Classes Offered - USC Schedule of Classes

Design (DES)

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.

DES 102: Design Fundamentals (4.0 units)

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
33431D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Mon, Wed	8 of 20	Charla Elizabeth	WAH105
33432D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Tue, Thu	12 of 20	Jean Robison	WAH105
33433D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tue, Thu	20 of 20	Ginamahre Fulton	WAH105
33434D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Mon, Wed	14 of 20	Melanie Nakaue	WAH105
33435D	001	Lecture	6:00-8:40pm	Tue, Thu	Canceled

Crosslist DES 105: Art and Design Studio I (4.0 units)

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
33795D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tue, Thu	16 of 25	Sherin Guirguis,Ruben Ochoa	WAH108

Crosslist DES 106: Art and Design Studio II (4.0 units)

Introduction to the fundamental elements in art making, design creation and thinking, including the 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 106.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33798D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tue, Thu	24 of 25	China Adams, Paul Donald	WAH118
33799D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Tue, Thu	24 of 25	Caroline Clerc,Paul Donald	WAH108

Crosslist DES 110: Drawing for Art and Design (4.0 units)

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
33844D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tue, Thu	22 of 25	Danielle Cansino, Nery Lemus	WAH118	Word (1020719 MB)
33846D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Tue, Thu	20 of 25	Charla Elizabeth,Eric Junker	WAH118

DES 123xg: The Design Challenge: Exploring the Design Process (4.0 units)

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
33427D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	14 of 25	Charla Elizabeth	HAR117

DES 202: Design II (4.0 units)

Exploration of essential elements of traditional and digital design, including color and image-text integration, editing information, typography and sequencing.

Prerequisite: 1 from (FADN 102 or DES 102)
Corequisite: 1 from (FADN 203 or DES 203)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
33436D	001	Lecture	6:00-8:40pm	Mon, Wed	6 of 20	Bruno Lemgruber	WAH105
33437D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Mon, Wed	6 of 20	Bruno Lemgruber	WAH105
33438D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tue, Thu	16 of 20	Osvaldo Trujillo	WAH105

DES 203: Digital Tools for Design (2.0 units)

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
33266D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Monday	9 of 15	Laurie Burruss	WAH6 & ONLINE	PDF (419201 KB)
33439D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Wednesday	10 of 15	Ginamahre Fulton	WAH6 & ONLINE
33441D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tuesday	14 of 15	Hector Torres	WAH6 & ONLINE	Word (278921 KB)
33442D	060	Lecture	6:00-8:40pm	Wednesday	10 of 15	Laurie Burruss	ONLINE	PDF (418696 KB)
33443D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Thursday	11 of 15	Hector Torres	WAH6 & ONLINE	Word (278670 KB)

DES 213: Digital Tools in 3D Design (2.0 units)

3D digital modeling, rendering, digital capture and production methods for product, package and environmental design.

Prerequisite: 1 from (FADN 102 or DES 102)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
33463D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Friday	9 of 15	Melanie Nakaue	WAH105
33464D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Wednesday	12 of 16	Melanie Nakaue	WAH102B
33467D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tuesday	11 of 15	Ginamahre Fulton	WAH102B

DES 230: 3D Design: Materials and Tools (4.0 units)

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.

Prerequisite: 1 from (DES 102 or FADN 102 or ART 140)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33444D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Tue, Thu	16 of 20	Alexis Zoto	WAH102B
33446D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Mon, Wed	17 of 20	Alexis Zoto	WAH102B

DES 302: Design III (4.0 units)

Advanced exploration of typography and image-text integration, including collaborative projects, pre-press and proofing techniques, narrative concepts and information architecture.

Prerequisite: 1 from (DES 202 or FADN 202)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33447D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tue, Thu	20 of 20	Eric Junker	IFT111
33448D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Mon, Wed	18 of 20	Ewa Wojciak	IFT111

DES 303: Web Design (2.0 units)

A workshop-based course that focuses on software applications in design and web design.

Prerequisite: 1 from (DES 203 or FADN 203)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33450D	060	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Friday	13 of 15	Jean Robison	ONLINE
33451D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Monday	11 of 15	Ginamahre Fulton	WAH6 & ONLINE

DES 313: Graphic Design in Fashion (4.0 units)

An intensive studio and lecture course focusing on the applications of graphic design in fashion and related fields.

Prerequisite: 1 from (DES 102 or FADN 102)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33469D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tue, Thu	11 of 20	Helene Reiner	IFT122

Crosslist DES 314: Illustration for Art and Design (2.0 units)

Illustration techniques and professional practices across the range of fine art, comics, editorial illustration, narrative arts, visual development and others. Digital and hybrid approaches.

Crosslist: This course is offered by the ART department but may qualify for major credit in DES. To register, enroll in ART 314.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33852D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Thursday	17 of 20	Angie Wang	HAR117	PDF (524183 KB)

DES 322: Publication Design (4.0 units)

Application of layout, typography, design principles and image making in the design and production of books, magazines, zines and digital books.

Prerequisite: 1 from (DES 202 or FADN 202) and 1 from (DES 203 or FADN 203)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33468D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Mon, Wed	20 of 20	Peter Robbins	IFT109
33471D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tue, Thu	20 of 20	Lucy Cook	IFT111

DES 323g: Design Theory (4.0 units)

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
33455D	001	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Mon, Wed	49 of 50	Brian O'Connell	HAR101

DES 332a: Typography (2.0 units)

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
33458D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Friday	19 of 20	Hector Torres	IFT110	Word (167247 KB)
33459D	001	Lecture	6:00-8:40pm	Wednesday	19 of 20	Lucy Cook	IFT110

DES 332b: Typography (2.0 units)

Continuation of DES 332a.

