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Critical Studies (CRIT)
- The Roski School of Art and Design wants to accommodate as many majors, minors, and non-majors as possible in its classes. For departmental clearances, please read and follow the d-clearance directions found in the Student Resources section of the Roski website: roski.usc.edu/resources/student Remember, a section of a course only requires D-clearance if there is a "D" following the section number. A section with an "R" following the section number does not require D-clearance.
A loosely chronological, thematic survey of art, visual culture, design, and critical theory from the early modern period through modernism (1500 1950).
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33815D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:20pm | Mon, Wed | 37 of 56 | Ken Ehrlich | HAR101 |  | |
| 33816D | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 15 of 28 | Ken Ehrlich | HAR112D | | |
| 33817D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 23 of 28 | Ken Ehrlich | HAR112D | |
An issues-based introduction to critical theory in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, especially as it relates to philosophy, art, design, and visual culture.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Art, Fine Arts
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Roski School of Art and Design
- 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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33823D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 37 of 80 | Amelia Jones | HAR101 |  |
A critical history of art, design, visual culture, and visual theory since 1960, addressing through a postcolonial/decolonial lens the concepts and practices of "global" art.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Art, Fine Arts
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Roski School of Art and Design
- 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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33824D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 49 of 80 | Rotem Rozental | HAR101 | |
Exploration of fashion, pop culture, entertainment, beauty and style politics through the lens of race, class and gender.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the FDN department but may qualify for major credit in CRIT. To register, enroll in FDN 405.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33825D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-2:40pm | Tuesday | 27 of 27 | Jenny Lin | HAR112D | |
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 | 7:00-8:20pm | Tuesday | 17 of 20 | Jennifer West | ATM113A |  | |
| 7:00-8:20pm 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday Wednesday | ATM113B ATM113B |
First 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. (Duplicates credit in former PAS 555a)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33371D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-5:20pm | Thursday | 8 of 16 | Rotem Rozental | ATM138 | |
Third 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 556. (Duplicates credit in former PAS 555c)
- Prerequisite: CRIT 556
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33372D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-5:20pm | Thursday | 7 of 12 | Andrew Campbell | ATM113A | |
Exploration of interrelated themes that examine how the time-based art of theatre intersects with other art forms and surpasses its preexisting boundaries.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Graduate Visitor, Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33373D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-1:20pm | Thursday | 11 of 20 | Alison D'Amato | HAR112D | PDF (238180 KB) | |
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 | 1 of 16 | Jenny Lin, Amelia Jones | OFFICE | |
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 | 3 of 15 | Jenny Lin, Antonio Bartolome | OFFICE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33379D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Jenny Lin | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of thesis. Recommended preparation: 28 units of coursework. Graded IP/CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former PAS 594b)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33380D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 6 of 20 | Jenny Lin | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of thesis. Recommended preparation: 28 units of coursework. Graded IP/CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former PAS 594z)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33328D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 20 | Jenny Lin | OFFICE | |