Understand the evolving values of visual cultures by examining objects, paintings, sculptures, films and other creative media across cultures and through time.
Seminars are run as intensive reading groups, examining different approaches such as heterochronicity, anachronism, durational art and performance, and the concept of 'Everywhen' in Indigenous art.
You'll also complete an honours research thesis on a topic relevant to your studies. This year-long project involves developing your topic, conducting in-depth research and analysis, and preparing a written thesis.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Gallery curator
- Art teacher
- Art conservationist
- Auctioneer
- Art historian
- Art history lecturer
While studying, the UQ Art Museum allowed me to gain practical skills. That, combined with my degree, led me to my first role in Australia’s leading commercial gallery and a career that I am deeply passionate about.
In the field of art history, even outside academia, further study is highly regarded and often required for most curating and cultural tourism roles. I feel the honours program has certainly expanded my field.
While studying, the UQ Art Museum allowed me to gain practical skills. That, combined with my degree, led me to my first role in Australia’s leading commercial gallery and a career that I am deeply passionate about.
In the field of art history, even outside academia, further study is highly regarded and often required for most curating and cultural tourism roles. I feel the honours program has certainly expanded my field.
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How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Work placements
- Research experience
- Seminars
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Honours Research Thesis
- Honours Seminar
- Research Methods & Project Management
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