FINA30017 Critical and Theoretical Studies 5
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is FINA30017 hard?
FINA30017: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Staff-led seminars on current art theory, criticism and history, going deep into one theme of contemporary culture.
After it you can
- Present on a theme in contemporary art
- Use art theory terms with confidence
- Argue a position in an oral assessment
What you need first
FINA20030 and FINA20032
How it’s assessed
Presentations 75%, Reports and essays 25%
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Quick answers
- When is FINA30017 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking FINA30017?
- Needs FINA20030 and FINA20032.
- Does FINA30017 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 75%, Reports and essays 25%.
- How many class hours a week does FINA30017 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take FINA30017 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate FINA30017?
- 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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