Campus Crush: Kickflip to Commitment

✨ Campus Crush: Most dating shows glamorize romance while ignoring the truth we all know—dating sucks! With 45,000 people on campus, how could you possibly find the one? We do the hard work for you; each week we select a Trojan and our highly skilled outreach team finds them not one but four potential partners. Our unique rounds of gameplay test if what they believe to be their ideal partner—really is the one for them. ✨ About Gameshow CTPR 409: Gameshow is one of USC’s most exciting and immersive production experiences — a class where creativity, competition, and television collide. Taught by reality TV legend JD Roth, the mastermind behind The Biggest Loser, Endurance, and MasterChef, this course gives students a front-row seat to the world of unscripted entertainment. Throughout the semester, students develop, pitch, and produce their very own original game show, learning directly from one of the industry’s most successful showrunners. From concept creation and casting to on-set execution, JD guides each step of the process with the same energy and insight that built his hit shows. The semester culminates in an in-class taping, where every team brings their vision to life under studio lights. It’s a rare, hands-on opportunity to learn the secrets of reality TV — and to see just how fun and challenging making a hit game show can be. ✨ About Trojan Vision Trojan Vision is USC’s student-run television station that provides a platform for students to learn and experience television production hands-on. It offers a variety of shows across genres, from music performances and interviews to comedy sketches, morning news, and game shows. Students take on multiple production roles, developing skills in camera operation, sound, directing, and more, while collaborating on live and recorded content. Founded on creativity and collaboration, Trojan Vision allows students to pitch, produce, and broadcast original content, making it a hub for aspiring media professionals. The shows reflect diverse interests and talents within the USC and greater Los Angeles community, fostering a rich environment for hands-on learning in a professional setting. Trojan Vision's curriculum is accessible to students from all departments and backgrounds, allowing them to get involved in television production, whether they're pursuing media studies or simply interested in learning. Through real-world experience, students develop skills in producing, directing, hosting, and post-production, preparing them for future careers in entertainment.