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Design (FADN)
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in HSH101; phone (213) 821-1290.
- The Roski School of Art and Design 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
Introduction to the basic elements and processes of visual communication and design. Instruction includes studio projects, lectures and readings. Various media used. Duplicates credit in the former FA-102.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33260D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 16 of 18 | Alice Fung | HAR117 |    | |
| 33261D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 10 of 17 | Alexis Zoto | HAR117 | | |
| 33262D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 17 of 17 | Alice Fung | HAR117 | | |
| 33265D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 12 of 17 | Sherin Guirguis | HAR117 | | |
| 33410D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-8:50pm | Mon, Wed | 14 of 17 | China Adams | WAH105 | |
Exploration of essential elements of traditional and digital design, including color and image-text integration, editing information, typography and sequencing. Duplicates credit in the former FA-202.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33263D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 10 of 20 | Osvaldo Trujillo | WAH102B | | |
| 33264D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 21 of 21 | Ewa Wojciak | WAH105 | | |
| 33270D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 13 of 20 | Ian Besler | WAH105 | |
Exploration of the processes of germination, ideation and application/execution in design integrated with computer usage. Duplicates credit in the former FA-203.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33266D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 12:00-1:20pm | Tue, Thu | 14 of 15 | Stephen Child | WAH6 | | |
| 33324D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-7:20pm | Mon, Wed | 15 of 15 | Jason Ellenburg | HAR220 | | |
| 33413D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 12:00-1:20pm | Mon, Wed | 14 of 15 | Osvaldo Trujillo | WAH6 | | |
| 33414D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 12:00-1:20pm | Tue, Thu | 12 of 15 | Osvaldo Trujillo | WAH105 | | |
| 33424D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Friday | 11 of 15 | China Adams | WAH105 | |
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33331D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 5 of 20 | Alexis Zoto | HAR112D | |
Advanced exploration of typography and image-text integration, including collaborative projects, pre-press and proofing techniques, narrative concepts and information architecture. Duplicates credit in the former FA-302.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33268D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 12 of 20 | Andrew Kutchera | WAH105 | | |
| 33269D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-8:50pm | Tue, Thu | 6 of 20 | Stephen Child | WAH105 | | |
| 33415D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 13 of 20 | Jeffrey Cain | WAH105 | |
A workshop-based course that focuses on software applications in design and web design. Prerequisites: ACAD 177 or FADN 203.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33329D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | 4 of 13 | Joseph Potts | HAR112D | | |
| 33341D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 12:00-1:20pm | Tue, Thu | 16 of 16 | Andrew Kutchera | HAR112D | | |
| 33351D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 12:00-1:20pm | Mon, Wed | 10 of 15 | Ian Besler | HAR112D | |
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33325D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 34 of 35 | Maura Brewer | HAR101 | |
The study of visual communication through the use of letterforms from historical tradition to contemporary experimental rebellion. Duplicates credit in the former FA-332a.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33214D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Friday | 12 of 20 | Joseph Potts | HAR117 | | |
| 33216D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 12:00-1:20pm | Mon, Wed | 19 of 21 | Andrew Kutchera | HAR117 | | |
| 33345D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-8:50pm | Thursday | 14 of 20 | Brian O'Connell | HAR112D | |
The study of visual communication through the use of letterforms from historical tradition to contemporary experimental rebellion. Duplicates credit in the former FA-332b.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33215D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | 16 of 20 | Andrew Byrom | HAR117 | PDF (51194 KB) | |
Historical and contemporary aspects of the New York Design world, including a one-week trip to New York City to visit design firms, studios and museums. Airfare and accommodations extra. By application only. Duplicates credit in the former FA-333.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33322D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 12:00-1:20pm | Friday | 16 of 20 | Haven Lin-Kirk, Osvaldo Trujillo, Alexis Zoto | WAH105 | |
Advanced information design within a flexible curriculum. Emphasis on team-oriented projects. Duplicates credit in the former FA-402.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33409D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 15 of 20 | Ewa Wojciak | IFT109 | | |
| 33417D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 18 of 20 | Jason Ellenburg | HAR112D | |
Projects for outside clients; instruction in professional practices, advanced design techniques, and sophisticated technology. By invitation or portfolio review only. Only open to upper division students. Duplicates credit in the former FA-432
- Prerequisite: 1 from (FA 302 or FADN 302)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33326D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Friday | 14 of 20 | Haven Lin-Kirk, Brian O'Connell | HAR112D | |