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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.

DES 102: Design Fundamentals (4.0 units)

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
33431D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Mon, Wed	19 of 20	Lucy Cook	HAR117
33432D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Mon, Wed	14 of 20	Melanie Nakaue	WAH118
33433D	001	Lecture	6:00-8:40pm	Mon, Wed	11 of 20	Ginamahre Fulton	HAR117
33434D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Tue, Thu	6 of 20	Charla Elizabeth	HAR117
33435D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tue, Thu	20 of 20	Jean Robison	HAR117

Crosslist DES 105: Art and Design Studio I (4.0 units)

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	9:00-11:40am	Tue, Thu	24 of 25	Paul Donald,China Adams	WAH108
33799D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tue, Thu	25 of 25	Paul Donald,Ray Barrett	WAH108

Crosslist DES 106: Art and Design Studio II (4.0 units)

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
33795D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Tue, Thu	12 of 18	Caroline Clerc	WAH118
33798D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tue, Thu	16 of 18	China Adams	WAH118

Crosslist DES 110: Drawing for Art and Design (4.0 units)

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
33843D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Mon, Wed	25 of 25	Charla Elizabeth,Kimberly Sweet	WAH118	PDF (595797 KB)
33846D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tue, Thu	24 of 25	Danielle Cansino, Nery Lemus	WAH118	PDF (518378 KB)

DES 123xg: The Design Challenge: Exploring the Design Process (4.0 units)

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
33429D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	25 of 25	Charla Elizabeth	HAR117

DES 202: Design II (4.0 units)

Exploration of essential elements of traditional and digital design, including color and image-text integration, editing information, typography and sequencing.

Prerequisite: 1 from (FADN 102 or DES 102)
Corequisite: 1 from (FADN 203 or DES 203)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
33436D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Mon, Wed	12 of 20	Bruno Lemgruber	WAH105
33437D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Tue, Thu	19 of 20	Eric Junker	WAH105
33438D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tue, Thu	20 of 20	Eric Junker	WAH105

DES 203: Digital Tools for Design (2.0 units)

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
33439D	001	Lecture	6:00-8:40pm	Tuesday	10 of 20	Hector Torres	HAR112D & ONLINE	Word (162076 KB)
33440D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Wednesday	14 of 20	Hector Torres	HAR112D & ONLINE	Word (162399 KB)
33441D	001	Lecture	6:00-8:40pm	Monday	11 of 15	Laurie Burruss	WAH6 & ONLINE	PDF (420425 KB)
33442D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Thursday	15 of 20	Ginamahre Fulton	HAR112D & ONLINE
33443D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Wednesday	8 of 15	Melanie Nakaue	WAH102B & ONLINE

DES 213: Digital Tools in 3D Design (2.0 units)

3D digital modeling, rendering, digital capture and production methods for product, package and environmental design.

Prerequisite: 1 from (FADN 102 or DES 102)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
33449D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Friday	8 of 15	Melanie Nakaue	HAR112D
33466D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Monday	15 of 15	Melanie Nakaue	HAR112D
33467D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tuesday	10 of 15	Ginamahre Fulton	HAR112D

DES 230: 3D Design: Materials and Tools (4.0 units)

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.

Prerequisite: 1 from (DES 102 or FADN 102 or ART 140)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33290D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Tue, Thu	6 of 20	Alexis Zoto	HAR112D
33446D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Mon, Wed	20 of 20	Alexis Zoto	HAR112D

DES 302: Design III (4.0 units)

Advanced exploration of typography and image-text integration, including collaborative projects, pre-press and proofing techniques, narrative concepts and information architecture.

Prerequisite: 1 from (DES 202 or FADN 202)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33447D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Mon, Wed	19 of 20	Osvaldo Trujillo	WAH105
33448D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Mon, Wed	4 of 20	Bruno Lemgruber	WAH105

DES 303: Web Design (2.0 units)

A workshop-based course that focuses on software applications in design and web design.

Prerequisite: 1 from (DES 203 or FADN 203)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
33450D	060	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Monday	9 of 15	Ginamahre Fulton	ONLINE
33452D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tuesday	19 of 20	Jean Robison	WAH6 & ONLINE
33451D	060	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Thursday	13 of 15	Jean Robison	ONLINE

DES 313: Graphic Design in Fashion (4.0 units)

An intensive studio and lecture course focusing on the applications of graphic design in fashion and related fields.

Prerequisite: 1 from (DES 102 or FADN 102)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33469D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tue, Thu	12 of 20	Helene Reiner	WAH105
33470D	001	Lecture	6:00-8:40pm	Tue, Thu	Canceled	Helene Reiner

Crosslist DES 314: Illustration for Art and Design (2.0 units)

Illustration techniques and professional practices across the range of fine art, comics, editorial illustration, narrative arts, visual development 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
33851D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Friday	17 of 20	Angie Wang	WAH118	PDF (519463 KB)

DES 322: Publication Design (4.0 units)

Application of layout, typography, design principles and image making in the design and production of books, magazines, zines and digital books.

