Minor in Cinema-Television

The minor in cinema-television combines an introduction to this exciting and influential field with a diversified set of classes in production, screenwriting, the film-television industry and critical studies. The curriculum is purposely flexible; students may choose to sample two or more different aspects of the world of cinema and television in their upper division class choices or to concentrate their upper division course work in an area of primary interest, such as production.

A student attending USC may apply to minor in cinema-television if he or she has a minimum GPA of 2.75 and is maintaining normal degree progress. Cinema-television minor applications are evaluated by a panel of faculty members. Admissions are made for the fall and spring semesters.

Application Procedures

To be considered for admission to the cinema-television minor program, the applicant will be required to submit the following materials: (1) departmental application,
(2) academic records, including current USC transcripts, (3) personal statement, and (4) two letters of recommendation.

Admission applications and information may be obtained from the USC School of Cinema-Television, Office of Student Affairs, Carson Television Center, Garden Level 106, or telephone (213) 740-8358.

Course Requirements for the Minor

A total of 24 units, eight in required lower division and 16 in upper division, are required for the minor in cinema-television.

Required Lower Division Courses (8 units)

Required Courses		Units
CTCS 190*	Introduction to Cinema	4
CTCS 191	Introduction to Television and Video	4

*Gateway course

Required Upper Division Courses (16 units)

A minimum of 16 units is required from the classes listed below. Courses may be taken from more than one category.

Critical Studies		Units
CTCS 392	History of the American Film, 1925-1950	4
CTCS 393	History of the American Film, 1946-1975	4
CTCS 400	Non-Fiction Film and Television	4
CTCS 407	African American Cinema	4
CTCS 409	Censorship in Cinema Film and/or TelevisionGenres	4
CTCS 464	Film and/or TelevisionGenres	4
CTCS 469	Film and/or Television Style Analysis	4
Production		Units
CNTV 483	Interactive Entertainment and Multimedia	4
CTPR 327	Motion Picture Camera	3
CTPR 335	Motion Picture Editing	3
CTPR 371	Directing for Television	4
CTPR 375	Functions of a Director	4
CTPR 385	Colloquium: Motion Picture Production Techniques	4
CTPR 422	Makeup for Motion Pictures	2
CTPR 423	Introduction to Special Effects in Cinema	2
CTPR 455	Introduction to Production Design	2
CTPR 456	Introduction to Art Direction	2
CTPR 470	Practicum in On-Screen Direction of Actors	4
Writing		Units
CTWR 315x*	Filmwriting	3
CTWR 412	Introduction to Screenwriting	2
CTWR 414	The Screenplay	2
CTWR 416	Motion Picture Script Analysis	4
CTWR 431	Screenwriters and Their Work	2
CTWR 494x*	Practicum in Screenplay Development	2
*CTWR 315x and 494x annot be applied toward degree credit for cinema-television majors
The Film-Television Industry		Units
CTPR 386	Art and Industry of the Theatrical Film	4
CTPR 410	The Movie Business: From Story Concept to Exhibition	2
CTPR 425	Production Planning	2
CTPR 460	Film Business Procedures and Distribution	2
CTPR 461	Television Station Management	2
CTCS 466	Theatrical Film Symposium	4

Grade Point Average Requirement

A minimum grade of C (2.0) in each course is required. A grade of C- (1.7) or lower does not fulfill a minor requirement.

Film, Video and Computer Animation Minor

The minor in animation offers students an introduction to the theory and practice of animation, including its relationship to the history of art and cinema, creative writing and basic film production. It provides students with an opportunity to create both personal and collaborative work in a wide range of genres, from traditional character to contemporary experimental and computer animation. This includes painting, cel, stop motion, collage, mixed media, 2- and 3-D computer animation software and interactive digital media. Successful completion of a final project is required.

Most students will enter the minor in animation program in their sophomore year at USC. A portfolio of work (prints, slides, film, and/or video) is required.

A student enrolled on the undergraduate level at USC may apply to minor in animation if he or she (1) has a minimum grade point average of 2.75 and is maintaining normal degree progress and (2) is not undergoing any type of departmental, academic or university disqualification.

Animation minor applications are reviewed by a panel of faculty members, with admissions made for the fall semester only. A maximum of 12 students will be admitted per year.

Application Procedures

To be considered for admission to the minor in animation program, the applicant is required to submit the following materials: (1) departmental application, (2) academic records including current USC transcripts, (3) personal statement, (4) two letters of recommendation, and (5) portfolio (prints, slides, film and/or video).

Grade Point Average Requirement

A minimum grade of C (2.0) in each course is required. A grade of C- (1.7) or lower does not fulfill a minor requirement.

Course Requirements

The following courses are to be taken in a prescribed sequential order. Thirty-two units are required.

Courses		Units
AHIS 120	Foundations fo Western Art	4
AHIS 121	Introduction to Western Art: 1500 to the Present	4
CTCS190	Introuduction to Cinema	4
CTPR 385	Colloquium: Motion Picture Production Techniques	4
CTWR 436	Wrtiting for Animation	2
CTAN 448	Introduction to Film Graphics-Animation	4
CTAN 450	Animation Theory and Techniques	2,max 6
CTAN 452	Introduction to Computer Animation	2
CTAN 451	History of Animation	2

Minor in Performing Arts Studies

The minor in Performing Arts provides an interdisciplinary inquiry into the nature and aesthetics of the performing arts. It combines the disciplines of cinema-television, dance, music and theatre. The minor is a unique course of study that looks at how the performing arts contribute to a culturally literate society. See School of Theatre, page 722, for requirements.