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Composition and music technology 2: Materials of composition

ATS1047

Synopsis

In this unit, you will apply and further develop composition techniques through creating both acoustic and electronic musical works that synthesise key musical concepts. You will further audio mixing skills working in both DAW-based and studio environments, and learn to represent your musical ideas through different scoring approaches. You will also evaluate contemporary compositions, applying insights to your own creative work, and develop collaborative and performance skills through ensemble participation. By the end of the unit, you will have strengthened your abilities in composition, audio production, musical notation, and critical analysis, integrating these skills into your creative practice.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points
6
Level
1
Audience
Undergraduate
Type
Coursework
School
Faculty of Arts
Faculty
Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance
Handbook year
2026

Prerequisites

No prereqs in the handbook graph.

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  • Second semesterClayton · ON-CAMPUS

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  • Composition and music technologyCore units