First Forum Technologies of Knowing October 24-25, 2014 8th Annual Critical Studies Graduate Student Conference School of Cinematic Arts University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA All presentations and procedures held in RZC 111 Map […]
A special lecture by Dr. Henry Jenkins: “Comics … And Stuff”
ZdC Presents a Special Lecture: Dr. Henry Jenkins: “Comics … And Stuff” 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2013 SCI 106 In a culture awash with “stuff” (material objects, belongings, collectibles), comics, as a medium, has provided […]

Picturing the Popular: 2013 Conference Schedule
7th Annual Critical Studies Graduate Student Conference School of Cinematic Arts University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA Saturday, April 13, 2013 SCHEDULE 8:30-9:00am: Breakfast & Check-in 9:00-9:10am: Opening Remarks 9:10-11:00am: Panel 1: Criticism and […]

“Picturing the Popular”
Call for Papers 7th Annual Critical Studies Graduate Student Conference “Picturing the Popular” University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA Saturday, April 13, 2013 Submission Deadline: Monday, January 14, 2013 The graduate students of Critical […]

Zero de Conduite
The 1933 Jean Vigo film Zero de Conduite about students rebelling against their teachers served as the inspiration when naming the Critical Studies graduate student organization.
ZdC: The Critical Studies Graduate Student Organization of USC
Welcome to ZdC, the Critical Studies graduate student organization at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. Through our presence, we hope to facilitate communication amongst students by encouraging an active academic community, as well as […]