This major/minor/specialisation instance is currently phasing out

Overview

The art history minor begins with a chronological survey in first year, introducing students to the Western art historical cannon from the Renaissance through to Impressionism. From this foundational subject, students will develop expertise in the history of visual arts by investigating how artists have engaged through time with key … For more content click the Read more button below. A strong focus on the object, and the materials from which it was made, will be matched by an exploration of its social, cultural and political context, with the rigorous application of appropriate theories and methodologies which will allow students to develop critical tools to understand a world which is increasingly mediated by the visual image.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

Academic contact

Caroline Wallace

Location(s)

Bendigo

Open to all courses

No

Structure

60 credit points

Level one15 credit points
Level two15 credit points

Available in courses

Bachelor of Creative Arts - Melbourne (Bundoora)

Bachelor of Arts - Melbourne (Bundoora)

Bachelor of Arts - Bendigo

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences - Melbourne (Bundoora)

Career opportunities

The skills you build when you study Art history prepare you for a range of careers, including:

  • Curator
  • Gallery administrator