UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

ATS2186 Audio lab

Faculty of Arts

ATS2186 Audio lab is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It needs ATS1206 and ATS1119 and unlocks 3 units.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2021
Semester 1
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
4 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Enrolment rules

Corequisite: Must be enrolled in Bachelor of Media Communication.

Overview

The Audio Lab is a multi-disciplinary learning environment where students from the different specialisations in the Bachelor of Media Communication come together to explore new technologies, skills and practices in audio media. Students will devise an Audio research project that tests the capabilities of new audio technologies and explore applications. The lab fosters creativity and experimentation in media production while also developing professional skills in collaboration and adaptability.

Offerings in 2021

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Audio DiaryAssignment
    25%
  • Individual interviewAssignment
    20%
  • Major Audio ProjectAssignment
    30%
  • Project exegesis (individual)Assignment
    25%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    Identify and discuss the communicative and creative role of audio in contemporary media environments;

  2. 2

    Display proficiency in a variety of audio media skills and practices;

  3. 3

    Work reflectively, independently and collaboratively with peers to conceptualize and design an audio media project;

  4. 4

    Apply audio skills in media production that critically reflects on the evolving technologies and practices of audio.

Workload and teaching

  • 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.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Jennifer Bowen
Chief Examiners
Dr Jennifer Bowen

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ATS2186?

You need ATS1206 and ATS1119 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.

What can I take after ATS2186?

ATS2186 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including ATS3191, ATS3192 and ATS3193.

When is ATS2186 offered?

In 2021, ATS2186 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.

How much work is ATS2186?

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

Does ATS2186 have an exam?

No. ATS2186 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit
Communications
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Available