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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 | 20 of 20 | Phung Huynh | HAR117 |  | |
| 33432D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Tue, Thu | 16 of 20 | Sherin Guirguis | HAR117 | | |
| 33433D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Tue, Thu | 17 of 20 | Charla Elizabeth | HAR117 | | |
| 33434D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Mon, Wed | 18 of 20 | Helene Reiner | HAR117 | | |
| 33435D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Mon, Wed | 17 of 20 | Melanie Nakaue | HAR117 | |
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 | 16 of 30 | Sherin Guirguis,Ruben Ochoa | WAH108 | |
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 | 20 of 25 | Caroline Clerc,Paul Donald | WAH118 | | |
| 33798D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Tue, Thu | 25 of 25 | China Adams, Paul Donald | WAH118 | | |
| 33799D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Mon, Wed | 14 of 25 | China Adams, Paul Donald | WAH118 | |
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 | 13 of 18 | Marisa Mandler | WAH102A | | |
| 33845D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Tue, Thu | 15 of 18 | Ruby Osorio | WAH102A | | |
| 33846D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Tue, Thu | 17 of 18 | Karen Liebowitz | WAH118 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33427D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 17 of 35 | Charla Elizabeth | WAH118 | |
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 | 6:00-8:40pm | Tue, Thu | 8 of 20 | Eric Junker | WAH105 | | |
| 33437D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Mon, Wed | 18 of 20 | Osvaldo Trujillo | WAH105 | | |
| 33438D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Tue, Thu | 17 of 20 | Osvaldo Trujillo | WAH105 | |
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 | Wednesday | 13 of 15 | Melanie Nakaue | WAH6 | | |
| 33439D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Tuesday | 15 of 15 | Eugene Ahn | WAH6 & ONLINE | | |
| 33440D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Wednesday | 13 of 15 | Oscar Santos | WAH6 & ONLINE | | |
| 33441D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Friday | 13 of 15 | Ginamahre Fulton | WAH6 | | |
| 33442D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Monday | 14 of 15 | Oscar Santos | WAH6 & ONLINE | |
3D digital modeling, rendering, digital capture and production methods for product, package and environmental design.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33463D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Wednesday | 11 of 15 | Ginamahre Fulton | WAH6 | | |
| 33464D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Thursday | 15 of 15 | Melanie Nakaue | WAH6 | |
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 | 20 of 21 | Hector Torres | HAR112D | PDF (97964 KB) | |
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 | 6:00-8:40pm | Mon, Wed | 17 of 20 | Jason Ellenburg | HAR112D | | |
| 33448D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Tue, Thu | 20 of 20 | Peter Robbins | HAR112D | |
A workshop-based course that focuses on software applications in design and web design.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33450D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Tuesday | 15 of 16 | Eugene Ahn | ONLINE | | |
| 33451D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Monday | 12 of 15 | Jean Robison | WAH6 | | |
| 33452D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Friday | 3 of 15 | Eugene Ahn | ONLINE | |
An intensive studio and lecture course focusing on the applications of graphic design in fashion and related fields.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33469D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Mon, Wed | 18 of 20 | Helene Reiner | WAH105 | | |
| 33470D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Mon, Wed | 9 of 20 | Stephanie Sabo | WAH105 | PDF (658113 KB) | |
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 | Sam Alden | WAH118 | PDF (773831 KB) | |
Application of layout, typography, design principles and image making in the design and production of books, magazines, zines and digital books.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33468D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Mon, Wed | 21 of 21 | Hector Torres | HAR112D | PDF (95863 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 | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 47 of 50 | Jason Ellenburg | HAR101 | |
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 | |
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 | 15 of 20 | Vasun Pachisia | HAR112D | | |
| 33458D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Wednesday | 18 of 20 | Brian O'Connell | HAR117 | |
Continuation of DES 332a.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33456D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Friday | 13 of 20 | Hector Torres | HAR112D | PDF (93172 KB) | |
| 33460D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Monday | 18 of 20 | Hector Torres | HAR117 | PDF (93169 KB) | |
Historical and contemporary aspects of the New York design world, including a one-week trip to New York City to visit design firms, studios and museums. Airfare and accommodations extra. By application only.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33322D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Friday | 12 of 15 | Brian O'Connell, Alexis Zoto | WAH105 | |
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 | Tue, Thu | 23 of 25 | Peter Robbins | HAR112D | |
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 | 0 of 15 | Alexis Zoto, Brian O'Connell | OFFICE | |
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 | 20 of 35 | Antonio Bartolome | OFFICE | |
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 | 3:00-5:00pm | Friday | 20 of 21 | Brian O'Connell | WAH105 | |
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 | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Friday | 12 of 20 | Alexis Zoto | HAR112D | |
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 | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Monday | 15 of 20 | Alexis Zoto | IFT109 | | |
| 33325D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Wednesday | 10 of 20 | Alexis Zoto | IFT109 | |
Selected topics of current interest.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Digital Tools: Exploring UX for Designers | ||||||||||
| 33329D | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Thursday | Canceled | | |||
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 40 | April Greiman | ATM113A | | |
| 6:00-8:40pm | Thursday | ATM113B |
Investigation of creative problems through various design media.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33600D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Thursday | 19 of 25 | Ewa Wojciak | OFFICE | | |
| 33601D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Friday | 10 of 25 | Laurie Burruss | OFFICE | | |
| 33603D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | Thursday | 0 of 30 | Ewa Wojciak, April Greiman | ATM113B | |
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 | 20 of 30 | Ewa Wojciak, April Greiman | ATM113B | |
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 | Thursday | 2 of 15 | Ewa Wojciak | OFFICE | |
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 | 3 of 30 | April Greiman | OFFICE | |
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 | 6 of 30 | Ewa Wojciak | OFFICE | |
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 | 3 of 15 | Ewa Wojciak | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of 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 | 15 of 15 | Ewa Wojciak | OFFICE | |
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 | 3 of 3 | Ewa Wojciak | OFFICE | |