Critical Art History: An Introduction
Provides a conceptual and methodological foundation along with a historical overview for the study of images and objects.
Humanities and Social Sciences
Visual Arts
Department of Art, Media and Performance
20 credits Total credits
Undergraduate students from other disciplines Open to
Courses on offer
Explorations in 2D
Develops formal and conceptual skills for creative expression through drawing, painting, collage and digital media.
Explorations in 3D
Explores the moving image as an objet d'art within narrative and non-narrative contexts.
Film and Moving Image
Introduces the history, technology and aesthetics of the moving image from its origins to contemporary developments.
The Photographic Image
Focuses on photographic practice and visual thinking, encouraging critical ways of seeing and image-making.
Body Performativity and Politics
Examines artistic and theoretical approaches to dance, theatre, performance art, sound, installation art and related practices.
Good to know
- Structure
- Six courses of 4 credits are on offer; any five complete the minor
Fine print
- Each course carries 4 credits.
Why pursue this
- Foundational skills in visual thinking, making and critical interpretation of images and objects.
- Interdisciplinary advantage for students in design, communication, humanities and technology, where visual literacy increasingly determines how well work is understood.
- Career and higher-study prospects in art practice, curation, publishing, media production and postgraduate study in art history or visual culture.
From the University's minor program documents. Confirm with your UG Advisor before you plan around a pathway.