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Degrees Offered
At the undergraduate level, the school offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts. The Bachelor of Arts (fine arts-studio arts) is offered in conjunction with the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. The Roski School of Fine Arts also offers six minor programs in studio arts and participates in a 3-D animation minor in conjunction with the Viterbi School of Engineering’s Information Technology Program, a communication design minor in conjunction with the Marshall School of Business and the Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism, and a 2-D art for games minor and 3-D art for games minor with the Viterbi School of Engineering and the School of Cinematic Arts.Degrees offered at the graduate level are: Master of Fine Arts and Master of Public Art Studies. Two dual degrees are also available: Master of Public Art Studies/Master of Planning and Master of Public Art Studies/Master of Arts, Jewish Communal Service.
Degrees offered at the graduate level are: Master of Fine Arts and Master of Arts, Art and Curatorial Practices in the Public Sphere. Two dual degrees are also available: Master of Arts, Art and Curatorial Practices in the Public Sphere/Master of Planning and Master of Arts, Art and Curatorial Practices in the Public Sphere /Master of Arts, Jewish Communal Service.
Minimum Grade Point Average Requirements
A minimum grade of C (2.0) or higher is required in all studio and art history courses for all undergraduate majors and minors in the Roski School of Fine Arts. A grade of C- or lower will not satisfy a major or minor requirement. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 must be maintained by all candidates for the Master of Fine Arts and Master of Public Art Studies.Undergraduate Admission
Admission to the Roski School of Fine Arts at the undergraduate level is granted through the USC Office of Admission. Freshman applicants applying by December 1 for the fall semester will receive priority consideration for admission to the university. The deadline for transfer applicants for the fall semester is February 1.Undergraduate applicants must upload a portfolio of images and an artist statement at the school’s Web site. Specific requirements and additional information are available at roski.usc.edu/undergrad or email finearts@usc.edu.
Students who have not been admitted to the Roski School of Fine Arts may complete a maximum of 20 units of fine arts course work at USC. No further course work may be taken until admitted. Students who complete the maximum number of units without gaining admission to the school will be advised to select another major. Students are encouraged to contact the school’s Student Services Office, Watt Hall 116, (213) 821-1290, for advisement and assistance.
Graduate Admission
Applications for admission to the graduate programs are evaluated by the USC Office of Graduate Admission before being forwarded to the school. Students must be admitted by both the USC Graduate School and the Roski School of Fine Arts. The Graduate School’s general admission requirements include official transcripts of all previous college and university work, and three letters of recommendation from instructors or persons able to comment on the applicant’s creative work and/or scholarly potential.Applicants to the M.F.A. degree must upload a portfolio of images and an artist statement at the school’s Web site. Specific requirements and additional information are available at roski.usc.edu/mfa.
Advisement
Academic advisement is provided to fine arts majors, minors and graduate students through the Student Services Office in Watt Hall 116, (213) 821-1290. The staff advisors provide information regarding academic life at the university, program requirements, policies and procedures to assist students with their degree completion. Majors are required to meet with the advisor before registering each semester. Appointments may be scheduled at most times during the academic year.International Study Options
Fine arts majors may take advantage of art courses offered through study abroad programs in Canberra, Australia; Cape Town, South Africa; and Florence or Cortona, Italy. These options are described here.Please contact the USC Overseas Studies Office in CAS 104, (213) 740-3636, or www.usc.edu/schools/college/overseas for complete information, program requirements and applications.