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USC Cinematic Arts offers a range of programs and courses in film, television, games, animation, and digital media. Learn from leading industry professionals and join the alumni network of creative leaders.
- Programs
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- Faculty
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- Facilities
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- Admissions
As the only media school in the world that teaches all the...
- Students & Parents
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- Alumni
Founded in 1929 with the idea of preparing women and men to...
- Research
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- Division of Cinema & Media Studies
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- Programs
Learn about the only media school in the world that teaches all the major disciplines of the Cinematic Arts. Explore the interdisciplinary programs, faculty, resources, and alumni stories of SCA.
Learn about the history, divisions, and programs of the USC School of Cinematic Arts, a private film school founded in 1929. The school has produced many notable alumni and faculty, and offers degrees in film, television, animation, games, and media arts.
The School of Cinematic Arts looks forward to receiving your application for admission. The Admissions Office is available to assist you during the application process and can be reached at 213-740-8358 or admissions@cinema.usc.edu with any questions.
- Degree Programs
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- Minors, International Programs and Summer Program
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The USC School of Cinematic Arts offers professional and academic degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels.
Acceptance of Transfer Units
The School of Cinematic Arts rarely accepts media production courses taken at other institutions to fulfill degree and minor requirements. Basic media history and theory courses can sometimes be accepted for transfer credit. Please check with the program administrator or a student affairs counselor for more detailed information. No transfer credit will be accepted in lieu of CTPR 290, CTPR 294, CTPR 295, CTPR 310, CTPR 507 and CTPR 508and any advanced film production courses. No transfer cred...
Waiver of Course Requirements
Under special circumstances waivers and substitutions are granted; check with the Cinematic Arts Office of Student Affairs. All course waivers and substitutions are reviewed by committee and must be approved by the associate dean of academic affairs. The following courses cannot be waived for students majoring in Film and Television Production: CTIN 584a, CTIN 584b, CTIN 584c, CTIN 584z, CTPR 290, CTPR 294, CTPR 295, CTPR 310, CTPR 480, CTPR 507, CTPR 508, CTPR 546L, CTPR 547L, CTPR 581a, CTP...
Student Advisement
Each program has its own advisement system. Check with the program administrator or with the Cinematic Arts Office of Student Affairs. Cinematic Arts student affairs counselors are available to answer questions about degree programs, grades, advisement and other matters.
Minor in Cinematic Arts
A minor in cinematic arts is available to USC undergraduate students in all schools and departments. The minor provides the opportunity for students to become familiar with various aspects of media study. The program requires 20 units. For more information, see here.
Minor in Comedy
The minor in comedy is designed to train students in the creation of comedic entertainment in film, television and new media. The program utilizes both analysis courses and creative workshops to train students in comedic theory and practice. Through elective choices students may focus their studies on a number of cinematic disciplines as they pertain to the creation of comedic content, including writing sit-coms, directing comedic actors and producing sketch comedy. The program requires 16 un...
Minor in Digital Studies
The minor in digital studies explores the rich potential of digital media for critical analysis and creative discovery. Learning the exciting and dynamic potential of a broad array of tools and technologies, students create innovative projects, from photo essays to web-based documentaries, from interactive videos to sophisticated websites, and from typography in motion to 3-D visualizations. The program requires 20 units. Minor students may also choose to earn an Honors designation by complet...
Learn about the academic programs, facilities, faculty and history of the USC School of Cinematic Arts, one of the nation’s preeminent centers for film, television and interactive media. Explore the divisions, departments, research units and endowed chairs of this prestigious school.
Learn about the USC School of Cinematic Arts, where you can explore and expand the power and potential of film, television and new media. Discover the programs, faculty and history of this prestigious school that has nurtured and inspired the creators of cinema since 1929.
Learn all of the disciplines of the modern content creator at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. Explore the divisions of animation, cinema, media, producing, writing, business, and more.
