AI Rate Professor

Photography

Edward Mangus

PHOTO1ANDPHOTO2 · PHOTO1 · PHOTO2 · 68 lifetime ratings

AI rating
95/100
RMP rating
4.8/5
Take again
94.29%
Difficulty
2.2

The decision

if you will show up, shoot, and enjoy a fun hands-on mentor.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyHilarious MentorHands-On ShootingCaringInspirationalShow Up To Pass
  • Near-universal praise for humor, energy, and personal care for students.
  • Classes are hands-on outdoor shooting with free camera loans and light textbook need.
  • because work and learning happen in class; .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

Most students get A or A+ by attending, shooting, and submitting work; effort is real but .

In-person evidence is dominant; online also calls it an easy pass.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

84/100

Content is beginner photography with heavy hands-on practice rather than abstract theory.

Both formats read as accessible; in-person is more field-based and fun.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

because , and progress happen during class time.

; online reports are fewer and more mixed.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

95/100

Nearly everyone recommends him as a top SMC professor for photography regardless of major.

In-person enthusiasm is overwhelming; online still positive with .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

84/100

and flexible due dates are common, though a few note tougher standards or end-loaded grades.

Format shift

Online ; in-person stresses help and improvement.

Workload

Light

76/100

Assignments are mostly shooting practice and projects with little textbook burden.

Format shift

In-person is class-time heavy but light outside work; and .

Teaching experience

Excellent

94/100

Students consistently call him passionate, funny, hands-on, and personally invested in their success.

Format shift

Excellence is strongest in person; online still praises energy with .

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

32/100

Assessment centers on photo projects, in-class shooting, and portfolio-style work rather than traditional exams.

Format shift

Both formats are project-based; exams are rarely mentioned.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

44 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person Photo 1 and 2 reviews overwhelmingly describe a hilarious, caring field teacher who makes photography fun and attainable.

Main concern

Standing around or waiting and needing to attend for in-class work.

What students said

“If you need to take a photo class this is the one!! Very chill class”
PHOTO1
“ because of him.”
PHOTO1
“ if it isn't with Ed Mangus.”
PHOTO1

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Small online sample still calls him lively and supportive, with easy pass comments and .

Main concern

Grades may not appear until near the end of term.

What students said

“His class is an easy pass”
PHOTO1ANDPHOTO2
“Only complaint is that he waited until the second to last day of the semester to really grade anything”
PHOTO1
“He is professional and so fun to be in class with even on Zoom!”
PHOTO2

Exam style

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Assessment is assignment and timed exams.

Project BasedIn-Class ShootingExtra CreditDelayed Final Grades

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person success depends on showing up to shoot and revise photos; .

Hands-On ProjectsIn-Class FeedbackAttendance Linked Work
“Almost every class, we go out and ”
PHOTO1
“You'll get an A easily if you do the work”
PHOTO1

Online

Online notes emphasize assignments and .

AssignmentsExtra CreditLate Grade Release
“He offers a wide variety of assignments & .”
PHOTO1
“by week 5 of a 6 week course, at least ONE item should be graded.”
PHOTO1

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ if it isn't with Ed Mangus. Seriously.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, mostly in-person photography courses, highlighting mentorship and hands-on learning. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

94/100

“Definitely the !”

❤️ Character and Care

95/100

“This guy really cares about his students”

🅰️ Easy A Potential

88/100

“His class is an easy pass”

👍 Recommendation

95/100

“TAKE PROFESSOR MANGUS!! I !!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Super hands on
  • out on the field kinda guy
  • funniest, chillest professor I've ever had

Theme 2

❤️ About Character

  • truly inspirational and a amazing mentor
  • hilarious, and though he ribs on people a lot he is actually very encouraging
  • passionate about both photography & helping students

Theme 3

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Very chill class
  • You'll get an A easily if you do the work
  • he waited until the second to last day of the semester to really grade anything

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

68

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews with highly consistent praise across many years and .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 559
4 out of 57
3 out of 53
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

PHOTO139 reviews
PHOTO28 reviews
PHOTO1ANDPHOTO22 reviews
29981 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

35 reported outcomes

A range

27

A+ 8 · A 18 · A- 1

B range

6

B+ 4 · B 2

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Not sure yet 2