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Graphic Arts

Madeleine Ignon

GDP113 · GDP111 · 5 lifetime ratings

AI rating
51/100
RMP rating
3.6/5
Take again
50%
Difficulty
3.6

The decision

if you can handle blunt critique and exact visual standards; skip if you need soft guidance.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough GraderInspirational Design MentorVague DirectionsFast PacedHonest Feedback
  • Design majors often leave with As but and aesthetics-driven.
  • Fans praise inspirational lectures and growth; critics cite rudeness and vague specs.
  • if you already think creatively and need little hand-holding.
  • suitableStudentType:

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

Reported grades are almost all A-range, but and aesthetic standards mean the A still requires precise polished work.

Both formats report high grades with ; online stresses vague rubrics more.

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

Easy if you already have a creative mind, but typography and design sections feel fast and demanding for others.

In-person GDP111 feels easier for creative students; GDP113 and some sections feel much harder.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

and participation matters; online notes attendance not mandatory.

Online evidence is optional; in-person evidence leans mandatory.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

52/100

; design growth fans love her while because she is the required option.

Stronger recommendation language is in person for GDP111; online and typography reviews are negative.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

32/100

and fine-tooth-comb scoring on look and exact match to expectations.

Format shift

Online and ; online adds vague-direction complaints.

Workload

Moderate

52/100

Workload is project and critique driven rather than described as .

Format shift

Limited workload detail overall; difficulty comes more from standards than sheer quantity.

Teaching experience

Good

58/100

and inspirational mentoring for some, cold or robotic delivery for others.

Format shift

GDP111 in-person praise is strong; GDP113 and one other section report poor interpersonal teaching.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

Assessment is studio and than exams.

Format shift

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Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

5 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In person she is either a , question-averse tough grader, with strong A rates either way.

Main concern

Can embarrass students who ask questions and grades with a fine tooth comb.

What students said

“Madeleine was one of take a class with.”
GDP111
“She also doesn't like when you ask questions so you better get everything correctly the first time or she'll embarrass you in front of the whole class.”
GDP113
“Ignon is fast paced and gets frustrated when you ask her for help.”
59717
“If !”
GDP111

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

The single online review describes messy modules, unhelpful demo videos, vague directions, and .

Main concern

the unstated target.

What students said

“Loves to give vague directions then takes points off when our work isn't exactly what she wanted instead of admitting she wasn't specific enough.”
GDP113

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews do not clearly prove traditional exams; risk is in graded design projects and critique.

Project BasedCritique HeavyNo Clear Exam Policy

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and participation rather than formal tests.

Project CritiqueParticipation Matters
“I've heard some students say she is too tough and critical with , but I think this is what makes her great.”
GDP111
“And, also grades your work with a fine tooth comb.”
59717

Online

Online evidence focuses on modules and assignment demos, not proctored exams.

Module AssignmentsDemo Videos
“Modules are messy. Demo videos are just her reading off the .”
GDP113

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Madeleine was one of take a class with.”

Voice snapshots generated from 6 graphic design reviews, highlighting tough critique versus growth themes. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎨 Inspirational Design Coach

58/100

“I appreciate the honesty and great advice she has given me, and I truly believe it has made me grow tremendously as a designer.”

📏

32/100

“Also doesn't grade based on effort or meeting requirements, but more on whether the art looks good.”

❓ Question-Hostile Moments

35/100

“She also doesn't like when you ask questions so you better get everything correctly the first time or she'll embarrass you in front of the whole class.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • can get frustrated if you ask a question
  • She's like a robot shooting out words
  • so many classes if she taught more.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Easy class if you alr have creative mind
  • grades your work with a fine tooth comb

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Was rude to me in person even though I didn't do anything wrong
  • She praises good work a lot
  • Inspirational

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

6

Recent reviews read by the AI

5

Lifetime ratings

55/100

Evidence confidence

Six detailed recent reviews with consistent A grades and a , but the single online review limits format comparison.

Inside 6 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 53
4 out of 50
3 out of 50
2 out of 51
1 out of 52

Course coverage

GDP1113 reviews
GDP1132 reviews
597171 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

6 reported outcomes

A range

6

A+ 2 · A 3 · A- 1

B range

0

No reported values

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values