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Mitch Frank

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Classes with Mitch Frank

DS 150

Visual Thinking - Pixels and Pencils

3 credits

Explores visual media for describing reality, generating ideas, and communicating design concepts using hand drawing and professional design software.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2026: 3.73 GPA, 93.5% A/AB (n=31 letter grades).

Mitch Frank

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026
DS 151

Craft & Construction for Garments

3 credits

CRAFT & CONSTRUCTION FOR GARMENTS introduces sewn construction, fabric cutting/layout, and finishing techniques for creating garment prototypes within the design process.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Mitch Frank

No recorded grade history

DS 251

The Science of Textiles - Performance & Properties

3 credits

Introduction to the science of textiles covering fiber properties, fabric behavior, construction, and sustainability in relation to design practices.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2026: 3.81 GPA, 88.9% A/AB (n=36 letter grades).

Mitch Frank

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026
DS 690

Senior Thesis

2–4 credits

Senior Thesis is an individual study course arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).

Brooke GodfreyMarina Moskowitz+8 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2024–Spring 2025 · limited sample
DS 699

Independent Study

1–6 credits

INDEPENDENT STUDY involves directed study projects as arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Brooke GodfreySamuel Dennis+17 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2024–Fall 2024 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027DS 150Visual Thinking - Pixels and Pencils
Spring 2027DS 151Craft & Construction for Garments
Spring 2027DS 251The Science of Textiles - Performance & Properties
Spring 2027DS 690Senior Thesis
Spring 2027DS 699Independent Study
Fall 2026DS 151Craft & Construction for Garments
Fall 2026DS 252Design Leadership Symposium
Fall 2026DS 690Senior Thesis
Fall 2026DS 699Independent Study

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