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DES 150

Digital Media Design I

School of Design

4 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.28
Easiness
3.30
Total regs
691

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
3.28
A
60.3%
416
B
22.3%
154
C
8.6%
59
D
3.5%
24
F
2.6%
18
W
2.8%
19
A–F + W
690
Other outcomes
1
All registrations
691

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.28
Easiness
3.30
C or better
93.7%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
97.3%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
2.8%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
690
A–F and W outcomes

DES 150 by Professor

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

#1
Watson, Austin Chase
3.71
RMP
5.0
5 reviews
Graded
55
Total regs
56
#2
Yahyaee Anzahaee, Nahid
3.55
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About This Class

Introduction to the fundamentals of design theory and process in digital media. Utilizes current technologies to explore basics of motion graphics and interaction design. Course Information: Previously listed as AD 205. Extensive computer use required. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Laboratory.

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Methodology
RMP
NR
Graded
20
Total regs
20
#3
Nichols, Lauren Manning
3.33
RMP
4.4
18 reviews
Graded
21
Total regs
21
#4
Joseph, Dawn M
3.14
RMP
2.1
10 reviews
Graded
51
Total regs
51
#5
Flemister, Stephen
2.91
RMP
4.0
6 reviews
Graded
90
Total regs
91
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Watson, Austin Chase
    3.71
    5.0 (5)
    55
    56
  • 2
    Yahyaee Anzahaee, Nahid
    3.55
    NR
    20
    20
  • 3
    Nichols, Lauren Manning
    3.33
    4.4 (18)
    21
    21
  • 4
    Joseph, Dawn M
    3.14
    2.1 (10)
    51
    51
  • 5
    Flemister, Stephen
    2.91
    4.0 (6)
    90
    91