Course Form (revised 7-2008)
I. Summary of Proposed Changes
Dept / Program
School of Theatre & Dance
Course Title
Course #
UG THTR 421
(DRAM 415)
Acting VI: Studio
Short Title (max. 26 characters incl. spaces)
Acting VI: Studio
Summarize the change(s) proposed
Revising course description and removing repeatability
II. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name Signature
Date
Requestor:
Jere Hodgin
Phone/ email :
x2877
Program Chair/Director:
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
X
From:
To:
Prerequisites
1. Current course information at it appears in catalog
(http://www.umt.edu/catalog) 
UG 415 Acting VI: Studio 3 cr. (R-6) Offered
spring. Prereq., DRAM 414. Selected scenes and
projects from various historical and stylistic periods.
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 421 Acting VI: Studio 3 cr. Offered spring.
Prereq., THTR 420. Selected scenes and projects
from specific historical and stylistic periods, from
Molière to Restoration comedy.
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
Have you reviewed the graduate increment
guidelines? Please check (X) space provided.
We are proposing a new course that will replace
the need to repeat THTR 421 so that acting
majors can experience different and specific
training each of their eight semesters in the
program. Therefore, the subject matter covered in
THTR 421 has been revised, and it should no
longer be possible for the course 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 421 ACTING VI: STUDIO
Classical Comedy & Farce
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 worlds of post-Shakespearean
comedy and classic farce. 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
dymamics, 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.