Welcome to ZdC, the Critical Studies graduate student organization for the USC School of Cinematic Arts.

Since Critical Studies is the school's largest division, our goal is to facilitate communication among its many students.

ZdC sponsors professional development and social interaction among Critical Studies graduate students at the School of Cinematic Arts.

We host annual graduate student conferences which aim to bring together graduate students from around the country and the world to engage in discourse around an issue relevant to the current state of Cinema Studies.