Area of studyUndergraduate

ARTHTMNR02 Art history and theory

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

Art history and theory (ARTHTMNR02) is an area of study worth 24 credit points, listing 17 units, taught at Caulfield.

Credit points: 24
Units: 17
Campus: Caulfield

This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.

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Overview

Art history and theory (AHT) is the study of fine art and visual culture. It critically interrogates the forms, meanings, mediums, and materials of historical and contemporary works of art across cultures, alongside relevant histories and theories attached to them. The art history and theory minor will equip you with the analytical skills and knowledge to understand the social, political and philosophical contexts of works of art and visual culture, from Australian, contemporary and international art.

Structure

Level 1 core unit6 credit points

You must complete the following unit

AHT1101Introduction to the history and theory of artNo reviews yet6 cp

Elective units18 credit points

You must complete three of the following units (units offered at both Levels 2 and 3 can only be taken once).

Note: AHT2130/3130 is only offered in Prato.

Occupational health and safety

Students not enrolled in a Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture degree will need to enrol in the following unit in their first semester of study in the faculty (this is a module in Moodle which will take approximately 15 minutes to complete).

OHS1000Introduction to art and design health and safetyNo reviews yet

Learning outcomes

In addition to achieving the broad outcomes of your course, and successfully completing this area of study, you will be able to:

1
Identify works of historical and contemporary art and visual culture and locate them in their social, political, and philosophical contexts;
2
Critically analyse a range of historical and contemporary works of art and visual culture;
3
Demonstrate an informed understanding of key art historical theories and methods.

Common questions

What units are in Art history and theory?

It lists 17 units, including AHT1101, AHT1102, AHT2031, AHT2102, AHT2130, AHT2440, AHT2530 and AHT2740. The structure above shows which are required and which you choose.

Area of study details

Type: Area of study
Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points: 24

Faculty: Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Handbook years: 20242025 2026