USC Schedule of Classes

Critical Studies (CRIT)

• 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.

CRIT 150gp: Histories of Art, Design and Visual Culture (4.0 units)

A loosely chronological, thematic survey of art, visual culture, design, and critical theory from the early modern period through modernism (1500 1950).

• General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33815D	001	Lecture	4:00-5:20pm	Mon, Wed	112 of 150	Jenny Lin	HAR101
33816D	001	Discussion	9:00-9:50am	Friday	27 of 30	Jenny Lin	THH213
33817D	001	Discussion	10:00-10:50am	Friday	28 of 30	Jenny Lin	THH119
33818D	001	Discussion	11:00-11:50am	Friday	30 of 30	Jenny Lin	WPH205
33819D	001	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Friday	27 of 30	Jenny Lin	WPH205

CRIT 160g: Critical Theory in Art, Design and Visual Culture (4.0 units)

An issues-based introduction to critical theory in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, especially as it relates to philosophy, art, design, and visual culture.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Art, Fine Arts
• Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Roski School of Art and Design
• General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33823D	001	Lecture-Discussion	10:00-11:50am	Mon, Wed	74 of 80	Andrew Campbell	HAR101

CRIT 350gw: Global Art, Design and Visual Culture since 1960 (4.0 units)

A critical history of art, design, visual culture, and visual theory since 1960, addressing through a postcolonial/decolonial lens the concepts and practices of "global" art.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Art, Fine Arts
• Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Roski School of Art and Design
• General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
• Note: This course carries GE credit but it is intended for a specific group of students rather than a general student audience

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33824D	001	Lecture-Discussion	12:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	64 of 80	Andrew Campbell	HAR101

CRIT 410: Deconstruction in Design (4.0 units)

Addresses overlapping issues in contemporary design and art relating to activism, audience, and technologies of making and dissemination.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33285D	001	Lecture	11:00-2:20pm	Thursday	24 of 25	Brian O'Connell	IFT109

CRIT 440: Exhibition and Museum Histories (4.0 units)

History and theory of curating, exhibitions, and museums, critically examining the historical structures and current politics informing contemporary practices and institutions.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33501D	001	Lecture	11:00-2:20pm	Tuesday	7 of 25	Ceci Moss	IFT115

CRIT 510: History and Theory of Art and Exhibitions (4.0 units)

Gives broad and deep overview of history of art as a conceptual and practical category, emphasizing development of exhibitionary sites and engagement with public sphere.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33370D	001	Lecture	12:00-3:20pm	Monday	16 of 19	Amelia Jones	IFT115

CRIT 512: Art and Curatorial Visits (2.0 units)

Site visits relating to art and curatorial practices, from art museums and artists studios to public art offices and performance venues, and meet professionals.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33372D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	6 of 16	Karen Moss	ATM113A

Crosslist CRIT 515: Visiting Artist and Scholar Seminar (2.0 units, max 4)

Lecture and discussion course in the professional practice of art featuring formal presentations by visiting artists and scholars. (Duplicates credit in FA 515)

• Crosslist: This course is offered by the ART department but may qualify for major credit in CRIT. To register, enroll in ART 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

CRIT 556: Curatorial Practicum: Individual/Group Projects (4.0 units)

Second in a sequence of three courses on history/theory of curatorial methods, with practical experience necessary to mounting exhibitions and devising interfaces with the public. Prerequisite: CRIT 555. (Duplicates credit in former PAS 555b)

• Prerequisite: CRIT 555

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33375D	001	Lecture	10:00-1:20pm	Tuesday	5 of 16	Karen Moss	ATM113A

CRIT 590: Directed Research (1.0-12.0 units)

Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former PAS 590)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33356D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 16	Karen Moss	OFFICE

CRIT 591: Field Internship Experience (1.0 units, max 2)

Supervised internship in an art institution or an art agency, or with an independent curator or artist, on projects and research specific to public space. Recommended preparation: Completion of first year of courses. Graded CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former PAS 591)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33360D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	3 of 15	Penelope Jones, Karen Moss	OFFICE

CRIT 594a: Master's Thesis (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former PAS 594a)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33380D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	5 of 15	Karen Moss	OFFICE

CRIT 594b: Master's Thesis (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of thesis. Recommended preparation: 28 units of coursework. Graded IP/CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former PAS 594b)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33381D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 15	Karen Moss	OFFICE

CRIT 594z: Master's Thesis (0.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of thesis. Recommended preparation: 28 units of coursework. Graded IP/CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former PAS 594z)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33328D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 20	Karen Moss	OFFICE

CRIT 599: Special Topics (1.0-8.0 units, max 8)

Selected topics in various specialty areas of public art. (Duplicates credit in former PAS 599)

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
Performing Identity in Art, Culture, Theory since 1950: Contemporary Asian Art
33828R	001	4.0	Lecture	10:00-1:20pm	Tuesday	Canceled