Contemporary Writing and Production Bachelor's Degree
This page represents sample curriculum only and does not reflect the most recent program requirements. For current requirements, please view the major grids.
Semester 1
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-111 | Private Instruction 1 | 2 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| PW-111 | Music Application and Theory | 4 |
| ET-111 | Ear Training 1 | 2 |
| LENS-10x | LENS Seminar | 2 |
| LENG-111 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 |
| MTEC-111 | Introduction to Music Technology | 2 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Semester 2
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-112 | Private Instruction 2 | 2 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| AR-1xx | Arranging 1: choose one AR-111 Arranging 1 Entering AR-123 Arranging 1 Continuing |
2 |
| ET-1x | Ear Training 2: choose one ET-112 Ear Training 2 ET-123 Ear Training 2 Entering |
2 |
| HR-11x | Harmony 2: choose one HR-112 Harmony 2 HR-114 Harmony 2 Entering |
2 |
| LENG-223 | Literature | 3 |
| LMSC-20x | Acoustics: choose one LMSC-207 Applied Acoustics for the Writer/Producer LMSC-208 Music Acoustics |
3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Semester 3 (suggested semester to study abroad)
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-211 | Private Instruction 3 | 1 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| ILXX-xxx | Instrumental Lab | 1 |
| ET-2xx | Ear Training 3 or Solfege 1: choose one ET-211 Ear Training 3 ET-223 Ear Training 3 Entering ET-231 Solfege 1 |
2 |
| HR-21x | Harmony 3: choose one HR-211 Harmony 3 HR-213 Harmony 3 Entering HR-215 Harmony 3 Intensive |
2 |
| CM-211 | Tonal Harmony and Composition 1 | 2 |
| ISKB-211 | Basic Keyboard 1 | 1 |
| CW-171 | Groove Writing | 2 |
| CW-191 | Sequencing and Production Techniques | 2 |
| AR-112 | Arranging 2 | 2 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Semester 4
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-212 | Private Instruction 4 | 1 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| ILXX-xxx | Instrumental Lab | 1 |
| ISKB-212 | Basic Keyboard 2 | 1 |
| ET-2xx | Ear Training 4 or Solfege 2: choose one ET-212 Ear Training 4 ET-224 Ear Training 4 Entering ET-232 Solfege 2 |
2 |
| HR-21x | Harmony 4: choose one HR-212 Harmony 4 HR-214 Harmony 4 Entering HR-216 Harmony 4 Intensive |
2 |
| CP-210 | The Art of Counterpoint 1 | 3 |
| XXXX-xx | General Electives | 1 |
| CW-261 | DAW Writing and Production | 2 |
| CW-216 | Vocal Writing | 2 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Semester 5
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CM-212 | Tonal Harmony and Composition 2 | 2 |
| COND-21x | Conducting 1: choose one COND-211 Conducting 1 COND-216 Conducting 1 with Live Keyboard Ensemble |
1 |
| LHIS-xxx | History (any LHIS course) | 3 |
| MHIS-22x | Music of the African Diaspora in the United States (choose one) | 2 |
| LVIS-xxx | Visual Studies (any LVIS course) | 3 |
| CW-211 | Advanced Ensemble Writing | 2 |
| CW-333 | Studio Writing and Production for the Recording Studio | 2 |
| CW-397 | Collaborative Studies in Music Production | 1 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Semester 6
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CP-215 | The Art of Counterpoint 2 | 2 |
| COND-21x | Conducting 2: choose one COND-212 Conducting 2 COND-217 Conducting 2 with Live Keyboard Ensemble |
1 |
| LSOC-xxx | Social Sciences (any LSOC course) | 3 |
| LHUM-400 | Professional Development Seminar | 2 |
| MHIS-20x | History of Music in the European Tradition (choose one) | 2 |
| XX-xxx | Choose 1 CW-311 Writing for Big Band CW-321 Strings and Woodwinds Ensemble Writing |
2 |
| CW-361 | Mixing Concepts and Applications for Writers | 2 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
Semester 7
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| XXXX-xxx | Liberal Arts Elective These courses are chosen from any three-credit liberal arts category (LENG, LMSC, LHIS, LSOC, LVIS, or LMAS). Additional options for electives include LFRN (French), LJPN (Japanese), LHUM (humanities), LPHL (philosophy), and LSPN (Spanish). Liberal arts elective courses must be three credits, and the course code must have a prefix from the above list. Please note that courses with prefix LHAN are not liberal arts courses and cannot be used as liberal arts electives. |
3 |
| LMAS-xxx | Music and Society (any LMAS course) | 3 |
| MHIS-3XX | Music History Elective (any MHIS course level 300 or higher) | 2 |
| CW-411 | Writing for Orchestra | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Major Electives (select from list below) AR-201, AR-203, CM-231, COND-351, COND-361, CP-361, CW-141, CW-205, CW-213,CW–218, CW-221, CW-225, CW-227, CW-237, CW-247, CW-255, CW-257, CW-275, CW-321, CW-343, CW-345, CW-357, CW-435, CW-445, CW-450, CW-461, CW-465, CW-470, CW-495, ET-351, ET-441, FS-221, FS-231, HR-231, HR-241, HR-335, MB-211, MTEC-323, MB–335, PW-265, PST–451, PSW-341, PW-361, PW-365, SW-211, SW-231, SW-241, SW-273, SW-345, SW-362 |
2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 2 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
Semester 8
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| XXXX-xxx | Liberal Arts Elective These courses are chosen from any three-credit liberal arts category (LENG, LMSC, LHIS, LSOC, LVIS, or LMAS). Additional options for electives include LFRN (French), LJPN (Japanese), LHUM (humanities), LPHL (philosophy), and LSPN (Spanish). Liberal arts elective courses must be three credits, and the course code must have a prefix from the above list. Please note that courses with prefix LHAN are not liberal arts courses and cannot be used as liberal arts electives. |
3 |
| CW-422 | Advanced Production for Writers | 2 |
| CW-497 | Directed Study in Contemporary Writing and Production | 1 |
| CW-xxx | Advanced Technology Elective Select from the following: CW-370, CW-435, CW-450, CW-461, CW-465, CW-470, PW-321 |
2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 5 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
Study abroad at our Valencia, Spain, campus. It is recommended that CWP majors study in Valencia during their third semester. For specific program information, please see the chair of your major or contact the study abroad office.