ATS2902 Music theory and ear training 4
Faculty of Arts
ATS2902 Music theory and ear training 4 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ATS2901 and unlocks 1 unit.
- 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 ATS2902
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ATS2902
1 unit list ATS2902 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit is the fourth and final 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 consolidates the skills and knowledge developed in ATS2901 Music theory and ear training 3 through the study and practical application of theoretical concepts in either the Western art music or jazz tradition. Further study of advanced analytical and compositional procedures in representative works incorporates the analysis and recognition of chromatic harmony, voice leading techniques and different structural levels.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
Assessment
- Assessment Task 1: Ear Training Fundamentals TestQuiz / Test20%
- Assessment Task 2: Analysis TaskExercise20%
- Assessment Task 3: Ear Training Dictations TestQuiz / Test25%
- Assessment Task 4: Analytical EssayWritten25%
- Assessment Task 5: Composition FolioArtefact10%
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 apply free-tonal concepts of melody and harmony;
- 2
Analyse musical elements including free-tonal harmony;
- 3
Apply a range of analytical frameworks to seminal works;
- 4
Recognise aurally and perform vocally elements of chromatic harmony and rhythm.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Workshops12 hours
- Lectures6 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.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
Auralia and Musition Cloud LIcence
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Sam Gillies
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Sam Gillies
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2902?
You need ATS2901 before you enrol.
What can I take after ATS2902?
ATS2902 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS3899.
When is ATS2902 offered?
In 2026, ATS2902 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS2902?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS2902 have an exam?
No. ATS2902 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.