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AH 100Gen EdUnderstanding the Creative Arts

Intro to Art &Art History

Dept. of Art History and MUSE

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.60
Easiness
1.70
Total regs
1,240

Grade Distribution

Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA
2.60
A
37.5%
458
B
26.5%
324
C
13.8%
169
D
6.2%
76
F
10.2%
125
W
5.7%
70
A–F + W
1,222
Other outcomes
18
All registrations
1,240

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.60
Easiness
1.70
C or better
82.6%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
89.1%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
5.7%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
1,222
A–F and W outcomes

AH 100 by Professor

Ranked by historical GPA for 2024SP–2026SP · A–F outcomes only · minimum 20 graded outcomes

#1
Mericle, Robyn
3.37
RMP
NR
Graded
35
Total regs
36
#2
Simonetti, Marie-Agathe
3.11
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About This Class

Forms, meanings, and purposes of art. Discussion of techniques, styles and content as well as historical and social contexts, in various media and cultures. IAI GECC Fine Arts course, and UIC GE Creative Arts course .

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RMP
NR
Graded
35
Total regs
40
#3
Reeves, Christopher Matthew
3.07
RMP
4.8
9 reviews
Graded
186
Total regs
194
#4
Archias, S Elise
2.61
RMP
NR
Graded
92
Total regs
100
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Mericle, Robyn
    3.37
    NR
    35
    36
  • 2
    Simonetti, Marie-Agathe
    3.11
    NR
    35
    40
  • 3
    Reeves, Christopher Matthew
    3.07
    4.8 (9)
    186
    194
  • 4
    Archias, S Elise
    2.61
    NR
    92
    100
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