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
33799D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Tue, Thu	4 of 30	Paul Donald,Brian O'Connell	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
33795D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Mon, Wed	6 of 30	Paul Donald,China Adams	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
33843R	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Mon, Wed	23 of 30		WAH118
33844D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tue, Thu	9 of 30	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
33879R	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tue, Thu	12 of 15		HAR203
33880R	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Mon, Wed	4 of 15	Karen Liebowitz	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
33361R	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Mon, Wed	18 of 18	Thomas Mueller	WAH107
33362R	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Tue, Thu	18 of 18	Thomas Mueller	WAH107
33363R	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tue, Thu	3 of 18		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
33359R	001	Lecture	6:00-8:40pm	Tue, Thu	17 of 16		WAH107
33369R	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Mon, Wed	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
33888R	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Mon, Wed	10 of 20	Ruben Ochoa	WAH108	PDF (1535368 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.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33424R	001	Lecture	6:00-7:50pm	Mon, Wed	21 of 35	Paul Donald	WAH118

ART 149: 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
33873R	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Mon, Wed	13 of 18	Julia Paull	HAR211	PDF (231102 KB)
33874R	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tue, Thu	15 of 18	Julia Paull	HAR211	PDF (231102 KB)

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
33861R	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Mon, Wed	18 of 18	Caroline Clerc	IFT141	PDF (1434700 MB)
33863R	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tue, Thu	12 of 18	Caroline Clerc	IFT141	PDF (1434700 MB)

ART 205: Foundation Studio Intensive (4.0 units)

Cohort building studio intensive that ensures incoming transfers have foundational concepts and skill sets for intermediate and advanced studio courses.

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33502D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tue, Thu	10 of 25	Sherin Guirguis	WAH108

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
33858R	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Friday	18 of 20		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	12 of 20		HAR117

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	8 of 16	Patty Chang	WAH6	PDF (313764 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	6:00-8:40pm	Tuesday	17 of 17	Nao Bustamante	HAR117

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	9:00-11:40am	Mon, Wed	11 of 20	Karen Liebowitz	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
33848R	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tue, Thu	13 of 20		HAR117
33853R	001	Lecture	6:00-8:40pm	Mon, Wed	20 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
33851R	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Friday	20 of 20		WAH118

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
33883R	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Tue, Thu	8 of 15	Edgar Arceneaux	HAR203	PDF (494746 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
33366R	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tue, Thu	7 of 16		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
33875R	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Mon, Wed	10 of 16	Caroline Clerc	IFT141	PDF (907770 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
Artificial Intelligence
33868R	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	Canceled	Jean Robison		PDF (388986 KB)

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	16 of 16		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
33854R	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tue, Thu	8 of 15		HAR202

ART 414: Advanced Illustration for Art and Design (2.0 units, max 4)

Creation of consistent and mature portfolio of images reflecting student interests, voice and sensibilities, in any medium(s), and to learn professional practices for careers in Illustration.

Prerequisite: ART 314

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33849R	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Friday	13 of 20		WAH118

ART 415: Studies in Drawing and Painting (4.0 units, max 12)

A studio examination of rotating topics in drawing/painting, either media-based or content-driven, with individual and collaborative projects; topics change each semester.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
Figure Drawing
33856R	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tue, Thu	11 of 15		HAR203

ART 416: Ideation of Visual Worlds (2.0 units)

Explore the principles of ideation to create imaginary worlds, visualization and drawing techniques on paper (and screen) and communicate them effectively to a viewer.

Prerequisite: ART 207A

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33852R	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Friday	10 of 20		WAH102A

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	0 of 15	Edgar Arceneaux	OFFICE
3D Projects
33791D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 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	1 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
33367R	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Mon, Wed	11 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
33368R	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Mon, Wed	5 of 18	Ruben Ochoa	WAH108	PDF (1467901 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		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
33893R	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Friday	18 of 18		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
33892R	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Friday	20 of 20		WAH108

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
33507R	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Tuesday	14 of 14		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	9 of 16	Patty Chang	HAR211	PDF (391547 KB)

ART 461: Motion Graphics for Art and Video (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	5 of 16	Jean Robison	WAH6	PDF (263661 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	18 of 20	Ruben Ochoa	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	0 of 20	Andrew Campbell	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	0 of 16	Jennifer West,Sherin Guirguis,Keith Mayerson	OFFICE
33336D	001	Lecture	TBA	Mon, Wed	5 of 16	Jennifer West,Sherin Guirguis,Keith Mayerson	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	5 of 16	Edgar Arceneaux	ATM113A

ART 545: Professional Practice (2.0 units)

A seminar exploring professional practices essential for visual artists.

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33313D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 16	Edgar Arceneaux	ATM113A	PDF (225047 KB)

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		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	4 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

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