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Art

Saunders Shaw

ART121 · ART221 · ART101 · 15 lifetime ratings

AI rating
82/100
RMP rating
3.6/5
Take again
77.78%
Difficulty
2.9

The decision

if and steady practice, but beginners who need step-by-step instruction should be cautious.

Best fit · Effort For RewardSupportive feedbackCaring art mentorPractice-based learningBeginner mismatchAttendance matters
  • Most recent , and ability to build drawing confidence.
  • Online reviews are very easy but include .
  • but concern that beginners may feel unsupported.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

70/100

Grades seem reachable when students show up and try, but talent and .

, while in-person reviews describe more effort and skill dependence.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

66/100

The drawing work is practice-based and often enjoyable, but beginners may struggle without detailed guidance.

Online reviews call the class easy, while and weaker support for beginners.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

25/100

Participation and attendance are repeatedly emphasized, and one .

, while in-person evidence also suggests skipping class hurts performance.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

and artistic growth, despite some serious complaints from beginners.

Both formats include praise, but recommendations and frustration.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

58/100

Students can pass by showing up and trying, but , and talent affecting A grades.

Format shift

Online grading appears easier, while and favorites.

Workload

Light

76/100

Work is mostly projects and practice, with and given long deadlines.

Format shift

Online workload is especially light, while .

Teaching experience

Good

80/100

Recent reviews strongly praise her encouragement and feedback, but and weak beginner support.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize support and encouragement, while .

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

15/100

Reviews describe drawings, projects, and .

Format shift

Both formats rely on assignments and studio work rather than exams.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

12 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are more mixed, combining strong praise for feedback and growth with and harshness toward beginners.

Main concern

Some beginners may feel left on their own or judged harshly.

What students said

“I have learned more from Shaw than I have in any other drawing course I've taken in my undergrad”
ART221
“ on people that are not good drawers.”
ART121

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online students mostly describe a supportive, low-stress drawing class, though one found the repeated required Zoom sessions unhelpful.

Main concern

and low-value.

What students said

“This class was so much fun!!!! The and very enjoyable to work on!”
ART221
“ if you'd seen the same lecture twice before.”
ART221

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews do not clearly prove any exam format, .

Reviews do not clearly prove an exam policy

Assessment risk

Varies

50/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

format, proctoring rule, open-book policy, quiz format, midterm, or .

Reviews do not clearly prove an in-person exam policy

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove any exam format, proctoring rule, .

Reviews do not clearly prove an online exam policy

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“She is kind, respectful, explains things well, gives great constructive advice, and finds our individual strengths.”

Voice snapshots generated from 15 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and beginner fit. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

80/100

“She is kind, respectful, explains things well, gives great constructive advice, and finds our individual strengths.”

👍 Recommendation Level

78/100

“Would 100% take again”

⚖️

58/100

“ but as long as you show up and honestly try she will pass you.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Shaw is an amazing teacher. and helpful.
  • She gives constructive criticism in a useful way.
  • Shaw didn't really teach us anything.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Frustratingly easy. Felt like I didn't learn
  • as long as you show up and honestly try she will pass you.
  • if you do all that and you are very talented then you will get an A.

Theme 3

❤️ About Student Fit

  • on people that are not good drawers.
  • In the beginning i was not sure I would be able to learn to draw.
  • I have created art I never thought I was capable of doing.

Data context

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Analysis sample

15

Recent reviews read by the AI

15

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

Fifteen reviews across many years give enough detail, though older criticism and newer praise create some time-based variation.

Inside 15 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 57
4 out of 52
3 out of 52
2 out of 52
1 out of 52

Course coverage

ART22110 reviews
ART1013 reviews
ART1212 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

8 reported outcomes

A range

4

A+ 1 · A 3

B range

3

B+ 3

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Drop/Withdrawal 1