Fall 2025

Critical Studies (CRIT)

• 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.

CRIT 150gp: Histories of Art, Design and Visual Culture (4.0 units)

A loosely chronological, thematic survey of art, visual culture, design, and critical theory from the early modern period through modernism (1500 1950).

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33815R	001	Lecture	6:00-7:20pm	Mon, Wed	0 of 112	Andrew Campbell	HAR101
33816R	001	Discussion	9:00-9:50am	Friday	0 of 28	Andrew Campbell	WAH105
33817R	001	Discussion	10:00-10:50am	Friday	0 of 28	Andrew Campbell	WAH105
33818R	001	Discussion	11:00-11:50am	Friday	0 of 28	Andrew Campbell	WAH105
33819R	001	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Friday	0 of 28	Andrew Campbell	WAH105

CRIT 160g: Critical Theory in Art, Design and Visual Culture (4.0 units)

An issues-based introduction to critical theory in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, especially as it relates to philosophy, art, design, and visual culture.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Art, Fine Arts
• Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Roski School of Art and Design
• General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33823D	001	Lecture-Discussion	12:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	0 of 80		HAR101

CRIT 350gw: Global Art, Design and Visual Culture since 1960 (4.0 units)

A critical history of art, design, visual culture, and visual theory since 1960, addressing through a postcolonial/decolonial lens the concepts and practices of "global" art.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Art, Fine Arts
• Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Roski School of Art and Design
• General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
• Note: This course carries GE credit but it is intended for a specific group of students rather than a general student audience

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33824D	001	Lecture-Discussion	9:00-10:50am	Mon, Wed	0 of 80	Amelia Jones	HAR101

Crosslist CRIT 405: Race, Fashion and Pop Culture (4.0 units)

Exploration of fashion, pop culture, entertainment, beauty and style politics through the lens of race, class and gender.

• Crosslist: This course is offered by the FDN department but may qualify for major credit in CRIT. To register, enroll in FDN 405.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33825R	001	Lecture	2:00-5:20pm	Tuesday	0 of 20	Jenny Lin	IFT109

CRIT 500: Theory and History of Performance Studies (4.0 units)

Exploration of the various theories and methodologies associated with performance and visual studies as interrelated with the histories of practice in these fields.

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33501D	001	Lecture	10:00-1:20pm	Tuesday	0 of 20	Amelia Jones	HAR117

CRIT 510: History and Theory of Art and Exhibitions (4.0 units)

Gives broad and deep overview of history of art as a conceptual and practical category, emphasizing development of exhibitionary sites and engagement with public sphere.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33370D	001	Lecture	10:00-1:20pm	Thursday	0 of 25		ATM113A

CRIT 512: Art and Curatorial Visits (2.0 units)

Site visits relating to art and curatorial practices, from art museums and artists studios to public art offices and performance venues, and meet professionals.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33372D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:20pm	Thursday	0 of 20	Andrew Campbell	ATM113A

Crosslist CRIT 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)

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

CRIT 556: Curatorial Practicum: Individual/Group Projects (4.0 units)

Second in a sequence of three courses on history/theory of curatorial methods, with practical experience necessary to mounting exhibitions and devising interfaces with the public. Prerequisite: CRIT 555. (Duplicates credit in former PAS 555b)

• Prerequisite: CRIT 555

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33375D	001	Lecture	11:00-2:20pm	Monday	0 of 20	Jenny Lin	ATM138

CRIT 590: Directed Research (1.0-12.0 units)

Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former PAS 590)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33356D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 16		OFFICE

CRIT 591: Field Internship Experience (1.0 units, max 2)

Supervised internship in an art institution or an art agency, or with an independent curator or artist, on projects and research specific to public space. Recommended preparation: Completion of first year of courses. Graded CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former PAS 591)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33360D	060	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 15		OFFICE

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

Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former PAS 594a)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33380D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 15		OFFICE

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

Credit on acceptance of thesis. Recommended preparation: 28 units of coursework. Graded IP/CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former PAS 594b)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33381D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 15		OFFICE

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

Credit on acceptance of thesis. Recommended preparation: 28 units of coursework. Graded IP/CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former PAS 594z)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33328D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 20		OFFICE