Course Form (revised 7-2008)
I. Summary of Proposed Changes
Dept / Program
School of Theatre & Dance
Course Title
Course #
G THTR 675
(DRAM 679)
Directing VI
Short Title (max. 26 characters incl. spaces)
Directing VI
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 679 Directing V 3 cr. Offered intermittently.
Prereq., DRAM 580. The history and literature of
directing.
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 675 Directing VI 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq.,
THTR 576. The history and literature of directing.
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 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 675
Directing VI
Jere Hodgin
jere.hodgin@umontana.edu
McGill 216
243-2877
Office Hours: 2:00- 3:30 Tuesday/Thursday and by Appointment
Location: McGill 125
Time: Monday/Wednesday-Noon- 2:00 ; Friday- noon- 2:00 (Rehearsal)
Description:
This class and lab are designed to provide an ability to devise a systematic approach to directing
two unique genres—new works and musicals. The structure of the musical will be explored by
devising a method of analysis of book, lyrics, and score. The second half of the semester will
address the peculiar requirements of directing original and premiere works. Particular attention will
be paid to the director/playwright relationship, play analysis of developmental works, the role of
dramaturgy, and the function of the director in staged readings, workshops, and first productions.
Objectives:
Through in class rehearsals of songs and scenes we will address and develop techniques for
approaching musical theatre and new works.
Examine the role of director as interpreter of the composer’s, librettist’s, and lyricist’s vision.
Clarify and define the specific process of collaborating with the musical director and choreographer
in mounting a play musical or operetta
Explore storytelling, character, and action as it is developed through song and dance
To study the unique method of textual analysis a director employs for musical theatre and new
genres.
Texts:
Writing the Broadway Musical by Aaron Frankel
Making Musicals by Tom Jones
Other assigned reading will include various articles, essays, and trade publications that relate to specific
topics with which we deal in class.
Departmental Policies:
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:/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 unavailable for
review online at: www.umt.edu/SA/VPS/Index.cfm/page/1321.
Graded Course Requirements:
Written and Oral Responses to Buried Child and Guys & Dolls (20%)
Written Exercises: Text Analysis, Character Analysis (10%)
Rehearsal Journal (5%)
Musical Theatre Presentation (10%)
Musical Songs and Scenes (20%)
New Work Scene (20%)
Profile of Self Development (5%)
Participation (10%)
Note: As this class is based on participation, attendance is requisite. The collaborative and
creative processes of theatre are the foundation of our class. Mutual feedback and a free exchange of ideas
are necessary. Your attendance supports the work; your absence has affects on the work of the entire class.
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.