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Design (DES)
- 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
Introduction to the basic elements and processes of visual communication and design. Instruction includes studio projects, lectures and readings. Various media used.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33431D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 12 of 20 | Alexis Zoto | HAR117 | ||
33432D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 21 of 22 | Alice Fung | HAR117 | ||
33433D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-4:50pm | Friday | 15 of 20 | China Adams | HAR117 | ||
33434D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-10:50am | Mon, Wed | Canceled | Alexis Zoto | |||
33435D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 7 of 20 | China Adams | WAH105 |
Introduction to the fundamental elements in art making, design creation and thinking, including key principles of process and critical analysis.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ART department but may qualify for major credit in DES. To register, enroll in ART 105.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33796D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 27 of 30 | Kori Newkirk, Alexis Zoto | WAH118 | ||
33797D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | Canceled | ||||
33798D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 25 of 30 | Sherin Guirguis,Kori Newkirk | WAH108 |
An introduction to drawing, both skill and perception oriented, as the basic tool for all the visual arts and design.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ART department but may qualify for major credit in DES. To register, enroll in ART 110.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33844D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Mon, Wed | Canceled | ||||
33845D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 14 of 18 | Margaret Lazzari | WAH118 | ||
33846D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 17 of 18 | Robert Alderette | WAH118 | ||
33847D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 18 of 19 | Karen Liebowitz | WAH102A | ||
33848D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 17 of 18 | Marisa Mandler | WAH118 | ||
33856D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 8 of 18 | Marisa Mandler | WAH102A |
An overview of the creative design process and introduction to techniques to solve visual problems.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33428D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 23 of 25 | Alice Fung | HAR117 |
Exploration of essential elements of traditional and digital design, including color and image-text integration, editing information, typography and sequencing.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33436D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 19 of 20 | Osvaldo Trujillo | WAH105 | ||
33437D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 22 of 23 | Osvaldo Trujillo | WAH105 | ||
33438D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Tue, Thu | Canceled | Brian O'Connell |
Exploration of the processes of germination, ideation and application/execution in design integrated with computer usage.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33439D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Thursday | 14 of 20 | Ian Besler | WAH105 | ||
33440D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 14 of 20 | Brian O'Connell | HAR117 | PDF (402591 KB) | |
33441D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 12 of 15 | Osvaldo Trujillo | WAH6 | ||
33442D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 13 of 20 | Jeffrey Cain | HAR112D | ||
33443D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 16 of 20 | Jeffrey Cain | WAH102B | ||
33444D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-10:50am | Monday | 12 of 20 | Ian Besler | WAH105 | ||
33445D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 15 of 16 | China Adams | WAH102B |
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.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33446D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 20 of 20 | Alexis Zoto, Haven Lin-Kirk | HAR112D |
Advanced exploration of typography and image-text integration, including collaborative projects, pre-press and proofing techniques, narrative concepts and information architecture.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33447D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 20 of 22 | Jeffrey Cain | WAH108 | ||
33448D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Tue, Thu | 13 of 20 | Brian O'Connell | WAH105 | PDF (109283 KB) |
A workshop-based course that focuses on software applications in design and web design.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33450D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 19 of 21 | Andrew Kutchera | HAR112D | ||
33451D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Wednesday | 13 of 20 | Andrew Kutchera | HAR112D | ||
33452D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 10 of 20 | Ian Besler | WAH105 |
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.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33455D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 42 of 42 | Maura Brewer | HAR101 |
The study of visual communication through the use of letterforms from historical tradition to contemporary experimental rebellion.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33457D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Wednesday | 18 of 20 | Jason Ellenburg | WAH105 | Word (68701 KB) | |
33458D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Friday | 17 of 20 | Andrew Kutchera | WAH105 | ||
33459D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 12 of 20 | Joseph Potts | WAH105 |
Advanced information design within a flexible curriculum. Emphasis on team-oriented projects.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33461D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 22 of 21 | Ewa Wojciak | HAR112D | ||
33462D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 17 of 20 | Jason Ellenburg | WAH105 | Word (70266 KB) |
A summation of one's practice, with a focus on transitioning to a career as a professional designer.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (DES 402 or FADN 402)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Senior
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Roski School of Art and Design
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33466D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-10:50am | Mon, Wed | Canceled | Ewa Wojciak |
An experiential/academic opportunity in a museum, gallery, community cultural center, or related facility. Lectures, seminars, written analysis, and working internship.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior, Senior (fifth year)
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ART department but may qualify for major credit in DES. To register, enroll in ART 419.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33794D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 21 of 35 | Nao Bustamante | OFFICE |