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 2026 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- 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 ATS2186
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS2186
No unit lists ATS2186 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in Bachelor of Media Communication or Bachelor of Arts.
Pre-requisite: Must have completed 2 units from: ATS1119 and ATS1026 OR ATS1089 and ATS1090
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. You 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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- MultimediaArtefact30%
- In-class activitiesExercise20%
- Media taskArtefact50%
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 discuss the communicative and creative role of audio in contemporary media environments;
- 2
Display proficiency in a variety of audio media skills and practices;
- 3
Work reflectively, independently and collaboratively with peers to conceptualize and design an audio media project;
- 4
Apply audio skills in media production that critically reflects on the evolving technologies and practices of audio.
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.
Where it fits
ATS2186 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Dan Golding
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Dan Golding
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2186?
ATS2186 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS2186 offered?
In 2026, ATS2186 runs in Semester 2 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 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS2186?
ATS2186 is part of Journalism.