SCA Summer Program Classes

THE DEADLINE FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS IS MARCH 15 AT 5:00PM PT
Applications to the 2026 SCA Summer Program open December 15, 2025.
The 2026 Program runs from Thursday, June 25 - Friday, August 7, 2026.
 For any questions, please contact us at summer@cinema.usc.edu.
or 213-740-3327.


Important Notice:

  • SCA Summer Program courses are designated as either 8 units or 4 units.
  • Students can enroll in a mimimum of 4 units and up to a maximum of 12 units.
  • Students cannot take more than one Production Course.
  • Students cannot take an 8-unit Production class -- such as Warner Bros., Filmmaking Intensive, or Directing Intensive -- along with Writing the First Draft Feature Screenplay or Writing the TV Series Pilot.
  • Auditing courses is not permitted in the SCA Summer Program.
  • Current USC students, as well as individuals who have been dismissed from USC, are not eligible to participate in the SCA Summer Program.
Production
Screenwriting
Producing & Editing
Game Design & Animation
Screenwriting Classes

Writing the First Draft Feature Screenplay - 4 Units

Course Number: CTWR-401

In-Person - Ages 16+ - Rose Section
Jun 29 - Aug 7 APPLICATION

In-Person - Ages 16+ - Opal Section
Jun 29 - Aug 7 APPLICATION

This cutting-edge class offers summer students the thrilling opportunity to write a complete, feature-length screenplay. Dive into an immersive experience where you’ll develop your storytelling skills and bring your cinematic vision to life. By the end of the SCA Summer Program, you’ll have a polished script ready to refine further or present to industry professionals, opening doors to finding an agent and launching your screenwriting career.
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Writing the Short Screenplay - 4 Units

Course Number: CTWR-212

In-Person - Ages 16+ - Magenta Section
Jun 29 - Aug 7 APPLICATION

In-Person - Ages 16+ - Yellow Section
Jun 29 - Aug 7 APPLICATION

Discover the power of writing from personal belief as you craft a step outline, full treatment, and the first act of a screenplay. This course emphasizes character, structure, and narrative development, setting the stage for your storytelling success. Unleash your creativity and transform your personal experiences into compelling narratives, gaining the skills to captivate audiences and bring your unique stories to life on the big screen.
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Writing the TV Series Pilot - 4 Units

Course Number: CTWR-212

In-Person - Ages 16+ - Brown Section
Jun 29 - Aug 7 APPLICATION

In-Person - Ages 16+ - Green Section
Jun 29 - Aug 7 APPLICATION

Turn your passion for storytelling into a powerful TV pilot—dramatic or comedic—in this immersive course where you’ll create unforgettable characters, build dynamic worlds, and develop the blueprint for your own original series. Ignite your creativity, master the craft, and bring your vision to life on screen!
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