ATS1046 · Composition and music technology: Introduction to music composition

Overview

In this unit you will learn fundamental composition techniques and music technology skills through the creation of short original works. You will develop practical skills in digital audio workstations (DAWs) and studio recording while learning to communicate musical ideas through written, verbal, and artistic forms. You will analyse and discuss notable compositions, develop collaborative and performance skills through ensemble participation, and engage in self-reflective practices to build critical awareness of your creative process and its context. Upon completion of the unit, you will have acquired foundational skills in composition, music technology and critical self-reflection.

Areas of study: Composition and music technology

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. identify and explain fundamental techniques of music composition;
2. demonstrate fundamental digital audio workstation and studio recording skills;
3. communicate musical ideas using written, verbal and artistic forms of representation;
4. identify and discuss select music compositions;
5. demonstrate collaborative and performance skills through ensemble participation;
6. demonstrate self-reflective skills and an emerging critical awareness of creative process and context.

Workload

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.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.