Songwriting: Advanced ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

This advanced level course is an investigation of the songwriter’s craft. Works by master songwriters will be analyzed and used as models for student work. The student will write lyrics and/or compose music for songs in one or more genres. Students will be engaged in the creative process directly while also acquiring a broader understanding of the theory, history, and aesthetic principles of songwriting. Note: Students can take either the introductory or advanced version of this course, but not both.