Prerequisite: 1 from (DES 332A or FADN 332A)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33456D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Thursday	19 of 20	Lucy Cook	IFT110
33460D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Monday	9 of 20	Lucy Cook	IFT110

DES 402: Advanced Design Projects (4.0 units, max 12)

Advanced information design within a flexible curriculum. Emphasis on team-oriented projects.

Prerequisite: 1 from (FADN 302 or DES 302)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33461D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Mon, Wed	18 of 20	Ewa Wojciak	IFT110
33462D	001	Lecture	6:00-8:40pm	Tue, Thu	6 of 20	Ewa Wojciak	IFT110

DES 413: Professional Practice in Design (4.0 units)

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
33465D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Mon, Wed	12 of 20	Peter Robbins	IFT111
33466D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tue, Thu	7 of 20	Michael Lejeune	IFT110

DES 418: Independent Studies in Design (1.0-4.0 units, max 12)

Independent research of specific topics under the direction of a faculty member. Administrative and faculty approval required.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33805D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	5 of 15	Brian O'Connell, Alexis Zoto, Eric Junker	OFFICE

Crosslist DES 419: Professional Internship in the Arts (2.0 units, max 4)

An experiential/academic opportunity in a museum, gallery, community cultural center or related facility. Lectures, seminars, written analysis and working internship.

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
33794D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	17 of 35	Antonio Bartolome	OFFICE

DES 432: Special Projects in Design (2.0 units)

Students work on projects for outside clients, and receive instruction in professional practices, advanced design techniques, and sophisticated technology. By invitation or portfolio review only. Only open to upper division students.

Prerequisite: 1 from (FADN 302 or DES 302)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33327D	001	Lecture	6:00-8:40pm	Tuesday	22 of 22	Eric Junker	IFT122

DES 494a: Senior Thesis (2.0 units)

Research and writing of a senior-level thesis or thesis project under the supervision of a faculty committee.

Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Design
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
33324D	001	Lecture	6:00-8:40pm	Monday	5 of 20	Peter Robbins	IFT111

DES 494b: Senior Thesis (2.0 units)

Research and writing of a senior-level thesis or thesis project under the supervision of a faculty committee.

Prerequisite: DES 494A
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Design
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
33323D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Monday	19 of 20	Alexis Zoto	IFT109
33325D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Wednesday	18 of 20	Alexis Zoto	IFT109

DES 499: Special Topics (2.0-4.0 units, max 8)

Selected topics of current interest.

Note: This is an intensive course that takes place over Spring Break 2024: Monday, March 11-Saturday, March 16, 9am-6pm daily. Students must be able to take all six days over Spring Break and be present for three preliminary 2 hour sessions (dates determined by student availability). The course will be held off-campus in an artists studio near the LA River.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
Speculative Ecologies: Art, Water and Sustainability
33352D	148	2.0	Lecture	TBA	TBA	6 of 16	Suzanne Lacy,Lauren Bon	OFFICE	PDF (1685313 MB)

DES 514: Designers in Residence Forum (2.0 units, max 4)

Seminar in the professional practice of design featuring formal presentations and mentoring opportunities by designers in residence.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33602D	001	Lecture	6:00-8:40pm	Thursday	27 of 40	April Greiman	ATM113B

DES 520: Individual Studies (2.0 units, max 8)

Investigation of creative problems through various design media.

Note: Students work with distinguished faculty and visiting design professionals through a series of private studio meetings. Visits typically occur weekly, but may occur more or less frequently, as determined by the students' needs and faculty advisors.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
33599D	001	Lecture	TBA	Wednesday	10 of 10	Carlos Avila	OFFICE
33600D	001	Lecture	TBA	Thursday	10 of 10	April Greiman	OFFICE
33603D	001	Lecture	TBA	Tuesday	7 of 10	Bruno Lemgruber	OFFICE

DES 523: Design Theory (4.0 units)

A critical examination of issues, theories, movements and practices that are relevant to the contemporary professional designer.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33608D	001	Lecture	12:00-3:20pm	Thursday	9 of 30	Shirin Raban	ATM113A

DES 530: Design Studio Co-Lab (2.0 units, max 6)

A critical examination of contextual issues, theories, movements and ideas that are relevant to the contemporary design practice in collaboration with a professional client.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33604D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:20pm	Tuesday	12 of 30	Peter Robbins	ATM113B

DES 550: Advancement (2.0 units)

A preparatory workshop to prepare students advancing to candidacy.

Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Roski School of Art and Design

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33605D	001	Lecture	TBA	Thursday	1 of 15	Suzanne Lacy	OFFICE

DES 590: Directed Research (1.0-12.0 units, max 12)

Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department.

Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Roski School of Art and Design

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33609D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	5 of 30	Haven Lin-Kirk,Brian O'Connell, April Greiman,Ewa Wojciak, Thomas Mueller	OFFICE

DES 591: Field Internship Experience (2.0 units)

Supervised internship in a design firm, or with an independent designer, on projects and research specific to design practice.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33611D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 30	Antonio Bartolome	OFFICE

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

Credit on acceptance of thesis.

Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Roski School of Art and Design

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33606D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Tuesday	0 of 15	April Greiman	ATM113B

DES 594b: Master's Thesis (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of thesis.

Prerequisite: DES 594A
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Roski School of Art and Design

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33607D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tuesday	16 of 16	Laurie Burruss	ATM113B	PDF (285239 KB)

DES 594z: Master's thesis (0.0 units)

Credit upon acceptance of master's thesis.

Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33610D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Tuesday	1 of 3	April Greiman	ATM113B

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