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Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation (ACAD)
- ACAD courses numbered 174-182, and ACAD-275 are open to Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation majors only. Students may contact us at iovine-young@usc.edu. ACAD courses numbered 174-181, and ACAD-276 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/
A lecture series featuring global leaders and innovators from diverse disciplines, businesses, industries, and the arts present problem-based, real-world experiences that challenge the concept of innovation. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10200D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-5:50pm | Monday | 26 of 27 | Osvaldo Trujillo, Doug Thomas |  |
Global leaders and innovators from diverse disciplines, businesses, industries, and the arts assign and discuss problem-based, real-world projects that challenge the concept of innovation. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10201D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-7:20pm | Monday | 22 of 22 | Osvaldo Trujillo, Doug Thomas | SKS404 |  |
Eight-week course covering the basics of industry-standard digital video and motion graphics software used for visual effects, non-linear video production and editing. Open only to Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation students.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation,
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10204D | 648 | Lecture | 10:00-11:20am | Tue, Thu | 22 of 22 | Aaron Siegel | SKS404 | |
Employing a case-study methodology, students analyze the artistic, technological, and entrepreneurial factors and address the conceptual, ethical, and logistical issues that lead to disruptive innovation. Prerequisite: ACAD 181. Open only to Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation students.
- Prerequisite: ACAD 181
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation,
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10208D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:40pm | Mon, Wed | 22 of 22 | Andrea Belz | SKS404 | |
An eight-week course covering the basics of industry-standard 3D modeling, rendering, and capturing software used for product, packaging, industrial and environmental design. Open only to Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation majors.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation,
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10223D | 508 | Lecture | 10:00-11:20am | Tue, Thu | 22 of 22 | Jeffrey Cain | |
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.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20388D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 56 of 100 | Taj Frazier | ASCG26 |   | |
| 20389D | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Monday | 7 of 25 | Dayna Chatman | ANN209 | | |
| 20391D | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Monday | 12 of 25 | Dayna Chatman | ANN209 | | |
| 20393D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Monday | 18 of 25 | Yuehan Wang | ANN209 | | |
| 20394D | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Monday | 19 of 25 | Joan Miller | ANN209 | | |
| 20395D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Monday | Canceled | | |||
| 20396D | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Monday | Canceled | |
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. Prerequisites: ACAD 176 or FADN 102.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (FADN 102 or ACAD 176)
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the FADN department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in FADN 230.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33331D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 11 of 20 | Alice Fung | HAR112D | |
Basics of web page creation, web objects, scripting and interactivity. Developing skills to build interactive websites and creating a solid foundation in scripting fundamentals. Open only to: Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation majors. (Duplicates credit in former ITP 204)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation,
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10209D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 20 of 22 | Patrick Dent | SKS404 | PDF (721732 KB) | |
A workshop-based course that focuses on software applications in design and web design. Prerequisites: ACAD 177 or FADN 203.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (FADN 203 or ACAD 177)
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the FADN department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in FADN 303.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33329D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-7:20pm | Mon, Wed | 8 of 15 | Ian Besler | WAH6 | | |
| 33332D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 12:00-1:20pm | Tue, Thu | 14 of 15 | Ian Besler | WAH105 | | |
| 33341D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 12:00-1:20pm | Tue, Thu | Canceled | Aaron Siegel | | ||
| 33351D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 12:00-1:20pm | Mon, Wed | 12 of 15 | Aaron Siegel | WAH105 | | |
| 33327D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 12:00-1:20pm | Mon, Wed | 13 of 15 | Jeffrey Cain | WAH6 | |
Explorations of innovation in the entertainment business. The effects of digital mobile media on TV, movies, music, advertising, social networks and art.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the COMM department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in COMM 306.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20480D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 70 of 75 | Doug Thomas | ASC204 | |
Fundamentals of entrepreneurship tracing new venture evolution, including recognition of disruptive opportunities, entrepreneurial financial analysis, and understanding the innovator's and investor's mindsets. Not open to business and accounting majors. Prerequisite: ACAD 181 or BUAD 201x. (Duplicates credit in BAEP 423, BAEP 450, BAEP 451, BUAD 301)
- Prerequisite: 1 from (ACAD 181 or BUAD 201)
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration (Cinematic Arts), Business Administration (International Relations), Business Administration (Real Estate Finance), Business Administration, Business Administration, Computer Science/Business Administration
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following class level(s): Freshmen
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the BAEP department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in BAEP 310.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14373D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 22 of 22 | Elissa Grossman | SKS404 | |
Introduction to tools and methods for the design, production, and delivery of goods and services. Techniques for planning, monitoring, and controlling complex projects. Not available for degree or major credit for business and accounting majors. Duplicates credit in BUAD 311 and BUAD 311T.
