USC Schedule of Classes

Design (DES)

• 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

DES 102: Design Fundamentals (4.0 units)

Introduction to the basic elements and processes of visual communication and design. Instruction includes studio projects, lectures and readings. Various media used.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33431D	001	Lecture	11:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	14 of 20	Alexis Zoto	HAR117
33432D	001	Lecture	11:00-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	21 of 22	Alice Fung	HAR117
33433D	001	Lecture	11:00-4:50pm	Friday	16 of 20	China Adams	HAR117
33434D	001	Lecture	8:00-10:50am	Mon, Wed	Canceled	Alexis Zoto
33435D	001	Lecture	8:00-10:50am	Tue, Thu	7 of 20	China Adams	WAH105

Crosslist DES 105: Art and Design Studio I (4.0 units)

Introduction to the fundamental elements in art making, design creation and thinking, including key principles of process and critical analysis.

• Crosslist: This course is offered by the ART department but may qualify for major credit in DES. To register, enroll in ART 105.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33796D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Tue, Thu	27 of 30	Kori Newkirk, Alexis Zoto	WAH118
33797D	001	Lecture	8:00-10:50am	Tue, Thu	Canceled
33798D	001	Lecture	11:00-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	25 of 30	Sherin Guirguis,Kori Newkirk	WAH108

Crosslist DES 110: Drawing for Art and Design (4.0 units)

An introduction to drawing, both skill and perception oriented, as the basic tool for all the visual arts and design.

• Crosslist: This course is offered by the ART department but may qualify for major credit in DES. To register, enroll in ART 110.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33844D	001	Lecture-Lab	8:00-10:50am	Mon, Wed	Canceled
33845D	001	Lecture-Lab	8:00-10:50am	Tue, Thu	14 of 18	Margaret Lazzari	WAH118
33846D	001	Lecture-Lab	11:00-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	17 of 18	Robert Alderette	WAH118
33847D	001	Lecture-Lab	11:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	18 of 19	Karen Liebowitz	WAH102A
33848D	001	Lecture-Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Mon, Wed	17 of 18	Marisa Mandler	WAH118
33856D	001	Lecture-Lab	8:00-10:50am	Tue, Thu	8 of 18	Marisa Mandler	WAH102A

DES 123Lg: The Design Challenge: Exploring the Design Process (4.0 units)

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

• General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33428D	001	Lecture-Lab	2:00-3:50pm	Tue, Thu	24 of 25	Alice Fung	HAR117

DES 202: Design II (4.0 units)

Exploration of essential elements of traditional and digital design, including color and image-text integration, editing information, typography and sequencing.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (FADN 102 or DES 102)
• Corequisite: 1 from (FADN 203 or DES 203)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33436D	001	Lecture	11:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	19 of 20	Osvaldo Trujillo	WAH105
33437D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Tue, Thu	23 of 23	Osvaldo Trujillo	WAH105
33438D	001	Lecture	7:00-9:50pm	Tue, Thu	Canceled	Brian O'Connell

DES 203: Digital Tools for Design (2.0 units)

Exploration of the processes of germination, ideation and application/execution in design integrated with computer usage.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33439D	001	Lecture	7:00-9:50pm	Thursday	14 of 20	Ian Besler	WAH105
33440D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Monday	14 of 20	Brian O'Connell	HAR117	PDF (402591 KB)
33441D	001	Lecture	11:00-1:50pm	Tuesday	13 of 15	Osvaldo Trujillo	WAH6
33442D	001	Lecture	7:00-9:50pm	Monday	13 of 20	Jeffrey Cain	HAR112D
33443D	001	Lecture	11:00-1:50pm	Wednesday	16 of 20	Jeffrey Cain	WAH102B
33444D	001	Lecture	8:00-10:50am	Monday	12 of 20	Ian Besler	WAH105
33445D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Thursday	15 of 16	China Adams	WAH102B

DES 213: Digital Tools in 3D Design (2.0 units)

