Course Descriptions
Courses offered by the Faculty of Design are organized in three sections reflecting the predominant mode of teaching.
Section I: Studios
These courses are intended to develop skills in design and planning
by drawing from knowledge and techniques across the breadth of the field.
Section II: Lectures and Seminars
These courses present the substance, theory, and modes of inquiry, organized
by specific areas of study listed below.
Visual Studies
Theory and Methods
History
Socioeconomic Studies
Science and Technology
Professional Practice
Section III: Individual Study
Following adequate mastery of the literature and modes of thought associated
with a specific area of study, work at the graduate level frequently
involves individual study; these courses implement that process.
Course List on the Web
To access a more comprehensive list of courses offered each term, see the Course
Bulletin at www.gsd.harvard.edu/courses.
For information on other Harvard schools see www.harvard.edu.