USC Schedule of Classes

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Analysis of forces acting on particles and rigid bodies in static equilibrium; equivalent systems of forces; friction; centroids and moments of inertia; introduction to energy methods.

Stress, strain and deflection of mechanical elements due to tension, shear, bending, or torsion; combined loads; energy methods, statically indeterminate structures; strength-based design.

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

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.

Material properties of metals, ceramics, and composites; stress-strain relationships; microstructural characteristics; fracture, fatigue, and creep; effects of processing.

Basics of web page creation, web objects, scripting and interactivity. Developing skills to build interactive websites and creating a solid foundation in scripting fundamentals.

Accelerated introduction to object-oriented programming using Java. Foundations of mobile application development using open-source operating systems such as Android.

2-D and 3-D kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies; systems of particles and rigid bodies; coupled rigid bodies; introduction to vibrations.

A workshop-based course that focuses on software applications in design and web design. Prerequisites: ACAD 177 or FADN 203.

Explorations of innovation in the entertainment business. The effects of digital mobile media on TV, movies, music, advertising, social networks and art.

Fundamental concepts, techniques, practices, workflows, and tools associated with the practice of user experience and interaction design in web and mobile applications.

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.

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.

A continuation of FADN 230 to produce finished models and prototypes of package, product and environmentally-based designs in actual and virtual space.

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.

The study of visual communication through the use of letterforms from historical tradition to contemporary experimental rebellion. Duplicates credit in the former FA-332a.

The study of visual communication through the use of letterforms from historical tradition to contemporary experimental rebellion. Duplicates credit in the former FA-332b.

Develop applications for mobile devices such as iPhones and iPads (iOS) and other smart phones (Android). Build a mobile application from start to finish.

Advanced topics in mobile app development such as using REST services, security, cloud integration, NFC (near field communication), wireless networking for mobile apps, monetizing apps, and the latest frameworks to create advanced apps.

An international study experience and trip focusing on a primary subject area of the USC Iovine and Young Academy.

The principles, techniques, and aesthetics of digital audio recording and processing with an emphasis on mastering for multimedia integration. Recommended preparation: ACAD 200.

Methods and techniques for integrating audio into various media and applications including: film and video, Internet streaming, mobile devices, and other digital and computer applications.

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

Students explore the theoretical and practical issues involved in designing effective media and communication projects for social change in international contexts.

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

Students create and implement-- from conception through prototype-- new ventures, products, services, and processes; building upon the innovations of designers, engineers, and entrepreneurs. Prerequisite: ACAD 376. Open only to Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation students.

Concepts and techniques required to develop games for smartphones and tablets. Topics include sprites, collision detection, mobile input, artificial intelligence, and augmented reality games.

Provide students with the necessary skills to build structured, maintainable, scalable, and testable web applications using frameworks, tools, and techniques common in the industry.

An experiential/academic opportunity in an arts, technology and business related facility. Written analysis, evaluation, and working internship. Open to upper division Academy majors.

Skills to plan, analyze, build, and launch professional Web sites with actual clients. Includes project management, documentation, technology assessment, security, UI, Q/A, and various methodologies.

How firms in different industries manage strategic innovation for competitive advantage. Analysis of industry dynamics. Crafting and implementing innovation strategy.

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.

Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.

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