Major Thesis - Art History

Subject 107-503 (2008)

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Credit Points: 100.000
Level: Research Higher Degree
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2008.

Time Commitment: Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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Subject Overview:

Students are required to write a thesis of 30,000 words on a topic approved by a supervisor.

Assessment: Thesis 30,000 words
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • understand modern critical frameworks for the study of visual and material cultures;
  • acquire skills in the analysis of objects;
  • develop the ability to analyse primary historical and contemporary source material;
  • gain an understanding of the critical reception of works of art;
  • respond to debates relating to museums and conservation;
  • prepare an original piece of research;
  • develop and sustain an argument based upon that research;
  • develop a knowledge and understanding of research techniques.

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