<p>Hi!</p>
<p>I'm looking to apply for USC very soon and next year I have an independent study that I can plan around any project, etc. Any ideas for a self-made course that would look great to CNTV as a Film Pro major? I really want to get into the CNTV School and if anyone has any advice, I'd really love to hear it. Thanks!</p>
<p>-Pat</p>
<p>Anything involving film (either writing, studying, or making as many movies as possible) couldn't hurt. I had an independent study this year as well, however it was on World War II- but hey, it worked for me (CNTV- Critical Studies.) Basically, try to get as much experience artistically as possible. CNTV isn't looking just for film experience. They're looking for well- rounded individuals with storytelling capabilities and a creative mind. The more you can demonstrate evidence of those last two, the better. If it was up to me, I'd say try doing a course of study that involves writing for film (enter screenwriting contests) or filming/concept developement (and enter your movies into local film festivals.) The more evidence the better. Good luck.</p>
<p>perhaps, if it isn't available at your school, get together with a teacher of the arts or drama department and start a filmmaking club. this way, you can work with a teacher who can later write a reccomendation, work with other likeminded students, and build up a portfolio.</p>
<p>i'm in cntv for writing, so basically the past 3 years of my life have been spent writing stories, poems, articles, scripts, etc one right after the other. you don't need to be the best of the best though. show that you work hard, have potential, and are capable of harboring meritable artistic talent.</p>
<p>good luck!</p>
<p>Well, I don't know if this is advice but I just got into CNTV as a transfer student and I didn't have any actual filmmaking experience on my portfolio. The closest thing was a 10 page script I wrote just for the application. I did have some other stuff like an extensive history with web design. From what I understand, USC doesn't like if people have too much filmmaking experience because they like to mold their students from near scratch. Who knows though.</p>
<p>If you have a local Public Access TV Station, you can volunteer your time ans get a certificate of hours earned. You can learn TV production, editing, camera, directing, sound, etc. Just call and find out if the station have such a program. I did that in my city and I learned alot in tv production. Currently, I'm on CNTV's waiting list.</p>