Music Production and Engineering 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
XXXX-xxx Arranging 1 - choose 1
AR-111 Arranging 1 Entering
AR-123 Arranging 1 Continuing
2
XXXX-xxx Ear Training 2 - choose 1
ET-112 Ear Training 2
ET-123 Ear Training 2 Entering
2
XXXX-xxx Harmony 2 - choose 1
HR-112 Harmony 2
HR-114 Harmony 2 Entering
2
XXXX-xxx Acoustics - choose 1
LMSC-208 Music Acoustics
LMSC-209 Architectural Acoustics
3
Total Credits 12

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
XXXX-xxx Ear Training 3 or Solfege 1 - choose 1
ET-211 Ear Training 3
ET-223 Ear Training 3 Entering
ET-231 Solfege 1
2
XXXX-xxx Harmony 3 - choose 1
HR-211 Harmony 3
HR-213 Harmony 3 Entering
HR-215 Harmony 3 Intensive
2
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 13

Semester 4

Course # Title Credits
PIXX-212 Private Instruction 4 1
ENXX-xxx Ensemble 1
ILXX-xxx Instrumental Lab 1
XXXX-xxx Ear Training 4 or Solfege 2 - choose 1
ET-212 Ear Training 4
ET-224 Ear Training 4 Entering
ET-232 Solfege 2
2
XXXX-xxx Harmony 4 - choose 1
HR-212 Harmony 4
HR-214 Harmony 4 Entering
HR-216 Harmony 4 Intensive
2
MP-212 Principles of Audio Technology 2 2
MP-241 Mix Techniques Lab 2
MP-226 Hybrid Production 2
Total Credits 13

Semester 5

Course # Title Credits
CM-211 Tonal Harmony and Composition 1 2
XXXX-xxx Conducting 1 - choose 1
COND-211 Conducting 1
COND-216 Conducting 1 with Live Keyboard Ensemble
1
MP-318 Creative Production Skills 2
MP-340 Multitrack Recording Techniques 2
MP-341 Mix Techniques 2 2
XXXX-xxx General Electives 3
Total Credits 12

Semester 6

Course # Title Credits
CM-212 Tonal Harmony and Composition 2 2
XXXX-xxx Conducting 2 - choose 1
COND-212 Conducting 2
COND-217 Conducting 2 with Live Keyboard Ensemble
1
CP-210 The Art of Counterpoint 3
LHUM-400 Professional Development Seminar 2
MP-320 Music Production for Records 2
MP-385 Advanced Recording Techniques 2
Total Credits 12

Semester 7 (suggested semester to study abroad)

Course # Title Credits
MP-247 Business of Music Production 2
XXXX-xxx Major Electives (select from list below)
Any MP elective level 200 or above or MTEC elective level 300.
2
XXXX-xxx General Electives 7
Total Credits 11

Semester 8

Course # Title Credits
MP-461 Advanced Production Projects 2
XXXX-xxx Major Electives (select from list below)
Any MP elective level 200 or above or MTEC elective level 300.
2
XXXX-xxx General Electives 6
Total Credits 10

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.