collapse allexpand all
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
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 | 8:00-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 9 of 20 | Alexis Zoto | HAR117 |   | |
| 33432D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 17 of 17 | China Adams | HAR117 | | |
| 33433D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 12 of 20 | Alexis Zoto | HAR117 | | |
| 33434D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 18 of 18 | Alice Fung | HAR117 | | |
| 33435D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Mon, Wed | 18 of 20 | China Adams | WAH105 | |
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 | 11:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | Canceled | Sherin Guirguis,Kori Newkirk | |
Introduction to the fundamental elements in art making, design creation and thinking, including the 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 106.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33798D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 34 of 36 | Jeffrey Cain, David Kelley | WAH118 | | |
| 33799D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 35 of 36 | Jeffrey Cain, David Kelley | WAH118 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33845D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 18 of 20 | Karen Liebowitz | WAH102A | | |
| 33846D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 18 of 20 | Robert Alderette | WAH102A | | |
| 33847D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 20 of 20 | Karen Liebowitz | WAH102A | |
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.
- 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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33428D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 23 of 25 | Alice Fung | WAH118 |  | |
| 33430D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-2:50pm | Friday | 15 of 25 | Alice Fung | WAH118 | |
Exploration of essential elements of traditional and digital design, including color and image-text integration, editing information, typography and sequencing.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33436D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 10 of 20 | Osvaldo Trujillo | WAH105 | | |
| 33437D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 10 of 20 | Osvaldo Trujillo | WAH105 | | |
| 33438D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 18 of 20 | Jason Ellenburg | HAR117 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33266D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 13 of 15 | China Adams | HAR112D | | |
| 33439D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 14 of 16 | Ian Besler | WAH105 | | |
| 33440D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 15 of 16 | Stephanie Sabo | HAR112D | | |
| 33441D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Friday | 11 of 15 | Osvaldo Trujillo | HAR112D | | |
| 33442D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | 10 of 15 | Osvaldo Trujillo | HAR112D | | |
| 33443D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 13 of 15 | Jason Ellenburg | HAR220 | |
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33446D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 7 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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33447D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 19 of 20 | Brian O'Connell | HAR112D | PDF (110862 KB) | |
| 33448D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Tue, Thu | 4 of 20 | Brian O'Connell | HAR112D | PDF (110557 KB) | |
| 33449D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 12 of 20 | Andrew Kutchera | WAH102B | |
A workshop-based course that focuses on software applications in design and web design.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33450D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | 9 of 15 | Ian Besler | WAH105 | | |
| 33451D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 11 of 15 | Andrew Kutchera | WAH105 | | |
| 33452D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Thursday | 9 of 15 | Ian Besler | WAH105 | | |
| 33453D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 8 of 15 | Andrew Kutchera | WAH6 | |
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 | 48 of 50 | Maura Brewer | HAR101 | | |
| 33456D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 26 of 26 | Maura Brewer | WAH118 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33454D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Tuesday | 15 of 18 | Joseph Potts | WAH105 | | |
| 33457D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Friday | 13 of 20 | Brian O'Connell | HAR117 | PDF (90147 KB) | |
| 33458D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | Canceled | Brian O'Connell | | ||
| 33459D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Wednesday | 16 of 20 | Jason Ellenburg | WAH102B | |
Advanced information design within a flexible curriculum. Emphasis on team-oriented projects.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33461D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 19 of 21 | Ewa Wojciak | HAR112D | | |
| 33462D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 19 of 20 | Jason Ellenburg | WAH105 | |
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 | Tue, Thu | 21 of 21 | Ewa Wojciak | WAH105 | |
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 | 8 of 35 | Nao Bustamante, Haven Lin-Kirk | OFFICE | |
Students work on projects for outside clients, and receive instruction in professional practices, advanced design techniques, and sophisticated technology. By invitation or portfolio review only. Only open to upper division students.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33326D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Friday | 11 of 20 | Eric Junker, Sherin Guirguis | WAH105 | |
An immersive experience in the design culture of a global city or region that includes a short (two-week or less) international trip.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | |||||||||
| 33325D | 638 | Lecture | 9:00-10:20am | Friday | 20 of 20 | Haven Lin-Kirk, Sherin Guirguis | WAH102B | | |