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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.
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 | 9:00-11:40am | Mon, Wed | 12 of 20 | Jean Robison | WAH105 | ||
33432D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Mon, Wed | 17 of 20 | China Adams | WAH105 | ||
33433D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Mon, Wed | 16 of 20 | Eric Junker | WAH105 | ||
33435D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Tue, Thu | 17 of 20 | Osvaldo Trujillo | 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 | 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 |
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 |
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33795D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Mon, Wed | 24 of 26 | Paul Donald,Jean Robison | WAH118 |
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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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 |
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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33429D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 19 of 25 | Charla Elizabeth,Yi Zong | 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 | 3:00-5:40pm | Mon, Wed | 5 of 20 | Eric Junker | WAH105 | ||
33437D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Tue, Thu | 17 of 20 | Osvaldo Trujillo | WAH105 | ||
33438D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Tue, Thu | Canceled | Osvaldo Trujillo |
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 | 6:00-8:40pm | Tuesday | 10 of 20 | Ginamahre Fulton | WAH102B | ||
33440D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Wednesday | 12 of 20 | Melanie Nakaue | WAH102B | ||
33441D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Monday | 11 of 15 | Ginamahre Fulton | WAH6 | ||
33442D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Thursday | 13 of 15 | Hector Torres | WAH6 | ||
33443D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Wednesday | 10 of 20 | Yi Zong | WAH118 |
3D digital modeling, rendering, digital capture and production methods for product, package and environmental design.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33466D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Monday | 10 of 15 | Melanie Nakaue | WAH102B | ||
33467D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Tuesday | 6 of 15 | Ginamahre Fulton | WAH118 |
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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33290D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Tue, Thu | 14 of 20 | Alexis Zoto | WAH105 | ||
33446D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Mon, Wed | Canceled | Melanie Nakaue |
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 | 9:00-11:40am | Mon, Wed | 6 of 20 | Bruno Lemgruber | IFT111 | ||
33448D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Tue, Thu | 17 of 20 | Ewa Wojciak | IFT111 |
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 | 060 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Wednesday | 14 of 20 | Hector Torres | ONLINE | ||
33452D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Monday | Canceled | ONLINE | |||
33451D | 060 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Thursday | 14 of 20 | Ginamahre Fulton | ONLINE |
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 |
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33851D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Friday | 18 of 20 | Angie Wang | WAH118 | PDF (807108 KB) |
Application of layout, typography, design principles and image making in the design and production of books, magazines, zines and digital books.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33468D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Mon, Wed | 19 of 20 | Peter Robbins | IFT109 | Word (208751 KB) | |
33845D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Tue, Thu | 20 of 20 | April Greiman | IFT110 |
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 | 41 of 50 | Shirin Raban | 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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33456D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Monday | 12 of 20 | Lucy Cook | IFT111 | ||
33457D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Wednesday | 17 of 20 | Lucy Cook | IFT110 |
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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33464D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Tue, Thu | 18 of 20 | Peter Robbins | IFT109 | Word (84686 KB) | |
33465D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Mon, Wed | Canceled |
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 |
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33788D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 10 | Brian O'Connell, Bruno Lemgruber, Eric Junker | OFFICE |
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 |
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33794D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 23 of 30 | Antonio Bartolome | ONLINE |
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.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33330D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Friday | 16 of 20 | Alexis Zoto | IFT111 |
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 |
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33326D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Tuesday | 17 of 20 | Brian O'Connell | IFT110 | PDF (352367 KB) | |
33327D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Wednesday | 11 of 20 | Jean Robison | IFT111 |
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 |
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33325D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Thursday | 5 of 20 | Peter Robbins | IFT111 | Word (63430 KB) |
Selected topics of current interest.
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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Computational Ceramics for Art and Design | ||||||||||
33797D | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Friday | Canceled | Brian O'Connell |
An analytic seminar of topics, ideas and concepts in the contemporary design world.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33600D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-6:20pm | Thursday | 15 of 40 | Miya Elise Desjardins | ATM113A |
Investigation of creative problems through various design media.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33602D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | Tue, Fri | 14 of 18 | April Greiman,Bruno Lemgruber, Brian O'Connell | OFFICE | ||
33609D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | Tue, Fri | 10 of 10 | Brian O'Connell, Bruno Lemgruber, April Greiman | OFFICE |
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 |
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33606D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | Tuesday | 1 of 40 | Haven Lin-Kirk,Ewa Wojciak | OFFICE |
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 |
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33607D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 40 | Antonio Bartolome | OFFICE |
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 |
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33324D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 9 of 40 | Bruno Lemgruber | OFFICE |
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 |
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33323D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 40 | Bruno Lemgruber | OFFICE |
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 |
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33322D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 40 | Haven Lin-Kirk | OFFICE |