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DES 236

History of Design II

School of Design

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.56
Easiness
1.60
Total regs
395

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
2.56
A
46.8%
147
B
39.5%
124
C
7.6%
24
D
1.3%
4
F
2.5%
8
W
2.2%
7
A–F + W
314
Other outcomes
81
All registrations
395

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.56
Easiness
1.60
C or better
96.1%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
97.4%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
2.2%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
314
A–F and W outcomes

DES 236 by Professor

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

#1
Brown, Jefferson Dakota
3.46
RMP
NR
Graded
79
Total regs
81
#2
Mekinda, Jonathan
3.02
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Survey of industrial and graphic design from 1925 to the present. Course Information: Same as AH 236 . Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of Art History at the 100-level or consent of the instructor. Recommended background: AH 235 or DES 235 . Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion.

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RMP
4.3
8 reviews
Graded
98
Total regs
174
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Brown, Jefferson Dakota
    3.46
    NR
    79
    81
  • 2
    Mekinda, Jonathan
    3.02
    4.3 (8)
    98
    174