Course Form (revised 7-2008)
I. Summary of Proposed Changes
Dept / Program
School of Theatre & Dance
Course Title
Course #
G THTR 578
(DRAM 580)
Directing V
Short Title (max. 26 characters incl. spaces)
Directing V
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 580 Directing IV 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
DRAM 579. Exploration of image; time
manipulation; construction, delineation and
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 578 Directing V 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
THTR 575. Exploration of image, time
manipulation, and nonlinear storytelling.
manipulation of space; multi-media and nonlinear
storytelling.
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 more
accurately reflect the course aims.
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 578
Directing V
Jere Hodgin
jere.hodgin@umontana.edu
McGill 216
243-2877
Office Hours: 2:30- 4:00 pm, Monday/Wednesday and by Appointment
Location: SG 123/124
Time: Tu/Thur. 3:40- 5:00
Description:
This class and lab are designed to provide an ability to devise a systematic approach to directing
modern and contemporary non-linear plays and plays whose form, structure, and conventions of
time and space are unique. The methods for analysis and the creation of a directorial concept and
vision of this genre will be explored in depth.
Objectives:
Through in class rehearsals of monologues and scenes we will address and develop techniques for
approaching modern and contemporary non-traditional, non-realistic, non-linear comedy.
Enhance and continue to develop the director’s communication skills with the actors through
rehearsals, games, and scene work.
Increase the director’s range of choices to achieve his/her objectives when working with nontraditional, non-realistic comedies.
To study the unique method of textual analysis a director employs for diverse genres.
Text:
The Viewpoints Book by Anne Bogart
Playing Period Plays by Lynn Oxenford
Performance Analysis by Collin Counsel and Laurie Wolfe
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 Responses to The Foreigner (10%)
Written Exercises: Text Analysis, Character Analysis (10%)
Outside Rehearsal Journal (5%)
Presentation (10%)
Participation (20%)
Scene Work (40%)
Profile of Self Development (5%)
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.
Calendar:
Tuesday
Thursday
Tuesday
26 August
28 August
2 September
Thursday
Tuesday
Thursday
Tuesday
Thursday
Tuesday
4 September
9 September
11 September
16 September
18 September
23 September
Thursday
Tuesday
Thursday
Tuesday
Thursday
Tuesday
25 September
30 September
2 October
7 October
9 October
14 October
Thursday
Tuesday
Thursday
Tuesday
Thursday
Tuesday
16 October
21 October
23 October
28 October
30 October
4 November
Introduction
Selection of Scripts Within Genre
Analysis of Contemporary and Moderns Scripts:
Waiting for Godot and White Money
Theatre of Paradox
Comedy
Discussion/Presentation- Farce
Discussion/Presentation- Physical Comedy
Discussion/Presentation- Style of High Comedy
“Forming a Production Concept” around Comedic
Scripts
Audition for Scenes
Presentation Of Concept for Scene One
In-Class Rehearsal- Scene One
In-Class Rehearsal- Scene One
In-Class Rehearsal- Scene One
Discussion of and paper due on comedic aspects of
The Foreigner
Presentation/Critique of Scene One
Directing Heightened Verse
“The Art of Orchestration”
“Focal Points”
“Images”
Holiday- Vote !!!!
Thursday
6 November
“Spoken Subtext’
Tuesday
11 November
Veteran’s Day
Thursday
13 November
“Complex Orchestrations”
Tuesday
18 November
Presentation of Concept for Scene Two
Thursday
20 November
In-Class Rehearsals of Scene Two
Tuesday
25 November
In-Class Rehearsals of Scene Two
Tuesday
2 December
In-Class Rehearsals of Scene Two
Thursday
4 December
Presentation of Scene Two
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.