Course Form (revised 7-2008)
I. Summary of Proposed Changes
Dept / Program
School of Theatre & Dance
Course Title
Course #
UG THTR 476
(DRAM 480)
Directing III
Directing III
Renaming course, lowering number of credits, and
removing repeatability
Short Title (max. 26 characters incl. spaces)
Summarize the change(s) proposed
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
X From:
To:
4
3
Prerequisites
1. Current course information at it appears in catalog
(http://www.umt.edu/catalog) 
UG 480 Directing II 4 cr. (R-12) Offered spring.
Prereq., DRAM 479. Continuation of 479. Course
YES
NO
X
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 476 Directing III 3 cr. Offered spring.
Prereq., THTR 475. Continuation of 475. Course
material coordinated with laboratory projects.
material coordinated with laboratory projects.
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 title to more
accurately reflect the nature of the course and to
allow for additional courses to be renamed. We
are lowering the number of credits to reflect the
work level and number of contact hours in the
course. The course’s syllabus does not change
from semester to semester, so students should
not be allowed to repeat the course.
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 476
Directing III
Jere Hodgin
Jere.hodgin@umontana.edu
McGill 216: 406-243-2877
The University of Montana
Description:
The course will focus on rehearsal techniques for the director. We will discuss the development of
a personal method of direction and the rehearsal process. The key to success for any director is
communication with artists.
We examine a variety of rehearsal tools to be utilized in approaching specific directing challenges.
We will discuss and examine how the individual director’s aesthetic shapes his/her establishment of
a personal directing technique.
Attention will be paid to style, period, genre, venue, and other variables relating to directing and
rehearsal.
While the intent of the course is to be practical, focusing on rehearsal itself, we will utilize research
to study the work of noteworthy directors to discuss their methodology in the body of their work
within the field.
Objectives:
Address and develop how the director’s personal aesthetic is reflected within the rehearsal process
Enhance and continue to develop the director’s communication skills with the actors through
rehearsals, games, and scene work
Increase the director’s range of choices to achieve his/her objectives when working with actors
Texts
A Sense of Direction: Some Observations on the Art of Directing by William Ball
Tips: Ideas for the Director by Jon Jory
Graded Course Requirements:
Presentation of Two Directed Scenes (30%)
Written Research Paper and Presentation on Directors (10%)
Log of Outside Rehearsal Observations (10%)
Production Response Papers (20%)
Participation (20%)
Written Self-Evaluation (5%)
Written Scene Analyses (5%)
Note: As this class is based on participation, attendance is requisite. You are permitted a maximum of
three (3) absences. Any additional absences will result in a reduction in grade for each day missed.
The collaborative and creative processes of theatre are the foundation of our class. Mutual feedback and a
free exchange of ideas are necessary.
Calendar:
Thursday
Tuesday
Thursday
Tuesday
Thursday
Tuesday
Thursday
Tuesday
11 January
16 January
18 January
23 January
25 January
30 January
1 February
6 February
Thursday
8 February
Tuesday
Thursday
Tuesday
Thursday
Tuesday
Thursday
Tuesday
Thursday
Tuesday
Thursday
Tuesday
Thursday
Tuesday
Thursday
Tuesday
Thursday
Tuesday
Thursday
Tuesday
Thursday
Tuesday
Thursday
13 February
15 February
20 February
22 February
27 February
1 March
6 March
8 March
13 March
15 March
20 March
22 March
27 March
29 March
3 April
5 April
10 April
12 April
17 April
19 April
24 April
26 April
Introduction
“Consciousness, Belief, Unity”
“Consciousness, Belief, Unity”
“Intuition, Creativity, Positation”
“Cornerstones”
“Auditions and Casting” (Ball and Jory)
Scene Auditions
“Relation to Actors”, “Working with the Actor”
(Ball and Jory)
“Relation to Actors”, “Working with the Actor”
(Ball and Jory)
In-Class Exercises
In-Class Exercises
ACTF
ACTF
“Objectives”, “Vocabulary” (Ball and Jory)
“Objectives”, “Vocabulary” (Ball and Jory)
Scene Work
Scene Work
Spring Break
Spring Break
Scene Work
Scene Work
Presentation/Critique of Scene #1
Presentation/Critique of Scene #1
Discussion of Betrayal; Response Paper Due
Scene Work
Scene Work
Scene Work
Scene Work
Presentation/Critique Scene #2
Presentation/Critique Scene #2
Discussion of Oklahoma!/ Response Paper Due;
Written Self Assessment Due;
Tuesday
1 May
Present Final Project
Thursday
3 May
Present Final Project
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.