Contemporary Writing and Production - Degree

Catalog Year Fall 14 - Sum 15

BM4.CWPR

The contemporary writing and production major requires the purchasing of the
contemporary writing and production major bundle, which includes specific
hardware and software components that meet the curricular, musical, and
professional goals of the major. More information can be found on Berklee's
website at www.berklee.edu/computers or obtained from the Contemporary
Writing and Production department chair.

REQUIRED

SEMESTERS

Course Number
Course Title
1 2
CONTEMPORARY WRITING and PRODUCTION CONCENTRATE: 30 Credits Required

ISKB-211 & 212

CW-191
AR-112
CW-171
CW-261
CW-216
CW-211
CW-333
CW-311
CW-361
CW-411
CW-422
CW-498

1
2
2

Basic Keyboard 1 & 2

Sequencing and Production Techniques
Arranging 2
Groove Writing
DAW Writing and Production
Vocal Writing
Writing for Small Ensemble
Studio Writing and Production for the Recording Studio
Writing for Big Band
Mixing Concepts and Applications for Writers
Writing for Orchestra
Advanced Production for Writers
Directed Study in Contemporary Writing and Production
Advanced Technology Elective - select from the following: CW-435, CW-450,
CW-461, FS-P370

8
30

2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

Approved Specified Elective*

2
*Approved Specified Elective - select from the following: AR-201, AR-203, CM-231, COND-351, COND-361, CP-361, CW-141, CW-205,
CW-218, CW-221, CW-225, CW-237, CW-247, CW-255, CW-275, CW-343, CW-345, CW-435, CW-445, CW-450, CW-461, CW-495, ET-351,
ET-441, FS-221, FS-231, FS-P370, HR-231, HR-241, HR-335, MB-211, MP-210, MB-335, MP-210, PST-451, PSW-341, PW-361, PW-365,
SW-211, SW-231, SW-241, SW-345, SW-362
Score and Part
Preparation
Proficiency

As part of the contemporary writing and production concentrate requirements, this proficiency must be completed in
order to graduate. Information can be obtained from the Contemporary Writing and Production Department chair.

CWP Portfolio
Completion

As part of the Contemporary Writing and Production concentrate requirements, a portfolio must be satisfactorily
completed. Information can be obtained from the Contemporary Writing and Production Department chair.

CORE MUSIC: 43 Credits Required

PERF 1-4

PW-111
AR-111
HR-112 - 212
ET-111 - 112
ET 211 - 212 or
ET 231 - 232
CM-211 & 212
CP-210 & 215
COND-211/216
COND-212/217

43

Performance Core (12 credits)

Private Instruction (50 minute lessons are 2 credits, 30 minute lessons are 1 credit)
Lab (ILxx course)
Ensemble (ENxx course)
Total Credits per semester**
Music Application and Theory
Arranging 1
Harmony 2 - 4
Ear Training 1-2
Ear Training 3 - 4 or
Solfege 1 - 2
Tonal Harmony and Composition 1 & 2
The Art of Counterpoint 1 & 2
Conducting 1
Conducting 2

1
3
4

1
3

2
2
2

1
1
1
3

1
1
1
3

2
2

2
2
3

2
1
1

**Students are required to enroll in an ensemble and private instruction during their first 4 full-time semesters. Additionally, in semester 2
they may select either a 50 minute lesson (2 credits) OR a 30 minute lesson (1 credit) with a co-requisite 1 hour lab (1 credit - ILxx course)

LIBERAL ARTS: 39 Credits Required

MTEC-111
LHUM-100
LHUM-400
LENG-111 & 201
LMSC-208*
LHIS-xxx
LSOC-xxx
MHIS-P20x
MHIS-P24x

39

Introduction to Music Technology

Artistry, Creativity, and Inquiry Seminar
Professional Development Seminar
Writing and Communication/Literature
Music Acoustics*
History
Social Sciences
Western European Classical Music
MHIS-P201 History of Music in the European Tradition
Contemporary Music of the African Diaspora
MHIS-241 African American Music, History, and Culture - Foundations

2
2
2
3

3
3
3
3
2

2
Music History Elective
Any MHIS course not already taken
2
3
LAHS-xxx
Art History
LMAS-xxx
Music and Society
3
Lxxx-xxx
Liberal Arts Electives
3
3
* All students planning to enter this major must take and receive a passing score on the Math Proficiency Assessment at least one semester
prior to enrollment in LMSC-208.
MHIS-xxx

GENERAL ELECTIVES: 8 Credits Required

1
SEMESTER CREDIT TOTALS - - > 16

16

15

16

15

14

14

14

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED:

120