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Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation (ACAD)
- ACAD courses numbered 174-182, and ACAD-275 are open to Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation majors only. Students may contact us at iovine-young@usc.edu. ACAD courses numbered 174-181, and ACAD-276 are open to Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation majors only. Students may contact us at iovine-young@usc.edu or visit our website at iovine-young.usc.edu/
A lecture series featuring global leaders and innovators from diverse disciplines, businesses, industries, and the arts present problem-based, real-world experiences that challenge the concept of innovation. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10200D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-5:50pm | Monday | 30 of 30 | Doug Thomas | SKS404 |   |
Global leaders and innovators from diverse disciplines, businesses, industries, and the arts assign and discuss problem-based, real-world projects that challenge the concept of innovation. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10201D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-7:20pm | Monday | 29 of 29 | Doug Thomas | SKS404 | |
Basic techniques, methods, concepts, tools, and materials that are used to quickly communicate ideas and concepts in a visual manner. Recommended preparation: Photoshop; iPad and/or laptop skills; iPad drawing apps such as Sketchbook or iDraw.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10202D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 29 of 29 | Jason Ellenburg | SKS404 | PDF (122494 KB) | |
Eight-week session covering the basics of industry-standard creative, analytical and presentation software. Applications include: design. presentation, publishing and business management. Open only to Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation students.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation,
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10203D | 648 | Lecture | 10:30-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 29 of 29 | Stephen Child | SKS404 | |
An eight-week course covering the basics of industry-standard hardware and software used for designing, creating, processing, and distributing sound and audio.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10206D | 644 | Lecture | 10:30-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 29 of 29 | Brian Shepard | SKS404 | |
Critical approaches to social and cultural changes stemming from disruptive innovations in the arts, science, technology, communications, new media, politics and business. Open only to Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation students.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation,
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: This course carries GE credit but it is intended for a specific group of students rather than a general student audience. Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation majors can obtain D-clearance through the department.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10207D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 29 of 29 | Steve Barth | SKS404 |  |
An in-depth study of sound, acoustics, psychoacoustics, and the standard components of the audio signal chain, including microphones, mixers, interfaces, signal processors, amplifiers, loudspeakers, and audio-distribution systems. Recommended preparation: ACAD 180.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10215R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 4 of 12 | Brian Shepard | SKS401 | |
The physics of mechanics and motion is integrated with differential and integral calculus. The concepts are linked through a computational, problem-solving, methodology.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10216D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | Canceled | |
Analysis of forces acting on particles and rigid bodies in static equilibrium; equivalent systems of forces; friction; centroids and moments of inertia; introduction to energy methods.
- Prerequisite: MATH 125
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the AME department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in AME 201.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28716R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 49 of 51 | Oussama Safadi | ZHS163 | Word (35840 KB) | |
| 28717D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 59 of 62 | Charles Radovich | ZHS352 | PDF (349619 KB) | |
Stress, strain and deflection of mechanical elements due to tension, shear, bending, or torsion; combined loads; energy methods, statically indeterminate structures; strength-based design.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (AME 201 or CE 205)
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the AME department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in AME 204.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28718R | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 16 of 30 | Nikhil Kar | VHE217 | Word (29696 KB) | |
| 28719R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 28 of 31 | Oussama Safadi | ZHS163 | Word (35328 KB) | |
Examines cultural institutions, ideologies, artifacts, and productions; role of culture in everyday life; cultural studies as methodology; culture and power.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the COMM department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in COMM 206.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20388D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 80 of 100 | Taj Frazier | ANNL105A | PDF (177266 KB) | |
| 20389D | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Monday | 14 of 25 | Michelle Forelle | ANN309 | | |
| 20391D | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Monday | 22 of 25 | Lin Zhang | ANN309 | | |
| 20392D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Monday | 20 of 25 | Lin Zhang | ANN309 | | |
| 20393D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Monday | 24 of 25 | Michelle Forelle | ANNL116 | |
Introduction to the study of 3-D Design. Includes a wide investigation of materials, tools, and techniques specific to dimensional design as they apply to package, product, and environmental design. Prerequisites: ACAD 176 or FADN 102.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (FADN 102 or ACAD 176)
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the FADN department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in FADN 230.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33331R | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 17 of 19 | Alexis Zoto | HAR112D | |
Fundamentals of server-side scripting and web templates. Creation of data structures and databases. Connecting databases to web sites. Performing analytics and reporting.
