Independent Recording and Production Professional Diploma

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
Total Credits 13

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-111 Introduction to College Writing 3
Total Credits 12

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
ET-211 Ear Training 3
ET-223 Ear Training 3 Entering
ET-231 Solfege 1

2
HR-2xx Harmony 3: choose one
HR-211 Harmony 3
HR-213 Harmony 3 Entering
HR-215 Harmony 3 Intensive
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 13

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
MHIS-20x History of Music in the European Tradition 2
Total Credits 12

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
XX-xxx General Elective 3
Total Credits 12

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-22X Music of the African Diaspora in the United States 2
XX-xxx General Electives 6
Total Credits 12

Semester 8

Course # Title Credits
IR-462 Music Production Capstone 2
IR-410 Master and Delivery 2
MHIS-3xx Music History Elective: Any MHIS course level 300 or higher 2
XX-xxx General Electives 1
Total Credits 7

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.