Frequently Asked Questions for Non-Majors

Where can I get more information on these courses?
Contact the appropriate division office if you have questions regarding a specific class. SCA Student Services (SCB 105) can provide you with information on the degree programs and the Cinematic Arts Minor.

I am an undergraduate. Can I take graduate courses?
To take a graduate course, you must receive approval from the department offering the course, and the chair of your major department. See your academic advisor for further information.

Is there a different tuition rate for undergraduate and graduate SCA courses?
Yes. Please check the Tuition Rates for the academic year. 

I want to take a course with d-clearance?
Check our D-Clearance Information page.

I want to take an SCA class where should I start?
CTCS-466 Theatrical Film Symposium or CTCS-190 Introduction to Cinema could be a good options to take if you are interested in learning more about cinema.

Animation & Digital Arts (CTAN):
Visit the Animation & Digital Arts office in SCB 210D or contact them.
Phone: 213.740.3986
Email: animation@cinema.usc.edu

  • 3DCA designated classes apply toward the 3-D Animation in Cinematic Arts Minor.

Media Arts & Practice (IML):
Visit the Media Arts & Practice office in SCI 101 or contact them.
Phone: 213.821.5700
Email: map@cinema.usc.edu

  • DGST designated classes apply toward the Digital Studies Minor.
  • FTCN designated classes apply toward the Future Cinema Minor.
  • MDSC designated classes apply toward the Media and Social Change Minor.

Cinema & Media Studies (CTCS):
Visit the Cinema & Media Studies office in SCA 319 or contact them.
Phone: 213.740.8358
Email: mediastudies@cinema.usc.edu

Interactive Media & Games (CTIN):
Visit the Interactive Media front desk across from SCI 201 or contact them.
Phone: 213.740.6797
Email: uscinteractive@cinema.usc.edu or studentaffairs@cinema.usc.edu about any of these minors.

  • GMAD designated classes apply toward the Game Audio Minor.
  • GMDS designated classes apply toward the  Game Design Minor.
  • GAME designated classes apply toward the Game Entrepreneurism Minor.
  • GMST designated classes apply toward the Game Studies  Minor.
  • GMUR designated classes apply toward the Game User Research Minor.
  • IMDA designated classes apply toward the Immersive Media Minor.
  • THEN designated classes apply toward the Themed Entertainment Minor

Production (CTPR) and Cinematic Arts (CNTV):
Visit the Student Affairs office in SCB 105 or contact them.
Phone: 213.740.8358
Email: studentaffairs@cinema.usc.edu

  • CART designated classes apply toward the Cinematic Arts Minor.
  • DOCU designated classes apply toward the Documentary Minor.
  • ENTI designated classes apply toward the Entertainment Industry.

Writing (CTWR):
Visit the Writing Division office in SCA 336 or contact them.
Phone: 213.740.3303
Email: writing@cinema.usc.edu

  • CMDY designated classes apply toward the Comedy Minor.
  • SCWR designated classes apply toward the Screenwriting Minor.

Note: Please contact the Keck School of Medicine Undergraduate Advisor regarding the Cinema-Television for the Health Professions Minor. CNHP designated classes apply toward the Cinema-Television for the Health Professions Minor.