Is this an easy A?
HardWork
42/100An A is realistic if and never miss class, but she is a tough grader and does not hand out .
; no online reviews.
ART · CSWIND101 · CIS100 · MAT100 · MAT170 · CIS246 · MAT180 · ART247 · CIS · ADOBE · MAT101 · MAT210 · ADOBEPHOTOSHOP · PHOTOSHOP · MAT110 · BEGINNERSPHOTO · 43 lifetime ratings
The decision
Key questions
Is this an easy A?
An A is realistic if x x x x x x and never miss class, but she is a tough grader and does not hand out x x.
x x x x x x; no online reviews.
Is the course easy?
Content is learnable software and design work, but the pace is fast and you must stay on top of multi-week projects.
x x x x x x; no online reviews.
Is attendance flexible?
x x x x x x and missing class means missing critical demos and risking a failing grade.
x x x x x x; no online reviews.
Is this professor recommended?
Most x x x x x x and career-ready skills, though a vocal minority strongly advises avoiding her.
x x x x x x; no online reviews.
Course guide
Grading
Strict
38/100
Tagged as x x x; grades track whether you follow her criteria and hit project specs.
Format shift
x x x x x x.
Workload
Moderate
52/100
Workload centers on x x x x x x x x x, but staying current is non-negotiable.
Format shift
x x x x x x.
Teaching experience
Good
72/100
x x x x x x, and motivating in design software; others report rude or demeaning classroom treatment.
Format shift
x x x x x x.
Assessment method
FocusOnAssignments
32/100
x x x x x and critiques with quizzes in between rather than high-stakes midterms alone.
Format shift
x x x x x x.
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Course format
Classroom format
High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward
In-person design and software x x x x x, and critiques; strong skill growth for committed students, harsh vibe for those who struggle.
Main concern
x x x x x x x x hostile if you fall behind.
What students said
“She will tell you exactly what she wants and how to do it, then expects you to follow those directions. If you do that, you'll get an A.”
“Make sure you show up to class and follow her lectures and x x x x x x!”
“Will embarrass you and make you feel stupid.”
Remote format
Low confidence
No stored summary is available for this format.
Main concern
No main concern is stored for this format.
Exam style
Assessment leans on project deliverables and intermittent quizzes; reviews do not clearly describe proctored finals.
Assessment risk
Standard
55/100
Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.
x x x x x and short quizzes between units rather than a clearly documented closed-book final.
“You learn new material a few weeks at a x x x x x x x and have a critique that is easy and no big deal.”
“x x x and dime your overall grade to death with things like 7 question quizzes so don't forget ANYTHING.”
Student evidence
Top student voice
“Professor Jill Malone is a tough, but very fair teacher. She will tell you exactly what she wants and how to do it, then expects you to follow those directions. If you do that, you'll get an A.”
“She teaches very well and x x x and understandable.”
“She will definitely make you earn your grade, but it's ultimately for your benefit.”
“She is extremely biased. Will embarrass you and make you feel stupid.”
“Don't miss class and don't be late with assignments.”
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Data context
Analysis sample
43
Recent reviews read by the AI
43
Lifetime ratings
82/100
Evidence confidence
Forty-three reviews spanning many years with detailed comments and a consistent polarizing pattern support high confidence.
Inside 43 stored ratings
Reported outcomes
4 reported outcomes
A+ 1 · A 2
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