Prerequisite: 1 from (DES 202 or FADN 202) and 1 from (DES 203 or FADN 203)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33468D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Mon, Wed	20 of 20	Peter Robbins	IFT109

DES 323g: Design Theory (4.0 units)

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	49 of 50	Jason Ellenburg	HAR101

DES 332a: Typography (2.0 units)

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
33456D	001	Lecture	6:00-8:40pm	Monday	15 of 20	Jason Ellenburg	HAR112D
33457D	001	Lecture	6:00-8:40pm	Wednesday	18 of 20	Jason Ellenburg	HAR112D
33458D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Friday	Canceled

DES 332b: Typography (2.0 units)

Continuation of DES 332a.

Prerequisite: 1 from (DES 332A or FADN 332A)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33460D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Friday	5 of 20	Carlos Avila	WAH105
33463D	001	Lecture	6:00-8:40pm	Wednesday	17 of 20	Lucy Cook	WAH105

DES 402: Advanced Design Projects (4.0 units, max 12)

Advanced information design within a flexible curriculum. Emphasis on team-oriented projects.

Prerequisite: 1 from (FADN 302 or DES 302)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33461D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Mon, Wed	13 of 20	Ewa Wojciak	IFT110
33462D	001	Lecture	6:00-8:40pm	Tue, Thu	4 of 20	Brian O'Connell	WAH105

DES 413: Professional Practice in Design (4.0 units)

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
33464D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tue, Thu	19 of 20	Michael Lejeune	HAR112D
33465D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Mon, Wed	12 of 20	Peter Robbins	IFT110

DES 418: Independent Studies in Design (1.0-4.0 units, max 12)

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
33788D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 10	Brian O'Connell	OFFICE

Crosslist DES 419: Professional Internship in the Arts (2.0 units, max 4)

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	060	Lecture	TBA	TBA	24 of 30	Antonio Bartolome	ONLINE

DES 432: Special Projects in Design (2.0 units)

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.

Prerequisite: 1 from (FADN 302 or DES 302)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33330D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Friday	35 of 35	China Adams,	HAR117
			12:00-2:40pm	Friday		Eric Junker	HAR112D

DES 494a: Senior Thesis (2.0 units)

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
33326D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Tuesday	19 of 20	Alexis Zoto	IFT110
33327D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tuesday	20 of 20	Alexis Zoto	IFT109

DES 494b: Senior Thesis (2.0 units)

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
33325D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Thursday	14 of 20	Brian O'Connell	IFT109

DES 499: Special Topics (2.0-4.0 units, max 8)

Selected topics of current interest.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
Computational Ceramics for Art and Design
33321D	001	2.0	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Friday	10 of 16	Brian O'Connell	IFT109

DES 503: Contemporary Issues in Design (4.0 units)

An analytic seminar of topics, ideas and concepts in the contemporary design world.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33600D	001	Lecture	3:00-6:20pm	Thursday	10 of 40	Jason Ellenburg	ATM113B

DES 513: Visiting Designers Forum (2.0 units, max 4)

Professional practice of design featuring formal presentations by visiting designers.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33601D	001	Lecture	6:30-9:10pm	Tue, Thu	26 of 40	April Greiman	ATM113A
			6:30-9:10pm	Tue, Thu			ATM113B

DES 520: Individual Studies (2.0 units, max 8)

Investigation of creative problems through various design media.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
33602D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:40pm	Thursday	6 of 40	April Greiman	ATM113B
33603D	001	Lecture	TBA	Tuesday	18 of 40	Ewa Wojciak	OFFICE
33609D	001	Lecture	TBA	Tue, Thu	3 of 40	Bruno Lemgruber	OFFICE

DES 530: Design Studio Co-Lab (2.0 units, max 6)

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	12:00-2:40pm	Tuesday	7 of 40	Peter Robbins	ATM113B

DES 540: Design Pedagogy (4.0 units)

A critical examination and application of the issues, theories, and ideas that support the studio practice and teaching of contemporary design.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
33605D	001	Lecture	2:00-5:20pm	Friday	9 of 40	Laurie Burruss	ATM113B	PDF (332733 KB)

DES 590: Directed Research (1.0-12.0 units, max 12)

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
33606D	001	Lecture	TBA	Tuesday	9 of 40	Haven Lin-Kirk, April Greiman,Brian O'Connell, Jason Ellenburg, Ewa Wojciak, David Kelley,Thomas Mueller	OFFICE

DES 591: Field Internship Experience (2.0 units)

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
33607D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 40	Antonio Bartolome	OFFICE

DES 594a: Master's Thesis (2.0 units)

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
33324D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tuesday	16 of 40	Laurie Burruss	ATM113B	PDF (289298 KB)

DES 594b: Master's Thesis (2.0 units)

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
33323D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:40pm	Tuesday	1 of 40	Ewa Wojciak	ATM113B

DES 594z: Master's thesis (0.0 units)

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
33322D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	3 of 40	April Greiman	OFFICE

Information accurate as of January 19, 2024 5:02 pm.
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