<p>@brilo66 - if you are interested in film there are two parts to the application - the main USC application which is submitted through the Common App in the fall. And the “Supplement” which will be read separately by SCA.</p>
<p>USC has to find you academically admissible or SCA won’t be able to accept you. SCA, from what I’ve heard doesn’t read the main application - only the supplement. There are specific instructions for SCA applicants depending on what your planned major will be. Production, for instance, has a portfolio request. Crit Studies is heavily dependent on essays and film analysis.</p>
<p><a href=“USC Cinematic Arts | How to Apply”>http://cinema.usc.edu/admissions/apply.cfm</a></p>
<p>But in order to get into film you have to be accepted by BOTH USC and SCA. If SCA declines you can still be accepted by USC has undeclared and take film classes as an elective - not the ones reserved for majors, but still, there are plenty of things you can do to learn including crewing on student films and looking for internships. </p>
<p>If USC declines, then it’s a no-go for SCA too.</p>
<p>Please note - SCA takes only 4% of the applications. Put another way - they turn down 96% of the students who apply - all motivated, passionate and qualified. There just isn’t enough space. Also, the deadline is December 1st one month earlier than the other departments. So plan on starting your supplement, projects and essays before the end of the summer. It’s a LOT of work.</p>