Fine Arts (FA)
- http://roski.usc.edu/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in WAH116; phone 821-1290.
- Students who have not been admitted to Roski School of Fine Arts major or minor may complete a maximum of 20 units of Fine Arts at USC. No further course work may be taken until admitted. Contact Penelope Jones in WAH104. Beginning on the first day of the second week of classes, ALL FINE ARTS CLASSES are converted from "R" to "D," requiring instructor signature and departmental authorization for registration. Take signed add/drop form to WAH116 for clearance. Attendance is mandatory for all students registered in Fine Arts classes.
An introduction to drawing, both skill and perception oriented, as the basic tool for all the visual arts.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33200D | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 18 of 22 | Richard Parker | WAH102A |  | |
| 33201D | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 16 of 22 | Ron Rizk | WAH118 | | |
| 33202D | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 19 of 22 | Bart Exposito | WAH118 | | |
| 33203D | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 21 of 22 | Jennifer Phelps | WAH118 | | |
| 33204D | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-8:50pm | Tue, Thu | 15 of 22 | Karen Liebowitz | WAH102A | | |
| 33210D | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-8:50pm | Mon, Wed | 18 of 22 | Richard Parker | WAH118 | |
An introduction to drawing, both skill and perception oriented, as the basic tool for all the visual arts.
- Prerequisite: FA 101A
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33205D | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 17 of 20 | Bart Exposito | WAH118 | | |
| 33206D | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 14 of 20 | Jennifer Phelps | WAH102A | |
Introduction to the basic elements and processes of visual communication and design. Instruction includes studio projects, lectures and readings. Various media used.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33259D | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 18 of 22 | Alexis Weidig | HAR117 | | |
| 33260D | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 15 of 22 | Sherin Guirguis | HAR117 | | |
| 33261D | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 15 of 22 | Esther Kim | HAR117 | | |
| 33262D | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 21 of 22 | Sherin Guirguis | HAR117 | | |
| 33265D | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-8:50pm | Mon, Wed | 19 of 22 | China Adams | WAH105 | |
Practical introduction to oil and acrylic pigments, painting equipment, processes and media. Also, primary experience in: color, composition, and perception through representational and abstract painting.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33217D | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 15 of 18 | Margit Omar | HAR203 | | |
| 33218D | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 13 of 18 | Margaret Lazzari | HAR203 | | |
| 33219D | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-8:50pm | Mon, Wed | 17 of 18 | Kristin Calabrese | HAR203 | |
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 | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33271D | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-8:50pm | Mon, Wed | 10 of 20 | Patrick Jackson | WAH108 | | |
| 33272D | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 10 of 20 | Jay Willis | WAH108 | | |
| 33273D | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-8:50pm | Tue, Thu | 13 of 20 | Caroline Thomas | WAH108 | | |
| 33274D | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 15 of 20 | Barbara Mc Carren | WAH108 | Word (47104 KB) | |
Practical and theoretical exploration of the nature of surface, form, volume and mass as fundamental elements of clay sculpture and the ceramic object.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33251D | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 14 of 20 | Karen Koblitz | WAH107 | | |
| 33252D | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 11 of 20 | Phyllis Green | WAH107 | | |
| 33253D | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-8:50pm | Tue, Thu | 18 of 20 | Tanya Batura | WAH107 | |
An experiential and critical survey of the cultural phenomena that make up Los Angeles: dance, music, theater, film; emphasis on visual arts. Graded CR/NC. Not available for major credit to fine arts majors.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33287D | Lecture-Discussion | 6:30-9:30pm | Thursday | 31 of 32 | Louanne Greenwald | ZHS163 | |
An introduction to the representation and depiction of the human form. emphasis on anatomical, compositional, gestural, environmental and interpretive drawing.
- Prerequisite: FA 101B
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33207D | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 12 of 12 | Thomas Butler | WAH102A | |
An introduction to the representation and depiction of the human form. Emphasis on anatomical, compositional, gestural, environmental and interpretive drawing.
