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ART 170Gen EdUnderstanding the Creative Arts

Introduction to Filmmaking

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4 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.35
Easiness
3.50
Total regs
589

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
3.35
A
78.5%
438
B
10.4%
58
C
3.8%
21
D
0.7%
4
F
1.8%
10
W
4.8%
27
A–F + W
558
Other outcomes
31
All registrations
589

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.35
Easiness
3.50
C or better
97.4%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
98.1%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
4.8%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
558
A–F and W outcomes

ART 170 by Professor

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

#1
Mackenzie, Kera Krystine
3.81
RMP
NR
Graded
37
Total regs
37
#2
Wanitwat, Parinda
3.73
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Introduction to the practice, history and context of the moving image. Basic experimentation with image/sound capture and editing as related to film, video and audio. Course Information: Previously listed as AD 170. Field trips required at a nominal fee. Course Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Laboratory. UIC GE Creative Arts course .

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RMP
NR
Graded
56
Total regs
59
#3
Hutchinson, Zachary Odell
3.71
RMP
NR
Graded
76
Total regs
79
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Mackenzie, Kera Krystine
    3.81
    NR
    37
    37
  • 2
    Wanitwat, Parinda
    3.73
    NR
    56
    59
  • 3
    Hutchinson, Zachary Odell
    3.71
    NR
    76
    79
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