Major Thesis - Art History

Subject AHIS90001 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points:
Level: Research Higher Degree
Dates & Locations: This is a time-based subject, taught on campus at Parkville.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular supervision throughout the year
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 Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements 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.
Objectives:
  • 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; and
  • develop a knowledge and understanding of research techniques.
Assessment: Thesis 30,000 words 100%
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; and
  • develop a knowledge and understanding of research techniques.
Related Course(s): Master of Arts (Art History)(Thesis)

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