USC Schedule of Classes

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.

DES 102: Design Fundamentals (4.0 units)

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	3:00-5:40pm	Mon, Wed	19 of 20	Alice Fung	HAR117
33432D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Mon, Wed	20 of 20	China Adams	HAR117
33433D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Tue, Thu	20 of 20	Charla Elizabeth	HAR117	PDF (105617 KB)
33434D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Mon, Wed	20 of 20	China Adams	HAR117
33435D	001	Lecture	6:00-8:40pm	Mon, Wed	14 of 20	Stephanie Sabo	WAH105

Crosslist DES 105: Art and Design Studio I (4.0 units)

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	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

Crosslist DES 106: Art and Design Studio II (4.0 units)

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	9:00-11:40am	Tue, Thu	19 of 25	Brian O'Connell, David Kelley	WAH118

Crosslist DES 110: Drawing for Art and Design (4.0 units)

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
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

DES 123xg: The Design Challenge: Exploring the Design Process (4.0 units)

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
33428D	001	Lecture	3:00-4:50pm	Mon, Wed	25 of 25	Stephanie Sabo	WAH118

DES 202: Design II (4.0 units)

Exploration of essential elements of traditional and digital design, including color and image-text integration, editing information, typography and sequencing.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (FADN 102 or DES 102)
• Corequisite: 1 from (FADN 203 or DES 203)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33436D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Mon, Wed	20 of 20	Osvaldo Trujillo	WAH105
33437D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tue, Thu	16 of 20	Osvaldo Trujillo	WAH105
33438D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tue, Thu	20 of 20	Eric Junker	WAH105

DES 203: Digital Tools for Design (2.0 units)

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	3:00-5:40pm	Tuesday	12 of 15	Osvaldo Trujillo	WAH6
33440D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Monday	11 of 15	Andrew Kutchera	HAR220
33441D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tuesday	15 of 15	Jason Ellenburg	HAR220
33442D	001	Lecture	6:00-8:40pm	Thursday	12 of 18	Jean Robison	HAR112D
33443D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Thursday	13 of 15	Osvaldo Trujillo	WAH6
33444D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Friday	15 of 18	Arden De brun	WAH105	Word (16920 KB)
33445D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Friday	14 of 15	Arden De brun	WAH6	Word (16854 KB)

DES 213: Digital Tools in 3D Design (2.0 units)

3D digital modeling, rendering, digital capture and production methods for product, package and environmental design.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (FADN 102 or DES 102)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33466D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Thursday	19 of 20	Lance Winkel	HAR112D	PDF (212429 KB)

DES 230: 3D Design: Materials and Tools (4.0 units)

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.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (ACAD 176 or DES 102 or FADN 102 or ART 140)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33446D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Tue, Thu	19 of 20	Alexis Zoto	HAR112D

DES 302: Design III (4.0 units)

Advanced exploration of typography and image-text integration, including collaborative projects, pre-press and proofing techniques, narrative concepts and information architecture.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (DES 202 or FADN 202)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33447D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Tue, Thu	21 of 21	Eric Junker	WAH105
33448D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Mon, Wed	16 of 20	Andrew Kutchera	WAH105

DES 303: Web Design (2.0 units)

A workshop-based course that focuses on software applications in design and web design.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (ACAD 177 or DES 203 or FADN 203)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33450D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Wednesday	15 of 17	Jean Robison	HAR220
33452D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tuesday	15 of 17	Jean Robison	HAR112D
33451D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Friday	Canceled

DES 313: Graphic Design in Fashion (4.0 units)

An intensive studio and lecture course focusing on the applications of graphic design in fashion and related fields.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (DES 102 or FADN 102)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33469D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tue, Thu	19 of 20	Penny Collins, Helene Reiner	HAR117

DES 323g: Design Theory (4.0 units)

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	37 of 55	Ceci Moss	HAR101

DES 330: 3D Design: Objects and Space (4.0 units)

A continuation of FADN 230 to produce finished models and prototypes of package, product and environmentally-based designs in actual and virtual space.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (DES 230 or FADN 230)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33289D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Mon, Wed	6 of 20	Alice Fung	HAR112D	Word (36397 KB)

DES 332a: Typography (2.0 units)

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	6:00-8:40pm	Tuesday	18 of 20	Christina Webb	HAR112D
33458D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Friday	19 of 20	Andrew Kutchera	HAR117
33459D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Monday	20 of 20	Jason Ellenburg	WAH102B

DES 332b: Typography (2.0 units)

Continuation of a.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (DES 332A or FADN 332A)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33460D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Friday	19 of 20	Brian O'Connell	HAR117

DES 402: Advanced Design Projects (4.0 units, max 12)

Advanced information design within a flexible curriculum. Emphasis on team-oriented projects.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (FADN 302 or DES 302)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33461D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Mon, Wed	12 of 20	Jason Ellenburg	WAH105
33462D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tue, Thu	8 of 20	Arden De brun	HAR112D	Word (18823 KB)

DES 413: Professional Practice in Design (4.0 units)

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
33465D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Mon, Wed	10 of 20	Peter Robbins	HAR112D

DES 418: Independent Studies in Design (1.0-4.0 units, max 12)

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	Alexis Zoto	OFFICE

Crosslist DES 419: Professional Internship in the Arts (2.0 units, max 4)

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

DES 494a: Senior Thesis (2.0 units)

Research and writing of a senior-level thesis or thesis project under the supervision of a faculty committee.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Design
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Senior

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33326D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	6 of 20	Brian O'Connell	OFFICE

DES 494b: Senior Thesis (2.0 units)

Research and writing of a senior-level thesis or thesis project under the supervision of a faculty committee.

• Prerequisite: DES 494A
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Design
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Senior

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33325D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 20	Brian O'Connell	OFFICE

DES 503: Contemporary Issues in Design (4.0 units)

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	3:00-6:20pm	Tuesday	17 of 30	Brian O'Connell	ATM113B

DES 513: Visiting Designers Forum (2.0 units, max 4)

Professional practice of design featuring formal presentations by visiting designers.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33601D	001	Lecture	6:30-9:10pm	Tue, Thu	25 of 30	April Greiman	ATM113B	PDF (302413 KB)

DES 520: Individual Studies (2.0 units, max 8)

Investigation of creative problems through various design media.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33603D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tuesday	26 of 30	Ewa Wojciak	ATM113B

DES 530: Design Studio Co-Lab (2.0 units, max 6)

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	3:00-5:40pm	Thursday	12 of 30	Ewa Wojciak	ATM113B

DES 540: Design Pedagogy (4.0 units)

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	3:00-5:50pm	Friday	17 of 30	Laurie Burruss	ATM113B	PDF (195965 KB)

DES 590: Directed Research (1.0-12.0 units, max 12)

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	2 of 30	Ewa Wojciak	OFFICE

DES 591: Field Internship Experience (2.0 units)

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	2 of 30	Ewa Wojciak	OFFICE

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

Credit on acceptance of thesis.

• 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
33324D	001	Lecture	TBA	Friday	9 of 30	Ewa Wojciak	OFFICE