Songwriting

Overview

Subject area

MUSIC

Catalog Number

317

Course Title

Songwriting

Description

Students learn basic techniques of songwriting. The course covers concepts of form, rhyme, rhythm, scansion, prosody, tone, metaphor, simile, conceit, and song types. Students complete a series of projects to understand the various aspects of the songwriting process.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

No

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule