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Art (ART)
- 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 fundamental elements in art making, design creation and thinking, including key principles of process and critical analysis.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33796D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Tue, Thu | 22 of 25 | Ruben Ochoa,China Adams | WAH108 |  | |
| 33797D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Tue, Thu | 22 of 25 | Alexis Zoto, Paul Donald | WAH108 | | |
| 33799D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Mon, Wed | 11 of 25 | Sherin Guirguis,Noe Olivas | WAH108 | |
Introduction to the fundamental elements in art making, design creation and thinking, including the key principles of process and critical analysis.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33798D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Tue, Thu | 19 of 25 | Brian O'Connell, David Kelley | WAH118 | |
An introduction to drawing, both skill and perception oriented, as the basic tool for all the visual arts and design.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33843D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Mon, Wed | 15 of 18 | Keith Mayerson | WAH118 | | |
| 33844D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Tue, Thu | 15 of 18 | Marisa Mandler, Lisa Oxley | WAH102A | | |
| 33845D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Tue, Thu | 13 of 18 | Edgar Arceneaux | WAH102A | | |
| 33846D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Tue, Thu | 14 of 18 | Robert Alderette | WAH102A | | |
| 33847D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Mon, Wed | 14 of 18 | Karen Liebowitz | WAH102A | |
Practical introduction to oil and acrylic pigments, painting equipment, processes, and media. Primary experience in: color, composition and perception through representational and abstract painting.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33879D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Mon, Wed | 14 of 15 | Karen Liebowitz | HAR203 | | |
| 33880D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Tue, Thu | 9 of 15 | Robert Alderette | HAR203 | |
Practical and theoretical exploration of the nature of surface, form, volume and mass as fundamental elements of clay sculpture and the ceramic object.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33361D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Tue, Thu | 18 of 20 | Thomas Mueller | WAH107 | PDF (208105 KB) | |
| 33362D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Mon, Wed | 20 of 20 | Thomas Mueller | WAH107 | PDF (208094 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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33889D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Mon, Wed | 10 of 20 | Jud Fine | 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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33425D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 34 of 35 | Paul Donald | WAH118 |  |
Introduction to plaster mold making using clay and wax for both ceramics and sculpture. Exploration of various casting materials.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33890D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Friday | Canceled | |
Digital photography as a medium of contemporary art. Includes concept development, DSLR cameras, lighting, digital workflow, software, large format printing and installation.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33860D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Mon, Wed | 11 of 16 | Caroline Clerc | IFT141 |  | |
| 33861D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Mon, Wed | 13 of 16 | Caroline Clerc | IFT141 | | |
| 33862D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Tue, Thu | 13 of 16 | David Kelley | IFT141 | |
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33855D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Tue, Thu | 11 of 18 | Charla Elizabeth | WAH102A | PDF (164151 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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33882D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Mon, Wed | 8 of 15 | Ruth Weisberg | HAR203 | |
An introductory course using wheel throwing techniques for ceramics to explore a variety of forms through three-dimensional exercises.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33364D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Mon, Wed | 14 of 17 | Thomas Mueller | WAH107 | PDF (81127 KB) | |
| 33365D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Tue, Thu | 12 of 17 | Shoshi Kanokohata | WAH107 | PDF (304035 KB) | |
Introduces film cameras, development, and darkroom techniques, photographic history, theory and practice within an art context.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33870D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Mon, Wed | 15 of 16 | Peter Holzhauer | HAR211 | | |
| 33871D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Tue, Thu | 12 of 16 | Helen Kim | HAR211 | |
An introductory course exploring contemporary processes and practices of video experimentation in art including the camera, editing, digital manipulation and spatial and virtual platforms.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33869D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Tue, Thu | 15 of 16 | Patty Chang | WAH6 | |
Interdisciplinary forum where students develop research skills, learn how to best articulate their artistic production, discuss materials related to their research interests, and critique the work of their peers.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Art, Fine Arts
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Sophomore
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Roski School of Art and Design
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33800D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Wednesday | 9 of 16 | Jennifer West | WAH108 | | |
| 33801D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Monday | 13 of 16 | Jennifer West | WAH102B | |
Directed examination of personal approaches in drawing; emphasis on making visual and artistic decisions and developing an appropriate attitude towards individual expression.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33850D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Mon, Wed | 4 of 9 | Keith Mayerson | HAR202 | |
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33852D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Mon, Wed | 14 of 20 | Keith Mayerson | WAH118 | |
Directed examination of aesthetic concepts and investigation into personal ideas as they relate to the development of a creative visual language in ceramics.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33366D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Mon, Wed | 5 of 8 | Julia Haft-Candell | WAH107 | PDF (119547 KB) | |
Directed examination of three-dimensional aesthetic concepts; development of an individual creative vision.
