AHIS30005 Contemporary Aboriginal Art

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

Is AHIS30005 hard?

AHIS30005: About average. Makes it easier: Only 2.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Contemporary Aboriginal art from the Papunya desert painters to new media, and debates over copyright, markets and curating.

After it you can

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Reports and essays 60%, Final exam 40%

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Quick answers

When is AHIS30005 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
What do I need before taking AHIS30005?
No prerequisites.
Does AHIS30005 have a final exam?
Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. Assessment: Reports and essays 60%, Final exam 40%.
How many class hours a week does AHIS30005 have?
2.5 h a week in class
Can I take AHIS30005 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 AHIS30005?
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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