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Art (ART)
- 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.
Introduction to the fundamental elements in art making, design creation and thinking, including key principles of process and critical analysis.
Introduction to the fundamental elements in art making, design creation and thinking, including the key principles of process and critical analysis.
An introduction to drawing, both skill and perception oriented, as the basic tool for all the visual arts and design.
Practical introduction to oil and acrylic pigments, painting equipment, processes, and media. Primary experience in: color, composition and perception through representational and abstract painting.
| 33879D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 13 of 15 | David McDonald | HAR203 | |  |
| 33880D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 14 of 15 | Karen Liebowitz | HAR203 | | |
Practical and theoretical exploration of the nature of surface, form, volume and mass as fundamental elements of clay sculpture and the ceramic object.
| 33362D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 12 of 20 | Julie Schustack | WAH107 | Word (138275 KB) | |
Practical and theoretical introduction to sculpture as dimensional manipulation. Primary exploration of form, mass, gravity, surface, structure and associative recognition in three-dimensional art.
| 33889D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 13 of 20 | Patrick Jackson | WAH108 | | |
Lecture-studio course on the theory and history behind contemporary art, design, and visual communication; students also create work, informed by ideas from the lecture.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Roski majors are advised not to enroll in this course. This course does not fulfill any requirments for any of the bachelor's degrees offered by Roski.
| 33425D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:50pm | Mon, Wed | 34 of 35 | Edgar Arceneaux | WAH118 | |  |
Introduction to plaster mold making using clay and wax for both ceramics and sculpture. Exploration of various casting materials.
| 33890D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | 15 of 20 | Patrick Jackson | WAH108 | | |
Introduction to the practice of photographic image-making within fine arts. Emphasis on developing technical skills in relation to personal vision. Work in black and white.
An introductory course exploring the processes and practices of digital capture, imaging and printing, from web-based image posting to large-scale printing.
Drawing methods and concepts, with emphasis on observing and rendering the human form and anatomy. Continued acquisition of skills, with compositional, gestural, and interpretive elements.
| 33855D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 13 of 18 | Shizu Saldamando | WAH102A | Word (132843 KB) | |
Continuation of practical and theoretical skills introduced in Painting I. Color in personal expression, perception, and content; cultural subjects/objects and symbols signifying a personal language.
| 33882D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 15 of 16 | Kori Newkirk | HAR203 | | |
An introductory course using wheel throwing techniques for ceramics to explore a variety of forms through three-dimensional exercises.
| 33364D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 15 of 15 | Julie Schustack | WAH107 | Word (144856 KB) | |
| 33365D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 15 of 15 | Thomas Mueller | WAH107 | PDF (81607 KB) | |
Continued examination of the concepts of three-dimensional art: interrelation of material and image, public, human and intimate scale.
| 33891D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 7 of 20 | Patrick Jackson | WAH108 | | |
Introduction to metal in fine art. Emphasis on technical proficiencies and effective solutions working in a variety of metals.
| 33892D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Friday | 16 of 20 | Brian Olson | WAH108 | PDF (197842 KB) | |
Continued examination of the conceptual, technical, aesthetic and historical tools necessary for a well-informed deliberate art practice with an emphasis on color photography. Work is in digital or analog.
| 33875D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 12 of 16 | Julia Paull | IFT141 | | |
An introductory course exploring contemporary processes and practices of video experimentation including the camera, desktop production, and editing. Experimentation with multiple modes of execution, presentation, and distribution.
| 33865D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 12 of 15 | Patty Chang | WAH6 | | |
Directed examination of personal approaches in drawing; emphasis on making visual and artistic decisions and developing an appropriate attitude towards individual expression.
| 33850D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 8 of 12 | Marisa Mandler | WAH102A | | |
An advanced, concentrated study of the human figure; expands on skills depicting and visualizing the human form.
| 33851D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | 12 of 18 | Kenneth Jones | WAH102A | | |
All aspects of comics will be covered, from writing and composition to inking and marketing through the production of an individual 15-page comic creation.
Directed examination of aesthetic concepts; investigation into personal ideas related to the development of a creative visual language in painting.
| 33883D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 3 of 10 | Robert Alderette | HAR201 | | |
Directed examination of aesthetic concepts and investigation into personal ideas as they relate to the development of a creative visual language in ceramics.
| 33366D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 3 of 10 | Thomas Mueller | WAH107 | PDF (72334 KB) | |
Directed examination of three-dimensional aesthetic concepts; development of an individual creative vision.
| 33894D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Tue, Thu | 2 of 10 | Kori Newkirk | WAH108 | | |
Continued examination of the conceptual, technical, aesthetic and historical tools necessary for a well-informed deliberate art practice with an emphasis on color photography. Work is in digital or analog.
| 33877D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 7 of 16 | Shannon Ebner | IFT141 | | |
A technically and conceptually intensive studio exploring contemporary processes and practices of Internet art and online expression.
