Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________

Catalogue: USC Catalogue 2017-2018 Program: Interactive Entertainment (BA) Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Interactive Entertainment (BA)

Return to: USC School of Cinematic Arts

The Bachelor of Arts in Interactive Entertainment is granted through the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences in conjunction with the School of Cinematic Arts. Students study within a framework, which combines a broad liberal arts background with specialization in a profession. Undergraduate students take their pre-professional courses in the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, including the general education requirements. Major courses are selected from the curriculum of the School of Cinematic Arts. The degree requires 128 units, including a minimum of 48 units in the major.

General Education Requirements

The university’s general education program provides a coherent, integrated introduction to the breadth of knowledge you will need to consider yourself (and to be considered by other people) a generally well-educated person. This program is effective for all students entering USC in fall 2015 or later, or transfer students beginning college elsewhere at that time and subsequently transferring to USC. It requires eight courses in six Core Literacies, plus two courses in Global Perspectives (which may double-count with courses in the Core Literacies) and two courses in writing. See General Education Program for more information.

Required Production Courses

Undergraduates admitted to the Interactive Entertainment Program are required to take CTPR 290 .

CTPR 290 introduces the interrelationship of visuals, sound and editing in cinematic communication. Students participate in directing and producing workshops as well as individual and group projects. Approximately $1,000 should be budgeted for miscellaneous expenses, lab and insurance fees.

Required Courses

Course Name

Units:

Term Taken

Grade

Gen Ed

CNTV 101 Reality Starts Here

Units: 2

CSCI 101L Fundamentals of Computer Programming or

Units: 3

CTIN 101 Fundamentals of Procedural Media

Units: 2

CTCS 190g Introduction to Cinema
Satisfies New General Education in Category A: The Arts

Units: 4

CTIN 190 Introduction to Interactive Entertainment

Units: 4

CTIN 483 Introduction to Game Development

Units: 4

CTIN 484L Intermediate Game Development ^*

Units: 2

CTIN 488 Game Design Workshop

Units: 4

CTIN 489 Intermediate Game Design Workshop ^*

Units: 2

CTPR 290 Cinematic Communication

Units: 4, 6

Note:

^*Enrollment in CTIN 484 and CTIN 489 is concurrent

At least 6 units of the following are required:

Course Name

Units:

Term Taken

Grade

Gen Ed

CTAN 330 Animation Fundamentals

Units: 2

CTAN 443L Character Development for 3-D Animation and Games

Units: 2

CTAN 452 Introduction to 3-D Computer Animation

Units: 2

CTIN 401L Interface Design for Games

Units: 2

CTIN 403L Advanced Visual Design for Games

Units: 2

CTIN 404L Usability Testing for Games

Units: 2

CTIN 405L Design and Technology for Mobile Experiences

Units: 2

CTIN 406L Sound Design for Games

Units: 2

CTIN 458 Business and Management of Games

Units: 2

CTIN 464 Game Studies Seminar

Units: 2

CTIN 482 Designing Social Games

Units: 2

CTIN 485L Advanced Game Development

Units: 2

CTIN 486 Alternative Control Workshop

Units: 2

IML 340 Remixing the Archive ^* max 8

Units: 4

IML 346 Methods in Digital Research ^*

Units: 2

At least one of the following is required:

Course Name

Units:

Term Taken

Grade

Gen Ed

CTCS 478 Culture, Technology and Communications

Units: 4

CTCS 482 Transmedia Entertainment

Units: 4

CTIN 110 Statistical Analysis for Games: Storytelling with Numbers

Units: 4

CTIN 462 Critical Theory and Analysis of Games

Units: 4

CTIN 463 Anatomy of a Game

Units: 4

CTWR 410L Character Development and Storytelling for Games

Units: 4

IML 420m New Media for Social Change ^*

Units: 4

Note:

^*Prerequisite: IML 104 or IML 140 or IML 201.

At least one of the following is required:

Course Name

Units:

Term Taken

Grade

Gen Ed

CTIN 459L Game Industry Workshop

Units: 4

CTIN 491L Advanced Game Project I

Units: 4

CTIN 492L Experimental Game Topics

Units: 4

Note:

Four additional upper-division units of Cinematic Arts electives

Additional Requirements

Grade Point Average Requirements

A minimum grade of C, 2.0 (A = 4.0), must be earned in all required and prerequisite courses. A grade of C- (1.7) or lower will not fulfill a major requirement.

Students who do not earn the minimum grade of C (2.0) in CTIN 190, CTIN 483, CTIN 484, CTIN 488 or CTIN 489 after repeating these requirements will be disqualified from the program.

Limitations on Enrollment

Registration in graduate-level courses (numbered 500) for undergraduate credit requires prior approval of the School of Cinematic Arts.

Curriculum Review

Cinematic arts majors are expected to meet with an adviser every semester to review their progress. Contact the Interactive Media Program Office, SCA 223, (213) 821-4472, for an appointment.

