AI Rate Professor

Graphic Arts

Leigh Cotnoir

MAT120 · MAT170 · MAT135 · MAT210 · MAT125 · MAT270 · MAT225 · MAT110 · MAT165 · 18 lifetime ratings

AI rating
82/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
Take again
80%
Difficulty
2.8

The decision

if you want a ; online requires more self-direction.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyCaring mentorStrong in-person feedbackProject-based gradingExtra credit availableOnline communication gaps
  • , and genuine care.
  • Online reviews are mixed, with and sparse communication.
  • and participation; many report A/B outcomes.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

78/100

Many students earn A or , and flexible due dates rather than brutal exams.

Online and ; online success depends more on self-pacing.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

, though tools like Photoshop/Illustrator can slow beginners.

; online can feel more blog-like without live teaching.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

55/100

, while others require participation and presence.

; online mentions vary by course.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

80/100

and skill growth, despite a few strong avoid warnings.

experiences.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

74/100

, and effort-focused project grading appear often.

Format shift

Online includes one tough-but-not-terrible note; .

Workload

Moderate

58/100

Project-heavy design courses with readings and portfolio work, but rarely described as crushing.

Format shift

Both formats center multi-project workflows rather than daily drills.

Teaching experience

Good

78/100

Strong real-world design mentoring and critiques in person; online teaching quality is less consistent.

Format shift

In-person praise is high; some online reviews say the class felt untaught.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

22/100

; quizzes and tests are rarely mentioned.

Format shift

Online explicitly notes no quizzes/tests; and participation.

Luni fit check

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Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

11 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In person she is widely seen as , and portfolio-building with helpful critiques.

Main concern

and .

What students said

“Great professor. Cares about her students and .”
MAT170
“ and as a newbie to Media Arts.”
MAT120
“She is not strict about due dates and and effort rather than quality.”
MAT125

Remote format

Online

7 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online experiences range from organized project classes with redo options to sparse teaching and .

Main concern

, and uneven communication.

What students said

“Dont expect to receive a , at least.”
MAT210
“Late grading, missed unlocking assignments, no communication or feedback.”
MAT165
“She didn't give quizzes or so .”
MAT125

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Courses emphasize projects and .

Project-basedNo quizzes or testsRedo opportunitiesPortfolio assignments

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

88/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and critiques rather than formal exams.

Project critiquesParticipation-based gradingPortfolio work
“ and effort rather than quality.”
MAT125
“Encouraged us to build up our portfolios with .”
MAT135

Online

, and no quizzes or tests.

Project-basedRedo assignmentsNo quizzes or tests
“She didn't give quizzes or so .”
MAT125
“You if you didn't get a grade you wanted.”
MAT135

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ and as a newbie to Media Arts. I learned a lot and she is the primary reason I am continuing in this field.”

Voice snapshots generated from 18 reviews spanning in-person and online Media Arts courses. Credibility rating: High.

❤️ Student Care

82/100

“She really cares about her students and goes the extra mile to make sure you are supported.”

📝

80/100

“Very good critiques that bring out the while gently pointing out areas for improvement.”

⚠️ Online Friction

35/100

“Late grading, missed unlocking assignments, no communication or feedback.”

🎯 Project Learning

78/100

“I learned Adobe Illustrator really well, and about illustration & design. I made some great portfolio work in the class, too.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and thorough
  • Prepared videos for complex topics
  • Work is set up in an , but doesnt feel taught

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • and effort rather than quality
  • You if you didn't get a grade you wanted
  • Professor was a but not terrible

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Cares about her students and
  • professional, very knowledgeable and extremely personable
  • Unlike other professors she stayed after class multiple times to help

Data context

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Analysis sample

18

Recent reviews read by the AI

18

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

Eighteen detailed reviews across many years and and recurring online caveats.

Inside 18 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 512
4 out of 52
3 out of 51
2 out of 51
1 out of 52

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

12 reported outcomes

A range

7

A+ 2 · A 5

B range

4

B+ 1 · B 3

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