3D digital modeling, rendering, digital capture and production methods for product, package and environmental design.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (FADN 203 or DES 203)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33464D	001	Lecture	11:00-1:50pm	Monday	13 of 20	Jeffrey Cain	HAR112D

DES 230: 3D Design: Materials and Tools (4.0 units)

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.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (ACAD 176 or DES 102 or FADN 102)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33446D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Mon, Wed	20 of 20	Alexis Zoto, Haven Lin-Kirk	HAR112D

DES 302: Design III (4.0 units)

Advanced exploration of typography and image-text integration, including collaborative projects, pre-press and proofing techniques, narrative concepts and information architecture.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (DES 202 or FADN 202)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33447D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Mon, Wed	21 of 22	Jeffrey Cain	WAH108
33448D	001	Lecture	7:00-9:50pm	Tue, Thu	13 of 20	Brian O'Connell	WAH105	PDF (109283 KB)

DES 303: Web Design (2.0 units)

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

• Prerequisite: 1 from (ACAD 177 or DES 203 or FADN 203)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33450D	001	Lecture	11:00-1:50pm	Wednesday	20 of 21	Andrew Kutchera	HAR112D
33451D	001	Lecture	7:00-9:50pm	Wednesday	13 of 20	Andrew Kutchera	HAR112D
33452D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Monday	11 of 20	Ian Besler	WAH105

DES 313: Graphic Design in Fashion (4.0 units)

An intensive studio and lecture course focusing on the applications of graphic design in fashion and related fields.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (DES 102 or FADN 102)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33453D	001	Lecture	11:00-4:50pm	Friday	10 of 20	Stephanie Sabo	HAR112D

DES 322: Publication Design (4.0 units)

Application of layout, typography, design principles and image making in the design and production of books, magazines, zines and digital books.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (DES 202 or FADN 202) and 1 from (DES 203 or FADN 203)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33465D	001	Lecture	11:00-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	13 of 20	Haven Lin-Kirk, Ewa Wojciak	HAR112D

DES 323g: Design Theory (4.0 units)

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
33455D	001	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Mon, Wed	42 of 42	Maura Brewer	HAR101

DES 332a: Typography (2.0 units)

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33457D	001	Lecture	7:00-9:50pm	Wednesday	18 of 20	Jason Ellenburg	WAH105	Word (68701 KB)
33458D	001	Lecture	11:00-1:50pm	Friday	18 of 20	Andrew Kutchera	WAH105
33459D	001	Lecture	7:00-9:50pm	Monday	13 of 20	Joseph Potts	WAH105

DES 332b: Typography (2.0 units)

Continuation of a.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (DES 332A or FADN 332A)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33460D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Friday	16 of 20	Andrew Byrom	WAH105	PDF (51110 KB)

DES 402: Advanced Design Projects (4.0 units, max 12)

Advanced information design within a flexible curriculum. Emphasis on team-oriented projects.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (FADN 302 or DES 302)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33461D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Tue, Thu	22 of 21	Ewa Wojciak	HAR112D
33462D	001	Lecture	11:00-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	17 of 20	Jason Ellenburg	WAH105	Word (70266 KB)

DES 413: Professional Practice in Design (4.0 units)

A summation of one's practice, with a focus on transitioning to a career as a professional designer.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (DES 402 or FADN 402)
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Senior
• Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Roski School of Art and Design

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33466D	001	Lecture	8:00-10:50am	Mon, Wed	Canceled	Ewa Wojciak

Crosslist DES 419: Professional Internship in the Arts (2.0 units, max 4)

An experiential/academic opportunity in a museum, gallery, community cultural center, or related facility. Lectures, seminars, written analysis, and working internship.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior, Senior (fifth year)
• Crosslist: This course is offered by the ART department but may qualify for major credit in DES. To register, enroll in ART 419.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33794D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	21 of 35	Nao Bustamante	OFFICE