The International Applications is now closed.
The 2025 USC SCA Summer Program runs from Friday, June 20, to Friday, August 1.
The deadline for Applications from
U.S. Citizens is Wednesday, April 30, at 5:00 PM PT.
For any questions, please email us at summer@cinema.usc.edu.
Important Notice:
- Students may only take a maximum of 8 units.
- Students cannot take more than one production course.
- Students cannot take a production course with any of the feature writing courses.
- Students cannot take more than one feature writing course.
- No auditing courses.
- The SCA Summer Program courses are intended for students not currently enrolled at USC/SCA
- USC/SCA students will not be granted D-Clearance for SCA Summer Program courses.
Game Design & Animation Classes
Creating Storyboards for Animation, Film, and Television - 4 Units
Course Number: CTAN-499
In-Person - Ages 16+
Jun 23 - Aug 1
- Seats Available
Master the art of storyboarding in Creating Storyboards for Animation, Film, and Television, a hands-on course that transforms your ideas into powerful visual narratives. Whether you're sketching dynamic characters or crafting polished animatics, you'll gain the skills and confidence to excel in storyboarding for animation, film, and television.
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Essentials of Game Design - 4 Units
Course Number: CTIN-499
In-Person - Ages 16+
Jun 23 - Aug 1
- Seats Available
Get ready for an electrifying journey into game design! In this course, you’ll immerse yourself in play-centric design techniques, seamlessly blending theory with hands-on game creation. You’ll craft both tabletop and digital games, mastering the art of prototyping, play-testing, and perfecting your projects for a stunning presentation.
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