AHT1101 Introduction to the history and theory of art, design and architecture
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
AHT1101 Introduction to the history and theory of art, design and architecture is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2023 in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 3 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before AHT1101
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After AHT1101
1 unit list AHT1101 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: TAD1101, ARC1401, TAD1203, TDN1001, VSA1000
Overview
This unit explores key developments in the recent histories of art, design and architecture. In it, you will analyse key objects and practices belonging to these histories and reflect on their importance for the way we live today. Through written assessments and tutorial discussions, you will develop communication skills as you learn to express your point of view and develop the language of the creative disciplines. You will also develop your ability to engage critically with key issues and concerns in the cultures of art, design and architecture.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Caulfield | On campus |
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Critical analysis25%
- Exercises (6 exercises worth 5% each)30%
- Essay45%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify works of art, design and architecture and place them in their social and historical contexts;
- 2
Recognise relationships between art, design and architecture throughout their recent histories;
- 3
Engage with key social, ethical, and cultural concerns in contemporary culture, as these relate to art, design and architecture;
- 4
Critically analyse artworks, design objects and architectural structures from recent periods in the history of art, design and architecture;
- 5
Critically discuss and reflect on the relevance of various historical style and movements in art, design and architecture to present day concerns in these fields.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials12 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Applied sessions11 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study, or equivalent.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Giles Fielke
- Dr Luke Smythe
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Luke Smythe
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for AHT1101?
None, but you must take OHS1000 before or alongside it.
What can I take after AHT1101?
AHT1101 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including TDN1002. Those lead on to 3 units in all.
When is AHT1101 offered?
In 2023, AHT1101 runs in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does AHT1101 have an exam?
No. AHT1101 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.