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Art

James Wilsterman

ART299 · 3DDESIGN · SCULPTURE · ART120 · ART229 · SCULP180 · 3D · ART130 · ART3D · ART129 · ART300 · 46 lifetime ratings

AI rating
82/100
RMP rating
3.7/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
1.7

The decision

, but if you need tight structure or direct instruction.

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy ATalks too muchKnowledgeable artistProject time issuesLow structure
  • Students often say the class is very easy to pass if they attend and .
  • many call him knowledgeable and caring, while many complain about tangents and .
  • The course may cost extra for materials, especially bronze, and time management is a recurring problem.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

94/100

Many students say it is an easy A if you attend, stay productive, and complete a small number of projects.

All evidence comes from in-person reviews, with .

Is the course easy?

Introductory

86/100

as easy and low-pressure, though poor time structure can make completion stressful.

All course .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

Attendance often matters for grades and project time, but some reviews say .

and is somewhat mixed.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

76/100

class, but not for students who need structure or frequent instruction.

, and they show strong polarization despite a .

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

92/100

Students repeatedly call him an and .

Format shift

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Workload

Light

82/100

The workload is usually a few projects with little studying, though poor pacing can create last-minute pressure.

Format shift

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Teaching experience

Good

72/100

He is widely described as knowledgeable and caring, but repeated complaints about tangents and .

Format shift

and criticism of structure.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

12/100

Grades , and occasional papers rather than exams.

Format shift

All .

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

46 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

In-person reviews describe an easy, creative studio class with a knowledgeable but talkative professor and .

Main concern

, and material costs can frustrate students who want structure.

What students said

“Easy A as long as you show up to every class and .”
ART130
“He talks and talks and talks. About everything, exluding the projects.”
ART129
“Jim is very easy going and very cool.”
ART129

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

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Reviews do not clearly prove exams, proctoring, open-book rules, or , and assessment appears mainly project-based.

Project-Based GradingFew AssignmentsNo Clear Exam EvidenceOccasional Paper

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

88/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and one easy paper rather than exams, but reviews do not clearly prove a .

Project-Based GradingFew AssignmentsOccasional PaperNo Clear Exam Evidence
“only 3 assignments need to be completed for entire semester.”
ART299
“Only turned in and i got an A.”
ART120
“There is about 1 paper(easy-go to UCSD)”
ART130

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Easy A as long as you show up to every class and .”

Voice snapshots generated from 46 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and structure. Credibility rating: High.

📈 Easy Grade

94/100

“If you attend class and stay the entire time and .”

🎯 Teaching Quality

72/100

“Jim is the most knowledgeable teacher I have ever had.”

⚠️ Structure Problems

45/100

“He doesnt tell you when things are due so most of the .”

Theme 1

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Easy A as long as you show up to every class and .
  • .
  • If and want an easy A, go with him all means.

Theme 2

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Jim is the most knowledgeable teacher I have ever had.
  • He talks way too much and wastes a lot of class time.
  • He is always willing to help you if you need it.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Structure & Costs

  • Never gives dates or heads up on when things are due.
  • Costs over $100 for bronze.
  • Do NOTt gamble with time.

Data context

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Analysis sample

46

Recent reviews read by the AI

46

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Forty-six in-person reviews across many years provide strong pattern credibility despite older and sometimes vague comments.

Inside 46 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 522
4 out of 57
3 out of 510
2 out of 53
1 out of 54

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

6 reported outcomes

A range

4

A+ 3 · A 1

B range

1

B+ 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not_Sure_Yet 1