Does anyone know how they compare to nearby Loyola Marymount University’s theater and screenwriting majors? I know LMU is more renowned for their theater and film department, but Oxy has a better international reputation. I just haven’t heard much of their curriculum in these programs.
Would it be a mistake to attend Oxy for theater? Is that something they don’t prioritize?
And to be less specific, a comparison to any other California performing arts program that is well known, USC, UCLA, UC Irvine, etc would be helpful as well. I’ve applied to LMU because I know more about it than some other schools, but I’m doubting whether I’d fit the vibe of the school. I know Oxy has its roots in the presbyterian church but I doubt that plays as much of a role in the school as LMU’s Jesuit education does.
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Hoping someone chimes in. S19 is interested in screenwriting and film (MAC) at Oxy.
If nobody answers by next month, I’ll provide some feedback after our visit/tour on Apr 24. I’ll definitely ask about screenwriting.
Or you can lookup Broderick Fox, MAC director, who’s very helpful.
@QrtyUiop
I’m curious if you’ve heard/found any info about the screenwriting (Interdisciplinary Writing) major. If not, then I’ll wait til our visit.
@romns116 Unfortunately I haven’t. I’d love to hear from you about the program once you visit if you don’t mind.
@QrtyUiop will do. I did meet a current MAC student (not on CC) who plans to be a screenwriter post-grad. He spoke very highly of the professors and their passion to develop screenwriters. He also said there’s a very active Oxy Entertainment Alumni Group in LinkedIn
@QrtyUiop We did the Oxy tour and met with faculty from the MAC program. We knew early on it wasn’t a good fit for S19. We didn’t get a chance to ask about the interdisciplinary writing minor. Sorry.
One plus about the Oxy majors/minors: they not only allow you, but they encourage you to create your own major/minors. Before our visit, I emailed the director of Interdisciplinary Writing and she said there were many options when crafting a writing major/minor.