ATS1047 Composition and music technology 2: Materials of composition
Faculty of Arts
ATS1047 Composition and music technology 2: Materials of composition is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 4 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before ATS1047
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS1047
1 unit list ATS1047 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: This unit is only available to students enrolled in a Bachelor of Music single or double degree - Composition and music technology specialisation.
Prerequisite: ATS1046
Overview
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.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Assessment Task 1: Miniature composition 1Artefact20%
- Assessment Task 2: Miniature composition 2Artefact20%
- Assessment Task 3: Music InstallationProject35%
- Assessment Task 4: Miniature composition 3 Multichannel PerformancePerformance25%
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
apply fundamental techniques of music composition;
- 2
apply audio mixing skills in DAW-based and studio environments;
- 3
synthesise select musical concepts through the creation of short acoustic and electronic musical works;
- 4
represent musical ideas through a variety of scoring approaches;
- 5
apply collaborative and performance skills through ensemble participation;
- 6
evaluate contemporary compositions and apply insights to original creative work.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials-
- Workshops-
- 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.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
ATS1047 is part of 1 area of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Martin Koszolko
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Martin Koszolko
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1047?
ATS1047 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after ATS1047?
ATS1047 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS2127. Those lead on to 4 units in all.
When is ATS1047 offered?
In 2027, ATS1047 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS1047?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS1047 have an exam?
No. ATS1047 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS1047?
ATS1047 is part of Composition and music technology.