ATS1072 Popular music 1
Faculty of Arts
ATS1072 Popular music 1 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 4 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS1072
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS1072
1 unit list ATS1072 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Co-requisite: This unit is only available to students enrolled in a Bachelor of Music single or double degree - Popular music specialisation.
Overview
In this unit, you will explore fundamental concepts in popular music practice by undertaking a technical syllabus that develops knowledge and application of foundational skills on your primary instrument or voice. You will use recording technologies (audio and video) in your practice as well as peer feedback and fundamental self-reflective skills.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Performance assessmentsPerformance50%
- Written assessmentsWritten30%
- Ensemble AssessmentsDemonstration20%
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 technical efficiency on primary instrument/voice and create a performance outcome;
- 2
undertake responsible and effective personal planning, practice and reflection in all aspects of practice;
- 3
identify, analyse and address the challenges of professional group rehearsal and performance dynamics.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials46 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- 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 studio activities, one on one teaching, asynchronous teaching 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.
Learning resources
Required resources
Students need to bring their own instruments where required
Where it fits
ATS1072 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr Gerald Marko
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Gerald Marko
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1072?
ATS1072 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after ATS1072?
ATS1072 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS1073. Those lead on to 4 units in all.
When is ATS1072 offered?
In 2026, ATS1072 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS1072?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS1072 have an exam?
No. ATS1072 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS1072?
ATS1072 is part of Popular music.