VES CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS 2006-07

1. Introductory Studios: At least two half-courses should be completed by the end of the sophomore year related to the student’s area of focus.
2. Intermediate Studios: At least two half-courses should be completed by the end of the junior year related to the student’s area of focus.
3. Historical and Theoretical Courses: At least three half-courses are required. Students must take at least two historical or theoretical half-courses related to their area of focus in VES and at least one historical or theoretical half-course outside of their area of focus (for example, a course on the history or theory of film for students focusing on studio, or a course on the history of art, architecture, or the built environment for students focusing on film/video).
4. Electives within the concentration: Fiveadditional half-courses in VES, two of which may be VES 99, the senior thesis or senior project tutorial. VES 99 is considered an elective and is not a required course.

1. Introductory Courses: Literature & Arts B-11, Visual and Environmental Studies 71 and 72.
2. Film Theory:  One half-course in film theory.
3. Electives: Four half-courses directly related to film and visual studies. Offerings under this heading will include both film studies classes offered in VES by regular and visiting faculty as well as pertinent film studies classes offered in departments outside of VES.
4. Advanced Film Studies Seminars: At least two advanced Film Studies seminars.
5. Thesis or Senior Project: Students who write a thesis or senior project essay will enroll in VES 99, which constitutes two half-courses.  Students who choose not to write a thesis will instead take two additional advanced film studies courses (these choices are subject to the approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies). VES 99 is considered an elective and is not a required course.

Note:  A list of courses in film theory and other approved film studies courses offered through other departments may be obtained by the Director of Undergraduate Studies in Film Studies and on the Film Studies web site: www.fas.harvard.edu/~filmstud.

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Students interested in focusing on Environmental Studies should consult with the Director of Undergraduate Studies to construct a Plan of Study reflecting these interests. The department offers courses in environmental studies, the history and theory of space, and the moving image. Additionally, students should consult the course listings of both the Graduate School of Design and M.I.T. for related courses which may be taken for credit. Students must consult with the Director of Undergraduate Studies to have courses outside of Visual and Environmental Studies and any courses outside the Faculty of Arts and Sciences count for concentration credit.