Students learn to make informed critical judgments about various forms of visual culture, with a particular emphasis on understanding the visual arts and their historical-theoretical interpretation. They have the opportunity to develop their art practice through studio-based electives and workshops in art, craft and design. Historical and Theoretical Studies are core subjects in which students gain an understanding of the major methodological tools and concerns in Art History. These subjects provide a framework for other studies in the degree. Professional Contexts are core subjects which explore the institutional contexts in which art is exhibited, catalogued, collected, interpreted, evaluated and promoted.
Electives allow students to tailor their studies to their specific interests and career aspirations.
While some students will seek to focus and deepen their studies, other will choose electives across a broad range of studio and theory subjets offered by the College of Fine Arts and subjects offered by other faculties of the University. General Education subjects, normally taken at Kensington campus, contribute to the broad educational objectives of the degree. This site has been approved by the Dean, Professor Ian Howard. Some pages are updated on a regular basis.