AHIS30025 Photography in China
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2.5 class hours a week
Is AHIS30025 hard?
AHIS30025: About average. 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
Photography in greater China from the 1800s to now, as art, everyday practice and a tool of propaganda and surveillance.
After it you can
- Trace the history of photography in China
- Analyse photos as art and as political tools
- Use theories of looking to read images
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 80%, Assignments 20%
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Quick answers
- When is AHIS30025 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking AHIS30025?
- No prerequisites.
- Does AHIS30025 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 80%, Assignments 20%.
- How many class hours a week does AHIS30025 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take AHIS30025 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, 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 AHIS30025?
- 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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