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Undergraduate subject

Art History and Theory

Toi o Nehe, Toi Ari

12 October 2023

Art History and Theory helps you to find messages encoded within the visual world, and to think about the effects they have in and on society.

HOW TO APPLY

Overview


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Introduction

This subject traces history and culture using artefacts, architecture, photos, and more. Learn to find meaning through objects and see how these affect our experiences.

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What will my study involve?

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Courses

Art History and Theory major

For the major in the Bachelor of Arts, complete the following courses:

100-level

200-level

300-level

Art History and Theory minor

For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Health Sciences, Product Design, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport, or Youth and Community Leadership, complete the following courses:

Postgraduate Diploma in Art Curatorship

The Postgraduate Diploma in Art Curatorship provides opportunities for those with a Bachelor of Arts in Art History and Theory or a Bachelor of Fine Arts to specialise in a mix of theoretical and applied courses to prepare for work in the art gallery and museum sector.

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Career opportunities

Throughout your studies, you will be putting into practice skills like critical analysis, attention to detail, perspective, cultural awareness, and research.

By examining artworks, you will gain visual literacy, a skill that is applicable to many areas and careers.

Career pathways could include:

  • museum and gallery curatorship
  • heritage conservation
  • publishing
  • library science.

Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Art History and Theory.

Related brochures

Arts and the Community brochure

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Undergraduate Prospectus

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International Prospectus 2024/2025

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