AHIS30026 Decolonising Art and Its Histories
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 30%: mostly coursework
- About 2.5 class hours a week
Is AHIS30026 hard?
AHIS30026: About average. 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
How artists, curators and historians deal with colonial legacies, from archives and repatriation to First Nations voices.
After it you can
- Explain current ideas of decolonisation in art
- Analyse how artists respond to colonial legacies
- Discuss repatriation and First Nations knowledge
What you need first
None
Can’t be taken together with
- AHIS40006
How it’s assessed
Assignments 25%, Reports and essays 45%, Final exam 30%
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Quick answers
- When is AHIS30026 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking AHIS30026?
- No prerequisites.
- Does AHIS30026 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 30% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 25%, Reports and essays 45%, Final exam 30%.
- How many class hours a week does AHIS30026 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take AHIS30026 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 AHIS30026?
- 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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