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Art History (AHIS)
- http://dornsife.usc.edu/ahis/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in GFS315; phone (213) 740-2534.
- For D-class assignments for undergraduate courses, students may email Nicole Srednick at srednick@usc.edu.
Mediterranean and European art and architecture presented in historical, cultural and social context that introduces art history as a discipline.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11805R | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 193 of 200 | Hector Reyes | SGM123 |    | |
| 11807R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 24 of 25 | Dylan Kahn | VKC161 | | |
| 11808R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 25 of 25 | Dylan Kahn | VKC161 | | |
| 11809R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 25 of 25 | Grace Converse | VKC209 | | |
| 11810R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 25 of 25 | Grace Converse | VKC161 | | |
| 11811R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Friday | 23 of 25 | Frances Lazare | VKC161 | | |
| 11812R | 001 | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Friday | 23 of 25 | Frances Lazare | VKC161 | | |
| 11813R | 001 | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Friday | 24 of 25 | Anne Lagatta | VKC161 | | |
| 11814R | 001 | Discussion | 3:00-3:50pm | Friday | 24 of 25 | Anne Lagatta | VKC161 | |
An introduction to the major art forms and monuments of religious art in India, Southeast Asia, China and Japan from prehistory to1300.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11838R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 96 of 100 | Sonya Lee | SOSB2 | | |
| 11839R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 23 of 25 | Rika Hiro | VKC160 | | |
| 11840R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 23 of 25 | Rika Hiro | VKC160 | | |
| 11841R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 25 of 25 | Rika Hiro | VKC160 | | |
| 11842R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Friday | 25 of 25 | Rika Hiro | VKC160 | |
Analyzing a wide range of case studies, this course provides a roadmap to analyze and interpret the built environment in many different eras and contexts.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Thinking Architecture
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11873D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 22 of 31 | Jason Nguyen | LVL13 | |
Survey of artistic works and monuments of ancient Greece from the Geometric through the Hellenistic period (c. 1000 - 30 BCE.).
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11923D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 28 of 30 | John Pollini | VKC261 | |
Introductory survey of art and architecture of Christianity from 300-1300; biblical themes and classical traditions; cultural and historical analysis of medieval art.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11930R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 9 of 25 | Carolyn Malone | VKC203 | |
Studies the art and visual culture of the United States from nation formation to the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11963D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | Canceled | |
A cultural and historical examination of European art and architecture from 1700 (Rococo) to 1850 (Realism), focusing on the beginnings of modernism in the age of revolution.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11966D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 24 of 25 | Hector Reyes | THH214 | |
Explores key moments in the history of photography from its invention to the present. Issues include modernity and mass culture; photography as a fine art; technologies of vision.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11971R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 45 of 50 | Samantha Burton | VKC156 | PDF (270629 KB) | |
| 11973R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 23 of 25 | William Simmons | WPH205 | | |
| 11974R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 22 of 25 | William Simmons | WPH205 | |
Independent work in art museums, galleries or art history related institutes supervised by on-site professionals and USC faculty. Not available for credit for AHIS majors. CR/NC
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Art History
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11988D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | OFFICE | |
In-depth exploration of specified topics within the area of 17th century art and architecture. Recommended preparation: AHIS 230 or AHIS 335
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00371R | 613 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 40 | Jane Cody | OFFICE | |
In-depth exploration of specified topics within the area of Japanese art and architecture.
- Note: Japanese Design
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12033D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 22 of 24 | Miya Mizuta | WPH107 | |
Comprehensive exploration of the role of art museums in society. Inquiry into the present and future potential of museums as a complex force in society.
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
- Note: Class will meet in Harris 104
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12039D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 9 of 9 | Selma Holo | |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Note: Individual research and readings. Not availble for graduate credit.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12041D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 10 of 10 | Hector Reyes | OFFICE | |
Research and writing of original thesis under guidance of faculty member. Prereq: Consent of instructor.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12047D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | Hector Reyes | OFFICE | |
Methodologies, theories and critical traditions that have shaped the discipline. Emphasis will vary depending on faculty. Required of all first-year M.A. and Ph.D. candidates. Open to graduate or limited status students in art history only.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Art History
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12055D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 6 of 10 | Susanna Berger | THH308 | |
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12064D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 4 of 10 | John Pollini | THH308 | |
Research leading to graduate degree. Maximum units which may be applied to degree determined by department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12101D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 4 | Jennifer Greenhill | OFFICE | | |
| 12100D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 10 | Suzanne Hudson | OFFICE | |
Practical principles for the long-term development of effective teaching within College disciplines. Intended for teaching assistants in Dornsife College. Open only to Art History doctoral students. Graded CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Art History
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12105D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Monday | 4 of 6 | Amy Ogata | |
Trains Art History graduate students to write for a variety of professional purposes, such as grant and job applications, conference abstracts, and reviews.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Art History
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12110D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:50pm | Monday | 0 of 6 | Amy Ogata | |
Research leading to the Doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12180D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12190D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 10 | OFFICE | |