- Prerequisite: FA 201A
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33208D | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 9 of 9 | Thomas Butler | WAH102A | |
Exploration of essential elements of traditional and digital design, including color and image-text integration, editing information, typography and sequencing.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33263D | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 17 of 17 | Ewa Wojciak | WAH105 | | |
| 33264D | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 18 of 17 | Ewa Wojciak | WAH105 | | |
| 33323D | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-8:50pm | Mon, Wed | 9 of 17 | Ewa Wojciak | WAH105 | |
Exploration of the processes of germination, ideation and application/execution in design integrated with computer usage.
- Note: Priority registration goes to students enrolling in FA 202 (Design II) concurrently.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33266D | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-7:30pm | Tue, Thu | 13 of 15 | Roman Jaster | HAR220 | | |
| 33267D | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Friday | 13 of 14 | Stephen Child | HAR220 | | |
| 33324D | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-7:30pm | Mon, Wed | 12 of 15 | Osvaldo Trujillo | HAR220 | | |
| 33414D | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | 14 of 15 | Jeffrey Cain | HAR220 | |
A continuation of the practical and theoretical skills introduced in Painting I. Color as an issue in personal expression and perception; color as content, cultural and social subjects/objects, symbols, and to signify a personal language.
- Prerequisite: FA 105
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33220D | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 14 of 14 | Robert Alderette | HAR203 | |
A continuation of the practical and theoretical skills introduced in Painting I. Color as an issue in personal expression and perception; color as content, cultural and social subjects/objects, symbols, and to signify a personal language.
- Prerequisite: FA 205A
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33222D | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 5 of 5 | Robert Alderette | HAR203 | |
Studio practice to develop standards of judgment and appreciation of the visual arts. Not available for credit to studio majors.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drawing for Animators | ||||||||
| 33211D | Lecture-Lab | 7:00-9:50pm | Wednesday | 16 of 17 | Justin Bua | WAH102A | | |
Studio practice to develop standards of judgment and appreciation of the visual arts. Not available for credit to studio majors.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramics Workshop | ||||||||
| 33256D | Lecture-Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 20 of 24 | Thomas Muller | WAH107 | | |
| Perceptual and Carving Skills | ||||||||
| 33276D | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-8:50pm | Tue, Thu | 9 of 25 | Trevor Norris | DEN223 | | |
Introduction to the practice of photographic image making within a fine arts context. Emphasis on the development of technical skills in relation to personal vision. Work is in black and white.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33227D | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 16 of 19 | Robbert Flick | HAR210 | | |
| 33228D | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 10 of 19 | Alexander Slade | HAR210 | | |
| 33229D | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 12 of 19 | Robbert Flick | HAR210 | | |
| 33230D | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-8:50pm | Mon, Wed | 14 of 19 | Helen Kim | HAR210 | | |
| 33231D | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 15 of 19 | Alexandra Klein | HAR210 | |
Introduction to the practice of photographic image making within a fine arts context. Emphasis on the development of technical skills in relation to personal vision. Work is primarily in color.
- Prerequisite: FA 209A
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33232D | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | Canceled | Julia Paull | | ||
| 33233D | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 9 of 16 | Eve Fowler | IFT141 | |
An introductory course exploring the processes and practices of digital capture, imaging and printing, from web-based image posting to large-scale printing.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33239D | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 13 of 15 | Theodore Beck | HAR220 | PDF (103854 KB) | |
| 33240D | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 15 of 15 | Mark Wyse | HAR220 | | |
| 33241D | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 13 of 15 | Caroline Clerc | HAR220 | | |
| 33242D | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 15 of 15 | Theodore Beck | HAR220 | PDF (103854 KB) | |
An introductory course using wheel throwing techiques for ceramics to explore a variety of forms through three-dimensional exercises.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33255D | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-8:50pm | Monday | 11 of 17 | Oona Gardner | WAH107 | |
A course in digital imaging, which through studio practice and critical inquiry, explores the implications and potential of digitally-based image making.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33243D | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 7 of 16 | Joel Tauber | WAH6 | PDF (187564 KB) | |
| 33244D | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 9 of 16 | Joel Tauber | WAH6 | PDF (187564 KB) | |
Directed examination of personal approaches in drawing; emphasis on making visual and artistic decisions and developing an appropriate attitude towards individual expression.
