Course Form
(revised 7-2008)
I. Summary of Proposed Changes
Dept / Program
School of Theatre & Dance
Course #
Course Title
Graduate Acting II
Short Title (max. 26 characters incl. spaces)
Summarize the change(s) proposed
II. Endorsement/Approvals
Grad Acting II
New course
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
G THTR 521
Please type / print name Signature Date
Requestor:
Phone/ email :
Program Chair/Director:
Jere Hodgin x2877 jere.hodgin@umontana.edu
Mark Dean x2879
Other affected programs:
Dean:
Dr. Stephen Kalm x4970
III: To Add a New Course S yllabus 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.)
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G 521 Graduate Acting II 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., THTR 520 or consent of instr. Continuation of 521; intimate exploration of monologues, scene work, and contemporary techniques.
Justification: How does the course fit with the existing curriculum? Why is it needed?
This course replaces the need for graduate students to repeat THTR 520: Graduate Acting I during their second semester of the MFA program. By creating this course, students can experience different and specific in-depth training each of their six semesters in the program rather than repeating a course during the first year.
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
)
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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.
YES
X
If YES, what is the proposed amount of the fee?
Justification:
$25
The fee is used to prepare audition materials, take field trips, and to provide other items to enhance the student’s professional portfolio. Other courses in this area of training for the Theatre & Dance acting program are assessed an identical fee.
IV. To Delete or Change an Existing Course
– check X all that apply
Deletion Title
NO
Course Number Change From: Level U, UG, G From:
To: To:
Description Change
Change in Credits From:
To:
Prerequisites
1. Current course information at it appears in catalog
( http://www.umt.edu/catalog )
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Repeatability
Cross Listing
(primary program initiates form)
Is there a fee associated with the course?
2. Full and exact entry (as proposed)
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Yes

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
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.
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GRADUATE ACTING II (3 credits)
THTR 521
SCHOOL OF THEATRE & DANCE
3:10-5:00 PM MW
MCGILL 215
INSTRUCTOR: GREG JOHNSON gregory.johnson@umontana.edu
243-5288
Office Hours by appointment
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Intensive scene and project work with an emphasis on integration of advanced skills.
OBJECTIVES:
To bring graduate students to an application and understanding of the physical, vocal, emotional, and technical skill necessary to either thrive in the professional world or teach acting at The
University level. A deep commitment to the craft of acting and the art of theatre is required for success in this course.
The class will consist of monologue work, scene study in the context of one play, and investigation into the various acting techniques in use today. We will also be creating new works generated by the students and analyzing various aspects of American Acting.
There may be a final project with this class.
Projects may sometimes be advertised to the population of the School of Theatre & Dance so you may have an audience with whom to interact.
All participants in this class must come prepared to work, with the appropriate attitude, passion, focus, preparation and clothing.
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 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/VPS/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.