AHIS30003 Art and Power in the Eighteenth Century

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

Is AHIS30003 hard?

AHIS30003: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2.5 class hours a week. Makes it harder: 1 other hurdle task. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Art and objects from Europe, Asia and the Americas in the long 18th century, and how power shaped what was made.

After it you can

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Reports and essays 100%

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Quick answers

When is AHIS30003 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
What do I need before taking AHIS30003?
No prerequisites.
Does AHIS30003 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 100%.
How many class hours a week does AHIS30003 have?
2.5 h a week in class
Can I take AHIS30003 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 AHIS30003?
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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