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Art (ART)
- 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 fundamental elements in art making, design creation and thinking, including key principles of process and critical analysis.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33796D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Mon, Wed | 21 of 25 | Paul Donald,Sophia Stevenson | WAH108 |  | |
| 33797D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Tue, Thu | 23 of 25 | Paul Donald,Sophia Stevenson, Ruben Ochoa | WAH108 | | |
| 33799D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Tue, Thu | 24 of 25 | Sherin Guirguis,China Adams | WAH108 | |
Introduction to the fundamental elements in art making, design creation and thinking, including the key principles of process and critical analysis.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33798D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Tue, Thu | 22 of 23 | China Adams, Caroline Clerc | WAH102B | |
An introduction to drawing, both skill and perception oriented, as the basic tool for all the visual arts and design.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33843D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Mon, Wed | 18 of 18 | Marisa Mandler,Lisa Oxley | WAH102A | | |
| 33844D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Mon, Wed | 17 of 18 | Marisa Mandler,Lisa Oxley | WAH102A | | |
| 33845D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Mon, Wed | 17 of 18 | Karen Liebowitz | WAH102A | | |
| 33846D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Tue, Thu | 16 of 18 | Ruby Osorio | WAH102A | |
Practical introduction to oil and acrylic pigments, painting tools, mediums, processes and contemporary concepts. Primary experience in: color, composition and perception through representational and abstract painting.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33879D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Tue, Thu | 13 of 15 | Karen Liebowitz | HAR203 | PDF (937271 KB) | |
| 33880D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Tue, Thu | 14 of 15 | Karen Liebowitz | HAR203 | PDF (937271 KB) | |
Practical and theoretical exploration of the nature of surface, form, volume and mass as fundamental elements of clay sculpture and the ceramic object.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33361D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Tue, Thu | 15 of 18 | Thomas Mueller | WAH107 | | |
| 33362D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Mon, Wed | 13 of 18 | Amy Santoferraro | WAH107 | | |
| 33363D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Tue, Thu | 15 of 18 | Thomas Mueller | WAH107 | |
Practical and theoretical introduction to sculpture as dimensional manipulation. Primary exploration of form, mass, gravity, surface, structure and associative recognition in three-dimensional art.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33888D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Mon, Wed | 20 of 20 | Jud Fine | WAH108 | | |
| 33889D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Tue, Thu | 11 of 20 | Brian O'Connell, Ruben Ochoa | WAH108 | PDF (1297555 MB) | |
Lecture-studio course on the theory and history behind contemporary art, design, and visual communication; students also create work, informed by ideas from the lecture.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33424D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 35 of 35 | Ray Barrett | WAH118 | | |
| 33426D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 35 of 35 | Paul Donald | WAH118 |  |
Digital photography as a medium of contemporary art. Includes concept development, DSLR cameras, lighting, digital workflow, software, large format printing and installation.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33860D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Mon, Wed | 14 of 16 | Caroline Clerc | IFT141 | PDF (1960798 MB) | |
| 33861D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Tue, Thu | 10 of 16 | David Kelley | IFT141 | | |
| 33862D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Tue, Thu | 13 of 16 | David Kelley | IFT141 | PDF (1965205 MB) | |
Studio practice to develop drawing fundamentals for game designers, animators and narrative artists.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33859D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Friday | 17 of 20 | Zoe van Dijk | WAH118 | PDF (1777662 MB) | |
An introductory course using wheel throwing techniques for ceramics to explore a variety of forms through three-dimensional exercises.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33364D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Mon, Wed | 13 of 16 | Ariel Brice | WAH107 | | |
| 33365D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Tue, Thu | 14 of 16 | Shoshi Watanabe | WAH107 | |
Introduces film cameras, development, and darkroom techniques, photographic history, theory and practice within an art context.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33870D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Tue, Thu | 14 of 16 | Helen Kim | HAR211 | | |
| 33871D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Mon, Wed | 14 of 16 | Julia Paull | HAR211 | |
An introductory course exploring contemporary processes and practices of video experimentation in art including the camera, editing, digital manipulation and spatial and virtual platforms.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33869D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Tue, Thu | 10 of 16 | Patty Chang | WAH6 | PDF (187034 KB) | |
Interdisciplinary forum where students develop research skills, learn how to best articulate their artistic production, discuss materials related to their research interests, and critique the work of their peers.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Art, Fine Arts
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Sophomore
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Roski School of Art and Design
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33800D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Monday | 16 of 16 | Sophia Stevenson | WAH108 | | |
| 33801D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Wednesday | Canceled | |
Directed examination of personal approaches to drawing with emphasis on making visual and artistic decisions and developing additional skills and sources of inspiration. Individual expression will be encouraged.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33850D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Tue, Thu | 7 of 18 | Charla Elizabeth | WAH102A | PDF (404579 KB) | |
Illustration techniques and professional practices across the range of fine art, comics, editorial illustration, narrative arts, visual development and others. Digital and hybrid approaches.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33851D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Friday | 18 of 20 | Angie Wang | WAH118 | PDF (787035 KB) | |
Directed examination of historic and contemporary painting concepts and aesthetics, investigation into personal ideas towards the development of a creative visual language and practice in painting.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33883D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Mon, Wed | 9 of 15 | Danielle Cansino | HAR203 | PDF (299746 KB) | |
Continued examination of the conceptual, technical, aesthetic and historical tools necessary for a well-informed deliberate art practice. Emphasis on generating self-directed ideas.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33875D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Mon, Wed | 8 of 16 | Caroline Clerc | IFT141 | PDF (873523 KB) | |
An examination of the impact of digital media on contemporary culture, with attention to a particular, changing topic each semester.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| User or Being Used: Surveillance in Art and Culture | |||||||||
| 33868D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 18 of 20 | Julia Paull | WAH102B | | |
Introductory course in various printmaking techniques; necessary skills and inherent expressive qualities of different printmaking methods are explored.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33885D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Tue, Thu | 12 of 18 | Marisa Mandler,Yaron Hakim | HAR117 | PDF (760831 KB) | |
| 33886D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Tue, Thu | 8 of 18 | Alvaro Marquez | HAR117 | Word (167936 KB) | |
A continuation of ART 280 for third-year students, providing an interdisciplinary forum for artistic practice and a deepening critique of one's work and the work of peers.
