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Overview

The Bachelor of Art Theory (Honours) is a 48 UOC (one year equivalent) advanced undergraduate degree for high achieving students. The program is designed for those who have completed an undergraduate degree in art history and theory (or cognate area), and wish to extend their critical and scholarly skills in … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Critique and evaluate contemporary art practices, theories, histories, and institutions.
  • Scholars
2.
Conduct rigorous, self-initiated scholarly research to develop knowledge in contemporary art and cultural contexts.
  • Scholars
  • Leaders
3.
Critically evaluate contemporary art in relationship to complex social, cultural, political, environmental, and institutional contexts.
  • Leaders
  • Scholars
4.
Work independently to communicate advanced theoretical ideas in creative, scholarly, and professional contexts.
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
5.
Contribute to contemporary art and culture through rigorous and sustained research that demonstrate an ethical responsiveness to diverse local and global perspectives.
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
  • Global Citizens

Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure
48 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 48 UOC as a standalone program.

Core Courses

Students take 42 UOC of the following courses.
Students take DART4301 (12 UOC) three times in the program for a total of 36 UOC.

DART4301
12 UOC
Art Theory Honours Research Project
DART4300
6 UOC
Contemporary Art Theories and Methods

Electives

Students must take 6 UOC of the following courses, subject to approval by the Program Authority:

ADAD4000
6 UOC
Professional Experience Project A

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Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal

Honours Classes

Program Fees

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