Ian Holmes

MAD181 · ACG104 · MM105C · ACG151 · ACG103 · ACG120C3D · MAD198 · GRAPHICDESIGN · ACG100 · 3DANIMATION · ACG101 · ACG182 · ACG102 · MMCG181 · MAD106 · ACG157 · MMMM · MAD109 · ACG109 · ACG180 · MM100C · ACG150 · MAD191 · ACG107 · ACG105 · ACG102C · 45 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 87/100
RMP rating: 4.0/5
Take again: 100%
Difficulty: 2.5

The decision

if you want a and can keep up with projects, papers, and lab hours.

Best fit · Effort For RewardPassionate film teacherHelpful feedbackPatient and understandingProject-heavy workloadMixed older 3D/web reviews

Most students describe Holmes as passionate, caring, and effective, especially in film and media courses.
Grades are usually attainable when students complete projects, papers, quizzes, and lab hours.
Older web and 3D animation reviews report disorganization, unclear teaching, expensive materials, and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

80/100

An A is very reachable if , and lab hours, but it is not always effortless.

Online evidence shows papers and open-book quizzes, while and lab hours.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

67/100

The content is often beginner-friendly and clearly taught, but technical production work and 3D/web topics can become demanding.

Online reviews describe manageable film analysis, while harder technical courses.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

66/100

Attendance appears somewhat flexible in several in-person comments, but and participation still matter.

Online attendance evidence is not discussed, while , and participation.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

88/100

Students usually recommend him because , and creates enjoyable learning experiences.

, and most in-person reviews are strongly positive despite older negative exceptions.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

Students report , deadline flexibility, easy finals, and grades earned through completed work.

Format shift

Online reviews support manageable grading through papers and quizzes, while , and lab-hour requirements.

Workload

Moderate

55/100

Workload is manageable but , and lab hours.

Format shift

Online work centers on films, papers, and quizzes, while and .

Teaching experience

Good

84/100

Most reviews , and helpfulness, but some older technical-course reviews describe unclear or .

Format shift

but limited, while and mostly strong with a cluster of older negative reviews.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

25/100

Grades appear , and occasional finals rather than major exams.

Format shift

Online assessment is papers and quizzes, while , and an occasional final.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

43 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are mostly strong, with repeated praise for , and hands-on learning, though some older technical courses were criticized as unclear and disorganized.

Main concern

and older technical reviews mention weak organization.

What students said

“Ian Holmes is a real gem.”
MAD106

“MAD 181 requires A LOT of hours to shoot and edit”
MAD181

“He expects allot of you.”
ACG102

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are positive and describe , and helpful feedback.

Main concern

The online classes , and textbook quizzes.

What students said

“Just do the analysis papers and you'll pass.”
MAD198

“ and I truly did learn a lot from this class!”
MM105C

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam risk is low because comments mention open-book quizzes and an .

Open Book QuizzesOnline QuizzesEasy FinalReviews do not clearly prove strict proctoring

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and online quizzes, but do not clearly prove closed-book exams or strict proctoring.

Easy FinalOnline Quizzes

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ACG109

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MAD109

Online

, but do not clearly prove webcam use, Lockdown Browser, or other proctoring rules.

Open Book QuizzesTextbook Reading Quizzes

“4-5 Quizzes but open book.”
MAD198

“ !”
MM105C

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Ian Holmes is a real gem.”
Voice snapshots generated from 45 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and older course-specific concerns. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

84/100

“Ian Holmes is a real gem.”

📚 Workload Reality

55/100

“MAD 181 requires A LOT of hours to shoot and edit”

👍 Recommendation Strength

88/100

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Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

his passion is contagious.
He will work with you and help you as much as you need!
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Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

Just do the analysis papers and you'll pass.
There are plenty of assignments. No reason for bad grade
Your grade reflects the work and time you out into his class.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Concerns

he is so
, and there is alot of labwork.
if u have no clue about 3D drawing

Data context

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Analysis sample

Recent reviews read by the AI

Lifetime ratings

91/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is based on 45 reviews across many years with consistent positive themes and .

Inside 45 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

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5 reported outcomes

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B range

B 1

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Ian Holmes

x x if you want a x x x and can keep up with projects, papers, and lab hours.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Varies

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.

🎯 Teaching Quality

📚 Workload Reality

👍 Recommendation Strength

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

⚠️ About Concerns

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

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