Fall 2016

Critical Studies (CRIT)

• D class assignments for undergraduates available in HSH101; Phone: (213) 821-1290.
• The Roski School of Art and Design wants to accommodate as many non-majors, majors, and minors as possible in its classes. If you encounter any barrier to registering for a class of your choice, please call our advisers at 213-821-1290 or visit the Roski website at roski.usc.edu/students/d-clearance.html

CRIT 371: Art in the Public Realm: Contemporary Issues (4.0 units)

Critical frameworks and theoretical perspectives of contemporary public art issues explored through case studies and discussions with artists, architects, and designers engaging the public realm. (Duplicates credit in former PAS 371)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33500D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Mon, Wed	30 of 50	Rochelle Steiner	HAR101

CRIT 510: History and Theory of Art and Exhibitions (4.0 units)

Gives broad and deep overview of history of art as a conceptual and practical category, emphasizing development of exhibitionary sites and engagement with public sphere.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33373D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Monday	13 of 16	Amelia Jones	IFT115

CRIT 512: Art and Curatorial Visits (2.0 units)

Site visits relating to art and curatorial practices, from art museums and artists studios to public art offices and performance venues, and meet professionals.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33372D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	4 of 16	Karen Familian	IFT115

Crosslist CRIT 515: Visiting Artist and Scholar Seminar (2.0 units, max 4)

Lecture and discussion course in the professional practice of art featuring formal presentations by visiting artists and scholars. (Duplicates credit in FA 515)

• Crosslist: This course is offered by the ART department but may qualify for major credit in CRIT. To register, enroll in ART 515.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33312D	001	Lecture	6:00-7:50pm	Tuesday	10 of 22	Noura Wedell	HAR101
			3:30-5:20pm	Wednesday			IFT115

CRIT 556: Curatorial Practicum: Individual/Group Projects (4.0 units)

Second in a sequence of three courses on history/theory of curatorial methods, with practical experience necessary to mounting exhibitions and devising interfaces with the public. Prerequisite: CRIT 555. (Duplicates credit in former PAS 555b)

• Prerequisite: CRIT 555

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33375D	001	Lecture	3:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 16	Karen Familian	IFT115

CRIT 590: Directed Research (1.0-12.0 units)

Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former PAS 590)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33356D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 16		OFFICE

CRIT 591: Field Internship Experience (1.0 units, max 2)

Supervised internship in an art institution or an art agency, or with an independent curator or artist, on projects and research specific to public space. Recommended preparation: Completion of first year of courses. Graded CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former PAS 591)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33360D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	4 of 15	Penelope Jones	OFFICE

CRIT 594a: Master's Thesis (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former PAS 594a)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33380D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	7 of 15		OFFICE

CRIT 599: Special Topics (1.0-8.0 units, max 8)

Selected topics in various specialty areas of public art. (Duplicates credit in former PAS 599)

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
Contemporary Art and Its Publics
33381D	001	4.0	Lecture	10:00-1:00pm	Tuesday	4 of 15	Andrew Campbell	IFT115