ART 106O: Animation
University of California, Santa Cruz
This project-centered studio course introduces 2D animation concepts, history, techniques and contemporary practices, production strategies, processes, and tools from a practical approach rooted in a historical/theoretical context. During each project's development, students research artists working within relevant categories and/or topics of animation, presenting findings to assist in their creative process. May be repeated for credit.
Average GPA: 3.40
Grade distribution records: 2,139 students across 15 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 402 | 18.8% |
| A | 575 | 26.9% |
| A- | 295 | 13.8% |
| B+ | 106 | 5.0% |
| B | 125 | 5.8% |
| B- | 112 | 5.2% |
| C+ | 51 | 2.4% |
| C | 78 | 3.6% |
| C- | 10 | 0.5% |
| D+ | 6 | 0.3% |
| D | 11 | 0.5% |
| D- | 9 | 0.4% |
| F | 86 | 4.0% |
| P | 148 | 6.9% |
| NP | 72 | 3.4% |
| W | 52 | 2.4% |
Based on 2,139 student grade records across 15 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Ann Amica Altstatt 1,462 students, Average GPA 3.33
- Kristen Ling Gillette 677 students, Average GPA 3.56