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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.
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 | 109 of 120 | Jenny Lin | HAR101 & ONLINE |   | |
| 33816D | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 30 of 30 | Jenny Lin, Hugo Cervantes | HAR101 & ONLINE | | |
| 33817D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 29 of 30 | Jenny Lin, Hugo Cervantes | HAR101 & ONLINE | | |
| 33818D | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 25 of 30 | Jenny Lin, Katherine Rouhandeh | HAR101 & ONLINE | | |
| 33819D | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Friday | 25 of 30 | Jenny Lin, Katherine Rouhandeh | HAR101 & ONLINE | |
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 | 50 of 80 | Anuradha Vikram | HAR101 & ONLINE |  |
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 | 53 of 80 | Andrew Campbell | SLH100 & ONLINE | |
Focuses on contemporary artistic and design practices in relation to questions of the public sphere and audience, addressing topics from public art to social practice.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33825D | 060 | Lecture | 3:00-6:20pm | Monday | 14 of 25 | Karen Moss | ONLINE | |
An investigation into the non-indexical or non-photographic moving image and the expanded field of digital media in the 21st century starting with animation.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33826D | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-5:20pm | Tuesday | 16 of 20 | Anuradha Vikram | ONLINE | |
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 | 11:00-2:20pm | Thursday | 13 of 20 | Andrew Campbell | IFT115 & ONLINE | |
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 | 3:00-5:20pm | Thursday | Canceled | Karen Moss | |
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 | 7:00-8:20pm | Tuesday | 11 of 20 | Karen Moss | ATM113A & ONLINE |  | |
| 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | ATM113A & ONLINE |
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 | 2:00-5:20pm | Tuesday | 5 of 16 | Jenny Lin | ATM113A & ONLINE | |
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 & ONLINE | |
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 | 1 of 15 | Karen Moss | OFFICE & ONLINE | |
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 | 4 of 15 | Karen Moss | OFFICE & ONLINE | |
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 | 0 of 15 | Karen Moss | OFFICE & ONLINE | |
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 & ONLINE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theory and History of Performance Studies and Visual Culture | ||||||||||
| 33501D | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture | 10:00-1:20pm | Tuesday | 13 of 20 | Amelia Jones | IFT115 & ONLINE | PDF (1270968 MB) | |