Songwriting 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.
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-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 |
| 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 |
| LHIS-xxx | History (any LHIS course) | 3 |
| ISKB-211 | Basic Keyboard 1 | 1 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
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/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 |
| XXXX-xxx | Choose 1 ISKB-212 Basic Keyboard 2 SW-P236 Guitar Techniques for Songwriters SW-238 Keyboard Techniques for Songwriters |
1 |
| SW-211 | Songwriting 1 | 2 |
| SW-221 | Lyric Writing 1 | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Songwriting Technology Requirements - Choose 1 SW-161 DAW for Songwriters: Pro Tools SW-P181 DAW for Songwriters: Ableton Live SW-P191 DAW for Songwriters: Logic Pro X SW-261 Advanced DAW for Songwriters: Pro Tools SW-P281 Advanced DAW for Songwriters: Ableton Live SW-P291 Advanced DAW for Songwriters: Logic Pro X SW-P360 Band Record Production for the Songwriter SW-362 Advanced Song Production Seminar |
2 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Semester 4 (suggested semester to study abroad)
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| SW-212 | Songwriting 2 | 2 |
| SW-222 | Lyric Writing 2 | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Songwriting Technology Requirements - Choose 1 SW-161 DAW for Songwriters: Pro Tools SW-P181 DAW for Songwriters: Ableton Live SW-P191 DAW for Songwriters: Logic Pro X SW-261 Advanced DAW for Songwriters: Pro Tools SW-P281 Advanced DAW for Songwriters: Ableton Live SW-P291 Advanced DAW for Songwriters: Logic Pro X SW-P360 Band Record Production for the Songwriter SW-362 Advanced Song Production Seminar |
2 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Semester 5 (suggested semester to study abroad)
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| XXXX-xxx | Mathematics/Natural Sciences (200 level or above) - choose 1 LMSC-208 Music Acoustics LMSC-209 Architectural Acoustics LMSC-210 Principles of Audio Electronics LMSC-221 The Science of Health LMSC-222 Oceanography LMSC-223 Math/Science Topics LMSC-224 Concepts in Contemporary Science LMSC-225 Natural Disasters LMSC-240 Technology, Self, and Society LMSC-251 Data Management and Statistics LMSC-271 The Body, Sound, and Inspiration in Performance and Beyond LMSC-281 Logic and Programming LMSC-306 Principles of Physics LMSC-P307 Introduction to Psychoacoustics LMSC-318 Environmental Science LMSC-424 Human Anatomy and Physiology |
3 |
| 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 |
| SW-231 | Arranging for Songwriters | 2 |
| SW-398 | Directed Study in Songwriting | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Semester 6 (suggested semester to study abroad)
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| XXXX-xxx | Conducting 2 - choose 1 COND-212 Conducting 2 COND-217 Conducting 2 with Live Keyboard Ensemble |
1 |
| LHUM-400 | Professional Development Seminar | 2 |
| LSOC-xxx | Social Sciences (any LSOC 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 |
| SW-241 | Survey of Popular Song Styles | 2 |
| XX-xxx | Approved Specified Elective | 2 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Semester 7
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| LMAS-xxx | Music and Society (any LMAS course) | 3 |
| 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 |
| XXXX-xxx | Choose 1 SW-311 Advanced Songwriting SW-321 Advanced Lyric Writing SW-371 Singer/Songwriter Workshop |
2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Approved Specified Elective | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 2 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
Semester 8
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| SW-335 | The Business of Songwriting | 2 |
| SW-P497 | Senior Seminar in Songwriting | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 5 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Study abroad at our Valencia, Spain, campus. It is recommended that songwriting majors study in Valencia during their third, fourth, fifth, or sixth semester. For specific program information, please see the chair of your major or contact the study abroad office.