ATS1046 Composition and music technology 1: Introduction to composition genres
Faculty of Arts
ATS1046 Composition and music technology 1: Introduction to composition genres is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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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 2025 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ATS1349
Prerequisite: This unit is only available to students enrolled in a Bachelor of Music single or double degree - Composition and creative music technology specialisation.
Overview
The unit introduces fundamental skills composition and music technology and requires students to create short original works. Upon completion of the unit, students will acquire fundamental composition, music technology and self-reflexive skills.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Acousmatic Music CompositionArtefact30%
- Chamber Music CompositionArtefact30%
- Music Ensemble TaskProject20%
- Composition JournalPortfolio20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify fundamental techniques of music composition;
- 2
Demonstrate digital audio workstation skills;
- 3
Create short acoustic and electronic musical works;
- 4
Identify and discuss select composition genres;
- 5
Perform competently in a chosen/approved music ensemble;
- 6
Critique compositions, demonstrating listening skills.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials-
- Workshops-
- Teaching approachWork-integrated learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted 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 2025 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 2025, 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.