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DES 120

2D Form Studio

School of Design

4 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.49
Easiness
3.80
Total regs
459

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
3.49
A
69.5%
319
B
18.3%
84
C
7.2%
33
D
1.5%
7
F
0.7%
3
W
2.8%
13
A–F + W
459
Other outcomes
0
All registrations
459

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.49
Easiness
3.80
C or better
97.8%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
99.3%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
2.8%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
459
A–F and W outcomes

DES 120 by Professor

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

#1
Spee, Grace A
3.90
RMP
5.0
3 reviews
Graded
21
Total regs
21
#2
Dwyer, Emma Kathleen
3.89
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About This Class

Introduction to fundamentals of graphic composition (symbols, images, and letterforms) with emphasis on observation, process, hierarchy and abstraction. Course Information: Previously listed as AD 110. 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
80
Total regs
84
#3
Barontini, Rafael
3.77
RMP
NR
Graded
53
Total regs
53
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Spee, Grace A
    3.90
    5.0 (3)
    21
    21
  • 2
    Dwyer, Emma Kathleen
    3.89
    NR
    80
    84
  • 3
    Barontini, Rafael
    3.77
    NR
    53
    53