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Mass Media

Miles Horst

MEA102 · MEA295 · MEA135 · 7 lifetime ratings

AI rating
81/100
RMP rating
4.0/5
Take again
57.14%
Difficulty
1.9

The decision

if you want a clear and fairly easy course, but stay current because late work and software skills can matter.

Best fit · Effort For RewardLight WorkloadClear GradingEasy TestsFun LecturerLate Work Strict
  • Most students describe the class as , and not very demanding.
  • Grades are usually manageable if , though late work may not be accepted online.
  • Software-heavy animation work can be difficult for .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

84/100

Most students report A-range grades and say completing requirements is enough, though late work and Maya skills can create risk.

Online is easy if work is on time, while in-person appears especially forgiving when requirements are completed.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

The media course structure is straightforward, but Maya-based animation can be challenging for students without prior experience.

Online MEA102 sounds simpler, while in-person MEA135 can be harder because of Maya.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

Participation and discussion matter in several reviews, but .

Online evidence emphasizes discussion participation, while .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

Students generally recommend him for , and practical industry focus.

, while online reviews are positive but note stricter late-work rules.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

Students describe easy grading and , though online and some criteria feel vague.

Format shift

, while online grading is easier only if deadlines are met.

Workload

Light

82/100

Reviews mention weekly posts, short quizzes, light work, and straightforward .

Format shift

Both formats suggest light workload, with online requiring steady weekly submissions.

Teaching experience

Good

84/100

Students often describe him as , and industry-focused.

Format shift

In-person reviews praise his personality and industry guidance more strongly, while online reviews also note responsiveness.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

Grades , and project requirements than major exams.

Format shift

Online assessment is discussion posts, quizzes, and a , while .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

4 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews are strongly positive overall, describing light work, clear expectations, humor, and .

Main concern

Maya-based work can be difficult if students lack software experience.

What students said

“Lecture heavy, light work -- all-around a great class.”
MEA295
“ , as long as you do everything on the requirements you get an A.”
MEA135
“the software is extremely clunky and difficult to use.”
MEA135

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews , and responsive communication, but late work rules are strict.

Main concern

Late work may not be accepted, and .

What students said

“Simple class format of and short quizzes.”
MEA102
“Don't turn in any late work as he will not accept under any circumstances.”
MEA102
“the .”
MEA102

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam evidence is student-friendly overall, with , and a short essay final, while proctoring is not clearly proven.

Short QuizzesEasy TestsShort Essay FinalLowest Quiz Dropped

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, proctoring, open-book status, or .

Exam Policy Not Clearly Proven

Online

Online reviews mention short quizzes, easy tests, a dropped lowest quiz, and a short essay final, but they do not clearly .

Short QuizzesEasy TestsShort Essay FinalLowest Quiz Dropped
“Simple class format of and short quizzes.”
MEA102
“ . !”
MEA102
“the .”
MEA102

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“ , as long as you do everything on the requirements you get an A.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

84/100

“I had a lot of fun in his class!”

📈 Easy A Potential

84/100

“ , as long as you do everything on the requirements you get an A.”

🧾 Workload Fit

82/100

“Lecture heavy, light work -- all-around a great class.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • subject matter and I learned a lot.
  • He focused explicitly on getting into the industry.
  • His humor is very odd and you likely won't come to understand it until halfway through the semester

Theme 2

📈 About Grades & Work

  • He's not super demanding and is very straightforward about what the class requires.
  • You will pass as long as and .
  • , as long as you do everything on the requirements you get an A.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Course Risks

  • Don't turn in any late work as he will not accept under any circumstances.
  • the software is extremely clunky and difficult to use.

Data context

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Analysis sample

7

Recent reviews read by the AI

7

Lifetime ratings

70/100

Evidence confidence

Seven reviews across online and but somewhat mixed evidence, including one very sparse negative review.

Inside 7 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 53
4 out of 52
3 out of 51
2 out of 51
1 out of 50

Course coverage

MEA1024 reviews
MEA1352 reviews
MEA2951 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

7 reported outcomes

A range

5

A+ 1 · A 3 · A- 1

B range

2

B 1 · B- 1

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