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 - choose 1 MTEC-111 Introduction to Music Technology MTEC-122 Accelerated Introduction to Music Technology | 2 |
| LENS-10x | Engaging Seminar | 2 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
Semester 2
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-112 | Private Instruction 2 | 2 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| MP-113 | Accelerated Pro Tools Online | 2 |
| AR-1xx | Arranging 1 - choose 1 AR-111 Arranging 1 Entering AR-123 Arranging 1 Continuing | 2 |
| ET-1xx | Ear Training 2 - choose 1 ET-112 Ear Training 2 ET-123 Ear Training 2 Entering | 2 |
| HR-11x | Harmony 2 - choose 1 HR-112 Harmony 2 HR-114 Harmony 2 Entering | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 1 |
| 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 | 2 |
| MP-226 | Advanced Audio and MIDI 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 | Fundamentals of Music Production | 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 | Studio Production for Records | 2 |
| MP-385 | Advanced Recording Techniques | 2 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Semester 7 (suggested semester to study abroad)
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MP-447 | The Business of Music Production Online | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Major 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-xxx | General Electives | 8 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Semester 8
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MP-460 or MP-461 | Advanced Commercial Record Production Projects or Advanced Production Projects | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Major 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-xxx | General Electives | 5 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
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.