<p>Thanks for all the input, kaitylin; I appreciate it. :D</p>
<p>Yeah, the Cinema Studies program is completely separate from production, which is a huge positive factor for USC. Also, while Cinema Studies is “officially” in Tisch, I think the fact that they’re opening it up to CAS students (to some degree) really shows that they don’t consider it to be quite in the same realm as production, whereas USC integrates and equally respects every aspect of film. I was considering NYU Cinema Studies and then pursuing a double major with Film & Television sophomore year (they specifically mention this course of action on the Tisch Cinema Studies page), but I’m far from guaranteed to even get into the program, and even if I do, it will be a double major work load, which I hear is rather difficult with production being one of the majors. Regardless, I love everything about CNTV except this business/art thing, and I think you’re right about it coming down to me and what I want to make. Also, considering budgets, I imagine most student films anywhere tend to lean toward artistic… I’m definitely heavily leaning toward USC right now, but that one thing (and NYC VS. LA to a lesser extent) is still on mind.</p>