Upcoming Events
Virtual SCA Graduate Information Session
March 16, 2020 - December 16, 2020, Varies
Online - Access Information Sent Via Email
Join the SCA Admissions staff for an online information session to learn more about applying to the SCA graduate programs for the Fall 2021 semester. Topics will include an overview of the school, programs and facilities, financial aid, Q&A with staff and more!
This session is for prospective graduate applicants only. Please note that the Zoom link to the online session will be sent via email the morning of the session you register for.
CTCS-467: Television Symposium Fall 2020
August 18, 2020 - November 17, 2020, Tuesdays 7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
The Ray Stark Family Theatre, SCA 108, George Lucas Building, USC School of Cinematic Arts Complex, 900 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
A four-unit elective class open for enrollment to ALL USC STUDENTS OF ANY MAJOR that brings you face-to-face with the leading television writers, producers, directors and actors working today. Recent guests include Jon Favreau (The Mandalorian), Adam McKay (Succession), Alena Smith (Dickinson), Stephen Williams (Watchmen), Chris Mundy (Ozark), Susannah Grant (Unbelievable), David Mandel (Veep), Steven Canals (Pose), Sam Levinson (Euphoria), Raphael Bob-Waksberg & Kate Purdy (Undone), Joel Karsberg & Jesse Daniels (Surviving R. Kelly), Aline Brosh McKenna (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), Marti Noxon (Sharp Objects), David Kajganich (The Terror), Tanya Saracho (Vida), Matt Duffer & Ross Duffer (Stranger Things), Liz Flahive & Carly Mensch (Glow), Hiro Murai (Atlanta), Noah Hawley (Fargo), Ron Moore (Outlander), and Kenya Barris (black-ish).
CTCS-466: Theatrical Film Symposium Fall 2020
August 20, 2020 - November 19, 2020, Thursday nights from 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Live on ZOOM
This Fall 2020 semester, the School of Cinematic Arts will offer a very special course called CTCS-466: Theatrical Film Symposium, a four-unit elective class open for enrollment to ALL USC STUDENTS OF ANY MAJOR that brings you face-to-face with leading film directors, writers, producers, and actors working today. Each week, students will have exclusive Q&A with the creative team behind the films being released in Fall 2020. The class is taught by film critic LEONARD MALTIN and meets every Thursday night online from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. on Zoom.
Virtual SCA Transfer Information Session
September 18, 2020 - December 18, 2020, 11:30 AM Pacific Standard Time
Online - Access Information Sent Via Email
Join the SCA Admissions staff for an online information session to learn more about applying to the SCA undergraduate programs for the Fall 2021 semester. Topics will include an overview of the school, programs and facilities, financial aid, Q&A with staff and more!
This session is for prospective transfer applicants only. Please note that the Zoom link to the online session will be sent via email the morning of the session you register for.
SCA Virtual Graduate Open House
September 30, 2020 - October 27, 2020, 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
Online - Access Information Sent Via Email
The Virtual Open House will be the most comprehensive virtual event for prospective graduate applicants. The Virtual Open House will include an admissions presentation, current student panel and faculty panel. You will be able to ask questions you may have about the School of Cinematic Arts and the application process.
This session is for prospective graduate applicants only. This event will not include information about our PhD programs. Prospective students interested in the Cinema & Media Studies PhD program should contact mediastudies@cinema.usc.edu and students interested in the Media Arts + Practice PhD program should contact map@cinema.usc.edu.
SCA Virtual Graduate Financial Aid Session
October 6, 2020 - November 2, 2020, 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
Online - Access Information Sent Via Email
The Virtual Financial Aid Session will provide information about financing your USC education, the financial aid process at USC and scholarship opportunities provided to School of Cinematic Arts students.
This session is for prospective graduate applicants only. Please note that the Zoom link to the online session will be sent via email the morning of the session you register for.
SCA Virtual Undergraduate Open House
October 15, 2020 - November 12, 2020, 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
Online - Access Information Sent Via Email
The Virtual Open House will be the most comprehensive virtual event for prospective undergraduate applicants. The Virtual Open House will include an admissions presentation, current student panel and faculty panel. You will be able to ask questions you may have about the School of Cinematic Arts and the application process.
This session is for prospective undergraduate applicants only. Please note that the Zoom link to the online session will be sent via email the morning of the session you register for.
SCA Virtual Undergraduate Financial Aid Session
October 20, 2020 - November 24, 2020, 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
Online - Access Information Sent Via Email
The Virtual Financial Aid Session will provide information about financing your USC education, the financial aid process at USC and scholarship opportunities provided to School of Cinematic Arts students.
This session is for prospective undergraduate applicants only. Please note that the Zoom link to the online session will be sent via email the morning of the session.
SCA Students are invited to attend the screening for A Woman's Work
October 28, 2020, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Ovee - Online
SCA Students are invited to attend the screening for A Woman's Work THIS Wednesday, October 28th from 11 am to 1 pm PDT. This special screening will include a Q&A with our very own SCA Professor Amanda Pope!
Diversity in Animation Panel
October 29, 2020, 7:00pm-8:30pm PST
Burbank Library via Zoom
A Zoom panel discussion featuring multi-talented animators, writers, & artists, including Hench-DADA adjunct professor Musa Brooker and alumnx Caress Reeves.
Virtual Admitted Graduate Session
November 10, 2020, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Online - Access Information Sent Via Email
Join the SCA Admissions staff as well as faculty for an online information session to get the inside scoop of life as an SCA student! We will be discussing an overview of the school, student resources, and next steps to securing your spot as a Trojan.
SCA Virtual Undergraduate Alumni Panel
November 18, 2020, 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
Online - Access Information Sent Via Email
The Virtual Alumni Panel will give you the opportunity to meet and hear from alumni who have recently graduated from the School of Cinematic Arts. You will be able to hear their stories and ask questions about their journey as a SCA student and their transition into the industry.
This session is for prospective undergraduate applicants only. Please note that the Zoom link to the online session will be sent via email the morning of the session.
This session is for prospective undergraduate applicants only. Please note that the Zoom link to the online session will be sent via email the morning of the session you register for.