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AH 160Gen EdUnderstanding the Creative Arts

Trends in Contemp Art

Dept. of Art History and MUSE

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.85
Easiness
2.30
Total regs
300

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
2.85
A
42.7%
126
B
30.8%
91
C
11.5%
34
D
3.7%
11
F
6.8%
20
W
4.4%
13
A–F + W
295
Other outcomes
5
All registrations
300

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.85
Easiness
2.30
C or better
89.0%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
92.9%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
4.4%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
295
A–F and W outcomes

AH 160 by Professor

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

#1
Mericle, Robyn
3.58
RMP
NR
Graded
40
Total regs
40
#2
Smith, Cassandra A
2.92
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Surveys international trends in art since 1960. Emphasis is on movements, new media, intermedia, criticism and theory. UIC GE Creative Arts course .

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Methodology
RMP
1.4
9 reviews
Graded
36
Total regs
39
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Mericle, Robyn
    3.58
    NR
    40
    40
  • 2
    Smith, Cassandra A
    2.92
    1.4 (9)
    36
    39
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