Art and Judgement: An Introduction to Modern Aesthetics (Advanced)

PHILO3200 Art and Judgement: An Introduction to Modern Aesthetics (Advanced)

This course introduces students to a range of problems and ideas in modern aesthetics. In particular, it focuses on the philosophy of aesthetic judgment, asking questions like the following: What is it to judge artworks? What grounds our judgments of artworks? Alongside these problems of judgment, we will also work through a series of questions regarding the ontology of art. These include: What is an artwork? Are artworks distinct from other objects? Finally, we will engage in questions about modernity and modernism in the arts, including: How have our concepts of art and artworks been challenged and developed in the modern period? What is the role of art in modern society? Students will read a range of important primary texts from writers in the history of modern aesthetics.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2025 contribution amount* $2,124
2025 grandfathered contribution amount^ $997

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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