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Mark Daybell

GMD047 · PHOTO100 · PHOTO150 · GMD105 · GMD277 · GMD165 · GMD177 · GMD101 · PHOTOSECT · GMD120 · PHOTO160 · 56 lifetime ratings

AI rating
73/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
Take again
81.82%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

Take him if you want to learn and will keep up with steady work, but if .

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear FeedbackLots of WorkExtra CreditTimed TestsRespected
  • Students , and willingness to help serious students.
  • The course , and detail-focused tests, especially in GMD120.
  • and , but timed or picky exams create risk.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

72/100

An A is very achievable with notes, assignments, and , but it usually requires steady work and attention to details.

Online reviews emphasize but also lots of weekly work, while in person reviews show A outcomes for prepared students but more variation by course.

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

The content is learnable and well structured, but fast pacing, memorization, critique, and .

Online GMD120 often feels faster and quiz-heavy, while in person courses range from beginner-friendly projects to demanding design and photography classes.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

52/100

and grades, with one review noting it is preferred and another reporting attendance-based consequences.

In person reviews provide the , while online reviews focus more on deadlines and participation.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

82/100

Most students recommend him because they learn a lot and and .

Both formats are broadly positive, but online reviews and workload.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

62/100

because he offers and redos, but some students call him tough, picky, or all-or-nothing.

Format shift

Online reviews mention often but and tests, while in person reviews range from lenient to picky.

Workload

Moderate

43/100

Workload is steady and sometimes heavy, with , and lab time appearing across many reviews.

Format shift

Online workload is often weekly and fast-paced, while in person workload depends heavily on the course and project expectations.

Teaching experience

Good

82/100

Students frequently praise , and care, though some find him unresponsive, harsh, or too detail-focused.

Format shift

In person reviews give long-term evidence of strong teaching, while online reviews praise structure but and response-time complaints.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Assessment blends , and finals depending on the course.

Format shift

Online GMD120 leans toward discussions and quizzes, while in , and critiques.

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

31 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In person reviews are , and lectures, but some students find him demanding, critical, and test-heavy in certain courses.

Main concern

Some in person students , and harsh critiques.

What students said

“He does more than simply lecture - he teaches.”
GMD120
“WARNING! Timed Exams... Ugh”
GMD120
“It's impossible to keep up, way too demanding.”
GMD047

Remote format

Online

19 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

, and easy-to-follow modules, but many warn about fast pacing, lots of discussions, timed quizzes, and strict late work.

Main concern

, and no-late-work rules are the biggest online risks.

What students said

“Doesn't allow late work so if .”
GMD120
“There is a lot of work, but its over quick and truly isn't much.”
GMD120
“The , but easier once you get the hang of it.”
GMD120

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

because some students say tests are manageable from slides, while as very difficult.

Timed TestsDetail Heavy TestsThree Quizzes A WeekTests From Lecture SlidesProject FinalShort Final

Assessment risk

Varies

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In person reviews , and some project-based finals, but do not clearly prove closed-book or proctoring policies.

Timed ExamsHighlighted Exam ContentTricky TestsProject FinalShort Final
“WARNING! Timed Exams... Ugh”
GMD120
“highlights .”
GMD120
“little projects all semester that ... !”
GMD101

Online

Online reviews explicitly mention timed tests, multiple weekly quizzes, and slides, but do not clearly prove webcam, Lockdown Browser, open-book, or proctoring rules.

Timed TestsThree Quizzes A WeekTests From Lecture SlidesDetail Heavy Tests
“ , but they were manageable, and all the answers are in the .”
GMD120
“3 quizzes a week but they are super easy if you read the lectures and some of the textbook.”
GMD120
“the than picking your brain.”
GMD120

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Provides lecture slides, a expected and due, and highlights what will be on exams.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

82/100

“He does more than simply lecture - he teaches.”

📚 Workload Reality

43/100

“This class is just a bit fast, with a lot of work, but the structure of the class is easy to follow”

🧪

45/100

“ , but they were manageable, and all the answers are in the .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • have to listen.
  • and an overall great experience in this class.

Theme 2

📈 About Grades And Work

  • There is a lot of work, but its over quick and truly isn't much.
  • He gives and keeps up on the gradin so you know where you stand in the class at all time.
  • If you want an A, you're undoubtedly guided every step of the way to attain it

Theme 3

🧪 About Exams

  • The , but easier once you get the hang of it.
  • the .
  • The timed.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

56

Lifetime ratings

95/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 50 reviews cover many years, formats, and courses with detailed and recurring themes.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 534
4 out of 58
3 out of 58
2 out of 54
1 out of 52

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

22 reported outcomes

A range

18

A+ 4 · A 14

B range

0

No reported values

C range

4

C+ 1 · C 2 · C- 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values