About Us
History
School Of Cinematic Arts
Trojan Vision is the University of Southern California’s official campus television station, located at USC’s University Park Campus. It features a state-of-the-art television studio and production facility at the Robert Zemeckis Center for Digital Arts. Trojan Vision shows are produced and crewed by students registered in CTPR 409 and CTPR 404 courses and student volunteers from departments across the campus.
Trojan Vision live streams the full slate of original television shows here on trojanvision.com. Once edited, these shows stream on demand on the show pages on our website. Time Warner Educational Access Channel 36 also streams Trojan Vision shows on demand to over 700,000 homes in the greater Los Angeles area. Trojan Vision podcasts are available on
USC Trojan Vision began regularly scheduled programming on Monday, September 15, 1997. Although many changes have come to the station over the years, students have always remained at the heart of the program. Every semester, Trojan Vision offers from 6-10 sections of CTPR 409: Practicum in Television Production and CTPR 404: Practicum in Podcast Production through the USC School of Cinematic Arts (SCA). With no prerequisites or prior experience required, the opportunity to produce live television shows and original podcasts attracts students from all departments across the campus.
USC SCHool of Cinematic Arts
The USC School of Cinematic Arts is one of the leading media schools in the world. Founded in collaboration with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1929, the USC School of Cinematic Arts has fueled and mirrored the growth of entertainment as an industry and an art form. The school offers comprehensive programs in directing, producing, writing, critical film studies, digital arts, interactive media and games, and animation. These programs are all backed by a broad liberal arts education and are taught by leading professionals in each field. SCA boasts more than 13,000 alumni who are among the world’s most distinguished animators, scholars, teachers, writers, directors, producers, cinematographers, editors, sound experts, video game designers, industry executives, and more. Since 1973, not a year has passed without one of our alumni being nominated for an Academy Award or an Emmy.
For more information, visit cinema.usc.edu.
The Robert Zemeckis Center for Digital Arts in Los Angeles is a cutting-edge facility that is dedicated to exploring the intersection of technology and arts. Named after acclaimed filmmaker Robert Zemeckis, the center offers state-of-the-art equipment and software for creating digital art, including motion capture, an I-Max Theater, sound stages, Video Volume, and post-production facilities.
Studio B
Step into a world of vibrant color and limitless creativity at Studio B – the ultimate destination for visually stunning productions! With state-of-the-art equipment and full spectrum RGB LED lights illuminating the space, your imagination will come to life. Our studio is equipped with two distinct wall textures, giving you the power to craft a viewing experience that perfectly matches your vision
Studio C
With three unique backdrops including a green screen, blackout, and an LA city skyline, Studio C studio provides the perfect setting for a variety of different projects. The studio is home to Trojan Vision shows, including the Morning Brew and The SCoop, which are produced and filmed on site. With its advanced technology and versatile set design, Studio C is a top-notch facility for any creative endeavor.
We are grateful to our benefactors, whose generous donations keep our students learning the important skills of leadership, creativity, and collaboration.
WOLFSON FAMILY FOUNDATION
We would like to express our gratitude to the Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation for their continuing support of Trojan Vision.
Blackmagic Design
In 2019, the USC School of Cinematic Arts formed a strategic partnership with Blackmagic Design, giving Trojan Vision access to high-quality video and audio equipment.
