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 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ATS2127 and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 2 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS2128
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ATS2128
1 unit list ATS2128 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 music technology specialisation
Overview
In this unit you will develop composition and music technology skills for screen and other media contexts, including film, social media, and live performance. You will analyse existing screen music using various theoretical frameworks, compose music for different screen-based formats, develop songwriting skills for screen contexts, and foundational mastering skills. You will also develop interdisciplinary collaborative skills through working with students from other disciplines such as film or game development on original projects. By the end of the unit, you will have created works across multiple media formats, developed critical listening and analysis skills specific to screen composition, and gained experience in both collaborative creation and live performance contexts.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Assessment Task 1: Film Analysis TaskExercise20%
- Assessment Task 2: Social Media CompositionProject20%
- Assessment Task 3: Collaborative SongwritingProject20%
- Assessment Task 4: Music Ensemble TaskProject20%
- Assessment Task 5: Screen CompositionArtefact20%
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
analyse a range of composition techniques for screen;
- 2
synthesise screen composition techniques through the creation of original music to accompany media;
- 3
apply studio mastering techniques to compositions;
- 4
apply collaborative and performance skills through participation in an ensemble with a critical awareness of the various roles involved;
- 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 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Sam Gillies
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Sam Gillies
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2128?
You need ATS2127 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ATS2128?
ATS2128 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS3140. Those lead on to 2 units in all.
When is ATS2128 offered?
In 2026, 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.