Departmental Thesis Requirements

Performance/exhibition + expanded artist statement.
Artwork - multiple works that address the thesis title in some way, and a written component. In place of a bricks and mortar exhibition, the artwork could be presented digitally as a website, or a different format could be utilized (consult with the Department Honors Liaison).

Each academic department submits the specific requirements that must be met for a successful Honors thesis in its respective major. If you are seeking more information on your department’s thesis requirements, please contact your Departmental Honors Liaison and/or the Honors Thesis Team in the Honors College.

Faculty Thesis Mentors

Tenure-line or Career-line faculty.

In the event that a faculty mentor leaves the University before the thesis is complete, the Department Honors Liason will either step into the role as faculty mentor or assign a replacement mentor with appropriate expertize.

How does the Honors Thesis relate to other aspects of the major, like a Capstone Project?

Senior Seminar or Capstone coursework. Honors Thesis work can springboard off of coursework but must be created in addition to graded coursework for a class.

Additional information for students

Meet with the Department Honors Liaison ahead of time to discuss ideas for an Honors Thesis in Studio Art, and to assist with finding a thesis mentor.