Songwriting

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Overview

Subject area

MUS

Catalog Number

23500

Course Title

Songwriting

Department(s)

Description

Introduces the art and craft of popular songwriting as a creative discipline distinct from performance and technical production. Topics include song forms, idea generation, and the interactions between lyrics, melody, and chord structures, students create original material, as well as learn methods of analysis and critical listening skills.

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

2

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

2

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

2

Requisites

018973

Course Schedule