Independent Recording 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 |
| MTEC-111 | Introduction to Music Technology | 2 |
| LENS-10x | LENS Seminar | 2 |
| LENG-111 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 |
| 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-1xx | 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 |
| LVIS-xxx | Visual Studies | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Semester 3
| 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 |
2 |
| HR-2xx | Harmony 3: choose one HR-211 Harmony 3 HR-213 Harmony 3 Entering HR-215 Harmony 3 Intensive |
2 |
| MHIS-20x | History of Music in the European Tradition | 2 |
| MP-114 | Critical Listening Lab for Musicians | 1 |
| MP-115 | Production Analysis Lab for Musicians | 1 |
| MP-205 | Recording and Mixing Techniques for Musicians | 2 |
| IR-223 | Audio and MIDI Production | 2 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Semester 4
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-212 | Private Instruction 4 | 1 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| ILXX-xxx | Instrumental Lab | 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 |
| CM-211 | Tonal Harmony and Composition 1 | 2 |
| IR-209 | Audio and Studio Principles | 2 |
| IR-224 | Audio and MIDI Principles 2 | 2 |
| IR-242 | Mixing Techniques 2 | 2 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Semester 5
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MP-305 | Record Production for Musicians | 2 |
| IR-342 | Mixing Techniques 3 | 2 |
| IR-346 | Advanced Recording and Editing Techniques | 2 |
| CP-210 | The Art of Counterpoint 1 | 3 |
| COND-21x | Conducting 1: choose one COND-211 Conducting 1 COND-216 Conducting 1 with Live Keyboard |
1 |
| LMSC-xxx | Mathematics/Natural Sciences (200 level or above): LMSC-207, 208, or 209 (Acoustics) recommended | 3 |
| MHIS-22X | Music of the African Diaspora in the United States | 2 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Semester 6
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IR-326 | Record Production Projects 2 | 2 |
| IR-331 | Vocal Production Techniques | 2 |
| CM-212 | Tonal Harmony and Composition 2 | 2 |
| COND-21x | Conducting 2: choose one COND-212 Conducting 2 COND-217 Conducting 2 with Live Keyboard |
1 |
| LHUM-400 | Professional Development Seminar | 2 |
| LHIS-xxx | History | 3 |
| LSOC-xxx | Social Sciences | 3 |
| XX-xxx | General Elective | 1 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Semester 7
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MP-447 | The Business of Music Production | 2 |
| XX-xxx | Major Electives: choose from any MTEC elective 200 level and above, MP-113, SW-226, SW-181, and SW-281. | 2 |
| MHIS-3xx | Music History Elective: Any MHIS course level 300 or higher | 2 |
| LMAS-xxx | Music and Society | 3 |
| Lxx-xxx | Liberal Arts Electives | 3 |
| XX-xxx | General Electives | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Semester 8
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IR-462 | Music Production Capstone | 2 |
| IR-410 | Master and Delivery | 2 |
| Lxx-xxx | Liberal Arts Electives | 3 |
| XX-xxx | General Electives | 6 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
Some students choose to study abroad at our Valencia, Spain, campus. It is recommended that IRP majors consult with the chair or contact the study abroad office.