ART 10D: Foundation
University of California, Santa Cruz
Introduces students to the fundamental principles of two-dimensional art and design. This is a large lecture-based course with smaller art studio-based sections (60% lecture/40% studio). Lectures, discussions and studio sections explore fundamental 2D drawing concepts of line, color shape, value, space, form, unity, balance, scale, proportion and texture. Through lectures, discussion and studio projects students learn to create and understand complex concepts in two dimensions.
Average GPA: 3.51
Grade distribution records: 1,532 students across 7 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 147 | 9.6% |
| A | 569 | 37.1% |
| A- | 305 | 19.9% |
| B+ | 88 | 5.7% |
| B | 136 | 8.9% |
| B- | 48 | 3.1% |
| C+ | 23 | 1.5% |
| C | 56 | 3.7% |
| C- | 4 | 0.3% |
| D | 14 | 0.9% |
| D- | 2 | 0.1% |
| F | 35 | 2.3% |
| P | 59 | 3.9% |
| NP | 30 | 2.0% |
| U | 1 | 0.1% |
| W | 15 | 1.0% |
Based on 1,532 student grade records across 7 terms and 4 professors.
Instructors
- Sarah Sanford 697 students, Average GPA 3.52
- Grant Whipple 469 students, Average GPA 3.41
- Kathleen Chris Perry 189 students, Average GPA 3.59
- Kristen Ling Gillette 177 students, Average GPA 3.66