Contemporary Writing and Production 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
XXXX-xxxArranging 1 - choose 1
AR-111 Arranging 1 Entering
AR-123 Arranging 1 Continuing		2
XXXX-xxxEar Training 2 - choose 1
ET-112 Ear Training 2
ET-123 Ear Training 2 Entering		2
XXXX-xxxHarmony 2 - choose 1
HR-112 Harmony 2
HR-114 Harmony 2 Entering		2
LENG-111Introduction to College Writing3
Total Credits12

Semester 3 (suggested semester to study abroad)

Course #TitleCredits
PIXX-211Private Instruction 31
ENXX-xxxEnsembles1
ILXX-xxxInstrumental Labs1
ET-2xxEar Training 3 or Solfege 1 - choose 1
ET-211 Ear Training 3
ET-223 Ear Training 3 Entering
ET-231 Solfege 1		2
HR-21xHarmony 3 - choose 1
HR-211 Harmony 3
HR-213 Harmony 3 Entering
HR-215 Harmony 3 Intensive		2
CM-211Tonal Harmony and Composition 12
ISKB-211Basic Keyboard 11
CW-191Sequencing and Production Techniques2
Total Credits12

Semester 4

Course #TitleCredits
PIXX-212Private Instruction 41
ENXX-xxxEnsembles1
ILXX-xxxInstrumental Labs1
ISKB-212Basic Keyboard 21
ET-2xxEar Training 4 or Solfege 2 - choose 1
ET-212 Ear Training 4
ET-224 Ear Training 4 Entering
ET-232 Solfege 2		2
COND-21xConducting 1 - choose 1
COND-211 Conducting 1
COND-216 Conducting 1 with Live Keyboard		1
HR-21xHarmony 4 - choose 1
HR-212 Harmony 4
HR-214 Harmony 4 Entering
HR-216 Harmony 4 Intensive		2
CM-212Tonal Harmony and Composition 22
AR-112Arranging 22
Total Credits13

Semester 5

Course #TitleCredits
COND-21xConducting 2 - choose 1
COND-212 Conducting 2
COND-217 Conducting 2 with Live Keyboard		1
LMSC-20xAcoustics - choose 1
LMSC-207 Applied Acoustics for the Writer/Producer
LMSC-208 Music Acoustics		3
CP-210The Art of Counterpoint3
CW-171Groove Writing2
CW-261DAW Writing and Production2
CW-216Vocal Writing2
Total Credits13

Semester 6

Course #TitleCredits
MHIS-20x or AFST-221Choose 1
MHIS-20x History of Music in the European Tradition
AFST-221 Global Afrodiasporic Musics		2
LHUM-400Professional Development Seminar2
CW-211Advanced Ensemble Writing2
CW-333Studio Writing and Production for the Recording Studio2
CW-397Collaborative Studies in Music Production1
CP-215The Art of Counterpoint 22
XXXX-xxxGeneral Electives1
Total Credits12

Semester 7

Course #TitleCredits
CW-3xxChoose 1
CW-311 Writing for Big Band
CW-321 Strings and Woodwinds Ensemble Writing		2
CW-361Mixing Concepts and Applications for Writers2
XXXX-xxxMajor 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-xxxGeneral Electives5
Total Credits11

Semester 8

Course #TitleCredits
CW-411Writing for Orchestra2
CW-422Advanced Production for Writers2
CW-497Directed Study in Contemporary Writing and Production1
XXXX-xxxAdvanced Technology Electives (select from list below)
CW-370, CW-435, CW-450, CW-461, CW-465, CW-470, or PW-321		2
XXXX-xxxGeneral Electives3
Total Credits10

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.