<p>A little bit about myself: I'm an Interactive Media major and Gender Studies minor at USC. I lived on campus in the "hipster dorm" (Parkside Arts & Humanities represent!) my freshman year, I'm involved in a number of activities relating to SCA, games, and the LGBTQ movement, I get around LA a lot and I'm one of the founding members of the joke frat Alpha Cosine Beta on Menlo. Oh, also, I'm one of three girls in Interactive Media this year!</p>
<p>So ask away about pretty much anything - what SCA is looking for, what the classes are like, professors, parties, where to get good sushi, the environment, avoiding bros, anything!</p>
<p>Hi Flintlock,</p>
<p>I’m a high school senior that applied to be an Interactive Media major, and of course I’m crossing my fingers that I get in. So what’s it like being an Interactive Media major? What are the classes like? How are the professors? What has your experience at USC been like so far?</p>
<p>Hey!</p>
<p>Interactive Media has basically been a dream come true. All the classes I’ve taken so far have been very interesting and in-depth, and the professors are pretty incredible. They’re all either industry professionals, game scholars, or ex-industry professionals. Not only are they well-informed teachers, they’re really enthusiastic about helping you on an individual level - my professor this semester is helping me develop a research project, and a lot of other ones are helping students get into events like Indiecade, Blizzcon or GDC and get internships. Everyone in the program is really tight-knit, and the students are really close - you’ll often find them working together on outside projects, making games, the like. The cool thing about Interactive is that, unlike a lot of other programs like it, you learn a lot about the theory of games, what makes fun fun, and a lot of fundamentals, as well as practical things like 3D-modeling or character design. I wouldn’t trade it for the world.</p>
<p>Plus, this one time John Romero was a guest speaker in class. It was amazing.</p>
<p>Good luck getting in! (:</p>
<p>Hey I’m just wondering what youre stats were if you don’t mind sharing and you can remember? Also what was your portfolio like? USC is by far my #1 choice (if not one of my only) and I just keep hoping I’ll be accepted to SCA for Interactive Media. Academically my stats aren’t great and aren’t necessarily up to USC standards but I have incredibly strong EC’s and recommendations and (I think) a really great portfolio, which I hope will help make the difference.</p>
<p>Hey,
I got into the Interactive Media program for Class of 2015, and while I really enjoy this field, I am also interested in getting a minor or double major in something else. I see that you have a minor in gender studies, but would it be possible to get say a double major in a different field?
I also have a few questions haha.
What made you choose USC? And how many people are in the IM major?
Thanks!</p>
<p>I know you are not a film major, but are there opportunities for USC students to act in films? I am a potential Biophysics/Journalism Double Major and would like to take an active part in the film scene at USC.</p>
<p>Do you mind sending me some of your application materials? Like essays or writing samples? I’m trying to get a feel as to what USC looks for from a student in SCA.</p>
<p>Flintlock;</p>
<p>A few questions…</p>
<p>How many new USC students are accepted into the Interactive Media division each year?</p>
<p>If not accepted as a freshman into Interactive Media, but admitted into USC otherwise, can one transfer into into Interactive Media later?</p>
<p>How are standard stats (GPA/SAT) weighed with one’s portfolio. Will extremely high stats help with an average portfolio?</p>
<p>Any additonal comments about the program and getting admitted into the Interactive Media division would be appreciated.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>