The Art History and Curatorial Studies major combines the discipline of art history with the study of how it applies to the public sphere and the practice of curating.
The major locates the study of art, design, visual and material culture in a range of visual, historical, social, cultural, political, and theoretical contexts. You will learn the latest methods for the critical analysis of art and design. These are applied to case studies drawn from art across the world, both historical and contemporary, with the opportunity to participate in intensive courses taught overseas.
Learning Outcomes
- apply critical thinking in the analysis of visual, historical, social, political, and theoretical aspects of art, design, visual and material culture;
- identify the latest ideas in art and design and how they intersect with the public sphere and the practice of curating;
- evaluate the structures and practices of public cultural institutions through active engagement with the GLAM sector; and
- critically examine the historiography of the discipline to understand the key approaches to art history and curatorial studies today.
Relevant Degrees
Requirements
This major requires the completion of 48 units, which must include:
18 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
ARTH1006 Art History and Curatorial Studies 1: Cultures and Meaning (6 units)
ARTH1007 Art History and Curatorial Studies 2: Vision and Materiality (6 units)
ARTH3007 Theories of Art History and Curatorial Studies (6 units)
A maximum of 18 units from the completion of 2000-level ARTH-coded courses
AND
A minimum of 12 units from the completion of 3000-level ARTH-coded courses.
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