ATS3272 Popular music 5
Faculty of Arts
ATS3272 Popular music 5 is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs ATS2273 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- 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 ATS3272
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ATS3272
1 unit list ATS3272 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
In this unit, you will develop advanced skills in music creation by conceptualising live showcase performances with accompanying branding and marketing assets. You will develop new organisational strategies and refine performance and technical skills in relation to this task, working with peers, professionals and tutors to realise your goals. You will continue to use audio-visual recordings to further refine your self-reflecive skills.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Performance assesssmentPerformance50%
- Written assessmentWritten30%
- Ensemble assessmentDemonstration20%
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
apply advanced technical and performance skills on your principle instrument/voice;
- 2
research and conceptualise an artistic identity relevant to a scene within the music ecosystem and create a set of promotional assets;
- 3
utilise collaborative songwriting skills in a professional working scenario to create new musical works.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials42 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachWork-integrated 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 allows you to engage in guided, immersive experiences to develop relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes through simulation or virtual practice.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you 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 engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit will provide you with opportunities to work with peers in groups and pairs in class. You will have interactive discussions to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the topic, and reinforce your learning.
This unit provides you with the opportunity to engage in Work-Integrated Learning or industry-based learning to incorporate professional and industry experience into your studies.
Learning resources
Required resources
Students need to bring their own instruments where required
Where it fits
ATS3272 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Lauren Stewart
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Lauren Stewart
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS3272?
You need ATS2273 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ATS3272?
ATS3272 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS3273.
When is ATS3272 offered?
In 2026, ATS3272 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS3272?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS3272 have an exam?
No. ATS3272 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS3272?
ATS3272 is part of Popular music.