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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 | 0 of 20 | Jean Robison | WAH105 | ![]() | |
33432D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Mon, Wed | 0 of 20 | WAH105 | ![]() | ||
33433D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Mon, Wed | 0 of 20 | WAH105 | ![]() | ||
33435D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Tue, Thu | 0 of 20 | China Adams | 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 | 0 of 26 | WAH108 | ![]() ![]() | ||
33799D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Tue, Thu | 0 of 28 | Paul Donald,Brian O'Connell | WAH108 | ![]() ![]() |
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 | 3:00-5:40pm | Mon, Wed | 0 of 28 | Paul Donald,China Adams | 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 | Mon, Wed | 0 of 30 | WAH118 | ![]() | ||
33844D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Tue, Thu | 0 of 30 | 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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33428R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 0 of 25 | Alexis Zoto | 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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33436R | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Mon, Wed | 0 of 20 | Eric Junker | HAR112D | ![]() | |
33437R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Tue, Thu | 0 of 20 | WAH105 | ![]() |
Exploration of digital processes for the creation of art and design. Centered around the use of the computer and its peripherals for production of 2D media.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33439D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Tuesday | 0 of 20 | WAH102B | ![]() | ||
33440D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Wednesday | 0 of 20 | Jean Robison | WAH102B | ![]() | |
33441D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Monday | 0 of 15 | WAH6 | ![]() | ||
33442D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Thursday | 0 of 15 | WAH6 | ![]() |
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
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ART department but may qualify for major credit in DES. To register, enroll in ART 205.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33502D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Tue, Thu | 0 of 20 | Sherin Guirguis | WAH108 | ![]() |
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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33290R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Tue, Thu | 0 of 20 | China Adams | WAH105 | ![]() |
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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33447R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Mon, Wed | 0 of 20 | Eric Junker | IFT111 | ![]() | |
33448R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Tue, Thu | 0 of 20 | IFT111 | ![]() |
Exploration of digital processes for art and design with a focus on interactivity, motion, and sound in the virtual realm.
- Prerequisite: DES 203
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33450R | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Wednesday | 0 of 20 | HAR112D | ![]() | ||
33451R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Thursday | 0 of 20 | HAR112D | ![]() | ||
33452R | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Monday | 0 of 20 | WAH102B | ![]() |
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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33851R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Friday | 0 of 20 | WAH118 | ![]() |
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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33468R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Mon, Wed | 0 of 20 | IFT109 | ![]() | ||
33845R | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Tue, Thu | 0 of 20 | 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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33455R | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 0 of 50 | HAR101 | ![]() |
Advanced information design within a flexible curriculum. Emphasis on team-oriented projects.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33461R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Mon, Wed | 0 of 20 | David Kelley | IFT111 | ![]() |
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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33464R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Tue, Thu | 0 of 20 | IFT111 | ![]() |
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
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ART department but may qualify for major credit in DES. To register, enroll in ART 414.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33849R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Friday | 0 of 20 | WAH118 | ![]() |
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 | 0 of 10 | 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 | 0 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 | Tuesday | 0 of 20 | 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 | 0 of 20 | IFT111 | ![]() | ||
33327D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Wednesday | 0 of 20 | 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 | 0 of 20 | IFT111 | ![]() |
Investigation of issues relative to the student's work in individual studies and thesis; analysis, conceptual development and subjective observations by faculty and student peers.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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33608D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:00pm | Thursday | 0 of 20 | ATM113B | ![]() | ||
7:00-8:20pm | Tuesday | ATM113B |
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 | 0 of 40 | 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 | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 40 | 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 | 0 of 40 | 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 | 0 of 40 | 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 | 0 of 40 | OFFICE | ![]() |