AHIS20002 Australian Art

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

Is AHIS20002 hard?

AHIS20002: About average. Makes it easier: Only 2.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Australian art, including First Nations art, and the question of whether art has a nationality, from colonial times to today.

After it you can

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Presentations 15%, Assignments 35%, Final exam 50%

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Quick answers

When is AHIS20002 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
What do I need before taking AHIS20002?
No prerequisites.
Does AHIS20002 have a final exam?
Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Presentations 15%, Assignments 35%, Final exam 50%.
How many class hours a week does AHIS20002 have?
2.5 h a week in class
Can I take AHIS20002 as breadth?
Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
Can I rate AHIS20002?
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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