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Screens are everywhere in the digital age and used as an important tool to educate, communicate and connect communities around the globe. Studying Screen Media will teach you how to make and distribute impactful screen content so that you can create meaningful stories and engender change in the world.

You will be mentored by award-winning staff who will help you to master contemporary screen practices in film, television and digital media.

Take advantage of USC’s industry-level equipment in the latest mobile and digital technologies and develop your practical skills by bringing your own ideas to life on screen. Tailor your studies to suit your interest with electives in photography, animation, writing, design, performance, communication, and business.

Explore the full range of Creative Industries majors and minors.

The Screen Media Major can be selected in the Bachelor of Creative Industries, Bachelor of Communication, Bachelor of Design, and Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Creative Industries, Bachelor of Arts, and select double degrees that include the Bachelor of Arts.

The Screen Media Minor can be selected in the in the Bachelor of Creative Industries, Bachelor of Communication, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Arts, and select double degrees that include the Bachelor of Arts.

Major (8)

For a major in Screen Media, students must successfully complete 8 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN104 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
CMN105 Introduction to Media and Communication Industries
CMN200 The Illuminated Screen: Introduction to Film and Television Studies
CMN202 Television: Advanced Concepts and Contemporary Issues
CMN203 Creativity, Design and Communication Project
DES231 Introduction to Screenwriting: The Art of Visual Storytelling
CMN300 Children, Media and Society
DES309 Screen Production and Editing

*Available to be studied online

Minor (4)

For a minor in Screen Media, students must successfully complete 4 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN105 Film Forms: Genres, Histories, Technologies
CMN117 Business Finance
CMN202 Introduction to Economics
CMN203 Applied Microeconomics

*Available to be studied online