# Honors in Art History & Film and Media Studies

**Source**: https://art.stanford.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/honors-programs/honors-art-history-film-and-media-studies
**Parent**: https://art.stanford.edu

## Program Overview

The purpose of the Honors program is to give Art and Art History students the opportunity to extend and deepen work they have found compelling in their classes and in the process to develop original, advanced-level research and writing while working in close consultation with a member of the faculty. \
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Director of Honors Program: [Adam Tobin](https://art.stanford.edu/people/adam-tobin)

### Prerequisites

- Meet the GPA requirement of 3.5 cumulative and 3.5 in Art History or Film & Media Studies coursework (depending on the student's major)
- Complete at least five Art History or Film & Media Studies courses (depending on the student's major) at Stanford by the end of their junior year.  Four must be completed by the end of Winter quarter, junior year
- Choose a thesis advisor
- Discuss and develop a feasible research project in coordination with a thesis advisor

### Getting Started

- Submit an [AHFMS Honors Intent Form](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yp05XkGeufeN05iFiyb9OT18wuoObC4a/view?usp=drive_link) with a faculty advisor’s signature by February 13th.
- Write an Honors Thesis Proposal and Study Plan, outlining a proposed course schedule for the remainder of junior and senior year by March 31st.  Students will draw on meetings with their thesis advisor and with the Director of the Honors Program to complete these documents.

### Honors Program Requirements

- Enroll in ARTHIST 297 OR FILMEDIA 297 Honors Thesis Writing Courses, 10 units total (5 of these units may count towards student's concentration), over three quarters
- Submit bibliography, chapters, and final thesis according to the timetable set forth below
- Students are encouraged to apply for a research grant to help finance trips or expenses related to research for their Honors Thesis

### Additional Resources

[Helpful Information for Honors Theses Students](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N-mxbE9pfuGaTHii7EsH2hJ_8BcKT-Xb/view?usp=drive_link)

[Guidelines for Writing an Honors Thesis Proposal](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ry_OZ2Grsl9CVlVW02fbcfBgg1SsXavo/view?usp=drive_link)

[Getting Started on the Honors Proposal](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hbs72S3r5zCR0yMXCyOJoiLnSLX641AO/view?usp=drive_link)

### Junior Year

Early January

Meet with a potential thesis advisor and Director of Honors Program, Adam Tobin

February 13

Intent Form Due  (signed by thesis advisor)

March 1

Major Grant Proposal Due

March 31

Honors Thesis Proposal and Study Plan Due

Mid May

Student notified of acceptance into the Honors Program

May 15

Meet with thesis advisor to discuss thesis and summer research plans

May

Library Workshop: Advanced Research and Reference Tools

End of May

Student meets with advisor to review and confirm thesis plan

### Senior Year

Early September

Bing Honors College (3 weeks)

Autumn Week 1

Enroll in honors units

Meet with thesis advisor to discuss guidelines, expectations, and timeline

Autumn Week 4\*

Submit annotated bibliography and outline/project narrative

Autumn Week 6\*

First chapter due (approximately 20 pages)

Winter Week 2\*

Second chapter due (approximately 20 pages)

Mid-year Art History & Film and Media Studies Symposium

Winter Week 6\*

Third chapter due (approximately 20 pages)

Spring Week 1\*

Introduction, conclusion, and bibliography due (approximately 10 pages)

April

First Full Draft Due

May 1

Final thesis due (50-60 pages)

3 hard copies (advisor, second faculty reader, and administration)

May

Presentation and celebration of completed honors theses

\*Chapter deadlines autumn/winter quarters to be decided between student and advisor.