Minor in Two Dimensional Studies
This minor is designed for students who with to augment their understanding of art in general in two-dimensional areas. This minor provides a broad scope of courses in 2-D, including the more traditional drawing and painting courses, as well as the courses in the digital realm such as photography and multimedia. Students interested in traditional animation can sharpen their drawing skills in specialized studios. Studens interested in the vast varieties of digital visual communication can further develop color and compositional skills.
For students with 2005 catalogue year and later.
You can inquire with Shaheda or ask you major advisor how to change your catalogue year.
USC Catalogue Year: 2005-2006
Required Courses
| 16 units chosen from the following: |
| FA 101a | Drawing I (4) |
| FA 101b | Drawing I (4) Prerequisite: 101a |
| FA 105 | Painting I (4) |
| FA 150 | Visual Culture and Literacy (4) |
| FA 201a | Life Drawing (4) Prerequisite: 101b |
| FA 205a | Painting II (4) Prerequisite: 105 |
| FA 207abx | Two-Dimensional Art Workshop: Drawing for Animators (2-2) |
| FA 210 | Intermedia Studio 1: Intro to Digital Photography & Imaging (4) Duplicates credit in former FA 210a |
| FA 215 | Intermedia Studio 2: Intro to Digital Video, Motion, and Interactivity (4) Duplicates credit in former FA 210b |
| 12 units chosen from the following: |
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| FA 301 | Advanced Drawing (4) Prerequisite: 201b |
| FA 305 | Advanced Painting (4) Prerequisite: 205b |
| FA 310 | Digital Photo Studio (4) Prerequisite: 210 or 210a |
| FA 315 | Multimedia Studio (4) Prerequisite: 215 or 210b |
| FA 331 | Human Figure in Narrative Drawing (2) Prerequisite: 101a |
| FA 350 | Art Theory and Criticism (4) |
| FA 401 | Topics in Advanced Drawing (4, max 12) Prerequisite: 301 |
| FA 405 | Topics in Advanced Painting (4, ,max 12) Prerequisite: 305 |
USC Catalogue Year: 2006-2007
Required Courses
| 16 units chosen from the following: |
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| FA 101a | Drawing I (4) |
| FA 101b | Drawing I (4) |
| FA 105 | Painting I (4) |
| FA 150 | Visual Culture and Literacy (4) |
| FA 201a | Life Drawing (4) Prerequisite: 101b |
| FA 201b | Life Drawing (4) Prerequisite: 201a |
| FA 205a | Painting II (4) Prerequisite: 105 |
| FA 205b | Painting II (4) Prerequisite: 205a |
| FA 207abx | Two-Dimensional Art Workshop: Drawing for Animators (2-2) |
| FA 210 | Intermedia Studio 1: Intro to Digital Photography & Imaging (4) Duplicates credit in former FA 210a |
| FA 215 | Intermedia Studio 2: Intro to Digital Video, Motion, and Interactivity (4) Duplicates credit in former FA 210b |
| 12 units chosen from the following: |
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| FA 301 | Advanced Drawing (4) Prerequisite: 201b |
| FA 305 | Advanced Painting (4) Prerequisite: 205b |
| FA 310 | Digital Photo Studio (4) Prerequisite: 210 or 210a |
| FA 311 | Printmaking (4) |
| FA 315 | Multimedia Studio (4) Prerequisite: 215 or 210b |
| FA 331 | Human Figure in Narrative Drawing (2) Prerequisite: 101a |
| FA 350 | Art Theory and Criticism (4) |
| FA 401 | Topics in Advanced Drawing (4, max 12) Prerequisite: 301 |
| FA 405 | Topics in Advanced Painting (4, ,max 12) Prerequisite: 305 |
| FA 411 | Topics in Advanced Printmaking (4) Prerequisite: 311 |
USC Catalogue Year: 2007-2008 & 2008-2009
Required Courses
| Four lower division courses (16 units) chosen from the following: Please keep in mind the prerequisites that you will need to take your preferred upper division courses. |
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| FA 101a | Drawing (4u) |
| FA 101b | Drawing (4u) Prerequisite: 101a |
| FA 102 | Design Fundamentals (4u) |
| FA 105 | Painting I (4u) |
| FA 150 | Visual Culture and Literacy I (4u) |
| FA 201a | Life Drawing (4u) Prerequisite: 101b |
| FA 201b | Life Drawing (4u) Prerequisite: 201a |
| FA 205a | Painting II (4u) Prerequisite: 105 |
| FA 205b | Painting II (4u) Prerequisite: 205a |
| FA 207abx | Two-Dimensional Art Workshop (2u-2u) |
| FA 210 | Introduction to Digital Photography (4u) |
| FA 215 | Introduction to Digital Video and Interactivity (4u) |
| Three upper division courses (12 units) chosen from the following: |
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| FA 301 | Advanced Drawing (4u) Prerequisite: 201b |
| FA 305 | Advanced Painting (4u) Prerequisite: 205b |
| FA 310 | Digital Photo Studio (4u) Prerequisite: 210 |
| FA 311 | Printmaking (4u) |
| FA 315 | Multimedia Studio (4u) Prerequisite: 215. Note this course is offered on an irregular basis. |
| FA 331 | The Human Figure in Narrative Drawing (2u) Prerequisite: 101a |
| FA 350 | Art Theory and Criticism (4u) |
| FA 401 | Topics in Advanced Drawing (4u, max 12u) Prerequisite: 301 |
| FA 405 | Topics in Advanced Painting (4u, max 12u) Prerequisite: 305 |
| FA 411 | Topics in Advanced Printmaking (4u) Prerequisite: 311 |
USC Catalogue Year: 2009-2010
Required Courses
| Four lower division courses (16 units) chosen from the following: Please keep in mind the prerequisites that you will need to take your preferred upper division courses. |
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| FA 101a | Drawing (4u) |
| FA 101b | Drawing (4u) Prerequisite: 101a |
| FA 102 | Design Fundamentals (4u) |
| FA 105 | Painting I (4u) |
| FA 150 | Visual Culture and Literacy I (4u) |
| FA 201a | Life Drawing (4u) Prerequisite: 101b |
| FA 201b | Life Drawing (4u) Prerequisite: 201a |
| FA 205a | Painting II (4u) Prerequisite: 105 |
| FA 205b | Painting II (4u) Prerequisite: 205a |
| FA 207abx | Two-Dimensional Art Workshop (2u-2u) |
| FA 210 | Introduction to Digital Photography (4u) |
| FA 215 | Introduction to Digital Video and Interactivity (4u) |
| Three upper division courses (12 units) chosen from the following: |
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| FA 301 | Advanced Drawing (4u) Prerequisite: 201b |
| FA 305 | Advanced Painting (4u) Prerequisite: 205b |
| FA 310 | Digital Photo Studio (4u) Prerequisite: 210 |
| FA 311 | Printmaking (4u) |
| FA 331 | The Human Figure in Narrative Drawing (2u) Prerequisite: 101a |
| FA 350 | Art Theory and Criticism (4u) |
| FA 401 | Topics in Advanced Drawing (4u, max 12u) Prerequisite: 301 |
| FA 405 | Topics in Advanced Painting (4u, max 12u) Prerequisite: 305 |
| FA 411 | Topics in Advanced Printmaking (4u) Prerequisite: 311 |