- Prerequisite: ART 140
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33894D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Tue, Thu | 8 of 10 | Ruben Ochoa | WAH108 | |
Continued examination of the conceptual, technical, aesthetic and historical tools necessary for a well-informed deliberate art practice. Emphasis on generating self-directed ideas.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33875D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Tue, Thu | 11 of 11 | Betsy Seder | IFT141 | | |
| 33877D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Tue, Thu | 9 of 15 | Julia Paull | IFT141 | |
An examination of the impact of digital media on contemporary culture, with attention to a particular, changing topic each semester.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surveillance, Art, Silence and Resistance | |||||||||
| 33868D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 12 of 20 | Julia Paull | WAH102B | | |
Introductory course in various printmaking techniques; necessary skills and inherent expressive qualities of different printmaking methods are explored.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33885D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Mon, Wed | 18 of 20 | Xavier Fumat | HAR117 | | |
| 33886D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Tue, Thu | 9 of 10 | Xavier Fumat | HAR117 | |
A continuation of ART 280 for third-year students, providing an interdisciplinary forum for artistic practice and a deepening critique of one's work and the work of peers.
- Prerequisite: ART 280
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Art, Fine Arts
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Roski School of Art and Design
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33803D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Monday | 16 of 16 | Noe Olivas | WAH108 | |
Continued directed examination of personal approaches in drawing, emphasis on making visual and artistic decisions and developing an appropriate attitude toward visual expression.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33854D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Mon, Wed | 6 of 9 | Keith Mayerson | HAR202 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33791D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Keith Mayerson | OFFICE | | |
| 33792D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 10 | Thomas Mueller | OFFICE | | |
| 33793D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Jennifer West | 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)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33794D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 18 of 20 | Penelope Jones | 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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33884D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Tue, Thu | 3 of 7 | Edgar Arceneaux | 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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33367D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Mon, Wed | 6 of 7 | Julia Haft-Candell | WAH107 | PDF (119547 KB) | |
Individual direction of the study of aesthetic issues in sculpture; investigation of an individual creative vision.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33895D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Tue, Thu | 2 of 10 | Ruben Ochoa | WAH108 | |
Exploration of the essential skills in woodworking through lecture, demonstration and hands-on training. Includes instruction in joinery and relevant machinery and hand tools.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33897D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Friday | 11 of 15 | Ruben Ochoa | 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.
- Note: Permission of instructor required to register.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33891D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Mon, Wed | 16 of 16 | Jennifer West | WAH102B | |
An intensive investigation of the mechanics and methodology of contemporary software for video art. Recommended to be taken concurrently with ART 260.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33876D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Friday | 11 of 16 | Jean Robison | WAH6 | |
Directed examination of specific printmaking media in relation to personal aesthetic goals and expressive concepts.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33887D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Tue, Thu | 9 of 10 | Xavier Fumat | HAR117 | |
Individual research under guidance of faculty member for senior-level BFA students, leading to a substantial paper or other project.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): 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
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33358D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 16 | Caroline Clerc | OFFICE | | |
| 33359D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 16 | OFFICE | |
Comprehensive exploration of particular aspects of visual art.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Art Live Art Workshop | ||||||||||
| 33503D | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Tue, Thu | 12 of 16 | Patty Chang | WAH102B | | |
| Drawing with Watercolor and Other Wet Media | ||||||||||
| 33504D | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 11:00-1:40pm | Friday | 12 of 18 | Jovi Schnell | WAH102A | | |
Lecture and discussion course in the professional practice of art featuring formal presentations by visiting artists and scholars. (Duplicates credit in FA 515)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33312D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 12 of 22 | Jenny Lin | HAR101 |  | |
| 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | IFT109 |
Investigation of creative problems through various media. Course may be repeated. (Duplicates credit in former FA 520)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33337D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | Wednesday | 13 of 16 | Nao Bustamante | OFFICE | | |
| 33338D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Thomas Mueller | OFFICE | | |
| 33339D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Patty Chang | OFFICE | | |
| 33340D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Suzanne Lacy | OFFICE | |
Presentation and critique which builds students' skills in presenting and contextualizing their artwork for peer review; analytic discussion regarding directions in contemporary art.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33311D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 13 of 16 | Nao Bustamante | 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)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33354D | 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 594a)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33357D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 6 of 16 | Nao Bustamante | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Open only to master students. Graded CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former FA 594z)
- Prerequisite: ART 594b
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33383D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Nao Bustamante | OFFICE | |
Comprehensive exploration of particular aspects of the history of art. (Duplicates credit in former FA 599)
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Youth: RAD in the Neighborhood | ||||||||||
| 33382D | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture | 10:00-1:20pm | Tuesday | Canceled | Suzanne Lacy | | ||