Multimedia and Creative Technologies

The Master of Science in Computer Science (Multimedia and Creative Technologies) is a systems oriented specialization, allowing students to choose from a selection of courses in graphics and vision and/or networks and databases.

Total Units: 32

Required Course (4 units):

CSCI 570 - Analysis of Algorithms (4)

Emphasis Requirement (16 units)*:

CSCI 420 - Computer Graphics (4)
CSCI 520 - Computer Animation and Simulation (4)
CSCI 576 - Multimedia Systems Design (4)
CSCI 580 - 3D Graphics and Rendering (4)

Emphasis Electives (12 units):

CSCI 590 - Directed Research (1-2, max 2)
CSCI 591 - Computer Science Research Colloquium (1, max 2)
Additional 500-level CSCI courses
600-level CSCI courses (adviser approval required)
Non Computer Science course from the approved list

*CSCI 420 and CSCI 580 must be taken before CSCI 520.

A maximum of 2 units of CSCI 590 and a maximum of 2 units of CSCI 591 may be applied.

Thesis courses (CSCI 594a, CSCI 594b, CSCI 594z) and Internship courses (ENGR 595a, ENGR 595b, ENGR 595z) are not eligible for elective credit.

There is no cumulative examination required for the degree.
A minimum grade point average of 3.00 must be earned on all course work applied toward the M.S. degree and all graduate course work taken at USC.
Only one doctoral (600-level) course can be counted in the degree.
Only one Non-CS course can be counted in the degree.
Internship and Thesis credits cannot count as elective units toward the degree.
CSCI 590 Directed Research is a variable unit course, and can be taken for one or two units. A maximum of two units can apply toward the degree.
CSCI 591 Research Colloquium can be taken a maximum of two times for one unit each.
Other requirements for the M.S. degree are the same as set forth in the general requirements for graduate degrees.