AI Rate Professor

Fine Arts

Robert Kobashi

10AB · ART · ARTART · ART10AB · ART10 · FIGUREPAINTING · ART17 · ART22AB · ART203 · 13 lifetime ratings

AI rating
77/100
RMP rating
3.8/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
3.0

The decision

Take Kobashi if you are serious about art and can work independently, but .

Best fit · Self Taught ProStrong mentorSelf-directed learningBetter for experienced artistsFair personal gradingNot beginner friendly
  • Many students describe Kobashi as a valuable art mentor who builds discipline, patience, and technique.
  • The class can be easy for students with existing skill, but true beginners may feel unsupported.
  • Reviews suggest he favors independent learners and may give limited direct help to struggling students.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

67/100

An A appears accessible for students with existing art skill or steady effort, but beginners may struggle without strong support.

because there are zero online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Standard

52/100

The course is easy for experienced artists but challenging for true beginners because it expects independence and patience.

because there are zero online reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

One review says he takes roll, and class time seems useful for drawing and feedback.

because there are zero online reviews.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

Students recommend him for serious art growth and mentorship, but not for beginners who need close guidance.

because there are zero online reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

68/100

He seems to grade effort and personal skill level fairly, though prior ability strongly affects ease.

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Workload

Moderate

58/100

Reviews focus more on practice, patience, and .

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All .

Teaching experience

Good

76/100

Many praise his art mentorship, balance, and knowledge, but some say he neglects weaker students.

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Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

15/100

Assessment appears based on art practice and projects rather than exams.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

13 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

In-person reviews describe a serious, mentor-style art instructor whose class rewards effort, skill, and independence.

Main concern

Beginners may not get enough direct instruction or support.

What students said

“As long as you try hard, he will grade based off of your own skill level.”
ART10AB
“ if you are a true beginner that wants to learn how to draw--his class is very easy if you've already got experience.”
ART10AB
“he only helps those that know it all.”
ART17

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

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Exam style

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Reviews do not clearly prove any exam format, proctoring, open-book policy, or .

Policy Not Clearly Proven

Assessment risk

Varies

50/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

format or .

Policy Not Clearly Proven

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“ if you're an art major, but if you just want to have a fun, lighthearted atmosphere, take someone else.”

Voice snapshots generated from 13 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and student fit. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

76/100

“Robert understood art and the art of teaching a rare combination.”

👍 Recommendation Fit

78/100

“ if you're an art major, but if you just want to have a fun, lighthearted atmosphere, take someone else.”

⚖️

68/100

“As long as you try hard, he will grade based off of your own skill level.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Robert was the best art instructor.
  • learning art takes patience, time, and guidance.. most teachers want over -night miracles, but Kobashi was willing to allow it to unfold.
  • .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • If you can draw in general, you'll pretty much get an A.
  • his class is very easy if you've already got experience.
  • This class has definitely helped my drawing skills.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Fit For Beginners

  • If you really want to improve your art work because you can't draw at all, this class might be a bit difficult.
  • Didn't help the ones who needed it.
  • if you are a true beginner that wants to learn how to draw--his class is very easy if you've already got experience.

Data context

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Analysis sample

13

Recent reviews read by the AI

13

Lifetime ratings

70/100

Evidence confidence

Thirteen reviews provide meaningful patterns, but many are old, some are vague, and only one recent review includes tags.

Inside 13 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 54
4 out of 56
3 out of 51
2 out of 51
1 out of 51

Course coverage

ART10AB4 reviews
ARTART2 reviews
10AB1 review
ART1 review
ART101 review
Show 4 more courses
ART171 review
ART2031 review
ART22AB1 review
FIGUREPAINTING1 review

Reported outcomes

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