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University of Southern California · The Kevin Feige Division of Film & Television Production
A campus BA in film and television production covering directing, producing, editing, cinematography, production design, writing and sound, ending in a collaborative project. First-year and transfer entry are offered; transfers need 48 transferable semester units.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Production | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: cinema.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Film Directing | Broader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field. | Source: cinema.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Cinematography | Broader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field. | Source: cinema.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Editing | Broader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field. | Source: cinema.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
BA whose major is film and television production.
Source: cinema.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
Capstone projectCollaborative Project produced on a common production platform after specializing in at least two core disciplines.
Source: cinema.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026Faculty list: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
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Early decision · first-year
November 1 · for Fall
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Source: cinema.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026Early action · first-year
November 1 · for Fall
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Source: cinema.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026Application deadline · first-year
January 10 · for Fall
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Source: cinema.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026Transfer applicants · transfer
February 15 · for Fall
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Source: cinema.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026Transfer applicants · current USC students
September 15 · for Spring
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Source: cinema.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026Tuition: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
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University of California-Santa Cruz
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