Notes:

Course Name	Units:	Term Taken	Grade	Gen Ed
Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________	Catalogue: USC Catalogue 2017-2018 Program: Interactive Entertainment (BA) Minimum Credits Required:__________________
Interactive Entertainment (BA) Return to: USC School of Cinematic Arts The Bachelor of Arts in Interactive Entertainment is granted through the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences in conjunction with the School of Cinematic Arts. Students study within a framework, which combines a broad liberal arts background with specialization in a profession. Undergraduate students take their pre-professional courses in the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, including the general education requirements. Major courses are selected from the curriculum of the School of Cinematic Arts. The degree requires 128 units, including a minimum of 48 units in the major. General Education Requirements The university’s general education program provides a coherent, integrated introduction to the breadth of knowledge you will need to consider yourself (and to be considered by other people) a generally well-educated person. This program is effective for all students entering USC in fall 2015 or later, or transfer students beginning college elsewhere at that time and subsequently transferring to USC. It requires eight courses in six Core Literacies, plus two courses in Global Perspectives (which may double-count with courses in the Core Literacies) and two courses in writing. See General Education Program for more information.
Required Production Courses Undergraduates admitted to the Interactive Entertainment Program are required to take CTPR 290 . CTPR 290 introduces the interrelationship of visuals, sound and editing in cinematic communication. Students participate in directing and producing workshops as well as individual and group projects. Approximately $1,000 should be budgeted for miscellaneous expenses, lab and insurance fees.
Required Courses
CNTV 101 Reality Starts Here	Units: 2

CSCI 101L Fundamentals of Computer Programming or	Units: 3
CTIN 101 Fundamentals of Procedural Media	Units: 2

CTCS 190g Introduction to Cinema Satisfies New General Education in Category A: The Arts	Units: 4
CTIN 190 Introduction to Interactive Entertainment	Units: 4
CTIN 483 Introduction to Game Development	Units: 4
CTIN 484L Intermediate Game Development ^*	Units: 2
CTIN 488 Game Design Workshop	Units: 4
CTIN 489 Intermediate Game Design Workshop ^*	Units: 2
CTPR 290 Cinematic Communication	Units: 4, 6
Note: ^Enrollment in CTIN 484 and CTIN 489 is concurrent*
At least 6 units of the following are required:
Course Name	Units:	Term Taken	Grade	Gen Ed
CTAN 330 Animation Fundamentals	Units: 2
CTAN 443L Character Development for 3-D Animation and Games	Units: 2
CTAN 452 Introduction to 3-D Computer Animation	Units: 2
CTIN 401L Interface Design for Games	Units: 2
CTIN 403L Advanced Visual Design for Games	Units: 2
CTIN 404L Usability Testing for Games	Units: 2
CTIN 405L Design and Technology for Mobile Experiences	Units: 2
CTIN 406L Sound Design for Games	Units: 2
CTIN 458 Business and Management of Games	Units: 2
CTIN 464 Game Studies Seminar	Units: 2
CTIN 482 Designing Social Games	Units: 2
CTIN 485L Advanced Game Development	Units: 2
CTIN 486 Alternative Control Workshop	Units: 2
IML 340 Remixing the Archive ^* max 8	Units: 4
IML 346 Methods in Digital Research ^*	Units: 2
At least one of the following is required:
Course Name	Units:	Term Taken	Grade	Gen Ed
CTCS 478 Culture, Technology and Communications	Units: 4
CTCS 482 Transmedia Entertainment	Units: 4
CTIN 110 Statistical Analysis for Games: Storytelling with Numbers	Units: 4
CTIN 462 Critical Theory and Analysis of Games	Units: 4
CTIN 463 Anatomy of a Game	Units: 4
CTWR 410L Character Development and Storytelling for Games	Units: 4
IML 420m New Media for Social Change ^*	Units: 4
Note: ^Prerequisite: IML 104 or IML 140 or IML 201.*
At least one of the following is required:
Course Name	Units:	Term Taken	Grade	Gen Ed
CTIN 459L Game Industry Workshop	Units: 4
CTIN 491L Advanced Game Project I	Units: 4
CTIN 492L Experimental Game Topics	Units: 4
Note: Four additional upper-division units of Cinematic Arts electives
Additional Requirements Grade Point Average Requirements A minimum grade of C, 2.0 (A = 4.0), must be earned in all required and prerequisite courses. A grade of C- (1.7) or lower will not fulfill a major requirement. Students who do not earn the minimum grade of C (2.0) in CTIN 190, CTIN 483, CTIN 484, CTIN 488 or CTIN 489 after repeating these requirements will be disqualified from the program. Limitations on Enrollment Registration in graduate-level courses (numbered 500) for undergraduate credit requires prior approval of the School of Cinematic Arts. Curriculum Review Cinematic arts majors are expected to meet with an adviser every semester to review their progress. Contact the Interactive Media Program Office, SCA 223, (213) 821-4472, for an appointment.
Notes: