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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.
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.
| 33823D | 001 | Lecture-Discussion | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 31 of 80 | Madison Moore | HAR101 | |   |
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
| 33824D | 001 | Lecture-Discussion | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 49 of 80 | Rotem Rozental | HAR101 | | |
Explores the relationships among art, design, visual culture, urban spaces and institutions, through urban, social and visual theory.
| 33825D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-5:20pm | Tuesday | 19 of 20 | Jenny Lin | HAR211 | | |
Exploration of the various theories and methodologies associated with performance and visual studies as interrelated with the histories of practice in these fields.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Graduate Visitor, Master Student
| 33501D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-1:20pm | Tuesday | 8 of 20 | Madison Moore | IFT109 | | |
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.
| 33370D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-2:20pm | Thursday | 18 of 25 | Amelia Jones | ATM113A | | |
Site visits relating to art and curatorial practices, from art museums and artists studios to public art offices and performance venues, and meet professionals.
| 33372D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:20pm | Thursday | 13 of 20 | Rotem Rozental | ATM113A | | |
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.
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)
| 33375D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-6:20pm | Monday | 11 of 20 | Jenny Lin | ATM138 | |  |
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)
| 33356D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 16 | Jenny Lin | OFFICE | | |
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)
| 33360D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Jenny Lin | OFFICE | | |
Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former PAS 594a)
| 33380D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 12 of 15 | Jenny Lin | OFFICE | | |
Credit on acceptance of thesis. Recommended preparation: 28 units of coursework. Graded IP/CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former PAS 594b)
| 33381D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Jenny Lin | OFFICE | | |
Credit on acceptance of thesis. Recommended preparation: 28 units of coursework. Graded IP/CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former PAS 594z)
| 33328D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 20 | Jenny Lin | OFFICE | | |