Seniors reflect on experiences completing creative theses in the arts | The Dartmouth

Graduating seniors discuss the process of approving, drafting and editing their unconventional theses.

This article is featured in the 2023 Commencement & Reunions special issue. Senior thesis season is in full swing, with graduating members of the Class of 2023 presenting projects from various academic departments. While a prototypical example of a thesis may look like a lengthy research paper, for many students studying a creative field, their senior thesis functions as a creation of art rather than academic research. These can include theater productions, novels, films, collections of short stories, and more. A few students from the graduating Class of 2023 reflect on their experiences…

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