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DES 235

History of Design I: 1760-1925

School of Design

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.87
Easiness
2.30
Total regs
294

Grade Distribution

Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA
2.87
A
26.5%
76
B
50.5%
145
C
17.4%
50
D
1.7%
5
F
3.1%
9
W
0.7%
2
A–F + W
287
Other outcomes
7
All registrations
294

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.87
Easiness
2.30
C or better
95.1%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
96.8%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
0.7%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
B
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
287
A–F and W outcomes

DES 235 by Professor

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

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Mekinda, Jonathan
2.81
RMP
4.3
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Graded
156
Total regs
157
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Survey of industrial and graphic design from the Industrial Revolution to 1925. Course Information: Same as AH 235 . Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of Art History at the 100-level or consent of the instructor. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion.

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Mekinda, Jonathan
2.81
4.3 (8)
156
157