Classes Offered - USC Schedule of Classes

Art (ART)

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.

ART 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.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33796D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Mon, Wed	24 of 26	Edgar Arceneaux,Ruben Ochoa	WAH108
33799D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Mon, Wed	12 of 13	China Adams	HAR117

ART 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.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33795D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Mon, Wed	24 of 26	Paul Donald,Jean Robison	WAH118

ART 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.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33843D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Tue, Thu	25 of 30	Charla Elizabeth,Danielle Cansino	WAH118
33844D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tue, Thu	28 of 30	Charla Elizabeth,Karen Liebowitz	WAH118

ART 120: Painting I (4.0 units)

Practical introduction to oil and acrylic pigments, painting tools, mediums, processes and contemporary concepts. Primary experience in: color, composition and perception through representational and abstract painting.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33879D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Tue, Thu	13 of 15	Karen Liebowitz	HAR203
33880D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Mon, Wed	14 of 15	Edgar Arceneaux	HAR203

ART 130: Ceramics I (4.0 units)

Practical and theoretical exploration of the nature of surface, form, volume and mass as fundamental elements of clay sculpture and the ceramic object.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
33361D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Mon, Wed	15 of 18	Thomas Mueller	WAH107
33362D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Tue, Thu	14 of 18	Thomas Mueller	WAH107
33363D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tue, Thu	11 of 18	Amy Santoferraro	WAH107

ART 131: Wheel Throwing (4.0 units)

An introductory course using wheel throwing techniques for ceramics to explore a variety of forms through three-dimensional exercises.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33359D	001	Lecture	6:00-8:40pm	Tue, Thu	16 of 16	Jackie Rines	WAH107
33369D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Mon, Wed	16 of 16	Shoshi Watanabe	WAH107

ART 140: Sculpture I (4.0 units)

Practical and theoretical introduction to sculpture as dimensional manipulation. Primary exploration of form, mass, gravity, surface, structure and associative recognition in three-dimensional art.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33888D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Mon, Wed	11 of 20	Paul Donald	WAH108

ART 141xg: Creating and Understanding Visuals (4.0 units)

Lecture-studio course on the theory and history behind contemporary art, design, and visual communication; students also create work, informed by ideas from the lecture.

General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33426D	001	Lecture	6:00-7:50pm	Tue, Thu	30 of 30	Paul Donald	WAH118

ART 150: Introduction to Photography: Process and Concept (4.0 units)

Digital photography as a medium of contemporary art. Includes concept development, DSLR cameras, lighting, digital workflow, software, large format printing and installation.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33861D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Mon, Wed	12 of 16	Caroline Clerc	IFT141	PDF (325305 KB)
33863D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tue, Thu	10 of 16	Caroline Clerc	IFT141	PDF (325305 KB)

ART 207a: Two-Dimensional Art Workshop (2.0 units, max 8)

Studio practice to develop drawing fundamentals for game designers, animators and narrative artists.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33858D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Friday	15 of 20	Eleanor Michalka	WAH102B
33859D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Friday	22 of 20	Sam Alden	WAH102B

ART 207b: Two-Dimensional Art Workshop (2.0 units, max 8)

Continuation of ART 207a.

Prerequisite: ART 207A

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33881D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Friday	9 of 20	Sam Alden	HAR117
33882D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Friday	5 of 20	Eleanor Michalka	HAR117

ART 255: Black and White Film and Darkroom Photography (4.0 units)

Introduces film cameras, development, and darkroom techniques, photographic history, theory and practice within an art context.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33870D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Mon, Wed	11 of 16	Julia Paull	HAR211	PDF (243556 KB)
33871D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tue, Thu	13 of 16	Julia Paull	HAR211	PDF (243556 KB)

ART 260: Introduction to Video: Projection and Virtual Worlds in Art (4.0 units)

An introductory course exploring contemporary processes and practices of video experimentation in art including the camera, editing, digital manipulation and spatial and virtual platforms.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33865D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Mon, Wed	12 of 16	David Kelley	WAH6	PDF (179957 KB)

ART 280: Studio Critique I (2.0 units)

Interdisciplinary forum where students develop research skills, learn how to best articulate their artistic production, discuss materials related to their research interests, and critique the work of their peers.

Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Art, Fine Arts
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Sophomore
Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Roski School of Art and Design

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33801D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tuesday	17 of 17	Danielle Cansino	WAH108	PDF (190346 KB)

ART 299: Special Topics (1.0-8.0 units, max 8)

Selected topics in Art.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
Foundation Studio Intensive
33502D	001	4.0	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tue, Thu	20 of 25	Sherin Guirguis,Jessica Gonzalez	WAH108

ART 310: Drawing II (4.0 units)

Directed examination of personal approaches to drawing with emphasis on making visual and artistic decisions and developing additional skills and sources of inspiration. Individual expression will be encouraged.

Prerequisite: 1 from (ART 110 or FADW 101)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33850D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Mon, Wed	18 of 20	Marisa Mandler	WAH102A

ART 312: Comics Project (4.0 units, max 8)

All aspects of comics will be covered, from writing and composition to inking and marketing through the production of an individual multi-page comic creation.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33852D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tue, Thu	17 of 20	Keith Mayerson	WAH102B	PDF (1786626 MB)
33853D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tue, Thu	16 of 20	Keith Mayerson	WAH102B	PDF (1640659 MB)

ART 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.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33851D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Friday	18 of 20	Angie Wang	WAH118	PDF (807108 KB)

ART 320: Painting II (4.0 units)

Directed examination of historic and contemporary painting concepts and aesthetics, investigation into personal ideas towards the development of a creative visual language and practice in painting.

Prerequisite: 1 from (ART 120 or FAPT 105)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33883D	001	Lecture	6:00-8:40pm	Tue, Thu	10 of 15	Karen Liebowitz	HAR203

ART 330: Ceramics II (4.0 units)

Directed examination of aesthetic concepts and investigation into personal ideas as they relate to the development of a creative visual language in ceramics.

Prerequisite: 1 from (ART 130 or FACE 112)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33366D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tue, Thu	6 of 16	Jackie Rines	WAH107

ART 350: Intermediate Photography: Studio, Field, Independent Project (4.0 units)

Continued examination of the conceptual, technical, aesthetic and historical tools necessary for a well-informed deliberate art practice. Emphasis on generating self-directed ideas.

Prerequisite: 1 from (ART 150 or ART 151)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33875D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Mon, Wed	7 of 16	Caroline Clerc	IFT141	PDF (203453 KB)

ART 362: Ideas in Intermedia (4.0 units)

An examination of the impact of digital media on contemporary culture, with attention to a particular, changing topic each semester.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
User or Being Used: Surveillance in Art and Culture
33868D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	16 of 20	Julia Paull	WAH102B	PDF (184877 KB)

ART 370: Printmaking (4.0 units)

Introductory course in various printmaking techniques; necessary skills and inherent expressive qualities of different printmaking methods are explored.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33885D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tue, Thu	16 of 18	Marisa Mandler	HAR117
33886D	001	Lecture	6:00-8:40pm	Tue, Thu	Canceled

ART 380: Studio Critique II (2.0 units)

A continuation of ART 280 for third-year students, providing an interdisciplinary forum for artistic practice and a deepening critique of one's work and the work of peers.

Prerequisite: ART 280
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Art, Fine Arts
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior
Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Roski School of Art and Design

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33802D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Thursday	14 of 16	Jessica Gonzalez	WAH108

ART 410: Topics in Advanced Drawing (4.0 units, max 12)

Examination of personal approaches and professional careers in drawing and 2D art making, emphasis on making a body of work with creative freedom in committed studio space.

Prerequisite: 1 from (ART 310 or FADW 301)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33854D	001	Lecture	6:00-8:40pm	Mon, Wed	8 of 15	Nery Lemus	HAR202

ART 418: Independent Studies in Studio Arts (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
2D Projects
33790D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	4 of 15	Edgar Arceneaux,Keith Mayerson,Karen Liebowitz,Marisa Mandler	OFFICE
3D Projects
33791D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	2 of 15	Thomas Mueller	OFFICE
4D Projects
33793D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10	Julia Paull	OFFICE

ART 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.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33794D	060	Lecture	TBA	TBA	23 of 30	Antonio Bartolome	ONLINE

ART 430: Topics in Advanced Ceramics (4.0 units, max 12)

Continued directed examination of aesthetic concepts and investigation into personal ideas as they relate to the development of a creative visual language in ceramics.

