Michael Loffredo

ART1B · ART7A7B · FIGUREDRAWING · ARTART · ART12 · ART14C · ART4170 · ART7B · ART14B · ART7A · 2275ART7A · PAINTING · ART2279 · ART7 · ART14A · 39 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 93/100
RMP rating: 4.7/5
Take again: 85.71%
Difficulty: 2.3

The decision

if you want a chill studio and do not need heavy structure.

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy A if you paintHilarious and caringHands-off studio styleInspirational artistSlide lectures then paint

Show up, paint, and put in visible effort and you almost always get an A.
Studio time is free and supportive; formal instruction and critiques can feel light.
and long opening slide lectures are the main trade-offs.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

Most students report an A for showing up and painting anything with effort; .

Both online and ; evidence is mostly in-person.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

78/100

Content is approachable studio work with low intellectual pressure for most students.

Online and in-person both read as easy art practice with light structure.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

as mandatory and tags warn skip class and you will not pass.

; most detail is from in-person classes.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

90/100

Overwhelming praise for personality, support, and easy credit, with only a few wanting more structure.

Strong recommendation in both formats; .

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

92/100

Students say paint anything, show the work, and grades stay high with little harsh critique.

Format shift

Leniency is consistent online and in person.

Workload

Light

78/100

Class is mostly painting during studio time with .

Format shift

Both formats emphasize low load beyond showing up and painting.

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Students call him caring, funny, and knowledgeable, even when instruction feels hands-off.

Format shift

In-person love is broad; online still positive but .

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

18/100

Assessment is studio paintings and effort, not formal exams.

Format shift

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

37 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

, and low-pressure: paint, get tips when you ask, and pass if you show effort.

Main concern

and some students want clearer assignments and critiques.

What students said

“it doesn't matter if you paint bad, as long as you just paint!”
ART14A

“There are , as long as you paint litterally anything your going to get an A as long as you show him your work.”
ART14A

“As long as you show up and show that you've made an effort, you can pass.”
ART7A

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online painting feels chill and easy for credit, with self-paced work and solid personal vibe, though critiques stay light.

Main concern

Limited in-depth critiques mean you largely teach yourself.

What students said

“he was a super chill teacher and let us learn at our own pace, although he never gave any specific critiques he gave areas "to improve".”
ART7A

“By far one of the . He has really excelled in the online format.”
ART14B

Exam style

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Reviews describe painting and participation rather than traditional tests.

No formal exams mentionedStudio paintingsEffort-based grading

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

92/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person work is studio painting and occasional projects, not closed-book exams.

Studio paintingParticipation mattersNo exam details

“as long as you paint litterally anything your going to get an A as long as you show him your work.”
ART14A

“Has a slight Wisconsin accent. Funny guy, class not to hard if you do all your work and go to class.”
ART7A

Online

Online reviews focus on painting pace and easy credit, with no proctored exams described.

Self-paced paintingNo exam details

“Overall, a great person and an easy class if you are looking to get art credit.”
ART7A

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“it doesn't matter if you paint bad, as long as you just paint!”
Voice snapshots generated from 39 reviews, highlighting studio ease, personality, and hands-off teaching. Credibility rating: High.

🎨 Easy Studio A

88/100

“as long as you paint litterally anything your going to get an A as long as you show him your work.”

😂 Hilarious Mentor

90/100

“Loffredo was absolutely hilarious. He really cared about the class and loved to check in on them as they painted.”

🙌 High Recommendation

90/100

“By far one of the . He has really excelled in the online format.”

🖌️ Hands-Off Freedom

70/100

“If you want to be instructed in anything, this is not the teacher for you. If you just want to get a grade for being there and doing your own thing, this is the perfect teacher”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

He talks about painters and class and then we paint.
I can't teach you - you teach you.
he lets us paint we want to paint.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

as long as you paint litterally anything your going to get an A
As long as you show up and show that you've made an effort, you can pass.
class not to hard if you do all your work and go to class.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

He's got a great sense of humor and a lot of love to give
.
Funny, kind and helpful.

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

39 reviews spanning many years with strong consistency on ease, personality, and studio style.

Inside 39 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

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ART14A7 reviews

ART14B5 reviews

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

12 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 4 · A 4

B range

B+ 1

C range

No reported values

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Audit/No Grade 1 · Not sure yet 2

Michael Loffredo

x x x x x x x if you want a chill studio and do not need heavy structure.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Mandatory

MustTake

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎨 Easy Studio A

😂 Hilarious Mentor

🙌 High Recommendation

🖌️ Hands-Off Freedom

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

❤️ About Character

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

if you want a chill studio and do not need heavy structure.