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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.

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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 2019-2020 schedule.

News

  • In a message recorded at home, Gustavo Dudamel reminds people to take care of themselves and to remain inspired and connected. (Image/Courtesy of Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra)

    Los Angeles Philharmonic, KUSC and KDFC team to present At Home with Gustavo

    March 30, 2020

    The special on-air and online series -- which has been created in response to COVID-19 -- features selections curated by the noted conductor plus personal reflections on the music that keeps us together, even when we're apart.

  • Leor Hackel went from child actor to assistant professor of psychology at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. (Photo/Sergei Chumakov)

    Former child actor has been recast as an assistant professor at USC

    March 20, 2020

    A child actor who played Julius Rottwinkle in the movie Matilda, Leor Hackel has joined USC Dornsife as an assistant professor of psychology.

  • Along with being a freelance musician, Gabriel Golden has become a world-class “bass surgeon” at L.A. Bass Works. (USC Photo/Dario Griffin)

    Repairing instruments keeps USC Thornton alums around the music they love

    March 16, 2020

    Though instrument repair isn't always lucrative work, it can be a satisfying way to make a living beyond the symphony hall. Meet some Trojans who have done just that.

  • Boni B. Alvarez wrote his latest play for an ensemble of student actors who had him as a teacher during their first year in the program. (Photo/Courtesy of Boni B. Alvarez)

    USC playwright pens new ensemble piece for third-year acting students

    March 4, 2020

    Boni B. Alvarez, an adjunct lecturer at the USC School of Dramatic Arts, wrote Guarded specifically for a group of nine MFA Acting students.

  • Ken Basin represented USC at the Jeopardy! College Championship. (Photo/Courtesy of Jeopardy Productions Inc)

    A game show champ and USC Dornsife alum makes his mark on Hollywood

    March 3, 2020

    Early stints on Jeopardy! and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire fed Ken Basin's love for Hollywood, where he now oversees business affairs for Paramount Television Studios.

  • Keith Arem with an actor at the PCB Productions studio. (Photo/Courtesy of Keith and Valerie Arem)

    New course on acting for video games explores the technical side of performing

    February 24, 2020

    The exclusive USC School of Dramatic Arts class -- hosted in a production studio in Encino -- focuses on gaming-centric specifics like facial capture and battle chatter.

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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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