AHIS30019 Theory and Practice of Art History
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 50%
- About 2.5 class hours a week
Is AHIS30019 hard?
AHIS30019: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: Only 2.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
The capstone on how art history is done: its main methods since the early modern period and their use in museums and beyond.
After it you can
- Explain the main methods of art history
- Apply methods to real artworks
- Link art history to museum and industry work
What you need first
AHIS10001 or AHIS10003
How it’s assessed
Assignments 50%, Final exam 50%
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Quick answers
- When is AHIS30019 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking AHIS30019?
- Needs AHIS10001 or AHIS10003.
- Does AHIS30019 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 50%, Final exam 50%.
- How many class hours a week does AHIS30019 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take AHIS30019 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate AHIS30019?
- 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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