Course Form (revised 7-2008)
I. Summary of Proposed Changes
Dept / Program
School of Theatre & Dance
Course Title
Course #
UG THTR 475
(DRAM 479)
Directing II
Directing II
Renaming course, lowering number of credits, and
removing repeatability
Short Title (max. 26 characters incl. spaces)
Summarize the change(s) proposed
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:
4
3
Prerequisites
1. Current course information at it appears in catalog
(http://www.umt.edu/catalog) 
UG 479 Directing I 4 cr. (R-12) Offered autumn.
Prereq., DRAM 379 and consent of instr. Directing
YES
NO
X
From:
To:
Repeatability
X
Cross Listing
(primary program
initiates form)
Is there a fee associated with the course?
2. Full and exact entry (as proposed) 
UG 475 Directing II 3 cr. Offered autumn.
Prereq., THTR 375 or consent of instr. Directing
skills for the advanced student; extensive scene
work.
skills for the advanced student; extensive scene
work.
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)
Have you reviewed the graduate increment
guidelines? Please check (X) space provided.
5. Other programs affected by the change
6. Justification for proposed change
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 lowering the number of credits to reflect the
work level and number of contact hours in the
course. The course’s syllabus does not change
from semester to semester, so students should
not be allowed to repeat the course—they should
instead attempt higher levels of directing study
within our program.
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 475
Directing II
Jere Hodgin
jere.hodgin@umontana.edu
McGill 216
243-2877
Office Hours: Noon- 2:00 Monday; 10:30- noon Wednesday; and by Appointment
Location: McGill 125
Description:
This class and lab are designed to explore the director’s relationship to the text and the formulation
of the director’s production concept or vision. The course will examine script analysis through
understanding the components of the text: idea, story telling, character, tempo/rhythm, external and
internal action, dialogue, shaping of dramatic moments, and style.
Objectives:
To study the unique method of textual analysis a director employs
To explore the concepts of the director as a Creative Translator of a script
To explore the formation of a Production Concept for a play through textual analysis
Texts:
Script Analysis for Actors, Directors, and Designers by James Thomas
A Director Prepares by Anne Bogart
The Empty Space by Peter Brook
In addition, you are assigned the following plays to read and analyze -Tartuffe by Moliere
Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov
All My Sons by Arthur Miller
August: Osage County by Tracy Letts
Ruined by Lynn Nottage
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:
Discussion and Written Responses to Departmental Plays (30%)
Written Exercises: Text Analysis, Character Analysis, Plot, Script Analysis (25%)
Rehearsal Journal (5%)
Participation (15%)
Scene Work and Presentation (20%)
Profile of Self Development (5%)
Note: As this graduate seminar 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 an effect upon the work of the
entire class. As a graduate student, no unapproved or unexcused absences are permitted.
Calendar:
Monday
Wednesday
Monday
Wednesday
Monday
Wednesday
Monday
Wednesday
Monday
Wednesday
Monday
Wednesday
Monday
Wednesday
Monday
31 August
2 September
7 September
9 September
14 September
16 September
21 September
23 September
28 September
30 September
5 October
7 October
12 October
14 October
19 October
Introduction
The Director’s Role as Translator
Labor Day
“Action Analysis”
“Given Circumstances”
“Background Story”
“External and Internal Action”
”Progression and Structure”
“Character”
“Idea” & ”Dialogue”
“Tempo, Rhythm, and Mood”
“The Style of the Play”; ‘Isms’
Play Analysis Discussion
Peter Brook- The Empty Space
Peter Brook- The Empty Space; Brighton Beach
Wednesday
21 October
Monday
Wednesday
Monday
Wednesday
26 October
28 October
2 November
4 November
Monday
9 November
Wednesday
Monday
Wednesday
Monday
Wednesday
Monday
Wednesday
Monday
Wednesday
Monday
Discussion; Response Paper Due; Scene Selection Due
Introduction to Anne Bogart’s A Director
Prepares; Assignment of the Presentation of The Dramatic
Theory behind the Seven Essays
Presentation/Discussion
Presentation/Discussion
Presentation/Discussion
Articulating The Director’s Vision or Concept of the
Play
Eurydice Discussion; Response Paper Due; Scene
Selection
Veterans Day Holiday
In-Class Rehearsals
In-Class Rehearsals
In-Class Rehearsals
Thanksgiving Holiday
Sharing of Scenes
In-Class Rehearsals
Presentation/Discussion Scenes- Round 1
Presentation/Discussion Scenes- Round 2
Hamlet Discussion; Response Paper Due; Profile of
Self Development Due
11 November
16 November
18 November
23 November
25 November
30 November
2 December
7 December
9 December
14 December
1:10- 3:10
Exam Period
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.