AI Rate Professor

Radio, TV & Film

Mike Ott

RTVF280 · RTVF101 · CO126 · CINEM100 · 12 lifetime ratings

AI rating
72/100
RMP rating
3.7/5
Take again
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Difficulty
3.3

The decision

if you care deeply about film and want a demanding teacher who can push your thinking.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerFilm PassionTough ClassDirect FeedbackKnowledgeableIntimidating
  • Students repeatedly say Ott is highly knowledgeable and deeply passionate about film.
  • The class can be tough, intense, and intimidating, especially for students who are not serious about film.
  • Many students report strong learning gains despite mixed comments about his personality.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

45/100

One student says tests are easy, but repeated comments call the class tough or hard, so grades likely require real effort.

; there is no online evidence.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

35/100

The content is treated seriously and students often describe the class as tough or demanding.

; there is no online evidence.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

50/100

Reviews do not clearly state the .

; there is no online evidence.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

76/100

and film expertise, but his tone and difficulty create hesitation.

; there is no online evidence.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

55/100

Reviews mention easy tests once but mostly describe .

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Workload

Heavy

35/100

Several students call the class tough or hard, suggesting a demanding workload or learning load.

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Teaching experience

Good

78/100

Students consistently praise his knowledge and impact, even when they find him intimidating or cynical.

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Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Reviews mention tests but do .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

12 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews describe a passionate, knowledgeable film teacher whose classes can be hard and personally intense.

Main concern

His direct, cynical, or intimidating style may not fit students who want a gentle class.

What students said

“He takes film very seriously and if you are in his class you better be the same way.”
RTVF280
“Overall, he is great; you will learn a lot.”
RTVF280
“Not an easy class, not the most friendly teacher.”
RTVF101

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

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Exam style

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One review says tests are easy, but reviews .

Easy Tests MentionedExam Policy Not Clearly Proven

Assessment risk

Standard

60/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

but do not clearly prove exam rules or format.

Easy Tests MentionedExam Policy Not Clearly Proven
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RTVF101

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Mike is one of the hardest teachers I've ever had. But honestly, I learned more in his class than in my three previous years of studying film.”

Voice snapshots generated from 12 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching, difficulty, and personality. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

78/100

“Very knowledgeable about the film world. I learned so much in his classes I had him for Structure of a Moving Image and Advanced Film.”

📈 Difficulty Level

35/100

“Mike is one of the hardest teachers I've ever had.”

👍 Recommendation Value

76/100

“if you .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • So direct and straight to the point.
  • He can definitely be intimidating especially when he's on your set for your shoot.
  • He can be a bit cynical, but he knows what he is doing and can give great advice when you seek it out.

Theme 2

🎬 About Film Learning

  • His knowledge and passion of film is very inspiring.
  • What I thought I knew about Film has forever changed thanks to Mike.
  • Overall, he is great; you will learn a lot.

Theme 3

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Not an easy class, not the most friendly teacher.
  • Tough class
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Data context

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Analysis sample

12

Recent reviews read by the AI

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Lifetime ratings

72/100

Evidence confidence

There are 12 reviews with consistent themes, but they are old and .

Inside 12 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 54
4 out of 54
3 out of 52
2 out of 52
1 out of 50

Course coverage

RTVF1017 reviews
RTVF2803 reviews
CINEM1001 review
CO1261 review

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