AHIS20021 Arts of East Asia
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 30%: mostly coursework
- About 2.5 class hours a week
Is AHIS20021 hard?
AHIS20021: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: Final exam only 30%, Only 2.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Pre-modern Chinese, Japanese and Korean art, from ink painting, calligraphy and ceramics to gardens, tombs and Buddhist art.
After it you can
- Describe key media and genres of East Asian art
- Compare art traditions of China, Japan and Korea
- Link artworks to religion, power and society
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Assignments 70%, Final exam 30%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is AHIS20021 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking AHIS20021?
- No prerequisites.
- Does AHIS20021 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 30% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 70%, Final exam 30%.
- How many class hours a week does AHIS20021 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take AHIS20021 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate AHIS20021?
- 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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