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration (Cinematic Arts), Business Administration (International Relations), Business Administration, Business Administration, Computer Science/Business Administration, International Exchange Program (undergraduate), International Exchange Program (undergraduate)
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the BUAD department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in BUAD 315.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14976R | 431 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 39 of 40 | Hiroshi Ochiumi | HOH301 | |
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.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the FADN department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in FADN 323.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33259D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 16 of 25 | Sherin Guirguis | HAR117 | | |
| 33325D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 28 of 40 | Haven Lin-Kirk | HAR101 | |
A continuation of FADN 230 to produce finished models and prototypes of package, product and environmentally-based designs in actual and virtual space. Prerequisites: FADN 230.
- Prerequisite: FADN 230
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the FADN department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in FADN 330.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33289D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 8 of 20 | Jeffrey Cain | HAR112D | |
Issues involved in establishing working relationships, directing the work of others, delegating, enrolling others in ones vision and direction. Collaborative and team behavior. Conflict management. Duplicates credit in MOR 431. Not for credit toward business majors or minors.
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): Business Administration (Cinematic Arts), Business Administration (East Asian Studies), Business Administration (International Relations), Business Administration, Business Administration, Computer Science/Business Administration
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the MOR department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in MOR 331.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16682R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 25 | Chris Bresnahan | SKS401 | |
The study of visual communication through the use of letterforms from historical tradition to contemporary experimental rebellion. Duplicates credit in the former FA 332a.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the FADN department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in FADN 332a.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33214D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Friday | 19 of 20 | Joseph Potts | WAH105 | | |
| 33216D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | 16 of 20 | Brian O'Connell | WAH105 | | |
| 33345D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-8:50pm | Tuesday | 20 of 20 | Brian O'Connell | HAR211 | |
The study of visual communication through the use of letterforms from historical tradition to contemporary experimental rebellion. Duplicates credit in the former FA 332b.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (FA 332a or FADN 332a)
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the FADN department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in FADN 332b.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33215D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | 14 of 20 | Jason Ellenburg | HAR117 | |
Develop applications for mobile devices such as iPhones and iPads (iOS) and other smart phones (Android). Build a mobile application from start to finish. Prerequisites: CSCI 104 or ITP 365x or ITP 367x.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (CSCI 104 or ITP 365 or ITP 367)
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ITP department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in ITP 342.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32023D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 63 of 66 | Trina Gregory | KAP160 | PDF (141045 KB) | |
An international study experience and trip focusing on a primary subject area of the USC Iovine and Young Academy.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10225D | 644 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | Friday | 0 of 17 | Brian Shepard | SKS404 | |
The principles, techniques, and aesthetics of digital audio recording and processing with an emphasis on mastering for multimedia integration. Recommended preparation: ACAD 200.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10221R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | Canceled | Brian Shepard | |
A comprehensive study of the elements of electronic synthesis and sampling, as well as the use of live and found audio recordings for creative sound design purposes. Recommended preparation: ACAD 352.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10222R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 9 of 12 | Brian Shepard | SKS401 | |
Students explore the theoretical and practical issues involved in designing effective media and communication projects for social change in international contexts.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the COMM department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in COMM 366.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20991D | 914 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 16 of 20 | Sabrina Chong, Lisa Robinson | OFFICE | |
Oral and written communication skills demanded in the workplace including informative and persuasive speeches; interviewing; team communication; and training material preparation. Recommended preparation: COMM 204
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the COMM department but may qualify for major credit in ACAD. To register, enroll in COMM 375.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20576D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 17 of 18 | Jillian Pierson | ANN409ABC | PDF (211562 KB) | |
| 20578D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 17 of 18 | Paula Patnoe-Woodley | ANN409ABC | |
An experiential/academic opportunity in an arts, technology and business related facility. Written analysis, evaluation, and working internship. Open to upper division Academy majors.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10217D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 25 | Brian Shepard | OFFICE | |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10220D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 25 | Brian Shepard | OFFICE | |
Comprehensive exploration of particular aspects of art, technology and the business of innovation.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| Web Publishing and Development | ||||||||||
| 10219R | 001 | 3.0 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | Canceled | Patrick Dent | KOH208 | PDF (591082 KB) | |