I. ASCRC Symbolic Systems Request (3/5/14)
Use to request or renew the general Group III Exception: Symbolic Systems for degree
programs or options. Please complete a separate form for each degree requesting the
exception.
Degree or Degree Option*
BFA/THTR: Area of Specialization in Acting and
Area of Specialization in Design/Technology
*For options include all degree requirements followed by the
option requirements.
Dept/Program
School of Theatre & Dance
Approved Symbolic System(s) THTR 210/211/310 (Acting)
THTR 255/345 or 255/355 (Design/Technology)
II. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name Signature
Date
Jillian Campana,
Head of Acting/Directing
Phone / Email x5846
jillian.campana@umontana.edu
Requestor
Alessia Carpoca,
Head of Design/Technology
alessia.carpoca@umontana.edu
Program Chair Michael Monsos
michael.monsos@umontana.edu
Dean
Dr. Stephen Kalm, CVPA
stephen.kalm@mso.umt.edu
III: Justification Please explain why the program of study requires over 48 credits for a
first baccalaureate degree:
The professional BFA training programs in the School of Theatre & Dance require a heavy credit load of
the students to meet accreditation standards set by the National Association for School of Theatre.
Students take a total of 66 credits that are not also general-education credits. This load meets the Board
of Regents benchmark of an extended major.
IV. Degree Requirements: (1) List all courses required for the major and the credits
earned. Courses that apply toward the 48-credit threshold include all requirements for the
primary major and designated pre-requisite courses (2) Subtract general education credits
fulfilled by these requirements. Example: If a major requires PHSX 205N-208N (totaling 10
credits), only 4 credits apply towards the 48 credit threshold since 6 credits are needed to fulfill
general education group XI (Natural Sciences).
BFA/THTR Core
THTR 103 Introduction to House Management
1
THTR 106A Theatre Production I: Running Crew
1
THTR 107A Theatre Production I: Construction Crew
3
THTR 202 Stagecraft I: Costumes/Lighting
3
THTR 206 Theatre Production II: Running Crew
1
THTR 220 Acting I
3
THTR 235L Dramatic Literature
3
THTR 330H Theatre History I
3
Requestor
THTR 331Y Theatre History II
3
THTR 375 Directing I
3
Subtotal
12
Acting Requirements
THTR 210 Voice and Speech I
3
THTR 211 Voice and Speech II
3
THTR 221 Acting II
3
THTR 229A Production Acting I
1
THTR 249 Stage Makeup
2
THTR 310 Voice and Speech III
3
THTR 315 Physical Performance Skills I
3
THTR 316 Physical Performance Skills II
3
THTR 320 Acting III
3
THTR 321 Acting IV
3
THTR 329 Production Acting II
1
THTR 415 Physical Performance Skills III
3
THTR 420 Acting V
3
THTR 421 Acting VI
3
THTR 425 Acting VII
3
THTR 429 Production Acting III
1
THTR 481 Advanced Acting: Personal Performance
3
THTR 484 Advanced Acting: Professional Skills
3
THTR 499 Senior Project
1
Performance Electives (THTR/DANC/MAR/MUSI)
6
Subtotal
54
Design/Technology Requirements
THTR 102A Introduction to Theatre Design
3
THTR 107A Theatre Production I: Construction Crew (repeat once)
6
THTR 155 Drawing Fundamentals for Theatre
3
THTR 255 Drafting for the Theatre I
3
THTR 307 Production Construction I
3
THTR 370 Stage Management
2
Junior Project: THTR 308 Production Team I or 309 Production Design I
2
THTR 345 Flat Pattern Design & Drafting or 355 Computer Aided Drafting & Application
3
Senior Project: THTR 408 Production Team II or 409 Production Design II
3
Electives (minimum of 12 upper-division; by advisement)
26
Subtotal
54
Total Credits (Excluding General Education Credits):
V. Option Requirements:
66
Total Credits (Excluding General Education Credits):
Please note: Programs granted a symbolic-systems exception to the general education modern and
classical languages requirement will have to reapply every four years to keep the exception. The
application will require an up-to-date accounting showing that the 48-credit threshold is exceeded.