I did a double major with no issues. In 1st year I did the pre-reqs and then followed through in 2nd and 3rd year with the pre-reqs for the Major, as well we for Hons. Now doiing a Joint Hons in both my majors!
I've just finished my BA. I did a double major (Performance/Film), but keep in mind, if you want the option of doing Honours, you will also need to do 48 credit points. I had to overload and ask for extra credit points so I could fulfill the 48 credit points for Joint Hon (which I'm doing this...
ANHS1601 Foundations for Ancient Rome was pretty awesome.. way back in 1st year
I've loved:
ARHT26.... Silent to Sound
ARHT26 .... Cinema and Spectatorship
RSLT2628: Religion and Film - OMG Chris Hartney is the BEST lecturer EVER
PRFM36... Theories of Acting
PRFM360... Embodied Histories
I am technically an Art Hist Major (well Film Studies) and I have absolutely loved the past 3 years. Can't really speak too much for the Art Hist side, but the courses cover a lot of history, but if you are looking for theory, then perhaps not the right major.
Scary that I found a comment I made on this exact thread 2 years ago about how excited I was about going to Arty Starty Day.. and now it's the second time I've been a mentor!!!
You bought all your books already?! Oh goodness! I don't think I've ever bought a book before semester started and I'm overly organised!!!
Seriously, if you're a newbie... just play it all by ear! Don't be eagerly prepared.. won't help you out. It's like wearing a giant "NEWBIE" sign on your...
Sorry but I'm doing a BA and I only need a credit average for honours.. not sure where you're getting your information! Depends on the department where you want to do honours.. each have different pre- requs..