Offered By	School of Cultural Inquiry
Duration	3 years full-time
Minimum	144 units
Academic Contact	students.cass@anu.edu.au
Academic Plan	3113XBAHC
CRICOS Code	073993E
UAC Code	131100(B of Art History & Curatorship)

This program bridges the gap between the theoretical side of Art History as a discipline and the practicalities of curating for the public. Students will be introduced to painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, architecture, film, and digital images within a historical, social, cultural, and political context. The program also covers prehistoric and contemporary Australian Indigenous art and the art of classical antiquity and traces developments in art through to the present day. Students are able to make the most of the national capital location with tutorials held in the National Gallery of Australia, the National Portrait Gallery, the National Library of Australia, and the Australian War Memorial. Included in the program is an internship with an approved art gallery or museum.

By using elective courses, students may extend a language minor to a major. 

Learning outcomes

Successful completion of this program enables students to:

• identify and analyse various theories in Art History, their art-forms and art-making techniques
• differentiate and critique the historical, social, cultural and political contexts of various theories in Art History, their art forms and associated art-making techniques
• investigate various theories, practices and techniques associated with public curatorship   
• construct comprehensive linkages between theories in Art History and the practicalities of curating
• evaluate practices and techniques associated with public curatorship through visits to galleries, museums and participation in the internship
• demonstrate practical experience in the display of artefacts for public exhibitions in galleries and museums

Admission Requirements

Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis, taking into account all relevant academic qualifications. If you hold more than one qualification, admission will be based on your overall record. Tertiary qualifications are generally weighted more heavily than secondary. If you have completed an approved tertiary preparation course or alternative entry scheme, you will be assessed on the results of that scheme alone, unless you have undertaken subsequent study.

Click HERE for further information about domestic admission pathways.

The table below is a guide to the entry level required for domestic applicants. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.

Entry Requirement	Entry Level
UAI / ENTER / TER	80
QLD Band	10
International Baccalaureate	28

 

From 2010, the UAI/ENTER/TER will be referred to as ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) for admission in 2010. See http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/atar/ for further information.

Queensland Band equivalents are a guide only - selection is made on a UAI equivalent that is not available to students.

The entry requirements above are for domestic applicants only.

International applicants may view further information on admissions requirements at Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants.

The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.

The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.