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DES 208

Typography I: Form

School of Design

4 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.58
Easiness
4.00
Total regs
293

Grade Distribution

Based on all available term-level grade data for this course

Avg GPA
3.58
A
64.5%
189
B
29.7%
87
C
5.5%
16
D
0.0%
0
F
0.0%
0
W
0.3%
1
Visual total
293
Other
0
Total regs
293

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.58
Easiness
4.00
Pass rate
99.7%
Using A, B, C, D as passing
Withdrawal rate
0.3%
Based on visible distribution
Most common grade
A
Students counted
293
A through F plus W

DES 208 by Professor

Ranked highest to lowest GPA — using A, B, C, D, and F outcomes only

#1
Brown, Jefferson Dakota
3.95
RMP
NR
Graded
21
Total regs
21
#2
Barontini, Rafael
3.86
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About This Class

Introduction to the aesthetics and mechanics of typographic form and usage. Study of typographic measurement system; recognition and classification; alignment, hierarchy and legibility. Course Information: Previously listed as AD 219. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): Completion of the design foundation program. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Laboratory.

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RMP
NR
Graded
35
Total regs
35
#3
Ackley, Jason E
3.56
RMP
NR
Graded
32
Total regs
32
#4
Joseph, Dawn M
3.33
RMP
2.1
Graded
73
Total regs
73
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Professor
Avg GPA
RMP
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Brown, Jefferson Dakota
    3.95
    NR
    21
    21
  • 2
    Barontini, Rafael
    3.86
    NR
    35
    35
  • 3
    Ackley, Jason E
    3.56
    NR
    32
    32
  • 4
    Joseph, Dawn M
    3.33
    2.1
    73
    73
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