ATS1046 Composition and music technology: Introduction to music composition
Faculty of Arts
ATS1046 Composition and music technology: Introduction to music composition is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before ATS1046
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS1046
No unit lists ATS1046 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ATS1349
Corequisite: This unit is only available to students enrolled in a Bachelor of Music single or double degree - Composition and creative music technology specialisation.
Overview
In this unit you will learn fundamental composition techniques and music technology skills through the creation of short original works. You will develop practical skills in digital audio workstations (DAWs) and studio recording while learning to communicate musical ideas through written, verbal, and artistic forms. You will analyse and discuss notable compositions, develop collaborative and performance skills through ensemble participation, and engage in self-reflective practices to build critical awareness of your creative process and its context. Upon completion of the unit, you will have acquired foundational skills in composition, music technology and critical self-reflection.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Acousmatic Music CompositionArtefact30%
- Chamber Music CompositionArtefact30%
- Music Ensemble TaskProject20%
- Composition JournalPortfolio20%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
identify and explain fundamental techniques of music composition;
- 2
demonstrate fundamental digital audio workstation and studio recording skills;
- 3
communicate musical ideas using written, verbal and artistic forms of representation;
- 4
identify and discuss select music compositions;
- 5
demonstrate collaborative and performance skills through ensemble participation;
- 6
demonstrate self-reflective skills and an emerging critical awareness of creative process and context.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops-
- Tutorials-
- Teaching approachWork-integrated learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
ATS1046 is part of 1 area of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Johannes Luebbers
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Johannes Luebbers
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1046?
ATS1046 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS1046 offered?
In 2027, ATS1046 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS1046?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS1046 have an exam?
No. ATS1046 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS1046?
ATS1046 is part of Composition and music technology.