Arts & Humanities
Acting, Stage and Screen (BFA)
University of Southern California, United States
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- First-year students enter in the fall semester; applicants can apply Early Decision (binding), Early
Arts & Humanities
University of Southern California, United States
The PhD in Cinema and Media Studies is administered through the Graduate School and is tailored to each student's interests with an adviser and, after screening, a qualifying exam committee chair. Each candidate completes 68 units beyond the bachelor's degree, 43 at the 500 level or higher.
Faculty: School of Cinematic Arts | Duration: 68 units beyond the bachelor's degree | Study mode: full-time | Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States
Required courses include Seminar in Film Theory, Critical Studies Colloquium/Professional Seminar, National/Regional Media and Advanced Methods and Approaches. Candidates also take a media production and practice course, two theory seminars, seven to 12 cinematic arts courses and 8 to 16 units in a minor area, plus a practicum (CNTV 593).
Up to 30 units may be transferred from other institutions. A production course requirement may be waived for entrants with a cinematic arts master's and production experience, via a written exam and film submission. USC Graduate School English proficiency for PhD applicants whose first language is not English (unless waived): TOEFL iBT 100 with at least 20 on each sub-score, IELTS Academic 7 with at least 6 on each band, or PTE 68 with at least 53 on each band; scores no older than 24 months, no super scores; individual departments may set higher minimums.
Duration: 68 units beyond the bachelor's degree
Arts & Humanities
University of Southern California, United States
Arts & Humanities
University of Southern California, United States
Arts & Humanities
University of Southern California, United States
Arts & Humanities
University of Southern California, United States
Arts & Humanities
University of Southern California, United States
Arts & Humanities
University of Southern California, United States
Arts & Humanities
University of Southern California, United States
Arts & Humanities
University of Southern California, United States
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