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ATS2128 · Composition and music technology 4: Composition for screen
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 2Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
In this unit you will develop composition and music technology skills for screen and other media contexts, including film, social media, and live performance. You will analyse existing screen music using various theoretical frameworks, compose music for different screen-based formats, develop songwriting skills for screen contexts, and foundational mastering skills. You will also develop interdisciplinary collaborative skills through working with students from other disciplines such as film or game development on original projects. By the end of the unit, you will have created works across multiple media formats, developed critical listening and analysis skills specific to screen composition, and gained experience in both collaborative creation and live performance contexts.
Areas of study: Composition and creative music technology
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assessment Task 1: Film Analysis Task | Exercise | 20% | — |
| 2 | Assessment Task 2: Social Media Composition | Project | 20% | — |
| 3 | Assessment Task 3: Collaborative Songwriting | Project | 20% | — |
| 4 | Assessment Task 4: Music Ensemble Task | Project | 20% | — |
| 5 | Assessment Task 5: Screen Composition | Artefact | 20% | — |
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
prerequisite
- ATS2127 — Composition and music technology 3: Spatial composition techniques
Learning outcomes
- analyse a range of composition techniques for screen;
- synthesise screen composition techniques through the creation of original music to accompany media;
- apply studio mastering techniques to compositions;
- apply collaborative and performance skills through participation in an ensemble with a critical awareness of the various roles involved;
- critique composition for screen, demonstrating perceptive music listening skills.
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.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tutorials | — |
| Workshops | — |
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