B.M. in Studio Composition
The B.M. in Studio Composition offers extensive training to prepare qualified composers for scoring media and producing studio music. Its comprehensive coursework includes music composition for film and video games, audio production, songwriting, instrumental and vocal performance, musicianship, music history, career preparation, and general education. All styles of music are encouraged, and its majors enjoy special placement in the Studio Music Ensemble. The degree culminates in a two-semester senior project, which may be a full film or game soundtrack, an album-length recording, a live concert, or other major undertaking created with faculty guidance.
| Code | Title | Credits |
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| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Academic Foundations | ||
| First Year Experience requirement | 3 | |
| English Composition requirement | 6-7 | |
| Mathematics requirement | 3-4 | |
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 1 | ||
| Ethics requirement | 3 | |
| Science requirement | 3 | |
| Behavioral and Social Science requirement | 3 | |
| Humanities requirement 2 | 3 | |
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 1 | ||
| ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| University Requirements | ||
| Writing Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Western Art Music II | ||
| Speaking Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Western Art Music I 1 | ||
| Creativity & Improvisation | ||
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Capstone requirement | 1-15 | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Music Theory and Aural Activities Requirements | ||
| MTC 112 | Theory of Music I 1 | 3 |
| MTC 114 | Aural Activities I 1 | 2 |
| MTC 113 | Theory of Music II 1 | 3 |
| MTC 115 | Aural Activities II 1 | 2 |
| MTC 212 | Theory of Music III | 3 |
| MTC 214 | Aural Activities III | 2 |
| Music History Courses | ||
| MHL 180 | Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 1 | 3 |
| MHL 280 | Western Art Music I 1 | 3 |
| MHL 380 | Western Art Music II | 3 |
| Studio Production | ||
| MTC 170 | Studio Production I | 3 |
| MTC 270 | Studio Production II | 3 |
| Composition Courses | ||
| MTC 271 | Scoring Film and Media | 3 |
| MTC 273 | Computer Music | 3 |
| MTC 274 | Scoring Video Games | 3 |
| MTC 275 | Songwriting | 3 |
| MTC 312 | Composition I | 3 |
| MTC 313 | Composition II | 3 |
| MTC 341 | Orchestration | 3 |
| Senior Project | ||
| MTC 470 | Senior Project in Studio Composition I | 3 |
| Career Development | ||
| MTC 160 | Musical Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| or MTC 472 | Internship in Studio Composition | |
| Applied Lessons | ||
| INM 111 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
| or VOK 111 | Applied Lesson | |
| INM 112 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
| or VOK 112 | Applied Lesson | |
| INM 211 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
| or VOK 211 | Applied Lesson | |
| INM 212 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
| or VOK 212 | Applied Lesson | |
| INM 311 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
| or VOK 311 | Applied Lesson | |
| INM 312 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
| or VOK 312 | Applied Lesson | |
| Ensembles 3, 4 | ||
| 6 consecutive semesters required; repeatable | 6 | |
| Basketball Band | ||
| Marching Band | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Wind Symphony | ||
| Wind Ensemble | ||
| Chamber Winds | ||
| Orpheus Singers | ||
| Allegro Voices | ||
| Mastersingers | ||
| Oriana Chorale | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Chamber Choir | ||
| Vocal Jazz | ||
| Recital Choir | ||
| Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Chamber Orchestra | ||
| Criterions Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Statesmen Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Latin Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Jazz Combo | ||
| Collegium Musicum | ||
| Studio Music Ensemble | ||
| Keyboard Ensemble 5 | ||
| Brass Ensemble | ||
| Percussion Ensemble | ||
| Steel Drum Ensemble | ||
| String Ensemble 5 | ||
| Woodwind Ensemble | ||
| Opera Production | ||
| Piano 7 | ||
| PIA 150 | Piano Class I | 1 |
| PIA 151 | Piano Class II | 1 |
| Conducting | ||
| CON 311 | Instrumental Conducting I | 1.5 |
| or CON 321 | Choral Conducting I | |
| Improvisation | ||
| INM 243 | Creativity & Improvisation | 3 |
| Music Electives | ||
| Select 5.5 credits from the following: | 5.5 | |
| Music in Film | ||
| Women in Music | ||
| History of Jazz | ||
| Theory of Music IV | ||
| Aural Activities IV | ||
| Composition III | ||
| Music Analysis | ||
| 16th Century Counterpoint | ||
or MTC 345 | 18th Century Counterpoint | |
| Electives | ||
| Complete 6 credits of electives. | 6 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| 6 semesters of recital attendance (10 approved recitals) | ||
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| MTC 471 | Senior Project in Studio Composition II 8,9 | 3 |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 120 | |
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Minimum of C- required to progress to next level
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CLS 165, LIT 165, or LNC 105 is recommended to fulfill this requirement
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The first ensemble each semester is 1 credit. Additional ensembles are 0.5 credit each.
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MTC 123 is preferred for this degree.
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Piano only.
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Guitar ensemble, guitar only.
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Requirement may be waived via competency exam
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This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.
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MTC 471 is the culminating project component for students in this major. No recital in applied performance is required.
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To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via myWCU regularly. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| MTC 112 | Theory of Music I 1 | 3 |
| INM 111 or VOK 111 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
| PIA 150 | Piano Class I | 1 |
| WRT 120 | Effective Writing I | 3 |
| FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 3 |
| Ensemble | 1 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 15.5 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| MTC 113 | Theory of Music II 1 | 3 |
| MTC 114 | Aural Activities I 1 | 2 |
| MTC 170 | Studio Production I | 3 |
| INM 112 or VOK 112 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
| PIA 151 | Piano Class II | 1 |
| MTC 312 | Composition I | 3 |
| Ensemble | 1 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 14.5 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| MTC 115 | Aural Activities II 1 | 2 |
| MTC 212 | Theory of Music III | 3 |
| MTC 270 | Studio Production II | 3 |
| MTC 313 | Composition II | 3 |
| MHL 180 | Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 1 | 3 |
| INM 211 or VOK 211 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
| Ensemble | 1 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 16.5 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| MTC 214 | Aural Activities III | 2 |
| MTC 275 | Songwriting | 3 |
| INM 212 or VOK 212 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
| MHL 280 | Western Art Music I 1 | 3 |
| WRT 2XX | 200-Level WRT Course | 3 |
| Ensemble | 1 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 16.5 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| MTC 271 | Scoring Film and Media | 3 |
| MTC 341 | Orchestration | 3 |
| INM 243 | Creativity & Improvisation | 3 |
| INM 311 or VOK 311 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
| MHL 380 | Western Art Music II | 3 |
| Ensemble | 1 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 14.5 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| MTC 273 | Computer Music | 3 |
| MTC 274 | Scoring Video Games | 3 |
| INM 312 or VOK 312 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
| CON 311 or CON 321 |
Instrumental Conducting I or Choral Conducting I |
1.5 |
| Ensemble | 1 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 13 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| MTC 470 | Senior Project in Studio Composition I | 3 |
| Career Development Course | 3 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| MTC 471 | Senior Project in Studio Composition II | 3 |
| Music Elective | 3 | |
| Music Elective | 2.5 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 14.5 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Grade of C- or higher required.
