FILM 20B: Intro TV Studies
University of California, Santa Cruz
Introduction to the basic forms of televisual presentation, including differing narrative structure from movies and situation comedies to soap opera, plus modes of direct discourse in news, advertising, sports, music, television, and other genres. Alternative forms and modes in electronic media, such as independent video art and documentary, public television, cable, and electronic networks are explored, with their potential for expressing cultural diversity set in relation to social, cultural, and political conditions. If space allows, restrictions may be lifted after priority enrollment.
Average GPA: 3.47
Grade distribution records: 1,051 students across 7 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 130 | 12.4% |
| A | 403 | 38.3% |
| A- | 180 | 17.1% |
| B+ | 88 | 8.4% |
| B | 89 | 8.5% |
| B- | 38 | 3.6% |
| C+ | 18 | 1.7% |
| C | 18 | 1.7% |
| C- | 14 | 1.3% |
| D+ | 2 | 0.2% |
| D | 12 | 1.1% |
| D- | 4 | 0.4% |
| F | 34 | 3.2% |
| P | 10 | 1.0% |
| NP | 5 | 0.5% |
| W | 6 | 0.6% |
Based on 1,051 student grade records across 7 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Logan Kennard Walker 579 students, Average GPA 3.41
- Yulia Gilichinskaya 472 students, Average GPA 3.55