MUSC 8: The Artist's Way
San Jose State University
Assists musicians in becoming successful scholar/artists at SJSU and beyond through strategies for successful completion of studies at SJSU; experiencing and understanding the elements of the musical art; and understanding and implementing lifelong practices for forging healthy careers in music . High Impact Practice: First-Year Seminars and Experiences.
Average GPA: 3.40
Grade distribution records: 231 students across 8 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 47 | 20.3% |
| A | 108 | 46.8% |
| A- | 13 | 5.6% |
| B+ | 13 | 5.6% |
| B | 6 | 2.6% |
| B- | 6 | 2.6% |
| C+ | 4 | 1.7% |
| C | 10 | 4.3% |
| C- | 1 | 0.4% |
| D+ | 4 | 1.7% |
| D | 2 | 0.9% |
| D- | 3 | 1.3% |
| F | 14 | 6.1% |
Based on 231 student grade records across 8 terms and 5 professors.
Instructors
- Richard J Vandivier 91 students, Average GPA 3.34
- Ray Mathew Furuta 67 students, Average GPA 3.83
- Michael N Hernandez 29 students, Average GPA 3.08
- Kate Johnson Metcalf 27 students, Average GPA 3.23
- Young Kwang Lucas Schwyter 17 students, Average GPA 2.86