ATS2127 Composition and music technology 3: Spatial composition and sound design
Faculty of Arts
ATS2127 Composition and music technology 3: Spatial composition and sound design is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs ATS1047 and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 3 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 ATS2127
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ATS2127
1 unit list ATS2127 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 creative music technology specialisation.
Overview
In this unit, you will explore spatial composition techniques and apply them to create spatialised sound design environments. You will learn to communicate concepts relating to sound design and spatialisation, developing the vocabulary and frameworks needed to discuss these specialised areas. You will work with peers to develop spatialised sound designs for performance contexts and learn to critically analyse existing compositions, examining how other artists employ sound design and spatial concepts in their work. By the end of the unit, you will have developed skills in spatial audio production, sound design, collaborative creative practice, and critical analysis of spatialised works.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Spatial Audio MixArtefact25%
- Ensemble Performance and Spatial Video ProjectPerformance35%
- Ambisonic CompositionArtefact40%
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
identify and apply spatial composition techniques;
- 2
devise sound design environments for recorded media;
- 3
communicate concepts relating to sound design and spatialisation;
- 4
collaborate on the development and performance of spatialised sound designs for performance contexts;
- 5
critique compositions with regard to sound design and spatial concepts.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops-
- Tutorials-
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted 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.
Active learning - This unit engages students in actively applying their knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Peer-assisted learning - This unit will provide students with opportunities to work with peers in groups and pairs in class. They will have interactive discussions to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the topic, and reinforce your learning.
Learning resources
Required resources
Students may use any acoustic, electronic, or digital performance setup appropriate to their ensemble
Where it fits
ATS2127 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Martin Koszolko
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Martin Koszolko
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2127?
You need ATS1047 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ATS2127?
ATS2127 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS2128. Those lead on to 3 units in all.
When is ATS2127 offered?
In 2026, ATS2127 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS2127?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS2127 have an exam?
No. ATS2127 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS2127?
ATS2127 is part of Composition and music technology.