Program Modification Form
I Summary of Proposed Changes
Department/program
Summary
School of Theatre & Dance—BFA in Theatre, Design/Technology
Specialization
Remove course options from requirements
II Endorsements and Approvals
Please obtain the Program Chair/Director’s approval and Dean’s approval.
Requestor:
Phone:
Program Chair/Director:
Department Dean
Other affected Programs:
(Use additional sheet if
Please type / print name Signature
Mike Monsos
x5138
Mark Dean, x2879
Date
Dr. Stephen Kalm, x4970
needed)
III Type of Program Modification
(e.g. adding a writing course required of all majors.) Please X check the appropriate box.
Major
Minor
Option
Teaching major/minor
Other
Please
X
Removal of one option in required credits for specialization
describe
IV Catalog Language
If you are proposing a change to an existing program or Please provide the proposed copy as you
major, please cut and paste the requirements as they
wish it to appear in the catalog. 
appear in the current catalog below.
www.umt.edu/catalog 
Design/Technology Specialization
Design/Technology Specialization
Students wishing to pursue a B.F.A. with a
specialization in design/technology must:
Students wishing to pursue a B.F.A. with a
specialization in design/technology must:
1. Complete a one-year residency at the UMMissoula 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 specialization will normally
enter the University as Bachelor of Arts students
in Drama.
To be taken in addition to core courses:
Drama
103A Introduction to Theatre Design
104 Drawing Fundamentals
106A Theatre Production I: Running
Crew
107A Theatre Production I: Construction
Crew (Repeat once)
206 Theatre Production II: Running
Crew
231 Drafting for the Theatre I
Choose one from:
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
Credits
3
3
1
6
1
3
3
3
2
2
3
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 specialization will normally
enter the University as Bachelor of Arts
students in Theatre.
To be taken in addition to core courses:
Theatre
102A (DRAM 103A) Introduction to
Theatre Design
106A Theatre Production I: Running
Crew
107A Theatre Production I:
Construction Crew (Repeat once)
156 (DRAM 104) Drawing
Fundamentals
206 Theatre Production II: Running
Crew
255 (DRAM 231) Drafting for the
Theatre I
307 Production Construction I
Choose one from (Junior Project):
308 Production Team I
309 Production Design I
Choose one from:
345 (DRAM 341) Flat Pattern Design
and Drafting
355 (DRAM 332) CAD for the Theatre
Credits
3
1
6
3
1
3
3
2
3
Electives (minimum of 12 upperdivision)
Sub-Total
Core Courses
Total
18
48
27
75
Junior Projects
370 (DRAM 371) Stage Management I
Choose one from (Senior Project):
408 Production Team II
409 Production Design II
Electives (minimum of 12 upperdivision)
Subtotal
Core Courses
Total
2
3
18
48
27
75
A junior project is required of all B.F.A.
design/technology specialization students. The
junior project is usually production-related and has
Junior Projects
both practical and written components.
Requirements for the project are outlined in the
A junior project is required of all B.F.A.
Department of Drama/Dance Handbook.
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.
Please explain/justify the new proposal or change. 
DRAM 331: Drafting for Theatre II is no longer offered; the requirements for the Design/Tech Specialization
now provide students with the only options available: THTR 345: Flat Pattern Design & Drafting (DRAM
341) or THTR 355: Computer-Aided Drafting section 01 or 02 (DRAM 332).
What other programs are affected by your proposal?
Obtain signatures as requested above.
V Copies and Electronic Submission
Once approved, the original, a paper copy and an electronic file are submitted to the Faculty Senate
Office, UH 221 (camie.foos@mso.umt.edu).
VI Department Summary Required if several proposals are submitted. In a separate document
list program title and proposed change of all proposals.