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ATS2186 · Audio lab

Official Handbook

2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 2Communications

Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTC

Overview

The Audio Lab is a multi-disciplinary learning environment where students from the different specialisations in the Bachelor of Media Communication come together to explore new technologies, skills and practices in audio media. You will devise an Audio research project that tests the capabilities of new audio technologies and explore applications. The lab fosters creativity and experimentation in media production while also developing professional skills in collaboration and adaptability.

Areas of study: Media communication

Offerings

CampusTeaching periodMode
CaulfieldSecond semesterTeaching 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.

#AssessmentTypeWeightHurdle
1MultimediaArtefact30%
2 In-class activitiesExercise20%
3Media taskArtefact50%

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 discuss the communicative and creative role of audio in contemporary media environments;
  2. Display proficiency in a variety of audio media skills and practices;
  3. Work reflectively, independently and collaboratively with peers to conceptualize and design an audio media project;
  4. Apply audio skills in media production that critically reflects on the evolving technologies and practices of audio.

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.

ActivityDuration
Lectures12 hours
Tutorials24 hours

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