- Prerequisite: ACAD 275
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation,
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10210D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 21 of 23 | Patrick Dent | VPD106 | PDF (272164 KB) | |
Fundamental theory and technologies for creating dynamic, database-driven Websites: Structured Query Language.
- Prerequisite: ITP 104
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ITP department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in ITP 300.
- Note: For your reference, please note that section 31908 (Thu) is the beginner section and 32054 (Wed) is the intermediate section.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32054R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 15 of 27 | Bo Wang | OHE406 | PDF (155159 KB) | |
| 31908R | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 17 of 36 | Dung Nguyen | KAP107 | PDF (155108 KB) | |
2-D and 3-D kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies; systems of particles and rigid bodies; coupled rigid bodies; introduction to vibrations.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (AME 201 or CE 205)
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the AME department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in AME 301.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28725R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-8:50am | MWF | 25 of 40 | Geoffrey Shiflett | ZHS252 | | |
| 28726R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | 41 of 44 | Geoffrey Shiflett | ZHS252 | | |
| 28727R | 001 | Discussion | 5:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 63 of 70 | Geoffrey Shiflett | SOSB2 | |
A workshop-based course that focuses on software applications in design and web design. Prerequisites: ACAD 177 or FADN 203.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (FADN 203 or ACAD 177)
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the FADN department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in FADN 303.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33327D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 12:00-1:20pm | Mon, Wed | 16 of 19 | Jeffrey Cain | WAH105 | | |
| 33333D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-7:20pm | Mon, Wed | 12 of 15 | Jeffrey Cain | WAH6 | | |
| 33335D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 12:00-1:20pm | Tue, Thu | 11 of 18 | Ian Besler | HAR112D | | |
| 33432D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-7:20pm | Tue, Thu | Canceled | Aaron Siegel | |
Fundamental concepts, techniques, practices, workflows, and tools associated with the practice of user experience and interaction design in web and mobile applications.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ITP department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in ITP 310.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32029R | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Monday | 44 of 49 | Arpi Mardirossian | SGM601 | PDF (266431 KB) | |
| 32035R | 292 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 19 of 22 | Arpi Mardirossian | OHE542 | PDF (266431 KB) | |
Principles of mechanical behavior and processing of materials. Relationships between mechanical properties, microstructure, and processing methods. Composites and nonmetallics included.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the MASC department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in MASC 310.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32110D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 48 of 48 | Lessa Grunenfelder | LVL16 | PDF (142568 KB) | |
| 32131D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:15am | Tue, Thu | 43 of 44 | Lessa Grunenfelder | GFS101 | PDF (142568 KB) | |
Introduction to tools and methods for the design, production, and delivery of goods and services. Techniques for planning, monitoring, and controlling complex projects. Not available for degree or major credit for business and accounting majors. Duplicates credit in BUAD 311 and BUAD 311T.
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration (Cinematic Arts), Business Administration (International Relations), Business Administration, Business Administration, Computer Science/Business Administration, International Exchange Program (undergraduate), International Exchange Program (undergraduate)
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the BUAD department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in BUAD 315.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14978R | 431 | Lecture | 3:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 34 of 34 | Hiroshi Ochiumi | ACC205 | |
A comprehensive study of visual communication focusing on graphic design from 1900 to the present. An introduction to design thinking, language and principles including political and cultural implications.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the FADN department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in FADN 323.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33329D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 35 of 35 | Haven Lin-Kirk | HAR101 | |
A continuation of FADN 230 to produce finished models and prototypes of package, product and environmentally-based designs in actual and virtual space.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (FADN 230 or ACAD 176)
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the FADN department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in FADN 330.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33289R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 10 of 20 | Jeffrey Cain | HAR112D | |
The study of visual communication through the use of letterforms from historical tradition to contemporary experimental rebellion. Duplicates credit in the former FA-332a.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the FADN department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in FADN 332a.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33214D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | 15 of 20 | Brian O'Connell | WAH105 | | |
| 33266D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 12:00-1:20pm | Tue, Thu | 21 of 21 | Andrew Kutchera | HAR117 | | |
| 33326D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Friday | 13 of 19 | Joseph Potts | WAH105 | |
The study of visual communication through the use of letterforms from historical tradition to contemporary experimental rebellion. Duplicates credit in the former FA-332b.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (FA 332a or FADN 332a)
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the FADN department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in FADN 332b.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33215R | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | 12 of 20 | Andrew Byrom | HAR112D | |
Develop applications for mobile devices such as iPhones and iPads (iOS) and other smart phones (Android). Build a mobile application from start to finish.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (CSCI 104 or ITP 365)
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ITP department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in ITP 342.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32022R | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-8:50pm | Mon, Wed | 32 of 43 | Bennett Lee | OHE540 | PDF (513884 KB) | |
| 31890R | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 42 of 45 | Trina Gregory | KAP160 | PDF (513884 KB) | |
Advanced topics in mobile app development such as using REST services, security, cloud integration, NFC (near field communication), wireless networking for mobile apps, monetizing apps, and the latest frameworks to create advanced apps.
