USC Schedule of Classes

Leaders in diverse disciplines, industries, and the arts present and discuss problems facing society, and critique real-world projects that challenge the concept of innovation.

Basic techniques, methods, concepts, tools, and materials that are used to quickly communicate ideas and concepts in a visual manner. Recommended preparation: Photoshop; iPad and/or laptop skills; iPad drawing apps such as Sketchbook or iDraw.

Eight-week session covering the basics of industry-standard creative, analytical and presentation software. Applications include: design. presentation, publishing and business management. Open only to Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation students.

An eight-week course covering the basics of industry-standard hardware and software used for designing, creating, processing, and distributing sound and audio.

Critical approaches to social and cultural changes stemming from disruptive innovations in the arts, science, technology, communications, new media, politics and business. Open only to Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation students.

An in-depth study of sound, acoustics, psychoacoustics, and the standard components of the audio signal chain, including microphones, mixers, interfaces, signal processors, amplifiers, loudspeakers, and audio-distribution systems. Recommended preparation: ACAD 180.

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.

Fundamentals of server-side scripting and web templates. Design and creation of data structures and databases. Visualize analytics and data.

Fundamental theory and technologies for creating dynamic, database-driven Websites: Structured Query Language.

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.

Exploring issues in innovation, design and invention from the perspective of the hacker imagination.

A workshop-based course that focuses on software applications in design and web design.

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

Principles of mechanical behavior and processing of materials. Relationships between mechanical properties, microstructure, and processing methods. Composites and nonmetallics included.

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.

The study of visual communication through the use of letterforms from historical tradition to contemporary experimental rebellion.

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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.

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

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

A broad look at innovation from the perspectives of designers, engineers, and entrepreneurs as applied to concept/feasibility of art, design, products, services and experiences. Prerequisite: ACAD 177, ACAD 178, ACAD 179, ACAD 180. Open only to Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation students.

Provide students with the necessary skills to build web applications using modern techniques, frameworks, libraries, and tools that are used among developers within 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.

Academy capstone experience, innovative projects leading to operational prototypes and viable enterprises, mentored by faculty and industry experts.

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.