USC Schedule of Classes

Mediterranean and European art and architecture presented in historical, cultural and social context that introduces art history as a discipline.

An introduction to the major art forms and monuments of religious art in India, Southeast Asia, China and Japan from prehistory to1300.

Explores key moments in the history of photography from its invention to the present. Issues include modernity and mass culture; photography as a fine art; technologies of vision.

A worldwide perspective of architectural history as a product of social, cultural, religious, and political dimensions, b: 1500 CE to present.

Lecture-studio course on the theory and history behind contemporary art, design, and visual communication; students also create work, informed by ideas from the lecture.

Classical Greek and Roman mythology as inspiration for literature, art, music, and film in various historical contexts.

Gateway to majors and minors in cinematic arts. Technique, aesthetics, criticism, and social implications of cinema. Lectures accompanied by screenings of appropriate films.

The development of international cinema from its beginnings to World War II. Lectures, screenings, and discussions.

Examination of the role of dance in popular culture in a studio setting. Practical studies in styles and their evolution in recreational and professional settings.

Gateway to the minor in dance. An interdisciplinary overview of dance relating to the aesthetic and art in various subjects. Applications of the elements of dance studies, art criticism, and viewing productions to explore topic such as architecture, photography, poetry, technology, cinematic arts, sports, medicine, and more.

Introduction to the history and practice of Urban Folk Dance including hip hop, freestyle, street dance and the relevant social dances of the 20th century. (Duplicates credit in former DANC 402)

Exploration of the discursive foundations, political motivations, and aesthetic strategies of dance writers and artists whose works have enabled the category of "black dance." (Duplicates credit in former DANC 412)

The study of dance in movies, television, internet, mobile devices and new media. Examining dance on screen, influenced by storytelling, camera technology and editing.

An overview of the creative design process and introduction to techniques to solve visual problems.

Introduction to modern and contemporary visual culture with emphasis on the major aesthetic theories and practices of the past 150 years. Duplicates credit in the former FA 150.

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.

The multifaceted history of the creative act, its analysis, production, and context as a representation of human experience. (Satisfies GE-A, The Arts) Open only to Freshmen.

The multifaceted history of the creative act, its analysis, production, and context as a representation of human experience. Offered by a USC professional school.

The aesthetic and ethical issues of genre-bending music in 20th and 21st century rock, classical, jazz, and folk music.

An exploration of musical practices and styles which reflect and shape national identities and which focus on those created in response to political turmoil in many forms.

Comedy and Performance traces the history of comedy in performance from its earliest incarnations to the present day.

A multicultural and transnational examination of the history,theory, and practice of theatre from the Renaissance to the 19thcentury. Recommended preparation: THTR 125.