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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

  • Jan 9
    6:30 pm

    BE RELENTLESS: Screening and Remarks with Trafficking Survivor, Norma Bastidas

    Bovard Auditorium (ADM)
  • Mar 1
    3:00 pm

    Japanese Female Immigration in the U.S. and U.K.: "Kensington," a Play by Velina Hasu Houston

    TBD

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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

  • Trojans Rock Out with Some of the Biggest Names in Music

    December 6, 2018

    USC students drum up experience in the pop and rock music world before they even graduate.

  • USC School of Dramatic Arts explores the power of partnerships

    November 28, 2018

    Dean David Bridel makes new connections on and off campus a top priority.

  • Filmmaker taps into the tragedies of life in documentaries

    November 14, 2018

    MFA student Mary Gerretsen uses film to work out troubling issues in her own experience.

  • Warped Tour founder finds new calling in classroom

    November 13, 2018

    As the music industry changes, Kevin Lyman wants to help the next generation of industry pros get millennials and Gen Z to attend shows.

  • Designer April Greiman joins USC Roski School of Art and Design

    November 13, 2018

    The accomplished artist will teach as a member of the school's growing design program.

  • Trojan connects with youngest refugees through music

    November 7, 2018

    USC Thornton student brings songs into the lives of Kurdish children during a service trip -- despite a language barrier.

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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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