Course Form (revised 7-2008)
I. Summary of Proposed Changes
Dept / Program
School of Theatre & Dance
Course Title
Professional Technical Production
Course #
UG THTR 406
Short Title (max. 26 characters incl. spaces)
Professional Tech Prod
Summarize the change(s) proposed
New course
II. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name Signature
Requestor:
Mike Monsos
Phone/ email :
x5138
Program Chair/Director:
Other affected
programs:
Dean:
Date
michael.monsos@umontana.edu
Mark Dean
x2879
Dr. Stephen Kalm
x4970
III: To Add a New Course Syllabus and assessment information is required (paste syllabus into
section V or attach). Course should have internal coherence and clear focus.
Exact entry to appear in the next catalog (Specify course abbreviation, level, number, title, credits,
repeatability (if applicable), frequency of offering, prerequisites, and a brief description.) 
UG 406 Professional Technical Production 9 cr. (R-18) Offered spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Students
experience the rigors and develop the skills required of technicians in touring theatre, maintaining integrity of all
production elements through three months of intensive travel and varying venues.
Justification: How does the course fit with the existing curriculum? Why is it needed?
Students who are hired to tour with Montana Repertory Theatre’s national production as crew members need a
course specifically addressing their distinctive discipline.
Are there curricular adjustments to accommodate teaching this course?
Yes.
Complete for UG courses. (UG courses should be assigned a 400 number).
Describe graduate increment (Reference guidelines: http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/Grad/UG.htm)
Graduate students will be given leadership roles and will be expected to serve as mentors and team leaders
throughout the tour. Their job responsibility will be consistent with the hierarchy of theatre and the expectations
will be far greater than the undergraduates.
Fees may be requested only for courses meeting specific conditions determined by the
Board of Regents. Please indicate whether this course will be considered for a fee.
If YES, what is the proposed amount of the fee?
Justification:
IV. To Delete or Change an Existing Course – check X all that apply
Deletion
Title
Course Number
From:
Level U, UG, G
Change
To:
Description Change
Change in Credits
Prerequisites
From:
To:
YES
NO
X
From:
To:
Repeatability
Cross Listing
(primary program
initiates form)
Is there a fee associated with the course?
1. Current course information at it appears in catalog
(http://www.umt.edu/catalog) 
3. If cross-listed course: secondary program & course
number
4. Graduate increment if level of course is changed to UG.
Reference guidelines at:
http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/Grad/UG.htm
(syllabus required in section V)
5. Other programs affected by the change
6. Justification for proposed change
2. Full and exact entry (as proposed) 
Have you reviewed the graduate increment
guidelines? Please check (X) space provided.
V. Syllabus/Assessment Information
Required for new courses and course change from U to UG. Paste syllabus in field below or attach and send
digital copy with form.
Professional Theatre Production
Course #:
UG THTR 406
Time:
Varies on assignment
Instructor:
Mike Monsos
PARTV Building Room 192
243-5138
michael.monsos@umontana.edu
Materials:
None
Text:
None required research materials as needed.
Course Description:
This course is designed for students working as technicians on tour with the Montana
Repertory Theatre. Students will serve in a variety of technical capacities under real life
touring conditions in assorted venues across the United States. Students will travel with the
company setting up, running and striking the production on a daily basis for the length of the
tour. Students will work cooperatively with professional technicians, stage managers and
actors from the rehearsal process through the final strike.
Course Objectives:
The objectives of this course include an ability to work under intense theatre conditions
created by the inherent rigors of touring theatre. Students will demonstrate their ability to
think and act under pressure and make intelligent, safe and informed decisions regarding the
daily operations of mounting a touring show in different venues across the country. Students
will learn to work independently and with a close knit company, while maintaining
professionalism and collaboration throughout the tour.
Grading:
Grading will be based on the quality of the work, ability to work under pressure, ability to
communicate with the company and the local crews, ability to maintain the quality and
professionalism of the production throughout the tour, and the ability to think quickly and
creatively.
Attendance:
Students must complete the tour and be an integral, beneficial component of the team
throughout the tour. It is required that students will work every day that there is a call.
All Theatre & Dance students must have an in-depth knowledge of the practices and
procedures outlined in the School of Theatre & Dance Handbook. The Handbook is available
online at http://www.sfa.umt.edu/drama/index.html.
Academic Misconduct and the Student Conduct Code
All students must practice academic honesty. Academic misconduct is subject to an academic
penalty by the course instructor and/or a disciplinary sanction by the University. All students need to
be familiar with the Student Conduct code. The Code is available for review online at:
www.umt.edu/SA/VPSA/Index.cfm/page/1321.
VI Department Summary (Required if several forms are submitted) In a separate document list course
number, title, and proposed change for all proposals.
VII Copies and Electronic Submission. After approval, submit original, one copy, summary of
proposals and electronic file to the Faculty Senate Office, UH 221, camie.foos@mso.umt.edu.