PHIL20048 Values of Art

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

Is PHIL20048 hard?

PHIL20048: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. Makes it harder: 3 other hurdle tasks. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Why art matters: philosophical theories on whether art brings understanding, expresses feeling and should be open to all.

After it you can

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Tests 38%, Assignments 63%

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Quick answers

When is PHIL20048 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
What do I need before taking PHIL20048?
No prerequisites.
Does PHIL20048 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Tests 38%, Assignments 63%.
How many class hours a week does PHIL20048 have?
3 h a week in class
Can I take PHIL20048 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 PHIL20048?
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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