An examination of the impact of digital media on contemporary culture, with attention to a particular, changing topic each semester.
| Riot Grrrl: Music, Art, Zines and Video of the 90's to Pussy Riot |
| 33868D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 22 of 22 | Jennifer West | WAH102B | | |
Introductory course in various printmaking techniques; necessary skills and inherent expressive qualities of different printmaking methods are explored.
Continued directed examination of personal approaches in drawing, emphasis on making visual and artistic decisions and developing an appropriate attitude toward visual expression.
| 33854D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 3 of 9 | Marisa Mandler | WAH102A | | |
Independent research of specific topics under the direction of a faculty member. Administrative and faculty approval required.
| 33793D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 13 of 15 | Nao Bustamante,
Haven Lin-Kirk | OFFICE | | |
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)
| 33794D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 8 of 35 | Nao Bustamante,
Haven Lin-Kirk | OFFICE | | |
Directed painting with continued emphasis on personal choices regarding appropriation of conceptual images and arrangement, material processes, scale, number of paintings. Ongoing critical response to painting.
| 33884D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 5 of 10 | Robert Alderette | HAR201 | | |
Continued directed examination of aesthetic concepts and investigation into personal ideas as they relate to the development of a creative visual language in ceramics.
| 33367D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 5 of 10 | Thomas Mueller | WAH107 | PDF (72334 KB) | |
Individual direction of the study of aesthetic issues in sculpture; investigation of an individual creative vision.
| 33895D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Tue, Thu | 6 of 10 | Kori Newkirk | WAH108 | | |
Advanced studio and discussion course that affords the student a conceptual and practical platform from which to discuss and realize a major work or series.
| 33869D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 8 of 16 | Patty Chang | WAH102B | | |
Directed examination of specific printmaking media in relation to personal aesthetic goals and expressive concepts.
An immersive experience in the artistic culture of a specific city or region that includes a short (less than two weeks) international trip.
| Japan |
| 33324D | 638 | Lecture | 9:00-10:20am | Friday | 16 of 16 | Marisa Mandler | WAH102A | | |
An advanced studio and discussion course aims to expand a students relationship to, and understanding of, contemporary artistic dissemination, discourse, and display via a series of rotating topics.
| Art + Language: Formz of Vizual Communication |
| 33502D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Tue, Thu | 3 of 15 | Shannon Ebner | IFT141 | PDF (178379 KB) | |
A faculty-mentored course supporting advanced conceptual exploration and the development of an ambitious, self-defined series or body of work, culminating in an exhibition.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Art, Fine Arts
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Senior
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Roski School of Art and Design
| 33503D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Tue, Thu | 17 of 20 | Marisa Mandler | WAH118 | | |
Comprehensive exploration of particular aspects of visual art.
| Art+Design+Craft |
| 33467D | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Friday | 6 of 15 | Thomas Mueller | | Word (43045 KB) | |
| Super 8 and the Hand-painted Collage Film |
| 33795D | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 16 of 16 | Jennifer West | WAH6 | | |
Lecture and discussion course in the professional practice of art featuring formal presentations by visiting artists and scholars. (Duplicates credit in FA 515)
| 33312D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-7:20pm | Tuesday | 14 of 22 | Noura Wedell | HAR101 | |  |
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Investigation of creative problems through various media. Course may be repeated. (Duplicates credit in former FA 520)
| 33336D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-2:50pm | Monday | 14 of 16 | Nao Bustamante | OFFICE | | |
| 33337D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-4:00pm | Monday | Canceled | Nao Bustamante | | | |
Provides students with a foundation in the history and theory of studio art and curatorial education and develops their teaching skills in these areas.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the CRIT department but may qualify for major credit in ART. To register, enroll in CRIT 525.
| 33370D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 14 of 16 | Karen Moss | IFT109 | | |
Presentation and critique which builds students' skills in presenting and contextualizing their artwork for peer review; analytic discussion regarding directions in contemporary art.
| 33311D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 14 of 16 | Mary Kelly | IFT109 | | |
Research leading to graduate degree. Maximum units which may be applied to degree determined by department. Graded CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former FA 590)
| 33355D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 16 | Nao Bustamante | OFFICE | | |
Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Open only to master students. Graded CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former FA 594b)
- Prerequisite: ART 594a
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
| 33381D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 7 of 20 | Nao Bustamante | OFFICE | | |
