MUS 207 - Songwriting

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

MUS 111 or MUS 101 or permission of Instructor.

Course Description: Songwriting is an introduction to the techniques and styles of popular music songwriting. This course provides students the opportunity to freely explore lyric writing, crafting melodies and hooks, effective use of harmony, and common song structures to successfully create their songs. Students will create their own works through basic lead sheets and workshop them with the class.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Write a lead sheet. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#2: Craft a coherent lyric using the tools and skills that students learn in this course.
CLO#3: Set a melody and lyric to a series of standard harmony.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Notebook/Journal, Staff paper, pencils, drafting eraser, folder, and headphones.

Course Meeting Hours Type: Lecture
Course meeting hours minimum: 30
Course meeting hours standard: 33
Course meeting hours maximum: 36

ACTI Code, Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate