Prerequisite(s): MUCP 102; or acceptance to the Theory/Composition major; or instructor consent. Restriction(s): Music majors only. A practical survey of contemporary creative musical practice applicable to a wide variety of musical genres. Includes topics like model composition, advanced notation, counterpoint, variation of musical ideas, building rhythmic texture, and working with lyrics. In addition to their own creative work, students will explore general creative methods by investigating musical repertoire from a variety of historical and contemporary musical traditions. Repeatable for a maximum of four credits.