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Design (DES)
- The Roski School of Art and Design wants to accommodate as many majors, minors, and non-majors as possible in its classes. For departmental clearances, please read and follow the d-clearance directions found in the Student Resources section of the Roski website: roski.usc.edu/resources/student Remember, a section of a course only requires D-clearance if there is a "D" following the section number. A section with an "R" following the section number does not require D-clearance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33427D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 20 of 20 | Alice Fung | WAH105 |  | |
| 33432D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 19 of 20 | China Adams | HAR117 |  | |
| 33433D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 19 of 20 | China Adams | HAR117 | | |
| 33434D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 12 of 20 | Alexis Zoto | HAR117 | | |
| 33435D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 10 of 20 | Alexis Zoto | HAR117 | |
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 | 20 of 22 | Sherin Guirguis,Ruben Ochoa | WAH108 | | |
| 33797R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 19 of 22 | Alexis Zoto, Ruben Ochoa | WAH108 | | |
| 33798D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 21 of 22 | Sherin Guirguis,Paul Donald | WAH108 | |
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 | 11:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 20 of 20 | Patrick Jackson | WAH102A | | |
| 33845D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-7:50pm | Tue, Thu | 18 of 20 | Joshua Rains | WAH118 | | |
| 33846D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 19 of 20 | Robert Alderette | WAH102A | | |
| 33847D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:50pm | Mon, Wed | 18 of 20 | Marisa Mandler | 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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33431D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | Canceled | | |||
| 33428D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 25 of 25 | Stephanie Sabo | HAR117 |  |
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 | 16 of 20 | Osvaldo Trujillo | WAH105 | | |
| 33437D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 10 of 20 | Eric Junker | WAH105 | | |
| 33438D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 20 of 20 | Osvaldo Trujillo | WAH105 | |
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 | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 15 of 15 | Osvaldo Trujillo | WAH6 | | |
| 33440D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 15 of 15 | Andrew Kutchera | WAH105 | | |
| 33441D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 11 of 15 | Andrew Kutchera | WAH105 | | |
| 33442D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Friday | 12 of 15 | Osvaldo Trujillo | WAH105 | | |
| 33443D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:50pm | Tuesday | 13 of 15 | Brian O'Connell | WAH105 | | |
| 33444D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 14 of 15 | Jason Ellenburg | WAH6 | PDF (903382 KB) | |
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 | 8:00-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 14 of 20 | Alice Fung | 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 | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 13 of 20 | Brian O'Connell | HAR112D | | |
| 33448D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:50pm | Mon, Wed | 12 of 20 | Brian O'Connell | WAH105 | |
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 | Jean Robison | WAH6 | | |
| 33451D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 12 of 15 | Jean Robison | WAH6 | | |
| 33452D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-10:50am | Monday | 11 of 15 | Jeffrey Cain | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33453D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 35 of 35 | Stephen Child | VKC256 | | |
| 33455D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 54 of 55 | Maura Brewer | HAR101 | |
A continuation of FADN 230 to produce finished models and prototypes of package, product and environmentally-based designs in actual and virtual space.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33289D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | Canceled | Jeffrey Cain | |
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 | 6:00-8:50pm | Monday | 17 of 20 | Jason Ellenburg | HAR112D | Word (69158 KB) | |
| 33458D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Friday | 19 of 20 | Brian O'Connell | HAR112D | | |
| 33459D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | 15 of 20 | Brian O'Connell | HAR112D | |
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 | 11:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 15 of 20 | Andrew Kutchera | WAH105 | | |
| 33462D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 16 of 20 | Jason Ellenburg | HAR112D | Word (72157 KB) | |
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 | 11:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 10 of 20 | Ewa Wojciak | HAR112D | |
Independent research of specific topics under the direction of a faculty member. Administrative and faculty approval required.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33788D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Jeffrey Cain | OFFICE | | |
| 33789D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Osvaldo Trujillo | OFFICE | | |
| 33790D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Ewa Wojciak | 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)
- 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 | 18 of 20 | Penelope Jones | 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 | 12 of 20 | Alexis Zoto | HAR117 | |
An analytic seminar of topics, ideas and concepts in the contemporary design world.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33600D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 11 of 15 | Jeffrey Cain | |
Professional practice of design featuring formal presentations by visiting designers.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33601D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 12 of 15 | Jeffrey Cain | | ||
| 5:00-7:50pm | Thursday |
Investigation of creative problems through various design media.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33603D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 9 of 15 | Jeffrey Cain | OFFICE | |
A critical examination of contextual issues, theories, movements and ideas that are relevant to the contemporary design practice in collaboration with a professional client.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33604D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 6 of 15 | Eric Junker | |
A critical examination and application of the issues, theories, and ideas that support the studio practice and teaching of contemporary design.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33605D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | 6 of 15 | Laurie Burruss | |
Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Roski School of Art and Design
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33606D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 16 | Jeffrey Cain | OFFICE | |
Supervised internship in a design firm, or with an independent designer, on projects and research specific to design practice.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33607D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 16 | Jeffrey Cain | OFFICE | |