AI Rate Professor

Visual Arts

Simone Bartesaghi

FILM2 · FILM31 · FILM32 · FILM30 · FILM20 · 34 lifetime ratings

AI rating
76/100
RMP rating
4.0/5
Take again
64%
Difficulty
2.1

The decision

if you can self-manage; online is easier for grades but weaker for structure and feedback.

Best fit · Self Taught ProIndustry PassionMessy CanvasEasy GraderHands-On FilmmakingHard to Contact Online
  • Passionate industry filmmaker who inspires students who show up ready to make work.
  • Organization and .
  • Grades are typically easy if ; learning depth varies by section format.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

Most reported grades are A-range when assignments and the ; rigor is low for many sections.

Online and ; .

Is the course easy?

Introductory

84/100

, and project work rather than heavy theory drills.

Similar easiness across formats; production classes feel more hands-on in person.

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

72/100

and note large numbers of no-shows in some sections.

Some ; lecture sections are looser.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

64/100

Strong for motivated film students who value passion and industry stories; weaker for students needing structure.

In-person recommendations run warmer; .

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

84/100

Students repeatedly call him an easy or in some cases.

Format shift

Both formats report lenient grades; .

Workload

Light

74/100

—rather than constant graded busywork.

Format shift

Online FILM20 is especially light; some production sections add group shoots.

Teaching experience

Good

72/100

Industry passion and kindness stand out, but disorganization and uneven teaching structure hold him below excellent.

Format shift

; online transitions draw more criticism.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

32/100

Projects, scripts, shorts, and battery.

Format shift

and final; most weight is project-based.

Luni fit check

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Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

26 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

, and practical shoots, with organization still imperfect but better peer and set energy.

Main concern

Accent, disorganization, and .

What students said

“This professor...allows creative freedom and has a . Despite being somewhat disorganized, the class itself was the much-needed practical, hands-on class I needed.”
FILM32
“He's the . Listen to him, show him respect and you will have the same experience as I've had.”
FILM32

Remote format

Online

8 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online students get easy grades and industry pointers but struggle with , and hard contact.

Main concern

Low structure and delayed grading make online sections feel unsupported for learners needing guidance.

What students said

“Very hard to contact but . it's mostly video lectures. if you want a class with ”
FILM20
“He's an , but . He doesn't leave a whole lot of .”
FILM20

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessment leans on scripts and productions; when exams .

Project and Script HeavyFew ExamsOpen Book MentionedRetakes Allowed Sometimes

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

74/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person sections mix screenings, practical shoots, and ; and final.

Hands-On ShootsGroup ProjectsOpen Book Exams SometimesGenerous Retakes
“he is VERY generous on grading and . Do all your assignments you WILL get an A.”
FILM20
“Midterm and , and open book.”
FILM31

Online

Online reviews emphasize few assignments and a multi-page final script more than proctored testing; contact and .

Final ScriptFew AssignmentsVideo Lectures
“Film 20 was pretty easy, there was only a few assignments and for the final you have to turn in a 10 page script.”
FILM20

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“One of the kindest and . He not only cares about his students but he also cares about the art of filmmaking.”

Voice snapshots generated from 34 film reviews, contrasting passion and easy grades with organization and online friction. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Passion

72/100

“So dedicated! He is so very accommodating and spends a lot of time assisting students.”

📁 Organization Gap

35/100

“ . Never check the grade. 90% of the class never showed up”

🅰️ Easy Grade Path

86/100

“Want a . Do you want to learn scriptwriting, then take this class.”

👍 In-Person Preference

70/100

“if you want a class with ”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • always brings real life experiences to the teachings
  • and all over the place

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Leaving this course not knowing how to write a script

Theme 3

💻 About Online vs Campus

  • Very hard to contact but
  • Probably better if the class was on campus
  • He has transitioned poorly to online classes

Data context

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Analysis sample

34

Recent reviews read by the AI

34

Lifetime ratings

72/100

Evidence confidence

Thirty-four reviews with recurring organization and passion themes are solid but fewer and more format-split than ideal for top confidence.

Inside 34 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 517
4 out of 57
3 out of 56
2 out of 53
1 out of 51

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

27 reported outcomes

A range

23

A+ 4 · A 17 · A- 2

B range

1

B 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Not sure yet 2 · Rather not say 1