Course Form (revised 7-2008)
I. Summary of Proposed Changes
Dept / Program
School of Theatre & Dance
Course Title
Course #
UG THTR 420
(DRAM 414)
Acting V: Studio
Short Title (max. 26 characters incl. spaces)
Acting V: Studio
Summarize the change(s) proposed
Removing repeatability
II. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name Signature
Requestor:
Jere Hodgin
Phone/ email :
x2877
Program Chair/Director:
Date
jere.hodgin@umontana.edu
Mark Dean
x2879
Other affected programs:
Dean:
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.) 
Justification: How does the course fit with the existing curriculum? Why is it needed?
Are there curricular adjustments to accommodate teaching this course?
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)
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 Change
From:
Level U, UG, G
To:
Description Change
Change in Credits
From:
To:
Prerequisites
1. Current course information at it appears in catalog
(http://www.umt.edu/catalog) 
UG 414 Acting V: Studio 3 cr. (R-6) Offered
autumn. Prereq., DRAM 315. Selected speeches,
scenes and projects from verse drama, especially
YES
NO
From:
To:
Repeatability
X
Cross Listing
(primary program
initiates form)
Is there a fee associated with the course?
2. Full and exact entry (as proposed) 
UG 420 Acting V: Studio 3 cr. Offered autumn.
Prereq., DRAM 321. Selected speeches, scenes
and projects from verse drama, especially
Shakespeare.
Shakespeare.
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)
Have you reviewed the graduate increment
guidelines? Please check (X) space provided.
5. Other programs affected by the change
6. Justification for proposed change
We are proposing a new course that will replace
the need to repeat THTR 420 so that acting
majors can experience different and specific
training each of their eight semesters in the
program. Therefore, it should no longer be
possible for THTR 420 to be repeated.
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.
THTR 420 ACTING V: STUDIO
SHAKESPEARE
TEXTS: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Tempest
ATTENDANCE POLICY: YOU ARE EXPECTED TO BE HERE, BE ON TIME, AND REMAIN
FOR THE ENTIRE CLASS. AVOID MAKING PERSONAL APPOINTMENTS DURING
CLASS TIME.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: Apply basic acting techniques/skills to the world of Shakespeare.
Acquire/integrate new skills.
RHYTHM:
Each unit will begin with handouts/videos/discussions, followed by practical
applications in speeches/scenes.
Find the bubbles of awareness for each of your characters moment-to-moment. Section the speeches
to provide a variety of units, using as many bubbles as appropriate. Use the skills of vocal dynamics,
physical awareness, and internal truth to lead you to specific choice-making. Challenge yourself as
artists -- use the material to enter/explore aspects of your psyche and their connections to the world
around you.
Familiarize yourself with the whole play and story from which your role is taken. Establish the
background/context -- what are the mythological references? What gods and historical characters
are mentioned? Which of these are personally involved in the story? Know the meaning of every
word and phrase you speak. USE YOUR PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY FOR PROPER
NAMES (check alternate spellings).
Use imagination: "Costume" pieces, props.
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
http://www.umt.edu/SA/VPSA/Index.cfm/page/1321.
All Theatre & Dance students must have an in-depth knowledge of the practices and procedures
outlined in the Department of Theatre & Dance Handbook. The Handbook is available online at
http:www.sfa.umt.edu/drama/index.html.
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.