AHIS20018 Art Markets and Methods
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 25%: mostly coursework
- About 2.5 class hours a week
Is AHIS20018 hard?
AHIS20018: About average. Makes it easier: Final exam only 25%, Only 2.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How art is made and sold, from the Renaissance to now, and how materials, markets and collectors shape an artwork's value.
After it you can
- Explain how artworks are made and materials used
- Describe how primary and secondary art markets work
- Analyse economic and cultural value in art
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Assignments 15%, Presentations 10%, Reports and essays 50%, Final exam 25%
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Quick answers
- When is AHIS20018 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking AHIS20018?
- No prerequisites.
- Does AHIS20018 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 25% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 15%, Presentations 10%, Reports and essays 50%, Final exam 25%.
- How many class hours a week does AHIS20018 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take AHIS20018 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 AHIS20018?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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