<p>First of all, if you’re admitted to production I would NEVER switch to critical studies, unless that’s your genuine interest. Frankly, the vast majority of critical studies students are wannabe production and writing majors, although a good number of them genuinely are budding film critics, studio executives, etc. It’s just that those kids suffer from the second class citizen label ascribed to critical studies in general.</p>
<p>Secondly, USC is definitely the right school to do a double major in film production and the sciences. You may not necessarily want to do a double major, but you can at LEAST do a minor. The university encourages students to study two different, disparate fields because it gives you multiple perspectives from which to approach your professional work. But to start out, you might just want to do some introductory courses and go from there. Odds are good that you’ll be doing 18 units a semester (maximum amount for flat rate tuition) and like many USC students, you’ll be very busy and working hard but also enjoying it.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>