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: choose one MTEC-111 Introduction to Music Technology AR-123 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-208 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 Electives | 1 |
| 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 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 |
| AFST-221 | Global Afrodiasporic Musics | 3 |
| MP-114 | Critical Listening Lab Online | 1 |
| MP-115 | Production Analysis Lab Online | 1 |
| IR-209 | Audio Principles | 2 |
| IR-223 | Audio and MIDI 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 |
| IR-205 | Recording Techniques | 2 |
| CM-211 | Tonal Harmony and Composition 1 | 2 |
| IR-224 | Audio and MIDI Production 2 | 2 |
| IR-242 | Mixing Techniques 1 | 2 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Semester 5
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IR-305 | Record Production Projects 1 | 2 |
| IR-342 | Mixing Techniques 2 Online | 2 |
| CM-212 | Tonal Harmony and Composition 2 | 2 |
| IR-346 | Advanced Recording and Editing Techniques | 2 |
| CP-210 | The Art of Counterpoint | 3 |
| COND-21x | Conducting 1: choose one COND-211 Conducting 1 COND-216 Conducting 1 with Live Keyboard | 1 |
| LENG-223 | Literature Topics | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Semester 6
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IR-326 | Record Production Projects 2 | 2 |
| IR-331 | Vocal Production Techniques | 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 |
| 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 |
| LSOC-xxx or ASOC-xxx | Social Science | 3 |
| LHIS-xxx or AHIS-xxx | History | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Semester 7
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MP-447 | The Business of Music Production (Online) | 2 |
| XX-xxx | Major Electives: Any IR, MP, or MTEC elective 200 level and above (except MTEC-214), IN-495, PSPA-350, SW-181, SW-226, and SW-281. | 2 |
| MHIS-3xx | Music History Elective (level 300 or higher) | 2 |
| LVIS-xxx | Visual Studies | 3 |
| LXXX-xxx or AXXX-xxx | Liberal Arts and Sciences/Africana Studies Electives: 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 |
| XX-xxx | General Electives | 2 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
Semester 8
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IR-462 | Music Production Capstone | 2 |
| IR-410 | Master and Delivery (Online) | 2 |
| LXXX-xxx or AXXX-xxx | Liberal Arts and Sciences/Africana Studies Electives: 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 |
| LMAS-xxx or AMAS-xxx | Music and Society | 3 |
| XX-xxx | General Electives | 4 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
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.