Design Thesis Guide

Guidelines to Govern the Submission Procedures and Format for the Written Material to Accompany an M.F.A. Creative Project in Drama.

1. Each project performed to fulfill the requirements for DRAM 7210 must be accompanied by a written document either as part of the project as in the case of playwriting) or as commentary on the project (as in acting). Each area of concentration has specific requirements as to the content of the written document.
2. A review committee will be established at the time the creative project is initially selected. This committee consists of the student's major professor and two other faculty members, one who is usually from outside the student's immediate area of concentration. These committee members are available for consultation throughout the planning and performance of the creative project, and they will conduct the final oral examination.
3. The written document should circulate for approval and suggested changes far enough ahead of the final oral to allow a final draft to circulate three days prior to the scheduled oral.
4. The final oral examination is scheduled by the Graduate Coordinator of the Department on request from the student's major professor. It should take place as soon after completion of the creative project as feasible.
5. The final version of the written document should be presented at the final oral, at which time the members of the committee sign it.

1. The title page follows the format illustrated. Normally, an acting project should include the role played as well as the title of the play and the author. The phrase "An Acting Project," "A Scene Design Project," "A Costume Design Project," "A Directing Project," or "An Original Play" should follow the title where appropriate.
2. The second page is the approval page.
3. The text of the document should be double-spaced. Ample margins should be allowed, at least an inch and a half on the left margin and an inch on the other three sides.
4. All questions of style, footnote and bibliographic form should be resolved by reference to the MLA Style Manual, 3rd Edition.
5. The final version must be permanently bound. Simple plastic covers or clasp binders are not acceptable. This bound and signed copy will be retained in the department as a record of the student's work.
6. Illustrations may be included in the text or added as appendices.

Contact

Head of Design Area & Production Coordinator: Richard E. Dunham, Associate Professor, rdunham@uga.edu, 308C Fine Arts