ATS1073 Popular music 2
Faculty of Arts
ATS1073 Popular music 2 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ATS1072 and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 4 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- 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 ATS1073
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ATS1073
1 unit list ATS1073 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 extend your exploration of fundamental concepts in popular music practice by undertaking a study of diverse repertoire across a variety of styles and genres. You will examine the basics of stagecraft, including stage set-up, sound systems, microphone technique, performance anxiety, as well as the basic ecosystems of the music industries. You will continue your small ensemble work using audio-visual recordings in your practice and develop your self-reflective skills via peer feedback, enhancing your skills in self-directed practice.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Written AssessmentsWritten30%
- Ensemble AssessmentsDemonstration20%
- Performance assessmentsPerformance50%
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
demonstrate apply technical efficiency on primary instrument/voice across a range of musical styles and genres to create a performance outcome;
- 2
undertake and evaluate responsible and effective personal planning, practice and reflection in all aspects of practice;
- 3
apply collaborative rehearsal and performance skills in an ensemble setting.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials42 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based 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 includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but students need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit allows you to engage in guided, immersive experiences to develop relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes through simulation or virtual practice.
This unit engages you in enquiry-based learning, where you will be encouraged to use your own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.
Learning resources
Required resources
Musical instrument (non-voice students)
Where it fits
ATS1073 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 ATS1073?
You need ATS1072 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ATS1073?
ATS1073 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS2272. Those lead on to 4 units in all.
When is ATS1073 offered?
In 2026, ATS1073 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS1073?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS1073 have an exam?
No. ATS1073 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS1073?
ATS1073 is part of Popular music.