ATS3140 Composition and music technology 5: Interactive composition
Faculty of Arts
ATS3140 Composition and music technology 5: Interactive composition is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs ATS2128 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before ATS3140
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ATS3140
1 unit list ATS3140 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: This unit is only available to students enrolled in a Bachelor of Music single or double degree - Composition and music technology specialisation.
Overview
The unit develops advanced skills in compositions and music technology by requiring students to conceptualise and articulate an original interactive work. Students will develop new strategies and refine a personal creative aesthetic in relation to this task, and work with a industry guests to realise the work. Students will also apply music software programming and performance skills.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Interactive Composition 1Artefact30%
- Interactive Composition 2Artefact30%
- Interactive Work with Polyglot TheatreProject30%
- Portfolio of Max PatchesPortfolio10%
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
design and compose an original interactive work;
- 2
articulate a personal creative aesthetic through both written and musical forms of representation;
- 3
apply music software programming and performance skills;
- 4
communicate compositional ideas effectively to musicians;
- 5
devise and apply peer feedback strategies, demonstrating perceptive communication and listening skills.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops-
- Tutorials-
- 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
ATS3140 is part of 1 area of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Sam Gillies
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Sam Gillies
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS3140?
You need ATS2128 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ATS3140?
ATS3140 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS3141.
When is ATS3140 offered?
In 2027, ATS3140 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS3140?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS3140 have an exam?
No. ATS3140 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS3140?
ATS3140 is part of Composition and music technology.