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Design Photography

School of Design

4 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.01
Easiness
2.70
Total regs
539

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
3.01
A
46.9%
245
B
30.3%
158
C
14.6%
76
D
2.9%
15
F
2.5%
13
W
2.9%
15
A–F + W
522
Other outcomes
17
All registrations
539

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.01
Easiness
2.70
C or better
94.5%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
97.4%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
2.9%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
522
A–F and W outcomes

DES 160 by Professor

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

#1
Flemister, Stephen
3.32
RMP
4.0
6 reviews
Graded
73
Total regs
73
#2
Nichols, Lauren Manning
3.03
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Introduction to photography used in the context of design studies. Familiarity with the camera, studio, digital techniques and software programs in the contacts of observation, composition, and meaning. Course Information: Extensive computer use required. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Laboratory.

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RMP
4.4
18 reviews
Graded
154
Total regs
158
#3
Joseph, Dawn M
2.97
RMP
2.1
10 reviews
Graded
35
Total regs
37
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Flemister, Stephen
    3.32
    4.0 (6)
    73
    73
  • 2
    Nichols, Lauren Manning
    3.03
    4.4 (18)
    154
    158
  • 3
    Joseph, Dawn M
    2.97
    2.1 (10)
    35
    37