USC Schedule of Classes

In-depth look at what shapes our aesthetic values. Students gain facility in critical dialog, recognition and practice of aesthetic decisions across physical and virtual product platforms.

Research, ideation, design, development and fabrication of products; applied principles of human centered design, blue ocean strategies and product desirability, feasibility and viability.

Fabrication of physical products; includes explorations of soft goods, hard goods and products suitable for hybrid or unique applications.

Making and execution of virtual products; includes explorations of digital and interactive systems and experiences, and products suitable for hybrid or unique applications.

Foundational concepts, methodologies and techniques for developing and launching products and enterprises; product road-mapping, supply chain, market research and user/consumer insight.

Advanced concepts, methodologies and techniques for developing and launching products and enterprises; organizational structure and culture, finance and sustainable growth.

Selected topics covering development of products for new enterprises; product viability, enterprise models, talent acquisition and management and legal considerations.

Practicum through which student teams serve as design strategists for industry collaborators, and learn advanced methods and processes to solve problems in collaborative, field-specific environments.

Continuation of PRIN 575a. Students refine and perfect outcomes, leading to a pitch/presentation to faculty and industry experts for funding or validation and critical networking.

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.