- Prerequisite: FA 201B
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33209D | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 6 of 10 | Ron Rizk | WAH102B | |
Advanced exploration of typography and image-text integration, including collaborative projects, pre-press and proofing techniques, narrative concepts and information architecture.
- Prerequisite: FA 202
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33268D | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 20 of 18 | Haven Lin-Kirk | WAH105 | | |
| 33269D | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-8:50pm | Tue, Thu | 13 of 18 | Stephen Child | WAH105 | |
Continuation of the practice of photographic image making within a fine arts context, furthering technical and conceptual abilities. Continuation of critical readings.
- Prerequisite: FA 209B
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33235D | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 10 of 16 | Shannon Ebner | IFT141 | |
Introductory course in various printmaking techniques; necessary skills and inherent expressive qualities of different printmaking methods are explored.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33282D | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-8:50pm | Mon, Wed | 12 of 12 | Pierre Picot | HAR117 | | |
| 33283D | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-8:50pm | Tue, Thu | 14 of 15 | Xavier Fumat | HAR117 | |
Directed examination of aesthetic concepts and investigation into personal ideas as they relate to the development of a creative visual language in ceramics.
- Prerequisite: FA 112
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33254D | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 3 of 14 | Karen Koblitz | WAH107 | |
Ideas in new genres, topic changes each semester.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33314D | Lecture | 6:00-8:50pm | Tue, Thu | 8 of 16 | Robert Herbst | HAR112D | |
Continued directed examination of personal approaches in drawing, emphasis on making visual and artistic decisions and developing an appropriate attitude towards visual expression.
- Prerequisite: FA 301
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33213D | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 6 of 8 | Ron Rizk | WAH102B | |
Directed painting with continued emphasis on personal choices regarding the appropriation of conceptual images and arrangement, material processes scale, number of paintings. Ongoing critical response to paintings.
- Prerequisite: FA 305
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33412D | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 11 of 15 | Margit Omar | HAR201 | |
Individual direction of the study of aesthetic issues and concepts in sculpture; investigation of an individual creative vision.
- Prerequisite: FA 306
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33318D | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 0 of 10 | Jud Fine | WAH108 | | |
| 33319D | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 2 of 10 | Jay Willis | WAH108 | |
Directed examination of aesthetic concepts and investigation into personal ideas as they relate to the development of a creative visual language in ceramics.
- Prerequisite: FA 312
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33257D | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 5 of 10 | Karen Koblitz | WAH107 | |
Independent research of specific topics under the direction of a faculty member. Administrative and faculty approval required. Recommended preparation: appropriate 300-level course work
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33292D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Robert Alderette | OFFICE | | |
| 33293D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Theodore Beck | OFFICE | | |
| 33294D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Caroline Clerc | OFFICE | | |
| 33295D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Shannon Ebner | OFFICE | | |
| 33296D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Jud Fine | OFFICE | | |
| 33297D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Robbert Flick | OFFICE | | |
| 33298D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Sherin Guirguis | OFFICE | | |
| 33299D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Karen Koblitz | OFFICE | | |
| 33300D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Margaret Lazzari | OFFICE | | |
| 33301D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Haven Lin-Kirk | OFFICE | | |
| 33302D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Sharon Lockhart | OFFICE | | |
| 33303D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Margit Omar | OFFICE | | |
| 33304D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Setsuko Page | OFFICE | | |
| 33305D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Julia Paull | OFFICE | | |
| 33306D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Ron Rizk | OFFICE | | |
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| 33315D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Charles White | OFFICE | | |
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| 33316D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Jay Willis | OFFICE | | |
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| 33317D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Ruth Weisberg | OFFICE | | |
An interdisciplinary course between art and engineering that addresses creative thinking in the manipulation of media and the communication of ideas.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33328D | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 11 of 18 | Setsuko Page | HAR112D | |
Contemporary professional issues facing the studio artist;current directions in the visual arts; forces and attitudesaffecting the practicing artist in our society. Available for credit to Fine Arts majors only.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33291D | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 29 of 31 | Julia Paull, Stephen Child | WAH105 | |
Investigation of creative problems through various media. Course may be repeated; maximum number of units to be determined by advisor.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33337D | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 16 of 20 | Charles White | OFFICE | |
Information accurate as of 2/12/2010 7:27 AM.