Course Form
I. Summary of Proposed Changes
Dept / Program
School of Theatre & Dance
Course Title
Prefix and Course
#
G THTR 513
Graduate Voice & Speech I
Short Title (max. 26 characters incl. spaces)
Grad Voice & Speech I
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:
Jere Hodgin
Phone/ email :
x5288
Program Chair/Director:
Date
jere.hodgin@umontana.edu
Mark Dean
x2879
Other affected programs
Dean:
Dr. Stephen Kalm
x4970
Are other departments/programs affected by this modification Please obtain signature(s) from the
because of
Chair/Director of any such department/
(a) required courses incl. prerequisites or corequisites,
program (above) before submission
(b) perceived overlap in content areas
(c) cross-listing of coursework
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.
Common Course Numbering Review (Department Chair Must Initial):
YES
NO
Does an equivalent course exist elsewhere in the MUS? Check all relevant disciplines if
X
course is interdisciplinary. (http://mus.edu/transfer/CCN/ccn_default.asp)
If YES: Do the proposed abbreviation, number, title and credits align with existing course(s)? Please indicate
equivalent course/campus. 
If NO: Course may be unique, but is subject to common course review. Be sure to include learning outcomes
on syllabus or paste below. The course number may be changed at the system level.
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 513 Graduate Voice & Speech I 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., consent of instr. Studio training with
extensive focus on exercises designed to foster awareness of how the body, breath, voice, resonance, and
enunciation are the artist’s tactics when acting.
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 512: Problems in Voice & Speech during
their time in 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 - see procedure 301.30
http://umt.edu/facultysenate/committees/grad_council/procedures/default.aspx
Complete for Co-convented courses
Companion course number, title, and description (include syllabus of companion course in section V)
See procedure 301.20 http://umt.edu/facultysenate/committees/grad_council/procedures/default.aspx.
New fees and changes to existing fees are only approved once each biennium by the
Board of Regents. The coordination of fee submission is administered by Administration
and Finance. Fees may be requested only for courses meeting specific conditions
according to Policy 940.12.1 http://mus.edu/borpol/bor900/940-12-1.pdf . 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
Co-convened
To:
Description Change
Change in Credits
From:
To:
Prerequisites
1. Current course information at it appears in catalog
(http://www.umt.edu/catalog) 
YES
NO
From:
To:
Repeatability
Cross Listing
(primary
program
initiates form)
Is there a fee associated with the
course?
2. Full and exact entry (as proposed) 
3. If cross-listed course: secondary program & course
number
4. If co-convened course: companion course number, title, and description
(include syllabus of companion course in section V) See procedure 301.20
http://umt.edu/facultysenate/committees/grad_council/procedures/default.aspx.
5. Is this a course with MUS Common Course Numbering?
http://mus.edu/transfer/CCN/ccn_default.asp
If yes, please explain below whether this change will eliminate the course’s common course
status.
YES NO
6. Graduate increment if level of course is changed to UG.
Have you reviewed the graduate
Reference procedure 301.30:
increment guidelines? Please check (X)
space provided.
http://umt.edu/facultysenate/committees/
grad_council/procedures/default.aspx
(syllabus required in section V)
7. Other programs affected by the change
8. 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.
Graduate Voice and Speech I – THTR 513 - 01
3 Credits
MW 8:40-10:00 AM Schrieber 123
Instructor: John Kenneth DeBoer
Email:
john.deboer@umontana.edu
Phone:
x2018
Office:
Office hours:
Prerequisite:
McGill 212B
TR 11:30-1pm
Consent of Instructor
Aim
This is an advanced acting class exploring a variety of techniques in voice training for the
actor. The first third of the semester will be devoted to the work of two prominent voice
professionals: Patsy Rodenburg and Kristin Linklater. Graduate students will engage in
exercises designed to foster awareness of how the Body, Breath, Voice, Resonance, and
Enunciation are the artist’s tactics in traditional Stanislavskian acting. The second third of
the semester will be devoted to exploring the phonetics of text work, both classical and
contemporary. The final portion of the class will be devoted to script analysis and the work
of the Vocal Coach.
Ensemble Work
To foster an encouraging and productive environment for our work, we will treat the
Schreiber Gym 123 as a sacred space. Please remove your shoes and socks before
entering the classroom and cease all conversation. Once you have stowed your
belongings, begin to straighten the area, picking up any trash and returning any rehearsal
furniture to the periphery. If you arrive early, use this time for silent reflection, meditation,
or stretching. If you must speak, speak only of the work we will do as a company. This
does not mean we will not have the freedom to laugh and enjoy our ensemble, but we must
remain focused on our tasks.
In addition, I require that you wear only black movement clothes to class: tight-fitting and
restrictive clothing and anything too revealing (showing skin) will not be acceptable. No
hats, hooded sweatshirts (unless the seasons take their toll on the temperature), or
anything that covers the head will be allowed, except black accessories necessary to
discretely keep long hair out of ones face. To insure your own safety and the safety of
others remove all jewelry before class. Small studs worn in piercings to keep them from
closing are permissible. To give you time to acquire the necessary garments, the dress
code will be enforced fully starting the second week of class. Be prepared to work barefoot.
Policy
As a graduate level acting course there are no un-excused absences. Two absences drop
the grade a letter and so on. Two tardy arrivals equal one absence.
Grades will be determined by attendance, involvement, intellectual and creative
contribution to the process, engagement, and preparedness, contribution to the ensemble
and several “Project Journals” for each section of the course. The final exam will consist of
a Vocal Coach Portfolio of a production as well as an in class assessment of coaching
skills.
Grading
Attendance
Process and Participation
Reflection and Critique of Artistic Progress
Voice and Speech Portfolio
25%
25%
25%
25%
Required Texts
The Right to Speak
The Actor Speaks
Speaking Shakespeare
Freeing the Natural Voice (2nd Edition)
Freeing Shakespeare’s Voice
Vocal Direction for the Theatre
Class structure
Unit One – Weeks 1-6
Unit Two – Weeks 7-11
Unit Three – Weeks 11-16
Rodenburg and Linklater
Enunciation and Text
Script Analysis and Coaching
School Handbook
All Theatre and 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 www.umt.edu/theatredance/about/handbook.
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 http://life.umt.edu/vpsa/student_conduct.php.
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.
Revised 5-4-11