AI Rate Professor

Graphic Design

MaeLin Levine

ARTG135 · ARTG149 · ARTG133 · 62331T310 · ARTG106 · 8 lifetime ratings

AI rating
72/100
RMP rating
3.8/5
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Difficulty
3.5

The decision

if you want rigorous design growth and can handle tough critiques.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough but FairPortfolio ReadyBig Picture DesignPatient CritiquesIndustry Focused
  • Many design students say she pushes hard and builds portfolio-level work.
  • She is praised as , and industry minded.
  • A minority found her unapproachable or .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

Students describe tough standards and high push; grades feel earned through demanding design work, not handed out.

Online focuses on career content; .

Is the course easy?

Challenging

34/100

Multiple students call the level graduate-like, big-picture, and tougher than typical undergrad design classes.

Online difficulty is moderate-high; .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

50/100

; one complaint notes shortened class meetings and lost instructional time.

Neither format clearly proves a .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

74/100

and portfolio value despite a few sharp negative experiences.

Online is positive; avoids.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

52/100

Critiques aim to improve work rather than free grades; tone is strict but usually constructive.

Format shift

In-person critiques drive the picture; .

Workload

Heavy

36/100

Project-heavy design courses and portfolio foundations imply substantial outside work.

Format shift

; online mentions tours and professional tasks.

Teaching experience

Good

72/100

Most praise her insight, patience in critiques, and real-world design push; a minority found her unapproachable.

Format shift

Online career content is valued; .

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

22/100

, and portfolio pieces rather than traditional exams.

Format shift

Both formats emphasize projects and professional practice over tests.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

7 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

and transformative for logo, packaging, and typography portfolios.

Main concern

A few students felt unapproachable communication or weak course structure.

What students said

“she knows her stuff, and she'll push you to be the . !”
ARTG133
“I learned so much not only about the basics in Typography but in the design process”
ARTG106
“She was unapproachable, and taking extra effort to contact her and find resolution was to no avail.”
ARTG149

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

The online Professional Practices course is praised for firm tours, guest speakers, and career positioning content.

Main concern

Only one online review and .

What students said

“I've learned so much about the possibilities and opportunities in the field of design.”
ARTG135

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews do not describe classic proctored exams; evaluation is project and critique driven.

Project BasedCritiquesPortfolio WorkIndustry Tours

Assessment risk

Varies

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and portfolio foundations rather than exam proctoring.

Project BasedCritiquesPortfolio Work
“The foundation for .”
ARTG133
“She genuinely cares and puts a lot of effort in the critiques to help make your designs better.”
ARTG133

Online

Online evidence centers on professional practice activities, tours, and speakers rather than formal exams.

Industry ToursGuest SpeakersCareer Positioning
“We've toured six firms, two vendors and have several guest speakers all professionals in the field.”
ARTG135

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“she knows her stuff, and she'll push you to be the . !”

Voice snapshots generated from 8 reviews (1 online, 7 in person), highlighting design rigor, portfolio value, and mixed approachability. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

72/100

“Her style is very much like a graduate level class.”

📈 Challenge Level

34/100

“MaeLin is tough, but I learned more in this class than any other I've ever taken.”

👍 Recommendation

74/100

“ !”

⚠️ Communication Risk

40/100

“She was unapproachable, and taking extra effort to contact her and find resolution was to no avail.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and insightful
  • helped me learn to "see"
  • puts a lot of effort in the critiques

Theme 2

📦 About Projects and Career

  • foundation for
  • think "big picture" in my design
  • possibilities and opportunities in the field of design

Theme 3

⚠️ About Friction

  • She said I had a bad attitude, & should get out.
  • Business of Design with MaeLin was a joke
  • unapproachable

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Recent reviews read by the AI

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Lifetime ratings

58/100

Evidence confidence

8 reviews with but mixed extremes and limited grade data give moderate confidence.

Inside 8 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

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ARTG1351 review
ARTG1491 review

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