UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

ATS2128 Composition and music technology 4: Composition for screen

Faculty of Arts

ATS2128 Composition and music technology 4: Composition for screen is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2024 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ATS2127.

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

After ATS2128

No unit lists ATS2128 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Prohibition: ATS2809

Prerequisite: or ATS2808

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 extends intermediate skills in composition and music technology by requiring you to compose for screen. You will also apply mastering techniques to recorded works and develop listening skills in relation to musical works that accompany other media.

Offerings in 2024

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Assessment Task 1: Film Analysis TaskAssignment
    20%
  • Assessment Task 2: Social Media CompositionAssignment
    20%
  • Assessment Task 3: Collaborative SongwritingAssignment
    20%
  • Assessment Task 4: Music Ensemble TaskAssignment
    20%
  • Assessment Task 5: Screen CompositionAssignment
    20%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    Recognise a range of composition techniques for screen;

  2. 2

    Compose music to accompany screen;

  3. 3

    Apply studio mastering techniques to compositions;

  4. 4

    Perform in a chosen/approved music ensemble with a critical awareness of the various roles involved;

  5. 5

    Critique composition for screen, demonstrating perceptive music listening skills.

Workload and teaching

  • Tutorials-
  • Workshops-
  • 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.

Where it fits

ATS2128 is part of 1 area of study in the 2024 handbook.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Johannes Luebbers
Chief Examiners
Dr Johannes Luebbers

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ATS2128?

You need ATS2127 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.

When is ATS2128 offered?

In 2024, ATS2128 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.

How much work is ATS2128?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does ATS2128 have an exam?

No. ATS2128 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include ATS2128?

ATS2128 is part of Composition and music technology.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
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 2
Study abroad
Available