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ATHT-MIN Art history and theory

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

Art history and theory (ATHT-MIN) is a minor worth 24 credit points, listing 19 units, taught at Caulfield.

Credit points: 24
Units: 19
Campus: Caulfield

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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

Core unit6 credit points

You must complete the following unit

AHT1101Renaissance to romanticismNo 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

Notes

Please note that this Area of Study was previously coded as ARTHTMNR02.

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 19 units, including AHT1101, AHT1102, AHT2031, AHT2102, AHT2130, AHT2135, AHT2440 and AHT2530. The structure above shows which are required and which you choose.

Minor details

Type: Minor
Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points: 24

Faculty: Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Handbook years: 2027