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Graphic Arts

Craig Polanowski

GRC · GRC27 · GRC22 · UJYFJWEBD · GRC15 · GRC10 · GEOLOGY · GRC20 · GRC20B · 24 lifetime ratings

AI rating
81/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
Take again
63.64%
Difficulty
2.1

The decision

Take Craig Polanowski if you want a and can handle a talkative teaching style.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyFunny instructorBeginner friendlyTalks off topicHelpful demosLight grading
  • Most students , and good for beginners in graphics or web design.
  • The main weakness is that he talks or rambles off and make some lessons feel unfocused.
  • Grades are usually easy with effort, examples, and completed projects, but one recent coding review was very negative.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

84/100

Most students report A-level , and show effort, though one online GRC15 review shows the workload can punish falling behind.

, while online evidence is mixed because one student found the assignments increasingly demanding.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

76/100

The courses are generally beginner-friendly with demos and tutorials, though coding and rushed or unfocused.

and easy projects, while online reviews include both strong support and a demanding GRC15 workload.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

58/100

Attendance is useful because lectures, demos, and in-class work matter, but reviews .

In-person reviews mention listening in lectures and doing work along with the class, while online reviews .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

, and helpfulness, but off-topic lectures and a recent poor coding experience lower confidence.

Online reviews are limited but mostly positive, while supportive style and his tendency to ramble.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

86/100

Grades appear generous when students follow examples, complete projects, and show effort.

Format shift

, while online reviews are mixed because one student earned a low grade in a demanding section.

Workload

Light

73/100

Most reviews describe few assignments, in-class project time, and manageable work, though GRC15 can become demanding online.

Format shift

, while online GRC15 has evidence of heavier weekly pressure.

Teaching experience

Good

82/100

Students value his humor, support, tutorials, and knowledge, but repeated off-topic rambling prevents an excellent score.

Format shift

Online students praise his knowledge and clarity except for one demanding review, while and hands-on help.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

20/100

The course appears project- and .

Format shift

, and demos rather than exams.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

21 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews describe a , but several students say he rambles and sometimes loses focus.

Main concern

Off-topic talking can interfere with learning and project time.

What students said

“If he can see you put the effort in then you will get a good grade.”
GRC20B
“Tends to ramble off topic quite a lot”
GRC
“No knowledge of previous web page design is needed.”
GRC15

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mostly positive about his knowledge and support, but one student found GRC15 demanding and hard to keep up with.

Main concern

Online workload can build quickly in GRC15.

What students said

“ !”
GRC20B
“the class was pretty demanding with the assignments and the work gets harder as the weeks go by”
GRC15
“You'll learn a lot from this great guy.”
GRC15

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews do not clearly establish an , so and assignments.

Reviews Do Not Clearly Prove Exam Format

Assessment risk

Varies

60/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews do not clearly prove webcam use, Lockdown Browser, .

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove webcam use, Lockdown Browser, .

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If he can see you put the effort in then you will get a good grade.”

Voice snapshots generated from 24 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

82/100

“Craig was by far one of the .”

📈 Easy A Potential

84/100

“The if you don't slack off & follow the examples/ do something close to it.”

⚠️ Main Concern

58/100

“Tends to ramble off topic quite a lot which tends to take away from either lecture time or time .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He kept the class entertaining and fun but also still informative and clear.
  • He often would get off topic so that made learning a bit of a challenge.
  • He is very good at explaining topics and is all in all a .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • If he can see you put the effort in then you will get a good grade.
  • .
  • the class was pretty demanding with the assignments and the work gets harder as the weeks go by

Theme 3

🧑‍🎨 About Projects and Skills

  • No knowledge of previous web page design is needed.
  • can do in production.
  • You'll learn a lot from this great guy.

Data context

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Analysis sample

24

Recent reviews read by the AI

24

Lifetime ratings

76/100

Evidence confidence

Twenty-four reviews cover many years and are mostly consistent, but some are old and only three online reviews limit format-specific certainty.

Inside 24 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 517
4 out of 52
3 out of 52
2 out of 51
1 out of 52

Course coverage

GRC1510 reviews
GRC20B4 reviews
GRC3 reviews
GRC222 reviews
GEOLOGY1 review
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

13 reported outcomes

A range

11

A+ 5 · A 5 · A- 1

B range

0

No reported values

C range

0

No reported values

D range

1

D+ 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Rather not say 1