# Honors in Art Practice

**Source**: https://art.stanford.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/honors-programs/honors-art-practice
**Parent**: https://art.stanford.edu

## Program Overview

The Department of Art & Art History honors program is open to Art Practice Majors.

The purpose of the honors thesis exhibition is to extend and deepen artwork students have done in Art Practice classes. The thesis exhibition is not an exploration of an area that the student has never studied before. The topic should have focus and clear parameters. It is expected that students have a solid background in their field of study prior to applying to the honors program. Exposure to a wide range of courses and familiarity with faculty will benefit you in this process.

Director of Honors Program: [Camille Utterback](https://art.stanford.edu/people/camille-utterback)

Student Services Specialist: [Leah Lopez](https://art.stanford.edu/people/leah-lopez)

### Prerequisites

- Review the [Art Practice Honors Guidelines and Overview](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QRix-uV7CYmQxasatJaB0Gw8QSmMyQL_/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115179473262264707379&rtpof=true&sd=true).
- Discuss your project with and receive approval from a faculty member as a thesis advisor.
- Complete at least five Art Practice courses at Stanford by the end of their junior year. Four must be completed by the end of winter quarter junior year.

### Getting Started

- Submit an [AP Honors Intent Form](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kgdkiGRrmjtkhaJWV2P3-YMr8IFlIydLaNCE3045cFo/edit?usp=sharing) with a faculty advisor’s signature by Friday of Finals Week in Winter Quarter.
- Work with the faculty advisor and graduate mentor to develop a proposal.
- Submit the artwork samples and artwork description to [SlideRoom](https://stanfordart.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/82177) and an unofficial transcript and honors thesis exhibition project proposal to the Student Services Specialist by Friday of Week 3 in Spring Quarter.

### Honors Program Requirements

- Throughout their senior year, students will register for 6 units of ARTSTUDI 297 Honors Thesis Exhibition and 4 units of ARTSTUDI 297S AP Honors Seminar, for a total of 10 units. Students will enroll in 2 units of ARTSTUDI 297 and 1-2 units of ARTSTUDI 297S each quarter (Autumn, Winter, and Spring). Up to 4 units may count towards one of the six upper level courses required for the major.
- Solo exhibition on campus with accompanying thesis paper, 3-5 pages in length.
- Participate in Open Studios every quarter while in the Honors Program.
- Apply for a grant or exhibition outside of Stanford, with your advisor's guidance.
- Attend Art Practice Visiting Lecture Series events.

### Junior Year

Finals Week (Winter Quarter)

Intent Form Due by Friday of Finals Week

Week 3 (Spring Quarter)

Honors Thesis Exhibition Proposal, Artwork, and Study Plan Due by Friday of Week 3

\*See [Art Practice Honors Guidelines and Overview](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QRix-uV7CYmQxasatJaB0Gw8QSmMyQL_/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115179473262264707379&rtpof=true&sd=true) for more information

May

Student notified of acceptance into the Honors Program

May

Meet with Director of the Art Practice Honors Program and thesis advisor to discuss thesis and summer research plans