Contemporary Writing and Production Diploma 2018F
Valid for catalog year fall 2018–summer 2019 only. For students who entered Berklee prior to fall 2018, 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 |
| MTEC-111 | Introduction to Music Technology | 2 |
| LENS-10x | LENS Seminar - choose 1 LENS-101 Engaging with Artistic Space (Boston only) LENS-103 Engaging with Boston Culture and History (Boston only) LENS-105 Engaging with Contemporary Issues (Boston only) LENS-107 Engaging with the Community through Service Learning (Boston only) LENS-109 Engaging with Valencia Culture and History (Valencia only) |
2 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
Semester 2
| Course # | Title | Credits |
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| 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-111 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 |
| ISKB-211 | Basic Keyboard 1 | 1 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
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 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Semester 4
| 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 |
| AR-112 | Arranging 2 | 2 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Semester 5
| Course # | Title | Credits |
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| CM-212 | Tonal Harmony and Composition 2 | 2 |
| LMSC-208 | Music Acoustics | 3 |
| MHIS-20X | History of Music in the European Tradition - choose 1 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 |
| CW-171 | Groove Writing | 2 |
| CW-261 | DAW Writing and Production | 2 |
| CW-216 | Vocal Writing | 2 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
Semester 6
| Course # | Title | Credits |
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| CP-215 | The Art of Counterpoint 2 | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Conducting 1 - choose 1 COND-211 Conducting 1 COND-216 Conducting 1 with Live Keyboard Ensemble |
1 |
| LHUM-400 | Professional Development Seminar | 2 |
| MHIS-22X | Music of the African Diaspora in the United States - choose 1 MHIS-221 Music of the African Diaspora in the United States: Topics MHIS-222 Music of the African Diaspora in the United States: Icons MHIS-223 Music of the African Diaspora in the United States: Chronology |
2 |
| CW-211 | Advanced Ensemble Writing | 2 |
| CW-333 | Studio Writing and Production for the Recording Studio | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Semester 7
| Course # | Title | Credits |
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| XXXX-xxx | Conducting 2 - choose 1 COND-212 Conducting 2 COND-217 Conducting 2 with Live Keyboard Ensemble |
1 |
| XXXX-xxx | Music History Elective (any MHIS course level 300 or higher) - choose 1 MHIS-317 19th Century Program Music MHIS-319 History of Jazz MHIS-322 History of Rock Music MHIS-325 History of American Musical Theater MHIS-327 History of Country Music 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-343 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 |
| XX-xxx | Choose 1 CW-311 Writing for Big Band CW-321 Strings and Woodwinds Ensemble Writing |
2 |
| CW-361 | Mixing Concepts and Applications for Writers | 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-321 Music Writing and Production with the iPad |
2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 2 |
| Total Credits | 11 | |
Semester 8
| Course # | Title | Credits |
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| CW-411 | Writing for Orchestra - Studio Orchestra | 2 |
| CW-422 | Advanced Production for Writers | 2 |
| CW-498 | Directed Study in Contemporary Writing and Production | 2 |
| CW-xxx | Approved Specified Elective | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 2 |
| Total Credits | 10 | |
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.