UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

ATS2901 Music theory and ear training 3

Faculty of Arts

ATS2901 Music theory and ear training 3 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs ATS1900 and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 4 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2022
Semester 1
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
5 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

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

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Requisites

Before ATS2901

Prerequisites

Pass these before you enrol.

After ATS2901

1 unit list ATS2901 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Overview

This unit is the third of a sequence of four units that integrates the development of aural skills with the theoretical understanding of music through listening, analysis, performance, notation and composition. It further expands on the skills and knowledge developed in ATS1900 Music theory and ear training 2 through the study and practical application of theoretical concepts in either the Western art music or jazz tradition. You will study intermediate analytical and compositional procedures of tonal music through critical listening, study and analysis of representative works. You will undertake analysis, harmony and aural exercises to consolidate the understanding of functional harmony and the idiomatic application of musical materials.

Offerings in 2022

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Ear Training Test: FundamentalsOther
    15%
  • Theory Test: FundamentalsOther
    15%
  • Theory Analysis AssignmentAssignment
    20%
  • Ear Training Dictation TestOther
    25%
  • Theory Harmonisation TaskOther
    25%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    Identify and apply fundamental chromatic concepts of melody and harmony;

  2. 2

    Analyse musical elements including chromatic harmony and advanced idiomatic harmonic procedures;

  3. 3

    Recognise aurally advanced elements of diatonic harmony and rhythm.

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.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Mr Johannes Luebbers
Unit Coordinators
Mr Johannes Luebbers

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ATS2901?

You need ATS1900 before you enrol.

What can I take after ATS2901?

ATS2901 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS2902. Those lead on to 4 units in all.

When is ATS2901 offered?

In 2022, ATS2901 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.

How much work is ATS2901?

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

Does ATS2901 have an exam?

No. ATS2901 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.

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