The MPW Program and USC give students endless opportunities, but they need to be taken advantage of. The Annual Festival of Writers featuring readings by the MPW's diverse and accomplished faculty is usually one of the first program events, which is followed by readings from poets and fiction and non-fiction writers throughout the year. L ook over the boards at the cinema school in the George Lucas building. C heck out the boards at the Theater Department for theater events. C heck out the opportunities at USC's radio station.
Students can intern at the station for a semester, then run their own show the following semester.
Or you may be able to read prose and poetry pieces on the air on other shows. T he new USC TV station is coming. This is sure to offer numerous opportunities to those who want to take advantage of it. T he Southern California Anthology has opportunities each year for students to become editors and assistant editors. T he MPW Program's Web page is looking for new people.