Is this an easy A?
EasyA
88/100Students say he is a and focuses on effort and on-time projects rather than harsh tests.
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Orange Coast College · Photography
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The decision
Key questions
Is this an easy A?
Students say he is a chill easy grader who allows redos and focuses on effort and on-time projects rather than harsh tests.
All evidence is from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
Is the course easy?
Assignments are manageable and grading is soft, but photography still requires time, skill, and expensive materials.
All evidence is from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
Is attendance flexible?
Several reviews mark attendance as mandatory and expect participation and critiques.
All evidence is from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
Is this professor recommended?
Nearly every review calls him amazing or the best and urges students to take him if they can.
All evidence is from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
Course guide
Grading
Generous
90/100
He is repeatedly called an easy grader who lets students redo work and does not make them feel bad about photos.
Format shift
All evidence is from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
Workload
Moderate
62/100
Projects replace tests and grading is chill, but prints, materials, and critiques still take real time and money.
Format shift
All evidence is from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
Teaching experience
Excellent
96/100
Students praise invaluable lectures, deep experience, strong feedback, humor, and genuine care for progress.
Format shift
All evidence is from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
Assessment method
FocusOnAssignments
18/100
Assessment centers on photo projects and critiques with many comments saying there are no tests.
Format shift
All evidence is from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
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Course format
Classroom format
High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward
All in-person photo classes are praised as exceptional: invaluable lectures, constructive critiques, redo-friendly grading, and a caring approachable style.
Main concern
Photo materials and prints cost money and take time even when grading is easy.
What students said
“One of the best, if not the best instructor I've ever had.”
“Walter is the biggest sweet heart! His class is super easy and he's really chill about grading.”
“He's a very easy grader. Just remember to turn yr projects in on time.”
Remote format
Low confidence
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Exam style
Multiple students report no tests, project-based work, and redo chances for better grades.
Assessment risk
StudentFriendly
92/100
Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.
In-person photo courses emphasize projects and redos rather than formal exams.
“He lets you redo everything and there are no tests.”
“There are 6 project assignments, no tests & you can redo any assignment for a better grade”
Student evidence
Top student voice
“One of the best, if not the best instructor I've ever had. His lectures are invaluable.”
“Walter is the best teacher I've ever had at OCC.”
“Take him if you get the chance, you won't regret it.”
“His class is super easy and he's really chill about grading.”
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Data context
Analysis sample
14
Recent reviews read by the AI
14
Lifetime ratings
88/100
Evidence confidence
Fourteen consistently glowing in-person reviews across many photo courses from 2005-2016 show strong agreement on teaching quality and lenient project grading.
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Reported outcomes
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