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Architecture

The USC School of Architecture fuses history, theory, technology and design into a variety of degree programs that prepare students for the rigors of the professional design practices.

Art and Design

The USC Roski School of Art and Design's faculty are internationally recognized artists who offer a progressive approach for experimentation in all forms of visual arts.

Cinematic Arts

The USC School of Cinematic Arts trains fully-formed media makers, collaborators, and scholars situated to flourish in their chosen career path.

Dance

The USC Kaufman School of Dance is at the forefront of creating a new model for dance—a hybrid art form expressed in new media, scholarship, studio practice, music, choreography and performance.

Dramatic Arts

The USC School of Dramatic Arts' conservatory environment blends with the full academic experience found at a major research university.

Music

The USC Thornton School of Music consistently ranks among the top one percent of the nation’s music schools and conservatories.

Arts Events

  • Oct 24
    5:30 pm

    Screening and Post-Screening Discussion: Better Angels

    Wallis Annenberg Hall (ANN)
  • Oct 25
    7:00 pm

    Xiuhtezcatl Martinez: At the Forefront of Climate Change

    Bovard Auditorium (ADM)
  • Oct 25
    7:30 pm

    USC School of Dramatic Arts presents: THE PENELOPIAD

    McClintock Building and Theatre (MCC)

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USC Visions & Voices: The Arts and Humanities Initiative

Highlighting the university’s commitment to interdisciplinary approaches, the initiative features a spectacular array of events conceived and organized by faculty and schools throughout the university. Every Visions and Voices event is designed to challenge students and expand their perspectives. View the 2018-2019 schedule.

News

  • Much-lauded Earth Works exhibition finds beauty in a climatological disaster

    October 17, 2018

    Justin Brice Guariglia's work, on display at the USC Fisher Museum of Art, captures gorgeous images of glaciers as they melt away forever.

  • To diversify America’s orchestras, USC collaborates on new strings fellowship

    October 17, 2018

    Four up-and-coming classical musicians study at USC, perform with a premier orchestra and mentor diverse members of a local youth orchestra.

  • USC Arts in Action puts music to work, with social change in mind

    October 15, 2018

    Inaugural event, focusing on homelessness, brings USC musicians together with artists and performers from Skid Row.

  • IndieCade Founder Stephanie Barish Champions Diverse Voices in Video Games

    October 2, 2018

    A USC School of Cinematic Arts alumna celebrates the diversity, creativity and artistry of video games.

  • A USC Student Designs Games With an Emotional Punch

    September 19, 2018

    A creative junior designs games for all different platforms that are both fun and heart-wrenching.

  • Josh Gad (Olaf from Frozen) inspires drama students with tales of career missteps

    September 11, 2018

    Actor shares stories with students, faculty and Dean David Bridel at first USC School of Dramatic Arts Spotlight@SDA event of the year.

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USC ART SCHOOLS

School of Architecture
School of Cinematic Arts
Roski School of Art and Design
Thornton School of Music
School of Dramatic Arts
Glorya Kaufman School of Dance

Arts Programming

  • Visions and Voices
  • Libraries
  • Fisher Museum of Art
  • Pacific Asia Museum
  • Classical KUSC
  • Cultural Tour: The Gamble House

Additional Arts Programs

  • Arts Journalism
  • Creative Writing
  • International Artists Program

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