Course Form (revised 7-2008)
I. Summary of Proposed Changes
Dept / Program
School of Theatre & Dance
Course Title
Course #
G THTR 575
(DRAM 579)
Directing IV
Short Title (max. 26 characters incl. spaces)
Directing IV
Summarize the change(s) proposed
Renaming course and revising description
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:
Prerequisites
1. Current course information at it appears in catalog
(http://www.umt.edu/catalog) 
G 579 Directing III 3 cr. Offered autumn oddnumbered years. Prereq., DRAM 480 or consent of
instr. Formalist styles of dramatic material. Through
YES
NO
X
From:
To:
Repeatability
Cross Listing
(primary program
initiates form)
Is there a fee associated with the course?
2. Full and exact entry (as proposed) 
G 575 Directing IV 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq.,
THTR 476 or consent of instr. Formalist styles of
dramatic material. Through a variety of tools,
a variety of tools, textual and linguistic analysis,
metrical and rhetorical analysis, archetypes, and
musical structures, students analyze, interpret and
stage projects drawn from opera and pre-modern
drama, especially Shakespeare.
textual and linguistic analysis, metrical and
rhetorical analysis, archetypes, and musical
structures, students analyze, interpret and stage
projects drawn from opera and pre-modern
drama, especially 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 title to more
accurately reflect the nature of the course and to
allow for additional courses to be renamed. We
are also revising the description to allow for the
course to be offered more frequently.
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 575
Directing IV
Jere Hodgin
jere.hodgin@umontana.edu
McGill 216
243-2877
Office Hours: 2:30- 4:00 pm, Monday/Wednesday and by Appointment
Description:
Directing Shakespeare is unlike directing the modern realistic text. The course will focus on the
challenges of working with heightened language, Shakespeare’s characters, and text analysis. We
will examine a variety of rehearsal tools to be utilized in approaching specific directing challenges
when working with Shakespeare. We will explore the productions of recognized directors of
Shakespeare and examine the body of their work.
Objectives:
Address and develop how the director leads actors to in-depth explorations of Shakespeare’s text
Enhance and develop the director’s exploration of ‘character’ within Shakespeare’s plays
Explore the director’s challenges in dealing with Shakespeare’s specific dramaturgical demands
Work with scenes to introduce to actors a range of choices to achieve his/her objectives when
performing Shakespeare
Text:
Mastering Shakespeare by Scott Kaiser
Note: In addition, I will assign various video recordings, articles, essays, and books that
relate to specific topics with which we deal in class.
Graded Course Requirements:
In-Class Rehearsals (20%)
Presentation of Monologue (10%)
Presentation of Directed Scenes (20%)
Written Research Paper and Presentation on Directors (15%)
Log of Outside Rehearsal Activities (10%)
Participation (20%)
Detailed Self Evaluation of Progress (5%)
Note: As this class is based on participation, attendance is requisite. A maximum of three absences will
be permitted. Additional absences will result in a reduction in grade for each day missed. The
collaborative and creative processes of rehearsal are the foundation of our class. Mutual feedback and a free
exchange of ideas are necessary.
Calendar:
Monday
Wednesday
Monday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Monday
Wednesday
Monday
Wednesday
Monday
Wednesday
Monday
Tuesday
20 August
22 August
27 August
29 August
5 September
10 September
12 September
17 September
19 September
24 September
26 September
1 October
3 October
Introduction
“The Art of Orchestration”
“Focal Points”
“Images”
“Spoken Subtext”
“Actions”
“Actions” and Discussion of Monologues
“Complex Orchestrations”
“Complex Orchestrations”
Monologue Work- In Class
Monologue Work- In Class
”Towards Performance” and Discussion of Scenes
Discussion of Scenes and Presentation of
Scene Challenges and Objectives
Monday
8 October
Monologue Work- In Class
Wednesday 10 October
View Henry V and Discussion
Monday
15 October
Presentation of Monologues
Wednesday 17 October
Presentation of Monologues
Wednesday 24 October
Scene Work- In Class
Monday
29 October
Scene Work- In Class
Wednesday 31 October
Scene Work- In Class
Monday
5 November
Scene Work- In Class
Wednesday 7 November
Scene Work- In Class
Monday
12 November
Presentation/Critique Scene #1
Wednesday 14 November
Scene Work- In Class
Monday
19 November
Fall Break
Wednesday 21 November l
Fall Break
Monday
26 November
Scene Work- In Class
Wednesday 28 November
Scene Work- in Class
Monday
3 December
Presentation/Critique Scene #2
Wednesday 5 December
Written Self Assessment Due; Present Final
Projects
Exam Week 10- 14 December
Present Final Projects
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.