Music Production and Engineering 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-1xx | Introduction to Music Technology: choose one MTEC-111 Introduction to Music Technology MTEC-122 Accelerated Introduction to Music Technology | 2 |
| LENS-10x | Engaging 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 |
| MP-113 | Accelerated Pro Tools Online | 2 |
| LMSC-xxx | Mathematics/Natural Sciences: Any 3-credit, 200 level or above LMSC course, including LMSC-209 or 209 (recommended) | 3 |
| 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 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Elective | 1 |
| 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 |
| AFST-221 | Global Afrodiasporic Musics | 3 |
| MP-211 | Principles of Audio Technology 1 | 2 |
| MP-214 | Critical Listening Lab | 1 |
| MP-215 | Production Analysis Lab | 1 |
| MP-225 | Audio and MIDI Systems for Music Production | 2 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
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 |
| MP-212 | Principles of Audio Technology 2 | 2 |
| MP-241 | Mix Techniques | 2 |
| MP-226 | Advanced Audio and MIDI Production | 2 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
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 |
| MHIS-20x | History of Music in the European Tradition: choose one MHIS-201 History of Music in the European Tradition: Topics MHIS-202 History of Music in the European Tradition: Iconic Works MHIS-203 History of Music in the European Tradition: Chronology | 2 |
| LENG-223 | Literature Topics | 3 |
| MP-318 | Fundamentals of Music Production | 2 |
| MP-340 | Multitrack Recording Techniques | 2 |
| MP-341 | Mix Techniques 2 | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 1 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Semester 6
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CP-210 | The Art of Counterpoint | 3 |
| COND-21x | Conducting 2: choose one COND-212 Conducting 2 COND-217 Conducting 2 with Live Keyboard Ensemble | 1 |
| LHUM-400 | Professional Development Seminar | 2 |
| LSOC-xxx or ASOC-xxx | Social Science | 3 |
| MHIS-3xx | Music History Elective (level 300 or higher) | 2 |
| MP-320 | Studio Production for Records | 2 |
| MP-385 | Advanced Recording Techniques | 2 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Semester 7 (suggested semester to study abroad)
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LHIS-xxx or AHIS-xxx | History | 3 |
| LMAS-xxx or AMAS-xxx | Music and Society (any LMAS course) | 3 |
| LXXX-xxx or AXXX-xxx | Liberal Arts and Sciences/Africana Studies Elective Any three credit courses from the following catagories: AFST, AHIS, AHUM, ASOC, AMAS, LENG, LMSC, LHIS, LSOC, LVIS, LMAS, LFRN, LJPN, LHUM, LPHL, or LSPN. | 3 |
| MP-447 | The Business of Music Production Online | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Major Electives (select from list below) Any MP-2xx or above class not taken as part of the major, any MTEC-3xx or above, and IN-495. | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 1 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
Semester 8
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LXXX-xxx or AXXX-xxx | Liberal Arts and Sciences/Africana Studies Elective Any three credit courses from the following catagories: AFST, AHIS, AHUM, ASOC, AMAS, LENG, LMSC, LHIS, LSOC, LVIS, LMAS, LFRN, LJPN, LHUM, LPHL, or LSPN. | 3 |
| MP-460 or MP-461 | Advanced Commercial Record Production Projects or Advanced Production Projects | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Major Electives (select from list below) Any MP-2xx or above class not taken as part of the major, any MTEC-3xx or above, and IN-495. | 2 |
| LVIS-xxx | Visual Studies | 3 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 4 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
Study abroad at our Valencia, Spain, campus. It is recommended that MPE majors study in Valencia during their third or seventh semester. For specific program information, please see the chair of your major or contact the study abroad office.