Course Form (revised 5/1/12)
(Instructions: http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/documents/forms/courseform_instructionsX.aspx)
I. Summary of Proposed Changes
Dept / Program
Prefix and Course # G THTR 690
School of Theatre & Dance
Course Title
Graduate Final Creative Project
Please check one or more
 New course  Delete course
of the following:
Course Changes
 Course Title  Description  Learning Outcomes
 Prerequisites  Cross-listing  Other
 Credits
from _________ to________
 Number / Level from _________ to________
 Repeatability
from _________ to________
Justification / explanation (required for ALL proposals) For new courses please provide rationale for why
the course is needed, how it fits with exiting curriculum and whether there are curricular adjustments.
The MFA candidates in the School of Theatre & Dance are required to complete an in-house project with
accompanying paper called the Final Creative Project (as opposed to the MA candidates who complete either a
thesis or professional paper). As such, we wish to create a course with the same title of the MFAs’ capstone
experience.
Has the Department gone through common course Review?
 Yes  No  In process
II. Syllabus/Assessment Information Required for new courses, learning outcome changes and
course change from U to UG.
Important: please spell out learning goals and learning outcomes clearly in the syllabus.
Learning Goals are a list of what students should know, understand, or be able to do at the end of
the course, including essential information and knowledge or skills relevant to the subject area.
Learning Outcomes are measures of performance or behavior that indicate, to the teacher and the
students, that students understand the material, and what criteria differentiates among different
levels of understanding. Attach syllabus at the end of the document.
III. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name Signature
Date
Requestor:
Jillian Campana
Phone/ email :
x5846
Program Chair(s)/Director:
Dean(s):
jillian.campana@umontana.edu
Jere Hodgin
x2877
Dr. Stephen Kalm
x4970
All other affected programs:
Are other departments/programs affected by this modification
because of
(a) required courses incl. prerequisites or corequisites,
(b) perceived overlap in content areas
(c) cross-listing of coursework
Signatory Comments (required for disapproval):
Approve
 Yes  No
 Yes  No
 Yes  No
Please obtain signature(s) from the
Chair/Director of any such department/
program (above) before submission
IV: 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://www.mus.edu/Qtools/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. The course number may be changed
at the system level.
Short Title (max. 26 characters incl. spaces) Final Creative Project
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 690 Graduate Final Creative Project 1-6 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. An inhouse project that takes the form of a capstone directing assignment or acting role in a School production. A
paper detailing and reflecting upon the process accompanies the creative work.
Complete for UG courses (UG courses should be assigned a 400 number).
Describe graduate increment - see procedure 301.30
http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/procedures/default.aspx
Complete for Co-convened courses
Companion course number, title, and description (include syllabus of companion course in section V)
See procedure 301.20 http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/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/bor900/940-121.pdf . Please indicate whether this course will be considered for a fee.
If YES, what is the proposed amount of the fee?
Justification:
V. Change an Existing Course
1. Current course information at it appears in catalog
(http://www.umt.edu/catalog) 
YES
NO
X
2. Full and exact entry (as proposed) 
3. If cross-listed course: secondary program & course
number
4. Is this a course with MUS Common Course Numbering?
http://www.mus.edu/Qtools/CCN/ccn_default.asp
If yes, please explain below whether the change will eliminate the common course status.
YES NO
5. If co-convened course: companion course number, title, and description
(include syllabus of companion course in section V) See procedure 301.20
http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/procedures/default.aspx
6. Graduate increment if level of course is changed to UG.
Reference procedure 301.30:
http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/procedures/default.aspx
Have you reviewed the graduate
increment guidelines? Please check (X)
space provided.
(syllabus must be attached)
7. Other programs affected by the change
8. Is there a fee associated with the course?
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.
G THTR 690: Graduate Final Creative Project
1-6 credits
Dr. Jillian Campana McGill 216, 243.5846, jillian.campana@umontana.edu
AIM: To understand the connections between the three years of MFA coursework and the production
work. This course is meant to be the capstone graduate experience for the MFA actor or director.
OUTCOMES: The student will demonstrate:
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An understanding and demonstration of the research required to direct a play or perform a role
Write a formal paper detailing character and script analysis
A deeper understanding of self-reflection and self-evaluation
An understanding of his/her own growth and process throughout graduate school.
CONTENT:
At the end of the second MFA year, candidates will submit a letter to the Head of Acting/Directing and
identify a play in the following season or a role in the following season that they would like to focus on for
their Final Creative Projects.
The candidate will then select a Graduate Committee containing at least three but no more than five
members. One member must be from the Acting/Directing faculty and one member should be from
outside the School of Theatre & Dance.
The candidate should meet with each committee member individually prior to beginning rehearsal for the
production.
The candidate should keep a journal through the process detailing all work, reflections and research
undertaken.
Using the journal the candidate produces a written document that outlines the process and reflections.
The paper is read by the committee and serves as the “jumping off point” for a deeper discussion on the
candidate’s previous and future work.
REQUIREMENTS: Be present at every class. Be on time for class. Be dressed appropriately for class. No
food or drink in class. No gum in the classroom. Bring a water bottle. Come prepared and ready to work.
ASSESSMENT: Attendance, Promptness, Attitude, Effort, Demonstrated Growth of learned skills, Scene
Presentations, Production Process and Product.
POLICIES:
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.
All Theatre & Dance students must have an in-depth knowledge of the practices and procedures outlined
in the School of Theatre & Dance Student Handbook. The Handbook is available online at
http://www.umt.edu/theatredance/about/handbook.
There is inherent risk involved in many Theatre & Dance classes as they are very physical in nature. Please
proceed through class, shop time, or rehearsal with caution. Always be mindful of your personal safety
and the safety of others. Students participating in class/shop/rehearsal/performance do so at their own
risk.
Due to safety considerations, at no point during a student’s time spent in class or serving on a production
(in any capacity) should non-enrolled persons be guests of that student without my consent. Presence of
such unauthorized persons in a class, shop, or any backstage/off-stage area will negatively affect a
student’s grade.