AHIS20020 Twentieth-Century Art: The Avant-Gardes

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

Is AHIS20020 hard?

AHIS20020: Easier. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Avant-garde art of the 20th century, mainly in Europe and North America, and its links to politics and utopian ideas.

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What you need first

None

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How it’s assessed

Assignments 25%, Presentations 25%, Reports and essays 50%

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Quick answers

When is AHIS20020 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
What do I need before taking AHIS20020?
No prerequisites.
Does AHIS20020 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 25%, Presentations 25%, Reports and essays 50%.
How many class hours a week does AHIS20020 have?
2.5 h a week in class
Can I take AHIS20020 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.
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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