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ATS2273 · Popular music 4

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2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 2Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance

Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTC

Overview

In this unit, you will extend your exploration of concepts in popular music practice by creating a performance showcase with accompanying promotional material, and undertaking collaborative projects in which you will apply music production and ensemble practice. You will continue to use audio-visual recordings to develop your self-reflective skills and formulate future performance goals.

Areas of study: Popular music

Offerings

CampusTeaching periodMode
ClaytonSecond 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
1Performance assessmentsPerformance50%
2Written assessmentsWritten30%
3Ensemble assessments Demonstration20%

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

Learning outcomes

  1. apply enhanced technical efficiency on primary instrument/voice to create and present a live showcase performance;
  2. conceptualise an artistic brand and identity and create set of promotional materials;
  3. utilise professional leadership competencies to arrange, rehearse and perform an ensemble in a rehearsal environment.

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. 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.

ActivityDuration
Tutorials43 hours
Workshops24 hours

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