Program Modification Form
I Summary of Proposed Changes
Department/program
Summary
School of Theatre & Dance—BFA in Theatre, Area of Specialization in
Design/Technology
Remove credits from requirements
II Endorsements and Approvals
Please obtain the Program Chair/Director’s approval and Dean’s approval.
Requestor:
Phone: Email:
Program Chair/Director:
Department Dean
Please type / print name Signature
Alessia Carpoca
alessia.carpoca@umontana.edu
Jere Hodgin
jere.hodgin@umontana.edu
Dr. Stephen Kalm
stephen.kalm@mso.umt.edu
Date
Other affected Programs:
(Use additional sheet if needed)
Are other departments/programs affected by this modification
Please obtain signature(s) from the
because of
Chair/Director of any such
(a) required courses incl. prerequisites or corequisites,
department/ program (above) before
(b) perceived overlap in content areas
submission
(c) cross-listing of coursework
III Type of Program Modification
(e.g. adding a writing course required of all majors.) Please X check the appropriate box.
Major
Minor
Option
Teaching major/minor
Other
Please
X
Removing two credits from specialization
describe
IV Catalog Language
If you are proposing a change to an existing program or Please provide the proposed copy as you wish
major, please cut and paste the requirements as they
it to appear in the catalog. 
appear in the current catalog below.
www.umt.edu/catalog 
Design/Technology Specialization
Design/Technology Specialization
Students wishing to pursue a B.F.A.
specialization in design/technology must:
with
a
1.
Complete a one-year residency at the UMMissoula campus which includes a minimum of
12 credits in design/technology.
2. Attain a cumulative 2.5 overall GPA and a 3.0
GPA in design/technology coursework.
3. Present a theatre resume and portfolio
consisting of class and production work.
4. Prepare a written statement explaining their
educational and professional goals.
Students who intend to pursue the design/technology
specialization will normally enter the University as
Bachelor of Arts students in Theatre.
To be taken in addition to core courses:
Theatre
Credits
Students wishing to pursue a B.F.A. with a
specialization in design/technology must:
1. Complete a one-year residency at the
UM-Missoula campus which includes a
minimum of 12 credits in
design/technology.
2. Attain a cumulative 2.5 overall GPA
and a 3.0 GPA in design/technology
coursework.
3. Present a theatre resume and portfolio
consisting of class and production
work.
4. Prepare a written statement explaining
their educational and professional
goals.
Students who intend to pursue the
design/technology specialization will normally
enter the University as Bachelor of Arts
students in Theatre.
THTR 102A (DRAM 103A)
Introduction to Theatre Design
3
THTR 106A (DRAM 106A) Theatre
Production I: Running Crew
1
THTR 107A (DRAM 107A) Theatre
Production I: Construction Crew
(repeat once)
6
THTR 155 (DRAM 104) Drawing
Fundamentals for Theatre
3
THTR 206 (DRAM 206) Theatre
Production II: Running Crew
1
THTR 255 (DRAM 231) Drafting for
the Theatre I
3
To be taken in addition to core courses:
Theatre
Credits
THTR 102A (DRAM
103A) Introduction to
Theatre Design
3
THTR 107A (DRAM
107A) Theatre
Production I:
Construction Crew
(repeat once)
6
THTR 155 (DRAM
104) Drawing
Fundamentals for
Theatre
3
THTR 255 (DRAM
231) Drafting for the
Theatre I
3
THTR 307 (DRAM
307) Production
Construction I
3
THTR 370 (DRAM
371) Stage
Management
2
THTR 307 (DRAM 307) Production
Construction I
3
THTR 370 (DRAM 371) Stage
Management
2
Junior Project: THTR 308 (DRAM
308) Production Team I or 309
(DRAM 309) Production Design I
2
THTR 345 (DRAM 341) Flat
Pattern Design & Drafting or 355
(DRAM 332) Computer Aided
Drafting & Application
3
Senior Project: THTR 408 (DRAM
308) Production Team II or 409
(DRAM 409) Production Design II
3
Electives (minimum of 12 upperdivision; by advisement)
18
Subtotal
48
Junior Project: THTR
308 (DRAM 308)
Production Team I or
309 (DRAM 309)
Production Design I
THTR 345 (DRAM
341) Flat Pattern
Design & Drafting or
2
Core Courses
27
Total
75
355 (DRAM
332) Computer Aided
3
Drafting & Application
Junior Projects
A junior project is required of all B.F.A.
design/technology specialization students. The junior
project is usually production-related and has both
practical and written components. Requirements for
the project are outlined in the School of Theatre &
Dance Handbook.
Senior Project:
THTR 408 (DRAM
308) Production Team
II or 409 (DRAM 409)
Production Design II
3
Electives (minimum of
12 upper-division; by
advisement)
18
Subtotal
46
Core Courses
27
Total
73
Junior Projects
A junior project is required of all B.F.A.
design/technology specialization students. The
junior project is usually production-related and
has both practical and written components.
Requirements for the project are outlined in the
School of Theatre & Dance Handbook.
Please explain/justify the new proposal or change. 
We are removing THTR 106A and 206 from the Design/Technology specialization as each course is
currently part of the BFA’s core course requirements. Current course proposals for both 106A and 206 will
ensure that each course equals backstage work for one production; we wish to avoid overburdening
students in the specialization with requiring four discrete backstage experiences as they will still have
multiple required production assignments on various shows.
V Copies and Electronic Submission
Once approved, the original, a paper copy and an electronic file are submitted to the Faculty Senate
Office, UH 221 (camie.foos@mso.umt.edu).
VI Department Summary Required if several proposals are submitted. In a separate document
list program title and proposed change of all proposals.
Revised 11-2009