USC Kaufman alums return to teach dance in a virtual world
Three alumni find themselves in a unique scenario: teaching a piece they learned as freshmen to current USC Kaufman students, only this time it’s through Zoom.
Digital recording uses today’s tech to bring music students together
Lecturer Jason Yoshida shares his expertise in a special USC Thornton class that helps students learn essential skills in a rapidly evolving music world.
Celebrated female artists remind USC music students to defy expectations
In a series of virtual master classes, guitarists Molly Miller and Ari O’Neal and USC Thornton’s Patrice Rushen shared how they’ve succeeded in a male-dominated industry.
For this USC Roski alum, a backyard is as good as an art gallery
With the design school’s galleries closed due to COVID-19, artist Josh Beliso got creative and took advantage of his family’s outdoor space.
How immigrants are portrayed on TV has real-life ramifications
Research from USC Annenberg’s Norman Lear Center found that, though many televised depictions involved crime or undocumented individuals, authentic immigration storylines can help foster inclusive attitudes.
Law student and alum team up to push for equal access to the arts
ARTS Justice, co-founded by USC Gould student Sophie Sylla and recent grad Erika Ingram, looks to support local Black and Latinx students by distributing free art kits.
Two USC Dancers Make their Debut on One of Theater’s Biggest Stages
A pair of USC Kaufman School of Dance graduates follow their dreams to Broadway on a journey they never could have anticipated.
USC’s Bay Area station KDFC names new broadcast home and kicks off fundraising campaign
The new space will be named the Batishwa Miner Broadcast Center in honor of the mother of the late listener and supporter Gloria Miner.
USC Students Thrive in the Heart of L.A’s Art Scene
USC art and design students build creative ties in the midst of L.A.’s Arts District.
With top 250 countdown, KUSC and KDFC give classical music the California touch
For the first time ever, the USC-owned radio stations are playing back the 250 most beloved classical songs as voted on by listeners in the debut of the Classical California Ultimate Playlist.
The Legacy of Paul Revere Williams Lives On in L.A.
The archives of the trailblazing USC alumnus will be jointly housed at the Getty Research Institute and his alma mater.
Beyond binary: USC dance student Zackery Torres finds their voice
For several years, Torres has been documenting instances of non-inclusive terminology still used in the dance world. Now, the USC Kaufman senior has turned those observations into a gender-inclusive guidebook.
Popular films aren’t making enough progress toward inclusion, report finds
A new report from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative examined thousands of characters from more than a decade of films and found that women, people of color and the LGBTQ community remain marginalized.
USC film students shake off Zoom fatigue by animating themselves
Classmates in the USC School of Cinematic Arts’ animation division collaborate to make visual magic on the commonly used video meeting platform.
Student sets Cleopatra’s life to music
A music and business undergraduate juxtaposed modern jazz with ancient history to create two musical pieces based on the life of the legendary Egyptian ruler.
USC School of Cinematic Arts’ tech center to pilot virtual production
The Entertainment Technology Center brings together leading visionaries to collaborate on the future of entertainment technology.
USC Thornton names first recipient of Victor McElhaney Memorial Jazz Drumming Endowed Scholarship
Dominic Anzalone, a student in USC Thornton’s Popular Music Program, has a background in jazz drumming and shares McElhaney’s belief that music can be a tool for social activism.
USC Roski alum prepares to launch a COVID-inspired time capsule
Artist Richelle Gribble is leading the collection of materials that could help future generations understand the impact of this global pandemic. The capsule will be sent to the moon by 2022.
5 songs from USC student musicians shine in quarantine competition
The Quarantunes Student Music Competition gave USC Thornton students a fresh opportunity to get creative during the pandemic.
USC duo bridge generations through abstract, beautiful AR game
Fusing product design and interactive storytelling, JD Leroy and Ethan Bresnick built a game that connects families through augmented reality.
USC studio guitar students take online learning into the future
The USC Thornton School of Music saw COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders as an opportunity to show students how the music industry really works — remotely.
How art and culture can be a framework for diplomacy
A USC alumna explores culture and identity through a fusion of skateboards and traditional Iranian art.
‘Wash Your Hands’ and ‘Resist Hate’: USC Roski lecturer sees timely revival of his artwork
Several years ago, L.A. artist Eric Junker created two pieces of art with simple, straightforward messages. In 2020, those messages ring truer than ever.
Othello presents special challenges for costume designer
As Howard Schmitt will tell you, the amount of serious historic research, fabric knowledge, understanding of body movement and sheer ingenuity that goes into costume design is one of the hidden secrets of the theater profession.