AI Rate Professor

Fine Arts

Richard Jacoby

PHOTO110 · PHTO110 · 7 lifetime ratings

AI rating
95/100
RMP rating
5.0/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.9

The decision

Take him if you want a and strong finished work.

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring mentorStrong feedbackEntertaining lecturesHands-on photographyFair but demanding
  • Students consistently describe him as caring, knowledgeable, and helpful.
  • Online reviews describe an easier structure with , and a simple quiz.
  • but mention darkroom time, critique, and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

An A is realistic because he gives strong support and , but students .

Online evidence looks easier with a simple quiz and , while in-person evidence includes tougher grading on prints.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

The course is beginner-friendly and well supported, but hands-on photography work and print quality still require attention.

Online comments emphasize manageable assignments, while and critique.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

38/100

, while most other reviews do not clearly state an .

Online evidence includes one mandatory attendance report, while .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

98/100

Students strongly recommend him because , and .

Both online and stressing support and in-person reviews stressing teaching quality.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

66/100

Grading seems fair and supportive, but .

Format shift

Online reviews mention easy grades and , while .

Workload

Moderate

62/100

The workload is manageable but , and darkroom time.

Format shift

Online workload is described as 8 assignments and a quiz, while and darkroom practice.

Teaching experience

Excellent

97/100

Students repeatedly call him caring, knowledgeable, entertaining, and .

Format shift

Online and in-person reviews both support excellent teaching, with .

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

25/100

Reviews , and print quality rather than exams.

Format shift

Online reviews mention assignments and one quiz, while and prints.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

5 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person students praise , and care, while one review says he is a .

Main concern

Print quality matters because .

What students said

“His lectures are fantastic.”
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“He's a , though.”
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Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online students praise his feedback, projects, and quiz super easy.

Main concern

You still need to complete the assignments and put in effort.

What students said

“8 assignments and a .”
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“ and comes up with .”
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Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews mention a super easy online quiz and project work, but do not clearly .

Super Easy QuizProject-Based WorkExam Policy Unclear

Assessment risk

Standard

65/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person comments emphasize projects, critiques, and prints, but .

Project CritiquesPrint Quality
“Make sure your prints are well done.”
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Online

Online comments mention 8 assignments and a super easy quiz, but do not clearly .

Super Easy QuizAssignments
“8 assignments and a .”
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Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Kam is so caring about his students, and really wants them to succeed.”

Voice snapshots generated from 7 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

97/100

“ and .”

👍 Recommendation Rate

98/100

“ .”

⚖️

66/100

“He's a , though.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His lectures are fantastic.
  • Great lectures that were informative & entertaining.
  • He is an amazing professor!

Theme 2

📸

  • and comes up with .
  • Tons of time in the dark room.
  • He is very willing to help and and suggestions on work.

Theme 3

📈 About Grades & Effort

  • He gives you everything you need to get an A, you just have to put in the effort.
  • Make sure your prints are well done.

Data context

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Analysis sample

7

Recent reviews read by the AI

7

Lifetime ratings

72/100

Evidence confidence

The evidence is consistent and detailed, but only 7 reviews are available and several are old.

Inside 7 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 57
4 out of 50
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

5 reported outcomes

A range

3

A+ 1 · A 2

B range

2

B 2

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values