Contemporary Writing and Production Bachelor's Degree 2017F
Valid for catalog year fall 2017–summer 2018 only. For students who entered Berklee prior to fall 2017, search major grids for past catalog years.
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Core
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Major
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Liberal Arts
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Electives
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-P10x | LENS Seminar - choose 1 LENS-P101 Engaging with Artistic Space LENS-P103 Engaging with Boston Culture and History (Boston only) LENS-P105 Engaging with Contemporary Issues LENS-P107 Engaging with the Community through Service Learning LENS-P109 Engaging with Valencia Culture and History (Valencia only) |
2 |
| LENG-111 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 |
| MTEC-111 | Introduction to Music Technology | 2 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Semester 2
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-112 | Private Instruction 2 | 2 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| AR-111 | Arranging 1 | 2 |
| ET-112 | Ear Training 2 | 2 |
| HR-112 | Harmony 2 | 2 |
| LENG-223 | Literature | 3 |
| LMSC-208 | Music Acoustics | 3 |
| ISKB-211 | Basic Keyboard 1 | 1 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Semester 3 (suggested semester to study abroad)
| Course # | Title | Credits |
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| PIXX-211 | Private Instruction 3 | 1 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| ILXX-xxx | Instrumental Lab | 1 |
| XXXX-xxx | Ear Training 3/Solfege 1 - choose 1 ET-211 Ear Training 3 ET-231 Solfege 1 |
2 |
| HR-211 | Harmony 3 | 2 |
| CM-211 | Tonal Harmony and Composition 1 | 2 |
| ISKB-212 | Basic Keyboard 2 | 1 |
| CW-191 | Sequencing and Production Techniques | 2 |
| AR-112 | Arranging 2 | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 1 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Semester 4 (suggested semester to study abroad)
| Course # | Title | Credits |
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| PIXX-212 | Private Instruction 4 | 1 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| ILXX-xxx | Instrumental Lab | 1 |
| XXXX-xxx | Ear Training 4/Solfege 2 - choose 1 ET-212 Ear Training 4 ET-232 Solfege 2 |
2 |
| HR-212 | Harmony 4 | 2 |
| CP-210 | The Art of Counterpoint 1 | 3 |
| CW-171 | Groove Writing | 2 |
| CW-261 | DAW Writing and Production | 2 |
| CW-216 | Vocal Writing | 2 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Semester 5
| Course # | Title | Credits |
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| CM-212 | Tonal Harmony and Composition 2 | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Conducting 1 - choose 1 COND-211 Conducting 1 COND-216 Conducting 1 with Live Keyboard Ensemble |
1 |
| LHIS-xxx | History (any LHIS course) | 3 |
| MHIS-P20X | History of Music in the European Tradition - choose 1 MHIS-201 History of Music in the European Tradition: Topics MHIS-P202 History of Music in the European Tradition: Iconic Works MHIS-P203 History of Music in the European Tradition: Chronology |
2 |
| LVIS-xxx | Visual Studies (any LVIS course) | 3 |
| CW-211 | Advanced Ensemble Writing | 2 |
| CW-333 | Studio Writing and Production for the Recording Studio | 2 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Semester 6
| Course # | Title | Credits |
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| CP-215 | The Art of Counterpoint 2 | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Conducting 2 - choose 1 COND-212 Conducting 2 COND-217 Conducting 2 with Live Keyboard Ensemble |
1 |
| LSOC-xxx | Social Sciences (any LSOC course) | 3 |
| LHUM-400 | Professional Development Seminar | 2 |
| MHIS-P22X | Music of the African Diaspora in the United States - choose 1 MHIS-P221 Music of the African Diaspora in the United States: Topics MHIS-P222 Music of the African Diaspora in the United States: Icons MHIS-P223 Music of the African Diaspora in the United States: Chronology |
2 |
| CW-311 | Writing for Big Band | 2 |
| CW-361 | Mixing Concepts and Applications for Writers | 2 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
Semester 7
| Course # | Title | Credits |
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| XXXX-xxx | Liberal Arts Elective These courses are chosen from any three-credit Liberal Arts category (LENG, LMSC, LHIS, LSOC, LVIS, or LMAS). Additional options for electives include LFRN (French), LJPN(Japanese), LHUM (humanities), LPHL (philosophy), and LSPN (Spanish). Liberal Arts elective courses must be three (3) credits and the course code must have a prefix from the above list. Please note that courses with prefix LHAN are not liberal arts courses and cannot be used as liberal arts electives. |
3 |
| LMAS-xxx | Music and Society (any LMAS course) | 3 |
| XXXX-xxx | Music History Elective (any MHIS course level 300 or higher) - choose 1 MHIS-P317 19th Century Program Music MHIS-322 History of Rock Music MHIS-P325 History of American Musical Theater MHIS-331 History of Film Music MHIS-341 African American Music, History, and Culture - Contemporary Connections MHIS-342 The Music of the English-Speaking Caribbean Islands MHIS-P343 Survey of Brazilian Music History MHIS-347 Music of Women Composers MHIS-353 African American Composers: Classical Tradition MHIS-361 Concert Music after 1945 |
2 |
| CW-411 | Writing for Orchestra | 2 |
| CW-xxx | Approved Specified Elective | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 2 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
Semester 8
| Course # | Title | Credits |
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| XXXX-xxx | Liberal Arts Elective These courses are chosen from any three-credit Liberal Arts category (LENG, LMSC, LHIS, LSOC, LVIS, or LMAS). Additional options for electives include LFRN (French), LJPN(Japanese), LHUM (humanities), LPHL (philosophy), and LSPN (Spanish). Liberal Arts elective courses must be three (3) credits and the course code must have a prefix from the above list. Please note that courses with prefix LHAN are not liberal arts courses and cannot be used as liberal arts electives. |
3 |
| CW-422 | Advanced Production for Writers | 2 |
| CW-498 | Directed Study in Contemporary Writing and Production | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Advanced Technology Elective - choose 1 CW-435 Contemporary Orchestration for Digital Audio Workstations CW-450 Scoring for Advertising CW-461 Electronic Writing and Production CW-470 Writing and Producing for Music/Media Libraries PW-P321 Music Writing and Production with the iPad FS-P370 History of American Musical Theater |
2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 5 |
| 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.