ATS1900 Music theory and ear training 2
Faculty of Arts
ATS1900 Music theory and ear training 2 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2024 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ATS1899 and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 3 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS1900
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ATS1900
1 unit list ATS1900 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Or by approval from the Unit Coordinator
Overview
This unit is the second of a sequence of four units that integrates the development of aural skills with the theoretical understanding of music through listening, analysis, performance, notation and composition. It expands on the skills and knowledge developed in ATS1899 Music theory and ear training 1 through the study and practical application of fundamental theoretical concepts in either the Western art music or jazz tradition. Areas of study include identifying and understanding chords and their function, voice leading, idiomatic harmonic procedures, diatonic melodic materials and phrase structure.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Assessment Task 1: Vocalisation taskPresentation15%
- Assessment Task 2: Ear Training TestsOther20%
- Assessment Task 3: Harmonic analysis taskAssignment15%
- Assessment Task 4: Transcription ProjectOther20%
- Assessment Task 5: Harmonisation TaskOther30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify and apply diatonic concepts of melody and harmony;
- 2
Analyse musical elements including functional harmony and basic idiomatic harmonic procedures;
- 3
Recognise aurally fundamental elements of diatonic harmony and rhythm.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials24 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 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.
Learning resources
Required resources
Auralia and Musition cloud software licence
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Johannes Luebbers
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Johannes Luebbers
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1900?
You need ATS1899 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ATS1900?
ATS1900 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS2901. Those lead on to 3 units in all.
When is ATS1900 offered?
In 2024, ATS1900 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS1900?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS1900 have an exam?
No. ATS1900 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.