The DIPLOMA PROJECT (Undergraduate Thesis) provides students with the opportunity to synthesize the knowledge and creative stimuli acquired throughout their studies. It encourages the evolution and integration of interests and skills across the fields of contemporary art, digital technology, and the performing arts, culminating in a comprehensive final project. The thesis may be either research-based or practice-led (artistic) in nature. The process serves as a vital platform for students to focus their expertise and reflect upon their future professional trajectories. Within the Department of Performing and Digital Arts, the Undergraduate Thesis is an elective (optional) component of the fourth year of study and is credited with 18 ECTS (representing a workload of 450 hours over the full academic year). Each thesis topic must demonstrate a degree of originality, as it constitutes a personal synthesis by the author at both a theoretical and a practical or artistic level

DIPLOMA PROJECT AT THE DEPT. OF PERFORMING AND DIGITAL ARTS

The Diploma Project can be implemented in two types

🔵 THEORY-BASED

A theoretical thesis involves conducting original research and composing a formal dissertation that analyzes the theoretical framework, findings, and conclusions of the study. The required length for a theoretical thesis is between 6,000 and 8,000 words, including footnotes, citations, and the bibliography. Any appendices are excluded from the maximum word count. Upon submission of the written work, the student must conduct a public defense on a date scheduled in consultation with the Supervising Faculty. This must take place during the designated teaching or examination periods and no later. The final grade is weighted as follows:

  • Written Component: 80%

  • Public Presentation & Defense: 20%

🔴  ARTS-BASED 

Students have the option to undertake an artistic (practice-based) thesis. Where deemed appropriate and under the guidance of the supervisor, the project may follow the established standards of practice-based, practice-as-research, or practice-led research. An artistic thesis involves the creation and presentation of an original artwork or digital application driven by specific theoretical and research questions. This is accompanied by a supporting research paper (4,000–5,000 words) that contextualizes and frames the artistic practice. Any appendices are excluded from the maximum word count. The duration of the artistic work submitted or performed within the framework of the thesis must not exceed 20–30 minutes. The final grade is weighted as follows:

  • Artistic Work: 60%

  • Written Component: 25%

  • Public Presentation & Defense: 15%

 

STAGES OF THE DIPLOMA PROJECT / USEFUL DOCUMENTS

The Diploma Project includes two stages that extend throughout the 7th and 8th semester.

DIPLOMA PROJECT Ι   and    DIPLOMA PROJECT ΙΙ

  • Undergraduate Thesis I (Theoretical or Artistic/Practice-based): Conducted during the 7th semester of study, this phase involves primary research and the drafting of the thesis, or the production of the artistic work. It is credited with 12 ECTS.

  • Undergraduate Thesis II: This phase involves the continuation and finalization of research, writing, and/or artistic production, culminating in a Public Lecture and the presentation of the artistic work (8th semester). It is credited with 6 ECTS.

  • Clarification: Students who elect to undertake an Undergraduate Thesis are required to complete both phases (Thesis I + Thesis II) in their entirety

USEFUL DOCUMENTS

  • Prerequisites: A mandatory requirement for undertaking an Undergraduate Thesis is that the student must not have more than eight (8) outstanding courses at the time of application.

  • Regulations: Please consult the DIPLOMA THESIS/PROJECT REGULATIONS for detailed information regarding all stages of the process, as well as relevant supporting documents (e.g., Thesis Commencement Application and the Official Thesis Template).

  • Submission: LINK for the submission of the final Diploma Project/Thesis (access requires authentication via your @go.uop.gr account)

🟡 EXAMINATION / PRESENTATION PERIODS

  • The presentation of the Diploma Project/Thesis is conducted exclusively during the three academic examination periods (June, September, and February). The specific date and time must be pre-arranged with the Supervisor and formally communicated to the DPDA Secretariat.

  • The defense is public and open to the student community; it is promoted as a formal event on the Department’s official website and social media platforms.

  • The final grading takes place on the same day as the defense, and the results are subsequently forwarded to the Secretariat for official record-keeping 

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