Course Form (revised 7-2008)
I. Summary of Proposed Changes
Dept / Program
School of Theatre & Dance
Course Title
Graduate Design Project
Course #
G THTR 609
Short Title (max. 26 characters incl. spaces)
Grad Design Project
Summarize the change(s) proposed
New course
II. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name Signature
Requestor:
Mike Monsos
Phone/ email :
x5138
Program Chair/Director:
Other affected
programs:
Dean:
Date
michael.monsos@umontana.edu
Mark Dean
x2879
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.) 
G 609 Graduate Design Project 2 cr. Students serve in one or more design roles of the production team for
major theatre and dance events, working from conceptual stage to realized production.
Justification: How does the course fit with the existing curriculum? Why is it needed?
Graduate students are required to design multiple productions while in the Master of Fine Arts program; they
previously received credit only under an independent study or special topic course. This class provides
consistent format and course numbering for our students and addresses concerns about clarifying course
objectives and outcome assessment.
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)
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
From:
Level U, UG, G
Change
To:
Description Change
Change in Credits
From:
To:
Prerequisites
1. Current course information at it appears in catalog
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) 
(http://www.umt.edu/catalog) 
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.
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.
Graduate Design Project
Course #:
THTR 609
Time:
Varies on assignment
Instructor:
Mike Monsos
PARTV Building Room 192
243-5138
michael.monsos@umontana.edu
Materials:
None
Text:
No text, however research materials as needed.
Course Description:
This course is designed for graduate students who are designing lights, costumes, properties or
scenery for a realized UM departmental production. (Design assignments outside of the
university will be considered on a case by case basis.) Once approved, the student’s mentor
and advisor will establish responsibilities and conditions of satisfactory completion of this
course, but will include a minimum of the following: concept statement, renderings, any and
all supplemental paperwork (drafting, rendering, light plot, etc.), and research material
Course Objectives:
The objectives of this course include a demonstrated proficiency in the area of theatre
production in which the assignment was undertaken, and an ability to complete assignments
within production framework and schedules, and with a level of quality that is deemed
acceptable by the production team (designers, directors, stage manager and faculty). Other
objectives include an ability to incorporate creativity, script analysis, design concepts and
direction for each production into the assignment. Students will need to take guidance from
faculty but be able to be self-motivated in order to complete their project.
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: www.umt.edu/SA/VPSA/Index.cfm/page/1321.
Grading:
Grading will be based on the quality of the work on the finished assignment, the ability to work with
all the members of the production and design team, adherence to established timeframes and
guidelines and attitude. It is expected that students will make the best use of existing theatre
knowledge as well as expand on that base of knowledge through research and interpersonal work
with the instructor.
Attendance:
Each assignment will require different needs, as productions occur throughout the semester. It is
imperative that each student and the instructor clearly outline the time frame and expected level of
attendance at production meetings, technical and dress rehearsals and productions. In addition, a
work schedule and time frame will be laid out that best applies to the needs of each assignment with
regards to allowing enough time to complete the assignment and to provide consistent meeting times
with the instructor.
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.
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.