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Lillian Payn

GCMCS115 · GC157 · GC115 · GCMW154 · GC103 · WEBGRAPHICS · WEBPAGELAYOUT · GC217 · GC6363 · GCMW · GC · GC202215 · GC102 · GMCW100 · GC152 · GCMW102 · MCS115 · 43 lifetime ratings

AI rating
96/100
RMP rating
4.5/5
Take again
95.83%
Difficulty
1.8

The decision

if you want a low-stress, well-supported GE or media course with a realistic path to an A.

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy A with structureExtra credit heavyMultiple exam attemptsFast email repliesFree textbook PDF
  • Consistently described as caring, flexible, and
  • Weekly discussions and if work is submitted
  • A few students want more rigor or fresher materials, especially for serious software skill building

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

93/100

Students repeatedly say do the and , and an A is very hard to miss.

Both formats call it easy A; online adds unlimited or as explicit grade padding.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

90/100

Content is discussion- and opinion-heavy with common-sense answers, low conceptual burn, and free notes or PDFs.

Online fast tracks stay doable; content.

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

88/100

Most comments describe asynchronous online work and flexible late work rather than strict seat-time rules.

Online attendance is largely optional; .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

95/100

Near-universal praise for care, clarity, and grade safety makes her a default recommendation for GE credit.

Online enthusiasm is loudest, but .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Generous

92/100

, late-work flexibility, and multi-attempt assessments create a very student-friendly grade floor.

Format shift

Online ; in person still reports non-picky, improvement-friendly grading.

Workload

Light

78/100

Weekly discussions and short assignments add up, but most students call the work quick and manageable.

Format shift

Online fast tracks feel busier by calendar, not by intellectual load.

Teaching experience

Excellent

90/100

Students highlight caring , and genuine support for success.

Format shift

Online organization is a frequent win; a minority of .

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

30/100

Discussion boards, weekly projects, and .

Format shift

Online reviews spell out discussion-plus-quiz structure most clearly.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

19 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person and hybrid-reported sections still read as easy and and , though a few want more challenge.

Main concern

Serious skill-seekers may find the class too easy or dated compared with a harder alternative.

What students said

“By far one of the caring and wants students to succeed.”
GC
“If you need to use illustrator seriously in school you should find a professor with a more challenging class.”
GC152
“Lillian is an amazing professor and you learn so much from her.”
GCMW102

Remote format

Online

24 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

clear Canvas , and fast replies make the class highly manageable.

Main concern

Some materials or directions feel dated or glitchy, and .

What students said

“ , but she gives you a full week to finish each.”
GC115
“She also gives and assessments and goes based off of your highest score!”
GC115
“Unlimited tries on exams, keep going until you get 100!”
MCS115

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and , and low-stress assessment design.

Multiple exam attemptsHighest score keptOnline quizzesExtra creditOpinion-based assignments

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

92/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and improvement chances, with less detail on proctoring tools.

Clear expectationsExam score improvementsEasy assignments
“exams allow for improvements to get higher scores. .”
GC
“If you do all of your work pass the be fine.”
MCS115

Online

Online sections commonly allow multiple quiz or , and pair tests with easy discussions.

Multiple attemptsHighest scoreOnline testsExtra credit
“ ”
GC115
“Unlimited tries on exams, keep going until you get 100!”
MCS115
“ and the .”
GC115

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“You have to really TRY to fail this class. .”

Voice snapshots generated from 43 reviews with heavy , and care. Credibility rating: High.

🅰️ Easy A Path

93/100

“If you do the work, you will get an A.”

❤️ Caring Support

95/100

“Professor Payn is one of the . She truly cares about the subject she teachers and her students”

🔁

92/100

“She also gives and assessments and goes based off of your highest score!”

Theme 1

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Overall easy A
  • easy to get an A if you do the work
  • You have to really TRY to fail this class

Theme 2

📝 About Workload & Structure

  • She provides a free pdf version of the req text
  • a couple of , but most take 15 minutes tops

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • extremely caring and wants students to succeed
  • Honestly the nicest professor I have come across
  • very understanding and gave you every opportunity to turn in assignments

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

43

Recent reviews read by the AI

43

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

Forty-three detailed reviews over many years show strong consistency on easiness, care, and .

Inside 43 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 529
4 out of 58
3 out of 54
2 out of 52
1 out of 50

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

26 reported outcomes

A range

22

A+ 8 · A 14

B range

2

B+ 1 · B 1

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 1 · Not_Sure_Yet 1