Dr. Amy Ogata

Professor

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Biography

Amy F. Ogata’s research explores the history of modern European and American architecture, design, and material culture, with a focus on the study of metals and the metallic Empire of France. Her book, 'Designing Creative Child: Playthings Places Midcentury America' (Minnesota, 2013), historicizes the idea of childhood creativity, showcasing how material goods like toys, playrooms, playgrounds, books, schools, and museums produced during the American baby boom actively shaped the notion of the creative child from World War II onward.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and research in the field of Art History.

Professor

2013-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Bard Graduate Center: Decorative Arts, Design History, Material Culture •

Led courses on decorative arts and design history.

Associate Professor

2004-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Bard Graduate Center Studies in Decorative Arts, Design Culture •

Conducted research and taught subjects related to decorative arts.

Assistant Professor

1998-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Bard Graduate Center Studies in Decorative Arts, Design Culture •

Instructed undergraduate and graduate courses in decorative arts and design culture.

Awards

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Alice Davis Hitchcock Award

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Wyeth Foundation Publication Grant

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Spencer Foundation Research Grant

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Lemelson Center Senior Fellow

2005-09-15
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Study Centre Fellowship

2004-09-15

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.