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Art

Richard Phipps

ART221 · 6 lifetime ratings

AI rating
61/100
RMP rating
3.5/5
Take again
80%
Difficulty
3.2

The decision

Take him if you want serious drawing instruction and , but if you need a soft grading style.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerStrict critiquesStrong drawing instructionHarsh gradingParticipation mattersClear criteria
  • Most in-person students say he teaches drawing effectively with and .
  • The class is not an easy A because he expects effort, preparation, and strong work quality.
  • The single online review is very negative and cites harsh comments and poor Canvas organization.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

HardWork

36/100

Students can succeed by following directions and working consistently, but reviews repeatedly warn that and this is not an easy A.

Online evidence is harsh from one review, while and preparation can earn success.

Is the course easy?

Standard

52/100

The drawing material is challenging but explained step by step with .

and poor organization, while in-person students describe structured instruction.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Multiple in-person tags and comments say participation matters and skipping class will make passing unlikely.

, while the single online review does not establish an attendance policy.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

68/100

, but the harsh style and negative online review lower the overall recommendation.

In-person reviews are mostly positive for motivated students, while the only online review strongly discourages the class.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

28/100

Reviews repeatedly call him a tough or .

Format shift

, but online evidence is based on only one review.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

The workload is manageable if students follow directions, bring supplies, and put in steady effort.

Format shift

In-person evidence describes effort and preparation, while online and organization than workload volume.

Teaching experience

Good

72/100

, and step-by-step drawing instruction despite his strictness.

Format shift

In-person teaching is mostly praised, while the single online review describes a poor experience.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

18/100

The class , and work quality rather than exams.

Format shift

Both formats emphasize projects and critiques, with .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

5 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person students mostly value his instruction and feedback, but they warn that he is strict and expects real effort.

Main concern

Students who miss class, ignore directions, or want an easy A may struggle.

What students said

“Critiques are fair and informative.”
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“This class is not for spoiled brats looking for an easy "A".”
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“be prepared to not slack off because he's a .”
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Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

The only online review is highly negative and , and .

Main concern

The online evidence suggests a harsh and .

What students said

“he called it "a worthless piece of junk."”
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“he is horrible when it .”
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Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews do not clearly prove any exam format, webcam rule, proctoring, open-book policy, midterm format, or .

No Clear Exam EvidenceProject-Based Assessment

Assessment risk

Varies

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention mid-terms once but do not clearly .

Mid-Term Directions Mentioned
“following his outlined directions on his mid-terms”
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Online

The online review does not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, .

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Critiques are fair and informative. .”

Voice snapshots generated from 6 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and classroom expectations. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

72/100

“Good at taking students step-by-step through the process of learning to draw.”

⚖️

28/100

“be prepared to not slack off because he's a .”

👍 Recommendation Fit

68/100

“Great Teacher!!!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His instruction is tailored to the student.
  • .
  • Good at taking students step-by-step through the process of learning to draw.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • This class is not for spoiled brats looking for an easy "A".
  • he's a .
  • Put in the time and effort to be successful.

Theme 3

🧭 About Classroom Expectations

  • always come prepared with your own supplies.
  • Skip class? You won't pass.
  • If you have problems with following and not going off on your own tangent you will fail this class!!

Data context

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Analysis sample

6

Recent reviews read by the AI

6

Lifetime ratings

64/100

Evidence confidence

Six reviews provide useful themes, but only one online review and .

Inside 6 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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

Course coverage

ART2216 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

3 reported outcomes

A range

2

A 2

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

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