UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

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 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 2 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2020
Semester 2
Clayton
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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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

Prohibition: ATS1350

Prerequisite: ATS1046 or 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 requires students to manipulate composition materials and apply music technology skills to create short works. Students will compose original works for small groups of acoustic instruments and manipulate recordings into compositions. In addition, students will learn basic recording skills and approaches to critique music compositions.

Offerings in 2020

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterClaytonOn campus

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Apply fundamental techniques of music composition;

  2. 2

    Mix a music recording;

  3. 3

    Create short acoustic and electronic musical works;

  4. 4

    Identify and discuss select composition materials;

  5. 5

    Perform competently in a chosen/approved music ensemble;

  6. 6

    Critique compositions, demonstrating listening skills.

Workload and teaching

  • Workshops24 hours
  • Studio activities24 hours

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. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Where it fits

ATS1047 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Mr Johannes Luebbers
Unit Coordinators
Mr Johannes Luebbers

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 2 units in all.

When is ATS1047 offered?

In 2020, 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.

Which majors and minors include ATS1047?

ATS1047 is part of Composition and music technology; and Ethnomusicology and musicology.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit
Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 1
Study abroad
Not available