Major: Bachelor of Arts

The honors program aims to extend and deepen work done in Film and Media Studies classes. The honors thesis topic typically emerges from prior coursework; it should be focused and have clear parameters. Ordinarily, an honors thesis is an exploration of an area the student has already studied.

Admission to the Honor Program

The minimum requirement for admission to the honors program is an overall GPA of 3.5 and at least 3.5 in Film & Media Studies courses. Students must complete at least five Film & Media Studies courses at Stanford by the end of their junior year, and four must be completed by the end of Winter Quarter.

Submission of the Thesis Proposal

Candidates for the honors program must submit a five-page (double-spaced) thesis proposal, including bibliography and illustrations, and one completed paper that demonstrates the student’s ability to conceptualize and write cogently about art historical issues. A complete application is due to the proposed thesis advisor on March 31.

Submission and Approval of the Honors Thesis

Students must submit the final draft of their honors thesis to their faculty advisor, the second faculty reader, the Student Services Specialist, and the Honors Director by the thesis deadline. 

More Information

For more information about the Art History and Film & Media Studies Honors Program opens in a new tab, students can visit the department website.