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DES 209

Typography II: Systems

School of Design

4 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.69
Easiness
4.30
Total regs
219

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
3.69
A
74.0%
162
B
21.9%
48
C
3.7%
8
D
0.0%
0
F
0.0%
0
W
0.5%
1
Visual total
219
Other
0
Total regs
219

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.69
Easiness
4.30
Pass rate
99.5%
Using A, B, C, D as passing
Withdrawal rate
0.5%
Based on visible distribution
Most common grade
A
Students counted
219
A through F plus W

DES 209 by Professor

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

#1
Brown, Jefferson Dakota
3.86
RMP
NR
Graded
37
Total regs
37
#2
Ackley, Jason E
3.58
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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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RMP
NR
Graded
36
Total regs
36
#3
Joseph, Dawn M
3.52
RMP
2.1
Graded
52
Total regs
52
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Professor
Avg GPA
RMP
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Brown, Jefferson Dakota
    3.86
    NR
    37
    37
  • 2
    Ackley, Jason E
    3.58
    NR
    36
    36
  • 3
    Joseph, Dawn M
    3.52
    2.1
    52
    52
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