USC Schedule of Classes

Public Art Studies (PAS)

• http://finearts.usc.edu/pas/
• D class assignments for undergraduates available in HSH101; phone (213) 821-1290.
• The Roski School of Fine Arts wants to accommodate as many non-majors, majors, and minors as possible in its classes. If you encounter any barrier to registering for a class of your choice, please call our advisers at 213-821-1290 or visit the Roski website at roski.usc.edu/students/d-clearance.html.

PAS 371: Art in the Public Realm: Contemporary Issues (4.0 units)

Critical frameworks and theoretical perspectives of contemporary public art issues explored through case studies and discussions with artists, architects, and designers engaging the public realm.

• Note: Register for lecture and one lab

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33900D	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Wednesday	24 of 28	Alexis Disselkoen	WPHB26
33901D	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Monday	14 of 15	Alexis Disselkoen	WPHB26
33902D	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Monday	9 of 15	Alexis Disselkoen	WPHB26

PAS 549: Methodologies of Art Writing (3.0 units)

Writing methods on art practices in the public sphere and public space, by curators, organizers, critics, scholars and artists.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33914D	001	Lecture	6:00-7:50pm	Thursday	8 of 16	Noura Wedell	IFT109

PAS 555b: Curatorial Practicum (2.0 units)

Students collaborate as a group for three terms to conceptualize and organize an exhibition project in an urban public space.

• Prerequisite: PAS 555a

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33904D	001	Lecture	6:00-7:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 15	Rochelle Steiner	IFT109

PAS 561: Curatorial/Organizational Models (2.0 units)

Overview of strategies utilized by art organizations, curators, museums and non-profit/alternative spaces to conceptualize, develop, and organize art projects in the public realm.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33916D	001	Lecture	6:30-8:30pm	Tuesday	7 of 15	Karen Moss	IFT109

PAS 571: Histories of Art in the Public Sphere (3.0 units)

Topics in the history of the avant-garde in relation to public space and the public sphere, focusing on critical moments during the 20th Century.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33917D	001	Lecture	6:00-8:50pm	Monday	8 of 17	John Tain	IFT109

PAS 585: Theorizing the Public Realm (3.0 units)

Interdisciplinary exploration of theories of public space and the public domain, from the 19th century to the present.

• Prerequisite: (PAS 561 and PAS 562 and PAS 571 and PAS 572)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33918D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	5 of 18	Bruce Hainley	IFT109

PAS 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.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33907D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 15	Amelia Jones	OFFICE
33919D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 15	Amelia Jones	OFFICE

PAS 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.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33908D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 15	Amelia Jones	OFFICE

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

Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC

• Note: Will meet every other Wednesday 6:00-7:50pm beginning on 8/27/14.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33911D	001	Lecture	6:00-7:50pm	Wednesday	6 of 20	Amelia Jones	TBA

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

Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33913D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10	Amelia Jones	OFFICE