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 #TitleCredits
PIXX-111Private Instruction 12
ENXX-xxxEnsemble1
PW-111Music Application and Theory4
ET-111Ear Training 12
MTEC-111Introduction to Music Technology - choose 1
MTEC-111 Introduction to Music Technology
MTEC-122 Accelerated Introduction to Music Technology
2
LENS-10xEngaging Seminar2
Total Credits13

Semester 2

Course #TitleCredits
PIXX-112Private Instruction 22
ENXX-xxxEnsemble1
MP-113Accelerated Pro Tools Online2
AR-1xxArranging 1 - choose 1
AR-111 Arranging 1 Entering
AR-123 Arranging 1 Continuing
2
ET-1xxEar Training 2 - choose 1
ET-112 Ear Training 2
ET-123 Ear Training 2 Entering
2
HR-11xHarmony 2 - choose 1
HR-112 Harmony 2
HR-114 Harmony 2 Entering
2
XXXX-xxxGeneral Electives1
Total Credits12

Semester 3 (suggested semester to study abroad)

Course #TitleCredits
PIXX-211Private Instruction 31
ENXX-xxxEnsemble1
ILXX-xxxInstrumental Lab1
XXXX-xxxEar Training 3 or Solfege 1 - choose 1
ET-211 Ear Training 3
ET-223 Ear Training 3 Entering
ET-231 Solfege 1
2
XXXX-xxxHarmony 3 - choose 1
HR-211 Harmony 3
HR-213 Harmony 3 Entering
HR-215 Harmony 3 Intensive
2
MP-211Principles of Audio Technology 12
MP-214Critical Listening Lab1
MP-215Production Analysis Lab1
MP-225Audio and MIDI Systems for Music Production2
Total Credits13

Semester 4

Course #TitleCredits
PIXX-212Private Instruction 41
ENXX-xxxEnsemble1
ILXX-xxxInstrumental Lab1
XXXX-xxxEar Training 4 or Solfege 2 - choose 1
ET-212 Ear Training 4
ET-224 Ear Training 4 Entering
ET-232 Solfege 2
2
XXXX-xxxHarmony 4 - choose 1
HR-212 Harmony 4
HR-214 Harmony 4 Entering
HR-216 Harmony 4 Intensive
2
MP-212Principles of Audio Technology 22
MP-241Mix Techniques 2
MP-226Advanced Audio and MIDI Production2
Total Credits13

Semester 5

Course #TitleCredits
CM-211Tonal Harmony and Composition 12
XXXX-xxxConducting 1 - choose 1
COND-211 Conducting 1
COND-216 Conducting 1 with Live Keyboard Ensemble
1
MP-318Fundamentals of Music Production2
MP-340Multitrack Recording Techniques2
MP-341Mix Techniques 22
XXXX-xxxGeneral Electives3
Total Credits12

Semester 6

Course #TitleCredits
CM-212Tonal Harmony and Composition 22
XXXX-xxxConducting 2 - choose 1
COND-212 Conducting 2
COND-217 Conducting 2 with Live Keyboard Ensemble
1
CP-210The Art of Counterpoint3
LHUM-400Professional Development Seminar2
MP-320Studio Production for Records2
MP-385Advanced Recording Techniques2
Total Credits12

Semester 7 (suggested semester to study abroad)

Course #TitleCredits
MP-447The Business of Music Production Online2
XXXX-xxxMajor 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-xxxGeneral Electives8
Total Credits12

Semester 8

Course #TitleCredits
MP-460 or MP-461Advanced Commercial Record Production Projects or Advanced Production Projects2
XXXX-xxxMajor 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-xxxGeneral Electives5
Total Credits9

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.