Art History Thesis

Subject AHIS40017 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 18.75
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Regular supervision on campus

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: .5
Total Time Commitment: 240
Prerequisites: Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth-year honours in art history.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: This subject must be completed over two consecutive semesters of enrolment.

Coordinator

Assoc Prof Charles Green

Contact

Alison Inglis (semester 1)

asi@unimelb.edu.au

Christopher Marshall (semester 2)

crmars@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

Students are required to write a thesis of 12 000 words on a topic approved by the supervisor.
Objectives: Students who undertake this subject will complete:
  • a significant piece of research of 12 000 words.
Assessment: 12 000 word thesis 100% (due in the second semester of enrolment).
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: Students who successfully complete this subject will:
  • be able to research through the competent use of the library and other information sources, and be able to define areas of inquiry and methods of research in the preparation of essays;
  • be able to conceptualise theoretical problems, form judgements and arguments and communicate critically, creatively and theoretically through essay writing, tutorial discussion and presentations;
  • be able to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically through essay writing and tutorial discussion;
  • be able to manage and organise workloads for recommended reading, the completion of essays and assignments and examination revision; and
  • be able to participate in team work through involvement in syndicate groups and group discussions.
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Art History
Art History
Medieval && Renaissance Studies
Renaissance and Early Modern Studies

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