<p>Im a Critical Studies prospective major and I just wanted to see who else is out there and who else is waiting avidly for April 1st. What program did you apply to? Have you heard back yet? </p>
<p>Also, on friday I received an email about the new Media Arts B.A. Did anyone else get this email? Or is it just for select applicants?</p>
<p>I fortunately had the chance to received admissions early. I have not seen an email yet, however.</p>
<p>I’m a Critical Studies prospect as well! I did get the email this Friday and I replied to have it as a Third Option just because I thought that a third option of some sort is better than none at all. I have wanted to go to USC for the past 10 years and I am nervously awaiting my decision! Did any of you get a letter requesting mid-term grades? I took this as a good sign!</p>
<p>I think all applicants requested mid-term grades.</p>
<p>How are you guys approaching the Critical Studies major? Do you guys want to make films? Or become a professor? Or become movie critics?</p>
<p>GiveMeReason, </p>
<p>That is the best question I have heard in so long! I talked to an admissions councilor at USC and was enlightened that Critical Studies can lead to a marvelous business in film career.</p>
<p>give me reason,
you were accepted early? what were your stats?</p>
<p>Yes, I was accepted early as a Trustee Scholar Finalist. I will post stats later, but my essays, safe to say, were a LARGE part in why I got accepted early.</p>
<p>I’m a prospective Interactive Media student! Anxiously awaiting a decision. I didn’t get an email about the Media Arts B.A. though, so maybe it depends on your selected major(s)?</p>
<p>Quick Stats:
Rank 4/725
GPA: 4.0/4.0 UW 5.375 W (4.0 Reg, 5.0 Honors, 6.0 IB/AP)
SAT: 2250 (800M, 800R, 650W)
ACT: 35
SAT II: 800 Chem, 800 WH, 790 Math Level II
Senior Course Load: IB History, English, Chemistry HL. IB Math, Spanish B, and ITGS SL. TOK (Forced to drop IB Film SL)</p>
<p>4000 word Critical Essay writing sample the extent to which Christopher Nolan was an auteur.</p>
<p>GiveMeReason- I am a HUGE fan of Christopher Nolan. I’d love to read your essay.</p>
<p>I am hoping to do undergrad critical studies to just get very knowledgable in that aspect of film first and then hopefully I’ll be able to do some grad work for production. I think a vital part of succeeding in film is found from understanding and analyzing film as a whole. Either way, just being at USC would be an absolute dream and their film department is incredible! Did you guys hear about James Franco possibly teaching a class next year?</p>
<p>I love the guy as an actor. Yeah, sometimes he can come off as a bit of a d-bag (case in point the NYU acting course he got a D in), but in a way he is an academic at heart. I would take a class or two just to see things from a (successful) actor. </p>
<p>I like the approach, but honestly I do find MFA Production to be counter intuitive. All the technical stuff isn’t that hard to learn. Yes, it works for some, but for me at least I don’t think it is that important. I would rather intern during my BA years, make some short films independently from class, and have a decent mix of internships (work experience?), vision, and understanding of film when I graduate. </p>
<p>I am not depending on my BA to get me anywhere. I see a USC Cinematic Arts degree as kind of like a box of tools (creative nurturing, film studies courses, film equipment) and spare parts (internships, jobs, opportunities), and not an actual ride (car) to a good career. You don’t necessary have to go to USC to get the box of tools and spare parts, but I know it will be there for me and that the tools and part will be good. Hopefully, I will be able to make my own car and drive myself to success.</p>
<p>Very weird analogy. But if you get to know me more (hopefully), you will know that I like to make analogies between completely different things.</p>
<p>^^^
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<p>I think this is the best way to conceptualize film school, and, yes, it makes perfect sense.</p>
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<p>Hey guys! I’m a current SCA student. I’d love to answer any of your questions. :)</p>
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