School of Cinematic Arts Job at USC, Los Angeles, CA

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  • USC
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description


The John H. Mitchell Business of Cinematic Arts Program of the School of Cinematic Arts is seeking professionals with high level practical experience within the film industry to teach beginning and intermediate level courses in the field of producing. 

Applicants must demonstrate an understanding of the production filmmaking process, including but not limited to:

  • Pre-production, production, post-production workflows
  • Short-form filmmaking
  • Script analysis
  • Directing actors
  • Cinematography & Visualization of scenes
  • Other cinematic elements (lighting, visual design, sound design)

Applicants shall be able to conduct classes on the following topics to beginning and intermediate filmmakers:

  • Story Exercise: How to pitch projects
  • Writing Exercise: Basic screenplay format, character, plot, 3-act structure
  • Camera Exercise: 3-point lighting
  • Camera Exercise: Script Coverage & Shot list breakdown
  • Producing Exercise: How to find locations on campus
  • Directing Exercise: Working with actors
  • Casting Exercise: Basic Casting call & auditions
  • Editing Exercise: Avid Media Composer knowledge preferred
  • Reviewing & criticizing student film work
  • Business of Entertainment Exercise

Additionally, knowledge of Avid Media Composer and the Canon XA-20 or Sony NX-5 camera (or similar) is preferred.

The primary goals of this course are to develop the student's ability to express original ideas on film or video and to instill a thorough understanding of the technical and aesthetic aspects of motion pictures and television. Courses in production provide individual and group filmmaking experiences and the opportunity to learn all aspects of filmmaking in a collaborative environment.

The course will cater to business students in the John H. Mitchell Business of Cinematic Arts program. Students are business-minded and creative with a demonstrated interest in some or all of the following entertainment industry areas: TV & Film production, corporate strategy & processes, agency & talent representation, creative development, marketing, and business administration. As such, the course should also touch upon these subject areas.

The John H. Mitchell Business of Cinematic Arts program couples the Marshall School of Business and the School of Cinematic Arts in a unique joint degree. Specifically designed to develop the next generation of leaders in the entertainment industry, BCA students receive instruction from entertainment executives at the forefront of all media disciplines. They take core business classes that focus on business fundamentals, while also taking specialized courses in cinematic arts that expose them to the complex and layered creative process of entertainment.

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Education: Master’s degree, or equivalent experience. Demonstrated teaching experience, ideally at the university level, but inclusive of professional and community seminars, workshops, and mentorships.

Minimum Experience: 5-7 years of professional experience in the film and television industry

Preferred Experience: 7+ years of experience in the film and television industry, ideally as a producer, director, filmmaker, or cinema instructor. Demonstrated teaching experience.

Compensation:

The core salary range for this position is $30 - $45 per hour. This is an adjunct 25% FTE position. 

When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC reserves the “Adjunct” appointment for faculty teaching less than full-time at USC, who are employed full-time in a primary profession or career elsewhere. Adjunct faculty typically teach only one course per year but, in exceptional cases, may teach one course per semester, if approved by the dean.

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