., consent of instr. Development of specific design skills in light design.

G 555 Problems in Light Design 3 cr. (R-12) Prereq., consent of instr. Development of specific technical skills in light design.

G 560 Graduate Sound Design 3 cr.(R-12) Prereq., consent of instr. Development of specific design skills in sound design.

G 565 Problems in Sound Design 3 cr. (R-12) Prereq., consent of instr. Development of specific technical skills in sound design.

G 570 Summer Theatre 2-8 cr.(R-24) Prereq., consent of department chair.

G 574 Technical Direction 3 cr.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) Prereq., consent of instr.

G 577 Technical Direction Practicum 3 cr. (R-12) 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) Prereq., consent of instr. Practical work in stage management projects.

G 579 Directing III 3 cr. Prereq., Dram 480 or consent of instr. Literary and artistic genres and traditions.

G 580 Directing IV 3 cr. Prereq., Dram 579. Research and practical project work in various styles of theatre.

G 581 Arts Education Institute 1 cr.(R-4) Same as Art, Mus 581. Offered summers. 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 1-2 cr. (R-4) Prereq., Dram 581. Same as Art, Mus 582. Offered summers. Topics vary.

G 583 Arts Education Seminar II 1-2 cr. (R-4) Prereq., Dram 582. Same as Art, Mus 583. Continuation of 582.

G 584 Arts Education Seminar III 1-2 cr. (R-4) Prereq., Dram 583. Same as Art, Mus 584. Continuation of 583.

G 585 Arts Education Seminar IV 1-2 cr. (R-4) Prereq., Dram 584. Same as Art, Mus 585. Continuation of 584.

G 586 Arts Education Seminar V 1-2 cr. (R-8) Prereq., Dram 585. Same as Art, Mus 586. Continuation and synthesis of preceding seminars.

G 587 Arts Education Practicum 1 cr. (R-4) Same as Art, Mus 587. Offered summers. 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) 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) Same as Art, Mus 589. Creative/research activities.

G 594 Seminar 1-3 cr. (R-12) Prereq., consent of instr.

G 595 Special Topics Variable cr.(R-18) 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) Prereq., consent of instr.

G 597 Research 1-6 cr. (R-24) Prereq., consent of instr.

G 598 Internship 2-6 cr. (R-24) Prereq., consent of instr.

G 599 Professional Paper Variable cr. (R-4)

G 609 Graduate Design Seminar 3 cr. (R-18) 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. Prereq., Dram 580. The history and literature of directing.

G 680 Problems in Directing 1-3 cr.(R-18) Prereq., consent of instr.

G 699 Thesis Variable cr. (R-12)

Faculty

Professors

Randy Bolton, Ph.D., Florida State University, 1981

Juliette Crump, M.A., George Washington University, 1975

James D. Kriley, Ph.D., University of Utah, 1971 (Dean)

Christine Milodragovich, M.A., Washington State University, 1973

Joe Proctor, M.F.A., Brandeis University, 1971

Bill Raoul, M.A., University of Washington, 1969

Associate Professors

Mark Dean, M.F.A., Wayne State University, 1991

Amy Ragsdale, M.A., Wesleyan University, 1992

Assistant Professors

Patricia Henry, M.F.A., The University of Montana, 1980

Greg Johnson, M.F.A., New York University, 1974

Dora Lanier, M.F.A., University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1992 (Visiting)

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