Art history courses
Humans have always told stories through art. In studying art history, you can learn more about humanity in the most vivid and visceral of ways. Historical context can reveal so much about an artwork's appearance, and the meaning behind it.
If you're captivated by art, why not consider a career as a curator, art advisor, critic, collection manager, or educator? A course in art history will give you essential knowledge and tools, in preparation for an inspiring role in the arts industry.
Study an art history course
Art history degrees typically begin with the basics, such as understanding art and design principles, processes, and discipline areas. A key skill you'll explore early on is how to critically analyse art.
Once the basics have been laid down, you'll examine such areas as:
- Art history introduction – Gain a broad understanding of how historical and cultural context manifest in an artwork's aesthetic.
- Key artistic periods – Explore works of specific periods and movements, such as renaissance, baroque, rococo, art nouveau, and modernism.
- Major artistic movements – Understand not only the visual characteristics of movements such as cubism and surrealism, but the political and social motivations behind them.
- Aboriginal art history – Examine the works of indigenous Australian artists.
Create an inspired career
A deep knowledge and appreciation of the arts, particularly in a historical sense, is desirable when it comes to finding work in the arts industry. Common careers for arts history graduates include:
- Art curator - Plan exhibitions and manage acquisition of artworks.
- Marketing and PR - Promote the events of an arts organisation.
- Art conservation and restoration - Maintain and repair artworks susceptible to damage.
- Art appraisal - Determine the value of an artwork for sale.
- Art educator - Pass on knowledge to students and the general public.
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Undergraduate GRF-ART-DEG-2023
Bachelor of Arts
Available majors
- Major in Art History
- Major in Creative Writing
- Major in Criminal Justice
- Major in History
- Major in Journalism
- Major in Literature
- Major in Public Relations
- Major in Screen and Media Studies
- Major in Sociology
Undergraduate CUR-FAV-DEG-2023
Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) (Visual Culture)
Available majors
- Common Level 1 Subjects
- Level 1 Major - Fine Art
- Level 1 Major - Visual Culture
- Level 2 Major - Fine Art
- Level 2 Major - Visual Culture
- Level 3 Major - Fine Art
- Level 3 Major - Visual Culture
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Undergraduate CUR-VIS18-2023
Introduction to History of Art and Design
Related degrees
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education) (The Arts - Visual Arts)
- Bachelor of Arts (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital and Social Media) (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital Experience and Interaction Design) (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts (Professional Writing and Publishing) (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) (Visual Culture)
- Undergraduate Certificate in Art History
- Undergraduate Certificate in Fine Art
- Bachelor of Arts (Animation and Game Design)
- Bachelor of Communications
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art)
- Bachelor of Arts (Professional Writing and Publishing)
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital and Social Media)
- Bachelor of Arts (Chinese)
- Bachelor of Arts (Japanese)
Undergraduate CUR-VIS340-2023
Australian Aboriginal Art
Related degrees
- Bachelor of Arts (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts (Professional Writing and Publishing) (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital Experience and Interaction Design) (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital and Social Media) (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts
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