AI Rate Professor

Theatre & Dance

Michael Gend

THTR0723 · TA100 · THEATT300 · THEAT342 · THEATER340 · THEATER100 · THEATER300 · TA342 · 13 lifetime ratings

AI rating
96/100
RMP rating
4.9/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.0

The decision

up, do the work, and you will learn and earn a strong grade.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyCaringInspirationalClear ExpectationsHands-On TheatreAttendance Matters
  • Students call him one of the , and supportive.
  • Grades are very attainable if , and engage in .
  • Physical and technical classes require participation, but the environment is calm and respectful.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

84/100

Students say do the work, attend, and you get an A; exams and and doable.

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Is the course easy?

Beginner

78/100

Content is engaging and accessible; difficulty stays low when students complete simple assignments and easy exams.

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Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

Lab and as required; skipping risks failing tags and .

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Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

96/100

Near-universal raves call him the and a must for Pierce students.

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Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

82/100

and ; effort is expected but rewards are high.

Format shift

Based only on in-person reviews.

Workload

Light

74/100

, and labs that feel fun rather than crushing.

Format shift

Based only on in-person reviews.

Teaching experience

Excellent

95/100

Calm authority, professional theatre expertise, and genuine care create an outstanding learning experience.

Format shift

Based only on in-person reviews.

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

Blend of , and a few easy exams.

Format shift

Based only on in-person reviews.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

13 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person theatre and stage production classes are highly praised for care, clarity, inspiration, and .

Main concern

Lab and and physical participation.

What students said

“Michael Gend is an , and cares about all his students!”
THEAT342
“Most amazing teacher I've ever had. If you go to Pierce, you must take at least one class with him.”
THEATER300
“Class was easy he wants you to pass and have a good experience. Just do your work and you'll get an A”
TA100

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

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Exam style

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Exams and papers are repeatedly described as easy and fair when students attend and study lectures.

Easy examsShort essaysLecture-based testsGroup project

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

84/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and lecture-based; short essays and a group project often weigh heavily.

Easy exams2 short essaysGroup project worth more than finalLecture content on tests
“ and doable.”
THEATER100
“There's 3 tests and a for... 2 small easy essays are required”
THEATER100

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Most amazing teacher I've ever had. If you go to Pierce, you must take at least one class with him.”

Voice snapshots generated from 13 in-person reviews, highlighting care, inspiration, and . Credibility rating: High.

🎭 Teaching Excellence

95/100

“Michael Gend is by far the . and knowledgeable.”

🅰️ Attainable A

84/100

“Just do your work and you'll get an A and learn a bit about theater.”

❤️ Care & Respect

92/100

“He brings a calm, respectful authority to the room. His presence alone inspires us to work hard to earn his trust.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • caring, accommodating
  • goes off on tangents
  • calm, respectful authority

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Class was easy
  • and doable
  • You will have to work for an A, but the effort pays off
  • not lenient to those who don't show up

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Inspirational
  • Caring
  • Respected
  • inspired me to follow what I'm passionated about

Data context

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Analysis sample

13

Recent reviews read by the AI

13

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

Thirteen consistently glowing reviews across many years provide strong agreement despite a moderate sample size.

Inside 13 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 512
4 out of 51
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

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5 reported outcomes

A range

5

A+ 2 · A 3

B range

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