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Cabrillo College · Fine Arts

Sam Clarkson

ART7A · ART7C · ART7B · CER1 · 11 lifetime ratings

AI rating
88/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
80%
Difficulty
2.4

The decision

if you want creative independence in ceramics and can ask for help without needing close supervision.

Best fit · Self Taught ProInspirational ceramics teacherHands-off mentorCreative freedomBeginner mixed fitAttendance matters
  • Most students praise his ceramics skill, passion, and calm studio environment.
  • His hands-off style works well for self-directed students but can frustrate beginners who want constant instruction.
  • if students attend, participate, and produce enough work.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

An A is very reachable if students attend, participate, and turn in enough sincere studio work.

because there are no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

66/100

The but skill growth requires practice and comfort with trial and error.

Only in-person reviews describe the course challenge, with mixed beginner experiences.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

25/100

as mandatory and repeatedly tied to doing well.

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Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

82/100

Students mostly recommend him for inspiration, creative freedom, and ceramics expertise, with a .

Recommendation evidence is entirely in person because no online reviews exist.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

82/100

Grades seem lenient when students show up, respect the studio, and complete enough pottery work.

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Workload

Moderate

72/100

The workload is mainly studio practice and .

Format shift

Only in-person reviews mention workload and class expectations.

Teaching experience

Good

86/100

Most students find him inspiring, skilled, and available, but some say he gives too little direct instruction.

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Teaching .

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

12/100

Assessment appears centered on participation, studio work, and .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

11 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

gives creative freedom, demos, and selective feedback.

Main concern

Students needing frequent beginner guidance may feel ignored.

What students said

“ , and he was inspiring.”
ART7A
“Tells you what to do and lets you figure things out.”
ART7B
“ .”
ART7B

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

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews do not clearly .

Assessment risk

Varies

50/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

format or .

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“All you have to do is show up on time, be respectful, and put some passion into your pottery and you can get an A.”

Voice snapshots generated from 11 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching style, grades, and student fit. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

86/100

“ , and he was inspiring.”

📈 Grade Effort

82/100

“its easy to get an A in this class as long as you go to class and turn in a good amount of work.”

⚠️ Learning Style Fit

66/100

“don't go if you need a babysitter.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Tells you what to do and lets you figure things out.
  • Excellent instruction, passionate about ceramics and inspiring others with that passion.
  • He lets students have creative license, but is around if they need his help.

Theme 2

📈 About Grades And Effort

  • its easy to get an A in this class as long as you go to class and turn in a good amount of work.
  • All you have to do is show up on time, be respectful, and put some passion into your pottery and you can get an A.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Fit

  • Sam is a better teacher for more advanced students, you will get more of his time and advice if you know what you're doing, don't go if you need a babysitter.
  • if you want Insight or critique or instruction, find a different instructor.

Data context

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Analysis sample

11

Recent reviews read by the AI

11

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

Eleven reviews across many years are mostly consistent and include specific , and attendance.

Inside 11 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 59
4 out of 50
3 out of 51
2 out of 50
1 out of 51

Course coverage

ART7B5 reviews
ART7A2 reviews
CER12 reviews
868401 review
ART7C1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

6 reported outcomes

A range

5

A+ 1 · A 3 · A- 1

B range

1

B- 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

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F

0

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No letter grade reported

0

No reported values