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	9:00-11:40am	Mon, Wed	18 of 20	China Adams	HAR117
33432D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Tue, Thu	13 of 20	Alexis Zoto	HAR117
33433D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Mon, Wed	20 of 20	China Adams	HAR117
33434D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tue, Thu	18 of 20	Charla Elizabeth	HAR117	PDF (136119 KB)
33435D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Mon, Wed	15 of 20	Alice Fung	HAR117

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
33797D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tue, Thu	18 of 27	Sherin Guirguis,Ruben Ochoa	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	24 of 25	David Kelley,China Adams	WAH118
33799D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tue, Thu	27 of 27	David Kelley,Paul Donald	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
33844D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Mon, Wed	11 of 16	Karen Liebowitz	WAH118
33845D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tue, Thu	12 of 16	Jovi Schnell	WAH102A	PDF (249385 KB)
33846D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tue, Thu	12 of 16	Robert Alderette	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.
• Note: Roski majors are advised not to enroll in this course. This course does not fulfill any requirments for any of the bachelor's degrees offered by Roski.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33428D	001	Lecture	3:00-4:50pm	Mon, Wed	20 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	Tue, Thu	13 of 20	Osvaldo Trujillo	WAH105
33437D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Mon, Wed	16 of 20	Andrew Kutchera	WAH105
33438D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tue, Thu	13 of 20	Osvaldo Trujillo	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
33266D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Friday	11 of 15	Osvaldo Trujillo	HAR220
33439D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Monday	14 of 15	Stephanie Sabo	WAH6
33440D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tuesday	14 of 15	Andrew Kutchera	HAR220
33441D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Wednesday	13 of 15	Stephanie Sabo	WAH6
33442D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Thursday	11 of 15	Osvaldo Trujillo	HAR220
33443D	001	Lecture	6:00-8:40pm	Wednesday	13 of 15	Arden de Brun	HAR220

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
33464D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tuesday	15 of 15	Domenic Piturro	WAH6

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	Mon, Wed	18 of 20	Alice Fung	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	17 of 21	Eric Junker	HAR112D
33448D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tue, Thu	20 of 20	Eric Junker	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	6:00-8:40pm	Monday	7 of 15	Eugene Ahn	HAR220
33451D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Thursday	14 of 15	Anastasia Triviza	HAR220	PDF (142685 KB)

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	18 of 20	Penny Collins	WAH102B
33470D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Mon, Wed	18 of 20	Helene Reiner	WAH102B

Crosslist DES 314: Illustration for Art and Design (2.0 units)

Illustration techniques across the range of fine art, cartooning, street art, narrative arts, animation, scientific imaging, editorial cartooning and others. Digital and hybrid approaches.

• Crosslist: This course is offered by the ART department but may qualify for major credit in DES. To register, enroll in ART 314.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33852D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Friday	18 of 18	Angie Wang	WAH118	PDF (420928 KB)

DES 322: Publication Design (4.0 units)

Application of layout, typography, design principles and image making in the design and production of books, magazines, zines and digital books.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (DES 202 or FADN 202) and 1 from (DES 203 or FADN 203)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33468D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Mon, Wed	20 of 20	Jason Ellenburg	WAH105	Word (298116 KB)

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	43 of 50	Ceci Moss	HAR101

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	3:00-5:40pm	Monday	20 of 20	Andrew Kutchera	WAH105
33458D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Tuesday	17 of 20	Christina Webb	WAH102B
33459D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Thursday	20 of 20	Peter Robbins	HAR112D

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	20 of 22	Jason Ellenburg	HAR112D

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
33466D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Mon, Wed	14 of 20	Peter Robbins	WAH102B

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
33805D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	6 of 15	Jason Ellenburg	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 35	Antonio Bartolome	OFFICE

DES 432: Special Projects in Design (2.0 units)

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.

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33326D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Friday	12 of 21	Alexis Zoto	HAR112D

DES 433: International Design Study Tour (2.0 units)

An immersive experience in the design culture of a global city or region that includes a short (two-week or less) international trip.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
London
33329D	638	Lecture	9:00-10:20am	Friday	0 of 10	Ewa Wojciak, Jason Ellenburg	WAH105

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
33324D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Mon, Wed	0 of 20	Alice Fung	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	6 of 15	Brian O'Connell	OFFICE

DES 514: Designers in Residence Forum (2.0 units, max 4)

Seminar in the professional practice of design featuring formal presentations and mentoring opportunities by designers in residence.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33602D	001	Lecture	6:00-8:40pm	Thursday	30 of 32	April Greiman	ATM113B	PDF (108592 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
33600D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Friday	7 of 15	Laurie Burruss	ATM113B	PDF (187920 KB)
33601D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Friday	6 of 15	Laurie Burruss	ATM113B	PDF (187920 KB)
33603D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Thursday	16 of 30	Ewa Wojciak	ATM113B

DES 523: Design Theory (4.0 units)

A critical examination of issues, theories, movements and practices that are relevant to the contemporary professional designer.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33608D	001	Lecture	3:00-6:40pm	Tuesday	20 of 30	Brian O'Connell	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	17 of 30	Ewa Wojciak	ATM113B

DES 550: Advancement (2.0 units)

A preparatory workshop to prepare students advancing to candidacy.

• 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
33605D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	3 of 15	Ewa Wojciak	OFFICE

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
33609D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	6 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
33611D	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
33606D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 15	Brian O'Connell	OFFICE

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

Master's thesis

• Prerequisite: DES 594A
• 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
33607D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	8 of 15	Brian O'Connell	OFFICE

DES 599: Special Topics (2.0-4.0 units, max 8)

Selected topics in the various specialty areas within design at the graduate level. Topic will vary from semester to semester.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
Typography: Rules, Tools, Terms and Exploration
33610D	001	2.0	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Tuesday	13 of 15	Haven Lin-Kirk	ATM108