Second Major in Art History

The Second Major in Art History will offer students an intermediary exposure to methodologies and practices of Art History. Beginning with broad studies of artworks and media from diverse cultural and historical phases, the Second Major will develop deeper capacities for the critical analysis of distinct artistic cultures.

Second Major in Art History (AY2021 - AY2025)

Second Major in Art History Curriculum (AY2021 Intake and Before)

 

Current Curriculum (AY2026 onwards)

2 Core Subjects (6 AUs)

  • HR1003 Introduction to Histories of Art I
  • HR1004 Introduction to the Histories of Art II

 

9 Prescribed Electives (27 AUs)

Students can take 9 electives from any category including inter-major prescribed electives and the following courses below:

  • HH3003 Migration and Diaspora: Chinese Experiences in Comparative Perspective
  • HL2022 South Asian Literature
  • HL2043 Fantasy Literature
  • HL2045 Workshop in Theatre Practice
  • HL3042 Gothic Literature
  • HL4010 Feminist Studies
  • HL4042 Being Human in Film and Literature
  • HR1001 Ways of Seeing: Exploring Visual Culture
  • HR2001 Introduction to the Histories of Southeast Asian Arts
  • HS2004 Culture Self and Identity
  • HS4901 Research Practicum I: Qualitative Social Research

The full list of MPE courses can be found here.