Contemporary Writing 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 |
| LENS-10x | Engaging Seminar | 2 |
| LENG-111 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 |
| MTEC-1xx | Introduction to Music Technology: choose one MTEC-111 Introduction to Music Technology MTEC-122 Accelerated Introduction to Music Technology | 2 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
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-1x | 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 |
| AFST-221 | Global Afrodiasporic Musics | 3 |
| LMSC-20x | Acoustics: choose one LMSC-207 Applied Acoustics for the Writer/Producer LMSC-208 Music Acoustics | 3 |
| 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 Labs | 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 |
| CM-211 | Tonal Harmony and Composition 1 | 2 |
| ISKB-211 | Basic Keyboard 1 | 1 |
| CW-171 | Groove Writing | 2 |
| CW-191 | Sequencing and Production Techniques | 2 |
| AR-1xx | Arranging 2: choose one AR-112 Arranging 2 for Entering Students AR-124 Arranging 2 for Continuing Students | 2 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Semester 4
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-212 | Private Instruction 4 | 1 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| ISKB-212 | Basic Keyboard 2 | 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-212 | Tonal Harmony and Composition 2 | 2 |
| CP-210 | The Art of Counterpoint | 3 |
| CW-261 | DAW Writing and Production | 2 |
| CW-216 | Vocal Writing | 2 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Semester 5
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COND-21x | Conducting 1: choose one COND-211 Conducting 1 COND-216 Conducting 1 with Live Keyboard Ensemble | 1 |
| LHIS-xxx or AHIS-xxx | History | 3 |
| 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 |
| ILXX-xxx | Instrumental Labs | 1 |
| LENG-223 | Literature Topics | 3 |
| CW-211 | Advanced Ensemble Writing | 2 |
| CW-333 | Studio Writing and Production for the Recording Studio | 2 |
| CW-397 | Collaborative Studies in Music Production | 1 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Semester 6
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CP-215 | The Art of Counterpoint 2 | 2 |
| COND-21x | Conducting 2: choose one COND-212 Conducting 2 COND-217 Conducting 2 with Live Keyboard Ensemble | 1 |
| LSOC-xxx or ASOC-xxx | Social Science | 3 |
| LHUM-400 | Professional Development Seminar | 2 |
| CW-3xx | Choose 1 CW-311 Writing for Big Band CW-321 Strings and Woodwinds Ensemble Writing | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 2 |
| CW-361 | Mixing Concepts and Applications for Writers | 2 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
Semester 7
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LXXX-xxx or AXXX-xxx | Liberal Arts and Sciences/Africana Studies Electives Any three credit courses from the following categories: 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 |
| MHIS-3XX | Music History Elective (any MHIS course level 300 or higher) | 2 |
| CW-411 | Writing for Orchestra | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Major Electives (select from list below) Any CW course not already taken, AR-201, CM-231, COND-351, COND-361, CP-361, ET-351, ET-441, FILM-200, GAIM-265, HR-241, HR-335, IN-495, MB-211, MB–335, MTEC-323, PST–451, PSW-341, PW-361, PW-365, SW-211, SW-231, SW-241, SW-273, SW-345, or SW-362. | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 2 |
| 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 categories: AFST, AHIS, AHUM, ASOC, AMAS, LENG, LMSC, LHIS, LSOC, LVIS, LMAS, LFRN, LJPN, LHUM, LPHL, or LSPN. | 3 |
| LVIS-xxx | Visual Studies | 3 |
| CW-422 | Advanced Production for Writers | 2 |
| CW-497 | Directed Study in Contemporary Writing and Production | 1 |
| CW-xxx | Advanced Technology Elective Select from the following: CW-370, CW-435, CW-450, CW-461, CW-465, CW-470, or PW-321 | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 3 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
Study abroad at our Valencia, Spain, campus. It is recommended that CWP majors study in Valencia during their third semester. For specific program information, please see the chair of your major or contact the study abroad office.