<p>I want to go to USC School of Cinematic Arts.
What do I need to do to get in? And how should I set up my portfolio??</p>
<p>ALSO: when making films, should i write little scripts first or just film whatever? are they looking for technique or content when it comes to making films for the portfolio??? how many films should i make??</p>
<p>Here are my stats:
-9th grade
-Courses: Honors Lit, Accelerated Math 1, Honors Biology, AP Human Geography, Spanish II, Personal Fitness/Health, Technical Theater I.
-EC's: Lacrosse, Piano, Filmmaking, Tech Theater
-Volunteering: Have had 6 hours service at Community Food Bank (sorted salvaged food to be packaged and sent to those in need)
-Awards: Gold Medal on 2010 National Spanish Exam, Johns Hopkins CTY participant
-teaching myself German and Arabic... VERY interested in culture and cultural immersion.</p>
<p>What are they looking for in an applicant btw? What can give me an edge over other applicants? Do summer film camps help??</p>
<p>PLEASE HELP AND ANSWER MY QUESTIONS!! IT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!</p>
<p>Hey! I’m a student at the cinema school right now, and though the odds can be extremely daunting, if you put in a lot of effort you’ll be fine, I think.</p>
<p>The best thing you can do is make movies. Basically be as prolific as you can. They look for both technique and content, but primarily they’re looking for creativity and potential. They’re not going to knock you down a few points if you don’t have a professional quality camera, for instance, but learning about framing, composition, etc can’t hurt. Also, write scripts - whether it’s for films you’re going to make or just to put down ideas. The main thing they’re looking for in an applicant is talent, so your work samples are the most important part.</p>
<p>Summer film camps, from what I’ve heard, are definitely helpful. The school of cinematic arts actually has one every summer, and a bunch of people who go here attended it. Another thing you could try to do is get an internship. Find a movie, TV, or advertising studio near where you are and see if they take summer internships.</p>
<p>Hope that helps! Sorry it was kind of vague, but if you have any more questions, shoot.</p>
<p>oh my gosh! i am just now seeing this! THANK YOU. umm, yeah i have a lot of questions…but i really want to know what you did in high school (what classes did you take, competitions, summer programs, extracurriculars, etc.) and i would really like to know how the environment is at USC SCA. oh my gosh i realllyy want to go there!</p>