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Graphic Arts

Barbara McNally

GD20 · GD53 · GD52 · GD2724 · GD60 · CS1328 · APGR · APGR541 · APGR50 · TYPOG4104 · TYPOGRAPHY · CS6011A · 19 lifetime ratings

AI rating
89/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
66.67%
Difficulty
2.3

The decision

Take her for design and typography if you want an inspiring mentor; expect and .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyPassionate Design MentorInspiringCaringClear FeedbackProject Driven
  • Most students call her one of the had.
  • She is flexible with real-life schedules and gives strong encouragement and feedback.
  • A minority report unclear expectations, software gaps, or .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

Many students earn As, but beginning design still demands quality work and can feel demanding for new software users.

Online GD20 felt tougher on expectations; in-person students more often describe fair but inspiring standards.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

64/100

, though pace and project load can still challenge new designers.

In-person typography and GD classes feel inspiring rather than easy busywork; online Word class felt lighter.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

58/100

, but she is repeatedly praised for , and late work.

; in-person students stress flexibility with real life more than roll call.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

82/100

The vast majority of reviews are glowing must-take endorsements, tempered by a few technical or online complaints.

; the two online reviews diverge sharply.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

72/100

She works with students who have life conflicts and many report high grades, though .

Format shift

Online GD20 felt harsh in tone; and encouragement.

Workload

Moderate

55/100

Design projects and a fast pace create real work, but it is generally manageable with her support.

Format shift

In-person GD20 is described as quite a bit of work; online Word class had few graded items.

Teaching experience

Excellent

90/100

Students repeatedly call her passionate, nurturing, and the .

Format shift

; online results are thinner and mixed.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

22/100

, and portfolio-style work rather than heavy exams.

Format shift

Online Word class had one early quiz; .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

17 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

as nurturing, passionate, and confidence-building despite a fast pace.

Main concern

Occasional software-help limits and high design standards in technical software courses.

What students said

“Barb is an extremely caring and a great professor.”
GD20
“Barbara is a teacher that students can only hope to have at least once in their lifetime.”
GD2724

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

and support versus one GD20 complaint about rude grading and .

Main concern

Unclear expectations and a .

What students said

“ and only has one quiz during the first two weeks of class.”
CS6011A
“I personally thought Barb was very rude in , and .”
GD20

Exam style

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Courses emphasize projects and exams.

Project basedFew quizzesFeedback focusedPortfolio work

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

84/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person graphic design and typography assessment is project and .

Design projectsStudio feedbackPortfolio development
“While the course workload is quite a bit and is fast-paced, she is willing to work with you if you have a life outside of school”
GD20
“ ! Truly loves her work and teaches her heart out!”
GD52

Online

Online Word had only one quiz early on and ; GD20 grading tone was criticized but .

One early quizAssignment feedbackProject expectations
“ and only has one quiz during the first two weeks of class.”
CS6011A
“ .”
GD20

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Barbara is a teacher that students can only hope to have at least once in their lifetime.”

Voice snapshots generated from 19 reviews, highlighting passion, flexibility, and a few software or expectation critiques. Credibility rating: Medium.

🔥 Passion and Inspiration

90/100

“ ! Truly loves her work and teaches her heart out!”

❤️ Care and Flexibility

85/100

“I love Barb, she is the ONLY teacher that understands that life does happen.”

⚠️ Occasional Friction

40/100

“I personally thought Barb was very rude in , and .”

🎯 Recommendation Strength

82/100

“Barb is the .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • passionate, engaging teacher
  • She will bring you inspiration and knowledge in spades
  • There is a consistent nurturing and encouraging atmosphere

Theme 2

❤️ About Character

  • extremely caring and a great professor
  • nice and beautiful soul
  • She UNDERSTANDS!

Theme 3

🛠️ About Skill and Expectations

  • Barb is not well versed in Adobe Illustrator
  • She understands design, better than any of the professors I've had in the Design Department

Data context

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Analysis sample

19

Recent reviews read by the AI

19

Lifetime ratings

72/100

Evidence confidence

Nineteen reviews with a strong positive majority and detailed design-teaching comments, though online sample size is tiny.

Inside 19 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 516
4 out of 50
3 out of 50
2 out of 52
1 out of 51

Course coverage

GD205 reviews
APGR5413 reviews
GD27242 reviews
APGR1 review
APGR501 review
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

8 reported outcomes

A range

7

A+ 2 · A 4 · A- 1

B range

1

B 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

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No letter grade reported

0

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