<p>Well i already asked somebody at USC thread about this.. (and also emailed the school but no replies yet)</p>
<p>I've been accepted into USC's Fine Arts school (studio art, i believe) and I was wondering if USC has a good program or not...</p>
<p>also, i really wanted to change my major to film and television area because my focus is in animation, not fine arts (i would probably starve if i was to major in that area, techinically.. I'm not that talented...)</p>
<p>But I have heard it is very difficult to change to USC's film school because of all the competition..</p>
<p>So i was wondering..</p>
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<li>IS USC's fine art studio art program any good?
-Is changing a major to film and cinema a possiblity?
-should i stick with fine arts for my undergraduate years (and minor in animation) and then major in animation in graduate school? (this was an advice given to me by one person)</li>
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<p>See, I thought about Savannah for awhile (i haven't even thought about cal arts.. but) but I didn't want to goto an art school (and advise not to go too..) incase i want to change my mind and want to change my major all together...(like medical or something) if i go to an art school, I'll be stuck no matter what.. I wanted to goto a university where my options would be open.</p>
<p>I heard from my friend in the arts at USC that they are making a new media arts major. I think it includes animation. So maybe that should pan out for you.</p>
<p>The Master of Fine Arts degree in Film, Video and Computer Animation is a three-year (six semester) graduate program designed for students who have clearly identified animation as their primary interest in cinema. The program focuses on animation production, including a wide range of techniques and aesthetic approaches, from hand- drawn character animation to state-of-the-art interactive computer graphics. While embracing traditional forms, the program strongly encourages innovation and experimentation, and emphasizes imagination, creativity and critical thinking. Students should graduate with a comprehensive knowledge of animation from conception through realization; an understanding of the history of the medium and its aesthetics; in-depth knowledge of computer animation software and the most important elements of film, video and interactive media.</p>
<p>The program requires a minimum of 50 units: 38 units are in prescribed, sequential courses in the School of Cinema-Television. The other 12 units are cinema-television electives, four of which must be taken in the Division of Critical Studies. A thesis is required for the M.F.A. degree. Ongoing workshops in life drawing and computer software provide additional educational opportunities.</p>
<p>Admission is granted once a year in the fall; there are no spring admissions. Approximately 14 students will be enrolled in each incoming class. In addition to practical production, the program also provides opportunities for fieldwork experience and internships to facilitate the student's transition into the profession.</p>
<p>Well i knew about the grad student program.. but would being in undergrad film and television (or whatever it was named in USC) help? Does film and television majors even study animation much?</p>
<p>But if i goto grad school, that's what I definately major in that though! Thanks sooo much for the info.</p>
<p>I have a similar problem, I want to major in screenwriting, but I didn't want to apply for it yet because I didn't really have enough good writing samples of the type they wanted for the application so I applied for Creative Writing instead. I hope to either switch to Screenwriting or do a double major at some point, will this be hard for me to do?</p>
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-Is changing a major to film and cinema a possiblity?
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I believe not, since it is the most selective school in admissions and I recall that they don't accept transfers. But don't take me for granted.</p>