MU 320 - Songwriting and Composition

This course allows students to explore the creative process of lyric writing, song structure, and music composition using basic diatonic music theory. The course will focus on form, texture, rhythm, melody, harmony, lyrics, collaboration, and text setting. Students will have various opportunities to foster their writing skills and work on different musical elements through creative composition projects. Instrumental ability is a plus and will be worked into the curriculum, but not necessary to participate in the class.

Four credits.