ATS3820 Conducting
Faculty of Arts
ATS3820 Conducting is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ATS2902.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS3820
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ATS3820
No unit lists ATS3820 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: This unit is only available to students enrolled in a Bachelor of Music single or double degree.
Overview
Students will learn fundamental conducting techniques, including basic beat patterns. Students will be required to propose a program of works to be arranged and/or conducted for performance by an approved ensemble. Students will develop approaches to interpretation, and refine baton techniques specific to their program choice.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Online Quiz5%
- Practical Assessment 1 - Beating Patterns30%
- Practical Assessment 2 - Extended Beat Patterns and Accompaniment40%
- Written Assessment - Score Analysis25%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate skills and knowledge required to successfully create musical materials for a potentially disparate group of musicians.
- 2
Offer musical and artistic direction to a potentially disparate group of musicians to realise a successful performance.
- 3
Demonstrate intermediate skills in conducting, orchestration and ensemble management.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops12 hours
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.
Learning resources
Required resources
Baton, Musical instrument (non-voice students)
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr Aaron Wyatt
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Aaron Wyatt
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS3820?
You need ATS2902 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is ATS3820 offered?
In 2020, ATS3820 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS3820?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS3820 have an exam?
No. ATS3820 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.