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Critical Studies (CRIT)
- 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.html
An issues-based introduction to critical theory in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, especially as it relates to philosophy, art, design, and visual culture.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Art, Fine Arts
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Roski School of Art and Design
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| 33823D | 001 | Lecture-Discussion | 11:00-1:50pm | Friday | 19 of 25 | Maura Brewer | WAH102B | |  |
A critical history of art, design, visual culture, and visual theory since 1960, addressing through a postcolonial/decolonial lens the concepts and practices of "global" art.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Art, Fine Arts
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Roski School of Art and Design
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: This course carries GE credit but it is intended for a specific group of students rather than a general student audience
| 33824D | 001 | Lecture-Discussion | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 42 of 80 | Rochelle Steiner | HAR101 | |  |
Critical frameworks and theoretical perspectives of contemporary public art issues explored through case studies and discussions with artists, architects, and designers engaging the public realm. (Duplicates credit in former PAS 371)
| 33500D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | Canceled | | | | |
Addresses overlapping issues in contemporary design and art relating to activism, audience, and technologies of making and dissemination.
| 33285D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Monday | 18 of 25 | Maura Brewer | IFT115 | | |
Study of theories of critique or resistance in art and cultural studies, particularly in relation to developments in contemporary art, design, and/or popular culture.
| 33826D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 17 of 20 | Ronald Athey | IFT109 | Word (22118 KB) | |
Gives broad and deep overview of history of art as a conceptual and practical category, emphasizing development of exhibitionary sites and engagement with public sphere.
| 33373D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 15 of 16 | Andrew Campbell | IFT109 | | |
Site visits relating to art and curatorial practices, from art museums and artists studios to public art offices and performance venues, and meet professionals.
| 33372D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 7 of 16 | Karen Familian | IFT115 | | |
Lecture and discussion course in the professional practice of art featuring formal presentations by visiting artists and scholars. (Duplicates credit in FA 515)
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ART department but may qualify for major credit in CRIT. To register, enroll in ART 515.
| 33312D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 14 of 22 | Noura Wedell | HAR101 | |  |
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Second in a sequence of three courses on history/theory of curatorial methods, with practical experience necessary to mounting exhibitions and devising interfaces with the public. Prerequisite: CRIT 555. (Duplicates credit in former PAS 555b)
| 33375D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 4 of 16 | Karen Familian | IFT115 | | |
Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former PAS 590)
| 33356D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 16 | | OFFICE | | |
Supervised internship in an art institution or an art agency, or with an independent curator or artist, on projects and research specific to public space. Recommended preparation: Completion of first year of courses. Graded CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former PAS 591)
| 33360D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 15 | | OFFICE | | |
Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former PAS 594a)
| 33380D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 15 | | OFFICE | | |
Credit on acceptance of thesis. Recommended preparation: 28 units of coursework. Graded IP/CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former PAS 594z)
| 33328D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 20 | | OFFICE | | |
Selected topics in various specialty areas of public art. (Duplicates credit in former PAS 599)
| Engaging Art: A Primer on Social Practice |
| 33827R | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 20 | Suzanne Lacy | IFT115 | | |