USC Schedule of Classes

Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation (ACAD)

• ACAD courses numbered 174-181, ACAD-276, ACAD-376, and ACAD-475A are open to Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation majors only. Students may contact us at iovine-young@usc.edu or visit our website at iovine-young.usc.edu/.
• Students may contact us at iovine-young@usc.edu or visit our website at iovine-young.usc.edu

ACAD 176: Rapid Visualization (4.0 units)

Basic techniques, methods, concepts, tools, and materials that are used to quickly communicate ideas and concepts in a visual manner. Recommended preparation: Photoshop; iPad and/or laptop skills; iPad drawing apps such as Sketchbook or iDraw.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
10202R	037	Lecture	10:00-2:20pm	Mon, Wed	Canceled	Jason Ellenburg		PDF (122494 KB)

Crosslist ACAD 206: Communication and Culture (4.0 units)

Examines cultural institutions, ideologies, artifacts, and productions; role of culture in everyday life; cultural studies as methodology; culture and power.

• Crosslist: This course is offered by the COMM department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in COMM 206.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
20388R	051	Lecture-Discussion	9:30-1:40pm	Tue, Thu	11 of 25	Sarah Myers	ANN405	PDF (160741 KB)

Crosslist ACAD 365: Managing Data in C++ (3.0 units)

Overview of basic data structures and algorithms including linked lists, stacks, queues, binary trees, and hash tables.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (ITP 109 or ITP 115 or ITP 165)
• Crosslist: This course is offered by the ITP department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in ITP 365.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
31827R	057	Lecture-Lab	11:00-12:50pm	Mon, Wed	7 of 20	Michael Crowley	KAP166

Crosslist ACAD 480: Information Technology Internship (1.0-4.0 units, max 8)

Practical experience in applying information technology skills in real-world settings. Supervised internship at companies and start-ups. Balancing academic rigor with corporate challenges and deadlines.

• Restriction: Registration closed to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
• Crosslist: This course is offered by the ITP department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in ITP 480.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
31822D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10	Michael Crowley	OFFICE

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

Comprehensive exploration of particular aspects of art, technology and the business of innovation.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
Designing Persuasive Technologies
10230R	648	3.0	Lecture	1:00-4:45pm	Mon, Wed	Canceled	Samir Chatterjee		Word (26382 KB)

ACAD 599: Special Topics (1.0-8.0 units, max 8)

Comprehensive exploration of particular aspects of art, technology and the business of innovation.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
Technologies for Designing Interactive Web Experiences
10231R	644	3.0	Lecture	11:00-2:10pm	Tue, Thu	Canceled	Patrick Dent		PDF (879259 KB)