Honors Thesis

Honors requires a two semester project through Theater 457 and 458, and an oral examination by faculty members and an outside evaluator.

Participation in the honors program is by invitation of the theater faculty. The fact that a student meets minimum standards is no guarantee that he or she will be invited to pursue honors. The faculty reserves the right to exercise its judgment in each case. The following are minimum objective criteria for such an invitation.

Overall grade-point average: 3.30 — Departmental average: 3.50

For Honors in Acting Thesis

Major roles in at least two Bates productions (exclusive of directing-class shows), at least one of which must have been faculty-directed; distinguished work in at least one acting course beyond Beginning Acting.

For Honors in Directing Thesis

Distinguished work in THEA 370, and at least one additional production directed under departmental auspices.

For Honors in Design Thesis

Distinguished work in the relevant design courses, and design work on at least two productions at Bates, at least one of which must have been faculty-directed.

For Honors in History, Literature, And Criticism

Distinguished work in the relevant courses at Bates, including a demonstrated ability to write vivid, coherent English.

For Honors in Playwriting

Successful completion of at least two one-act plays, or one full-length play before senior year.

For Honors in Performance Art

Distinguished work in THEA 227, at least one additional production directed under departmental auspices, and a substantial document on the work created.

For All Honors Theses

A substantial section (i.e., 25-50 pages) of the written portion must address scholarly, historical, and theoretical questions.