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DES 209

Typography II

School of Design

4 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.64
Easiness
4.20
Total regs
295

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
3.64
A
70.5%
208
B
24.1%
71
C
5.1%
15
D
0.0%
0
F
0.0%
0
W
0.3%
1
A–F + W
295
Other outcomes
0
All registrations
295

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.64
Easiness
4.20
C or better
100.0%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
100.0%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
0.3%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
295
A–F and W outcomes

DES 209 by Professor

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

#1
Barontini, Rafael
3.84
RMP
NR
Graded
31
Total regs
31
#2
Brown, Jefferson Dakota
3.77
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The connections beteween material and immaterial space in typographic systems. Introduction to micro and macro typographic patterns with emphasis on theory and practice of grids, proportions, formats, and part to whole. Course Information: Previously listed as AD 314. Prerequisite(s): DES 208 . Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Laboratory.

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Methodology
RMP
NR
Graded
53
Total regs
53
#3
Ackley, Jason E
3.57
RMP
NR
Graded
53
Total regs
53
#4
Joseph, Dawn M
3.47
RMP
2.1
10 reviews
Graded
79
Total regs
79
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Barontini, Rafael
    3.84
    NR
    31
    31
  • 2
    Brown, Jefferson Dakota
    3.77
    NR
    53
    53
  • 3
    Ackley, Jason E
    3.57
    NR
    53
    53
  • 4
    Joseph, Dawn M
    3.47
    2.1 (10)
    79
    79