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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.
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 | 14 of 20 | Marisa Mandler | HAR117 & ONLINE |  | |
| 33432D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Tue, Thu | 18 of 20 | Charla Elizabeth | HAR117 & ONLINE | | |
| 33433D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Tue, Thu | 18 of 20 | China Adams | HAR117 & ONLINE | | |
| 33434D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Mon, Wed | 17 of 20 | Charla Elizabeth | HAR117 & ONLINE | | |
| 33435D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Mon, Wed | 18 of 20 | Charla Elizabeth | HAR117 & ONLINE | |
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 | 15 of 25 | Sherin Guirguis,Ruben Ochoa | WAH108 & ONLINE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33796D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Tue, Thu | 23 of 25 | China Adams, Caroline Clerc | WAH118 & ONLINE | | |
| 33798D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Mon, Wed | 25 of 25 | China Adams, Dulce Ibarra | WAH118 & ONLINE | |
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 | 3:00-5:40pm | Mon, Wed | 16 of 16 | Karen Liebowitz | WAH102A & ONLINE | PDF (580035 KB) | |
| 33845D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Tue, Thu | 11 of 16 | Marisa Mandler | WAH102A & ONLINE | |
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 | Tue, Thu | 13 of 25 | Paul Donald | WAH118 & ONLINE |  |
Exploration of essential elements of traditional and digital design, including color and image-text integration, editing information, typography and sequencing.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33436D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Mon, Wed | 13 of 20 | Osvaldo Trujillo | WAH105 & ONLINE | | |
| 33437D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Tue, Thu | 15 of 20 | Osvaldo Trujillo | WAH105 & ONLINE | | |
| 33438D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Tue, Thu | 14 of 20 | Eric Junker | WAH105 & ONLINE | |
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 | 060 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Wednesday | 13 of 16 | Eugene Ahn | ONLINE | | |
| 33439D | 060 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Tuesday | 14 of 15 | Melanie Nakaue | ONLINE | | |
| 33440D | 060 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Monday | 16 of 17 | Caixi Song | ONLINE | | |
| 33443D | 060 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Monday | 15 of 16 | Caixi Song | ONLINE | |
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33446D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Mon, Wed | 19 of 20 | Alexis Zoto | HAR112D & ONLINE | |
Advanced exploration of typography and image-text integration, including collaborative projects, pre-press and proofing techniques, narrative concepts and information architecture.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33447D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Mon, Wed | 13 of 20 | Osvaldo Trujillo | WAH105 & ONLINE | | |
| 33448D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Tue, Thu | 20 of 21 | Eric Junker | HAR112D & ONLINE | |
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 | 20 of 20 | Angie Wang | WAH118 & ONLINE | PDF (439083 KB) | |
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 | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 55 of 57 | Jason Ellenburg | ONLINE | |
A continuation of DES 230 to produce finished models and prototypes of package, product and environmentally-based designs in actual and virtual space.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33289D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Mon, Wed | Canceled | Alexis Zoto | ONLINE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33458D | 060 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Monday | 19 of 20 | Marta Bernstein | ONLINE | Word (74098 KB) | |
| 33459D | 060 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Thursday | 14 of 20 | Eric Junker | ONLINE | |
Advanced information design within a flexible curriculum. Emphasis on team-oriented projects.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33461D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Tue, Thu | 22 of 22 | Jason Ellenburg | WAH105 & ONLINE | |
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 | 060 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Mon, Wed | 23 of 23 | Peter Robbins | ONLINE | |
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 | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 15 | Sherin Guirguis,Jason Ellenburg,Alexis Zoto | ONLINE | |
An experiential/academic opportunity in a museum, gallery, community cultural center or related facility. Lectures, seminars, written analysis and working internship.
- 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 | 21 of 35 | Antonio Bartolome | OFFICE & ONLINE | |
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33326D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Friday | 19 of 21 | Alice Fung | WAH105 & ONLINE | | |
| 33327D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Friday | 10 of 20 | Alice Fung | WAH105 & ONLINE | |
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
- 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 | 060 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Monday | 9 of 20 | Alexis Zoto | ONLINE | |
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
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Roski School of Art and Design
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33323D | 060 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Wednesday | 9 of 20 | Brian O'Connell | ONLINE | | |
| 33325D | 060 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Wednesday | 20 of 20 | Brian O'Connell | ONLINE | |
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 | 36 of 40 | April Greiman | ATM113A & ONLINE | | |
| 6:00-8:40pm | Thursday | ATM113B & ONLINE |
Investigation of creative problems through various design media.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33600D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | Friday | 20 of 21 | Ewa Wojciak | OFFICE & ONLINE | | |
| 33601D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | Friday | 0 of 15 | Laurie Burruss | OFFICE & ONLINE | PDF (186175 KB) | |
| 33603D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | Thursday | 14 of 30 | Laurie Burruss | OFFICE & ONLINE | PDF (186175 KB) | |
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 | 3:00-5:20pm | Thursday | 22 of 30 | Alice Fung, Ewa Wojciak | ATM113A & ONLINE | |
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 | 4 of 15 | Ewa Wojciak | OFFICE & ONLINE | |
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 | 2 of 30 | Ewa Wojciak | OFFICE & ONLINE | |
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 | 1 of 30 | Ewa Wojciak | OFFICE & ONLINE | |
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 | 4 of 15 | Brian O'Connell | OFFICE & ONLINE | |
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 | 12 of 15 | Brian O'Connell | OFFICE & ONLINE | |
Credit upon acceptance of master's thesis.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33610D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 1 | Brian O'Connell | OFFICE | |