- Prerequisite: ITP 342
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ITP department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in ITP 344.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32062R | 001 | Lecture | 5:30-6:50pm | Mon, Wed | 12 of 43 | Spartak Buniatyan | OHE540 | |
Overview of basic data structures and algorithms including linked lists, stacks, queues, binary trees, and hash tables.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (ITP 109 or ITP 115 or ITP 165)
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ITP department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in ITP 365.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32041R | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-3:20pm | Wed, Fri | 28 of 60 | Nathan Greenfield | KAP160 | PDF (134507 KB) | |
| 32069R | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 23 of 29 | Nathan Greenfield | KAP267 | PDF (134507 KB) | |
Students explore the theoretical and practical issues involved in designing effective media and communication projects for social change in international contexts.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the COMM department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in COMM 366.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20991D | 914 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | Canceled | Sabrina Chong, Gordon Stables | OFFICE | |
Oral and written communication skills demanded in the workplace including informative and persuasive speeches; interviewing; team communication; and training material preparation. Recommended preparation: COMM 204
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the COMM department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in COMM 375.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20576D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 11 of 18 | Michael Wissot | ASC231 | PDF (434469 KB) | |
| 20577D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 14 of 18 | Paula Patnoe-Woodley | ANN409ABC | Word (161792 KB) | |
| 20578D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 17 of 18 | Jillian Pierson | ANN409ABC | PDF (210659 KB) | |
| 20579D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 12 of 18 | Laurel Felt | ANN211 | Word (145975 KB) | |
A broad look at innovation from the perspectives of designers, engineers, and entrepreneurs as applied to concept/feasibility of art, design, products, services and experiences. Prerequisite: ACAD 177, ACAD 178, ACAD 179, ACAD 180. Open only to Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation students.
- Prerequisite: (ACAD 177 and ACAD 178 and ACAD 179 and ACAD 180)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation,
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10224D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 30 of 30 | Doug Thomas | SKS404 | |
Learn to use fundamental principles of marketing, branding, and consumer behavior to successfully market disruptively innovative products including goods, services, and ideas. Not available for degree or major credit for business and accounting majors. Duplicates credit in BUAD-307.
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration (Cinematic Arts), Business Administration (International Relations), Business Administration, Business Administration, Computer Science/Business Administration
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the MKT department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in MKT 385.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16501D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 38 of 39 | Ira Kalb | SKS404 | |
Provide students with the necessary skills to build web applications using modern techniques, frameworks, libraries, and tools that are used among developers within the industry.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (ITP 301 or CSCI 351 or ACAD 275)
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ITP department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in ITP 404.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31835R | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:50pm | Tuesday | 28 of 29 | David Tang | KAP267 | PDF (121726 KB) | |
An experiential/academic opportunity in an arts, technology and business related facility. Written analysis, evaluation, and working internship. Open to upper division Academy majors.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10217D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 31 | Brian Shepard | OFFICE | |
Web application security techniques. eCommerce vulnerabilities. Online fraud. Solutions to spam and identity theft.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (CSCI 351 or ITP 301 or ITP 325 or ACAD 275)
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ITP department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in ITP 425.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32008R | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 5:00-8:50pm | Wednesday | 20 of 27 | Chi So | OHE406 | |
Skills to plan, analyze, build, and launch professional Web sites with actual clients. Includes project management, documentation, technology assessment, security, UI, Q/A, and various methodologies.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ITP department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in ITP 460.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32043R | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-7:50pm | Wednesday | 8 of 40 | Yuanbo Wang,Dung Nguyen | KAP158 | PDF (130171 KB) | |
Practical experience in applying information technology skills in real-world settings. Supervised internship at companies and start-ups. Balancing academic rigor with corporate challenges and deadlines.
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ITP department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in ITP 480.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32074D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 3 of 10 | Michael Crowley | OFFICE | |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10220D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 20 | Brian Shepard | OFFICE | | |
| 10226D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 20 | Patrick Dent | OFFICE | | |
| 10227D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | Michael Crowley | OFFICE | | |
| 10228D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 20 | Steve Barth | OFFICE | |