Prerequisite: 1 from (ART 330 or FACE 312)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33367D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Mon, Wed	7 of 16	Thomas Mueller	WAH107

ART 441: Installation Art (4.0 units)

Students challenge the traditional art object as they explore the use of space and time in their artwork.

Prerequisite: ART 140

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33368D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Mon, Wed	10 of 18	Ruben Ochoa	WAH108

ART 443: Woodworking (2.0 units)

Exploration of the essential skills in woodworking through lecture, demonstration and hands-on training. Includes instruction in joinery and relevant machinery and hand tools.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33897D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Friday	10 of 16	Ken Ehrlich	WAH108

ART 444: Modeling and Mold Making (2.0 units)

Introduction to plaster mold making using clay and wax for both ceramics and sculpture. Exploration of various casting materials.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33893D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Friday	16 of 18	Ashley Hagen	WAH108

ART 445: Metal (2.0 units)

Introduction to metal in fine art. Emphasis on technical proficiencies and effective solutions working in a variety of metals.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33892D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Friday	16 of 20	Brian Olson	WAH108	PDF (157072 KB)

ART 451: Large Format Photography (2.0 units)

Exploration of photographic traditions in large-format, high resolution sheet film cameras, which have their roots in both the field, the studio, in commercial and documentary traditions.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33507D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Tuesday	9 of 14	William Camargo	IFT141

ART 460: Post-Material Studio (4.0 units, max 8)

Advanced studio and discussion course that affords the student a conceptual and practical platform from which to discuss and realize a major work or series.

Note: Permission of 4D chair to register. Send email requests to Julia Paull (jpaull@usc.edu).

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33891D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Mon, Wed	8 of 16	Carmen Argote	HAR211	PDF (197642 KB)

ART 461: Techniques in After Effects (2.0 units)

An intensive investigation of the mechanics and methodology of contemporary software for video art. Recommended to be taken concurrently with ART 260.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33876D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Tuesday	13 of 16	Jean Robison	WAH6	PDF (231286 KB)

ART 470: Topics in Advanced Printmaking (4.0 units, max 12)

Directed examination of specific printmaking media in relation to personal aesthetic goals and expressive concepts.

Prerequisite: 1 from (FAPR 311 or ART 370)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33887D	001	Lecture	6:00-8:40pm	Tue, Thu	Canceled

ART 485: Studio Capstone (4.0 units)

A faculty-mentored course supporting advanced conceptual exploration and the development of an ambitious, self-defined series or body of work; may culminate in a group exhibition or individual project.

Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Art, Fine Arts
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
33503D	001	Lecture	6:00-8:40pm	Tue, Thu	14 of 20	Nao Bustamante	HAR201

ART 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)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33312D	001	Lecture	7:00-8:20pm	Tuesday	11 of 20	Suzanne Lacy	ATM113A
			10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday			ATM113B

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

Investigation of creative problems through various media. Course may be repeated. (Duplicates credit in former FA 520)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33335D	001	Lecture	TBA	Mon, Wed	6 of 16	Nao Bustamante,David Kelley,Jennifer West	OFFICE
33336D	001	Lecture	TBA	Mon, Wed	8 of 16	Nao Bustamante,David Kelley,Jennifer West	OFFICE

ART 535: Group Critique (2.0 units, max 8)

Presentation and critique which builds students' skills in presenting and contextualizing their artwork for peer review; analytic discussion regarding directions in contemporary art.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33311D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	13 of 16	Sherin Guirguis	ATM113A

ART 590: Directed Research (1.0-12.0 units)

Research leading to graduate degree. Maximum units which may be applied to degree determined by department. Graded CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former FA 590)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33354D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 16	Jennifer West	OFFICE

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

Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Open only to master students. Graded CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former FA 594a)

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33357D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	9 of 16	Jennifer West	OFFICE

ART 594z: Master's Thesis (0.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Open only to master students. Graded CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former FA 594z)

Prerequisite: ART 594b
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33383D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 15	Jennifer West	OFFICE

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

Comprehensive exploration of particular aspects of the history of art. (Duplicates credit in former FA 599)

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
Professional Practice
33384D	001	2.0	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	5 of 16	Jennifer West	ATM113A

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