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
33795D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tue, Thu	17 of 30	Sherin Guirguis	WAH108

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
33796D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tue, Thu	11 of 15	Paul Donald	WAH108
33799D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Mon, Wed	13 of 30	China Adams, Paul Donald	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
33844D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Tue, Thu	30 of 30	Charla Elizabeth,Eric Junker	WAH118
33846R	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tue, Thu	9 of 18		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
33879D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Mon, Wed	15 of 15	Marisa Mandler	HAR203
33880R	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tue, Thu	15 of 15	Danielle Cansino	HAR203
33881D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Tue, Thu	15 of 15	Karen Liebowitz	HAR203	PDF (1265049 MB)

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
33361R	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tue, Thu	18 of 18	Amy Santoferraro	WAH107
33362R	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Mon, Wed	18 of 18	Thomas Mueller	WAH107
33363R	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Tue, Thu	19 of 18	Thomas Mueller	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
33364R	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Mon, Wed	16 of 16		WAH107
33365R	001	Lecture	6:00-8:40pm	Tue, Thu	16 of 16		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
33889D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tue, Thu	Canceled	Ruben Ochoa		PDF (1275400 MB)

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.
Note: Roski majors are advised not to enroll in this course. This course does not fulfill any requirments for any of the bachelor's degrees offered by Roski.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33425R	001	Lecture	6:00-7:50pm	Mon, Wed	26 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
33860R	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Mon, Wed	18 of 19	Caroline Clerc	IFT141	PDF (242788 KB)
33861R	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tue, Thu	17 of 19	Caroline Clerc	IFT141	PDF (242788 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
33875R	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Friday	19 of 20	Eleanor Michalka	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
33882R	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Friday	20 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
33872R	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Mon, Wed	18 of 18	Julia Paull	HAR211	PDF (232971 KB)
33873R	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tue, Thu	18 of 18	Jessica Gonzalez	HAR211

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
33865R	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Mon, Wed	14 of 16	Patty Chang	WAH6

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	Monday	16 of 16	Nao Bustamante	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
33850R	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Mon, Wed	11 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
33855R	001	Lecture	6:00-8:40pm	Mon, Wed	19 of 20	Sam Alden	WAH102B

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
33852R	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Wednesday	20 of 20	Sam Alden	HAR117

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	15 of 15	Karen Liebowitz	HAR203	PDF (625737 KB)

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
33870R	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tue, Thu	8 of 18	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
33877R	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Mon, Wed	7 of 16	Caroline Clerc	IFT141	PDF (212852 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
33868R	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	9 of 20	Julia Paull	HAR211	PDF (263529 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
33886D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tue, Thu	10 of 10	Marisa Mandler	HAR117

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
33806D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Wednesday	16 of 16	Jessica Gonzalez	WAH108

ART 412: Advanced Comics Project (4.0 units, max 8)

Creation of an advanced comic/chapter of a graphic novel of meaningful content, development of the student voice and to learn professional practices for careers in Comics.

Prerequisite: ART 312

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33857R	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tue, Thu	12 of 20	Keith Mayerson	HAR117	Word (451571 KB)

ART 417: Digital Painting Studio (2.0 units)

Create a portfolio of images reflecting student interests, voice and sensibilities, through digital painting/drawing and using the software and hardware of their choice.

Prerequisite: ART 314

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33858R	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Friday	17 of 20	Danielle Cansino	WAH118

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
33791D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 15	Edgar Arceneaux	OFFICE
3D Projects
33792D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	2 of 15	Thomas Mueller	OFFICE
4D Projects
33793D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 15	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	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 30	Antonio Bartolome	OFFICE

ART 420: Topics in Advanced Painting (4.0 units, max 12)

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

Prerequisite: 1 from (ART 320 or FAPT 305)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33854R	001	Lecture	6:00-8:40pm	Tue, Thu	11 of 15	Keith Mayerson	HAR201	PDF (771201 KB)

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
33367R	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Mon, Wed	9 of 16	Jackie Rines	WAH107

ART 440: Topics in Advanced Sculpture (4.0 units, max 12)

Individual direction of the study of aesthetic issues in sculpture; investigation of an individual creative vision.

Prerequisite: 1 from (ART 340 or FASC 306)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33368R	001	Lecture	6:00-8:40pm	Tue, Thu	Canceled	Ruben Ochoa		PDF (1806804 MB)

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
33897R	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Friday	16 of 16	Ruben Ochoa	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
33890R	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Friday	20 of 20	Ruben Ochoa	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
33891R	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Friday	20 of 20	Brian Olson	WAH108

ART 450: Topics in Advanced Photography (4.0 units, max 12)

In-depth exploration of photographic and artistic concepts as they apply to the articulation of personal work.

Prerequisite: 1 from (ART 350 or FAPH 309B)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33869R	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tue, Thu	13 of 16	David Kelley	IFT141	PDF (266715 KB)

ART 452: Cut and Paste: Photo Collage Analog and Digital (2.0 units)

Exploration of methods with working photographically through collage.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33867R	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Monday	16 of 16	Jean Robison	IFT141	PDF (337073 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
33876R	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Tuesday	13 of 16	Jean Robison	WAH6	PDF (226975 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	3:00-5:40pm	Tue, Thu	8 of 8	Marisa Mandler	HAR117

ART 484: Contemporary Issues in Art (4.0 units, max 12)

An advanced studio and discussion course aims to expand a students relationship to, and understanding of, contemporary artistic dissemination, discourse, and display via a series of rotating topics.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
Super 8 and the Handheld
33501R	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tue, Thu	11 of 16	David Kelley	WAH6	PDF (900623 KB)

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	12 of 25	China Adams	HAR202
			6:00-8:40pm	Tue, Thu			IFT109

ART 494a: Senior Thesis (2.0 units, max 4)

Individual research under guidance of faculty member for senior-level BFA students, leading to a substantial paper or other project.

Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): 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
33358D	001	Lecture	6:00-8:40pm	Monday	12 of 15	Edgar Arceneaux	IFT109

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

Comprehensive exploration of particular aspects of visual art.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
Speculative Ecologies: Art, Water and Sustainability
33353D	001	2.0	Lecture	TBA	TBA	Canceled	Suzanne Lacy	TBA	PDF (237905 KB)

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	6:30-8:20pm	Tuesday	12 of 20	Jennifer West	ATM113A
			6:30-8:20pm 10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday Wednesday			ATM113B 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	5 of 16	Patty Chang,Karen Liebowitz	OFFICE
33336D	001	Lecture	TBA	Mon, Wed	7 of 16	Patty Chang,Karen Liebowitz	OFFICE

Crosslist ART 525: Making and Curating Art: Pedagogy and Praxis (4.0 units)

Provides students with a foundation in the history and theory of studio art and curatorial education and develops their teaching skills in these areas.

Crosslist: This course is offered by the CRIT department but may qualify for major credit in ART. To register, enroll in CRIT 525.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33370D	001	Lecture	11:00-2:20pm	Monday	13 of 20	Ken Ehrlich	ATM113A

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	10 of 16	Nao Bustamante	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
33355D	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	0 of 16	Jennifer West	OFFICE

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

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

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33381D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	7 of 20	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 16	Jennifer West	OFFICE

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