ARTG 134: Spectacular Play
University of California, Santa Cruz
What do immersion and interactivity look like outside of virtual worlds? How can we activate social dynamics and public space for the purpose of play? How might we evoke feelings of purpose, or even magic, for players and spectators alike? Students will study and create immersive experiences designed to play out in real life. Drawing inspiration from performance studies, activism, art history, and more, we will transform the everyday into the extraordinary. May be repeated for credit.
Average GPA: 3.67
Grade distribution records: 146 students across 5 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 33 | 22.6% |
| A | 58 | 39.7% |
| A- | 21 | 14.4% |
| B+ | 5 | 3.4% |
| B | 14 | 9.6% |
| B- | 1 | 0.7% |
| C+ | 2 | 1.4% |
| C | 6 | 4.1% |
| D | 2 | 1.4% |
| P | 2 | 1.4% |
| NP | 1 | 0.7% |
| W | 1 | 0.7% |
Based on 146 student grade records across 5 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Patrick Michael Ballard 99 students, Average GPA 3.70
- A. m. Darke 47 students, Average GPA 3.60