UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

ATS2273 Popular music 4

Faculty of Arts

ATS2273 Popular music 4 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2022 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ATS2272 and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 2 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2022
Semester 2
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before ATS2273

Prerequisites

Pass these before you enrol.

After ATS2273

1 unit list ATS2273 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Enrolment rules

Co-requisite: This unit is only available to students enrolled in a Bachelor of Music single or double degree - Popular music specialisation.

Overview

This unit extends concepts in contemporary music practice by requiring students to undertake a collaborative creative project in which they apply songwriting knowledge and skills. Students continue to use audio-visual recordings to develop their self-reflexive skills and formulate future performance goals through the use of a personal ePortfolio.

Offerings in 2022

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Written assignmentsEssay
    25%
  • Ensemble assessmentsPresentation
    25%
  • Repertoire assessmentsPresentation
    50%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    identify and apply fundamental conventions of collaborative songwriting skills;

  2. 2

    demonstrate intermediate level of instrumental/vocal technique and musicianship in live performance;

  3. 3

    reflect on your own songwriting practice;

  4. 4

    perform in a designated music ensemble.

Workload and teaching

  • Tutorials12 hours
  • Workshops24 hours
  • Teaching approachCase-based teaching
  • Teaching approachProblem-based learning
  • Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
  • 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. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

This unit includes case-based teaching, where students apply their knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but students need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.

This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where students engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.

This unit allows students to engage in guided, immersive experiences to develop relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes through simulation or virtual practice.

This unit engages students in actively applying their knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.

Learning resources

Required resources

Bring your instrument to class when required

Where it fits

ATS2273 is part of 1 area of study in the 2022 handbook.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Rod Davies
Chief Examiners
Dr Rod Davies

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ATS2273?

You need ATS2272 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.

What can I take after ATS2273?

ATS2273 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS3272. Those lead on to 2 units in all.

When is ATS2273 offered?

In 2022, ATS2273 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.

How much work is ATS2273?

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

Does ATS2273 have an exam?

No. ATS2273 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include ATS2273?

ATS2273 is part of Popular music.

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
Not available