- Prerequisite: ART 280
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Art, Fine Arts
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Roski School of Art and Design
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33803D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Tuesday | 10 of 16 | Nao Bustamante | WAH108 | | |
| 33804D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Thursday | 15 of 16 | Nao Bustamante | HAR211 | |
Examination of personal approaches and professional careers in drawing and 2D art making, emphasis on making a body of work with creative freedom in committed studio space.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33854D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Mon, Wed | Canceled | Edgar Arceneaux | PDF (639764 KB) | |
A studio examination of rotating topics in drawing/painting, either media-based or content-driven, with individual and collaborative projects; topics change each semester.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rendering from the Live Model | |||||||||
| 33855D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Mon, Wed | 14 of 15 | Ruth Weisberg | HAR203 | PDF (79018 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Studies | |||||||||
| 33792D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | | ||
| 2D/3D/4D Projects | |||||||||
| 33793D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 6 of 10 | Edgar Arceneaux,Thomas Mueller, Julia Paull | OFFICE | | |
An experiential/academic opportunity in a museum, gallery, community cultural center or related facility. Lectures, seminars, written analysis and working internship.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33794D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 32 of 32 | Antonio Bartolome | ONLINE | |
Examination of personal approaches and professional careers in painting and 2D art making, emphasis on making a body of work with creative freedom in committed studio space.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33884D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Tue, Thu | 10 of 15 | Sherin Guirguis | HAR201 | PDF (1581273 MB) | |
Exploration of the essential skills in woodworking through lecture, demonstration and hands-on training. Includes instruction in joinery and relevant machinery and hand tools.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33897D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Friday | 14 of 17 | Paul Donald,Ruben Ochoa | WAH108 | |
Advanced studio and discussion course that affords the student a conceptual and practical platform from which to discuss and realize a major work or series.
- Note: Permission of 4D chair to register. Send email requests to Julia Paull (jpaull@usc.edu).
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33891D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:40pm | Tue, Thu | 16 of 16 | Patty Chang | WAH102B | PDF (213162 KB) | |
An intensive investigation of the mechanics and methodology of contemporary software for video art. Recommended to be taken concurrently with ART 260.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33874D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Tuesday | 8 of 16 | Jean Robison | WAH6 | | |
| 33876D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Friday | 13 of 16 | Jean Robison | WAH6 & ONLINE | |
Introduce contextual understanding of performance art history and basic principles of using the body in time and space in relation to an audience in order to convey meaning.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33898D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Mon, Wed | Canceled | Nao Bustamante | PDF (1905429 MB) | |
A faculty-mentored course supporting advanced conceptual exploration and the development of an ambitious, self-defined series or body of work; may culminate in a group exhibition or individual project.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Art, Fine Arts
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33503D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Tue, Thu | 20 of 20 | Edgar Arceneaux | IFT109 | |
Individual research under guidance of faculty member for senior-level BFA students, leading to a substantial paper or other project.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Fine Arts
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33358D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Monday | 6 of 16 | Julia Paull | HAR211 | |
Comprehensive exploration of particular aspects of visual art.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large Format Photography | ||||||||||
| 33504D | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Tuesday | 11 of 14 | Peter Holzhauer | IFT141 | | |
| Ideation of Visual Worlds | ||||||||||
| 33506D | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Thursday | 16 of 20 | Angie Wang | WAH102B & ONLINE | PDF (138345 KB) | |
Lecture and discussion course in the professional practice of art featuring formal presentations by visiting artists and scholars. (Duplicates credit in FA 515)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33312D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-8:20pm | Tuesday | 15 of 22 | Suzanne Lacy | ATM113A | PDF (347959 KB) |  |
| 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | ATM113B |
Investigation of creative problems through various media. Course may be repeated. (Duplicates credit in former FA 520)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33335D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | Monday | 0 of 16 | Suzanne Lacy | OFFICE | | |
| 33336D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | Monday | 1 of 16 | Nao Bustamante | OFFICE | | |
| 33337D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | Monday | 0 of 16 | Thomas Mueller | OFFICE | | |
| 33338D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | Wednesday | 5 of 15 | Suzanne Lacy | OFFICE | | |
| 33339D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | Wednesday | 5 of 16 | Nao Bustamante | OFFICE | | |
| 33340D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | Wednesday | 3 of 16 | Thomas Mueller | OFFICE | |
Presentation and critique which builds students' skills in presenting and contextualizing their artwork for peer review; analytic discussion regarding directions in contemporary art.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33311D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:40pm | Tuesday | 14 of 16 | Jennifer West | ATM113A | |
Research leading to graduate degree. Maximum units which may be applied to degree determined by department. Graded CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former FA 590)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33354D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 16 | Jennifer West | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Open only to master students. Graded CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former FA 594a)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33357D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 7 of 16 | Jennifer West | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Open only to master students. Graded CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former FA 594z)
- Prerequisite: ART 594b
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33383D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Jennifer West | OFFICE | |