Mandi Batalo

ART160 · ART103 · ART145 · PHOTO161 · ART148 · PHOTO · ART149 · ART161 · ART100 · 22 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 95/100
RMP rating: 4.8/5
Take again: 92.86%
Difficulty: 1.7

The decision

if you want a chill, supportive art or photography class and can attend or keep up with work.

Best fit · Easy A HunterSuper easyCaring sweetheartInspirationalStep-by-step helpAttendance matters

Overwhelming majority call her classes super easy, fun, and nearly impossible to fail if you show up.
She is repeatedly described as caring, patient, inspirational, and always willing to help.
One and unwelcome, against a flood of praise.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

93/100

Students repeatedly say the class is too easy, nearly impossible to fail, and yield many A and A+ grades with light work.

Both online and work is completed.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

90/100

Difficulty is consistently very low, with fun photo shoots, simple worksheets, and beginner-friendly Photoshop help.

; online modules are also easy.

Is attendance flexible?

MustTake

93/100

About 93% would take again and most if they can, despite one harsh outlier.

Recommendation is strong in both formats, with the negative review coming from in-person ART145.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

90/100

Students call her very lenient, credit/no-credit friendly, and nearly impossible to fail if work is done.

Format shift

One in-person ART145 review disputes fairness; the rest of .

Workload

Light

82/100

Assignments are fun and not time-consuming overall, though weekly photo shoots or short terms can feel busier.

Format shift

Online modules and papers stay manageable; in-person photo journals can occasionally feel overwhelming.

Teaching experience

Excellent

92/100

Students call her one of the , and always willing to help.

Format shift

Online and design complaint.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

25/100

Assessment centers on projects, photo shoots, Photoshop work, discussions, and occasional papers rather than exams.

Format shift

Online mentions modules, discussions, and a ; in-person focuses on shoots and studio projects.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

16 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

In-person photography and art studios are repeatedly called super easy, fun, and if you attend and do the work.

Main concern

, and one ART145 review alleges unfair grading.

What students said

“This is a SUPER EASY CLASS but you must attend class or your going and .”
ART161

“Take. This. Professor. If. You. CAN!!”
ART161

“It is IMPOSSIBLE to fail the class, unless you are the ”
ART148

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online art classes feel easy and , and flexible live attendance.

Main concern

Some terms still require participation and keeping up with .

What students said

“her class is set up so easy for you to follow along with interesting lectures and modules.”
ART103

“Zoom class isnt required so its a relief if youre extremely busy. She records it so you can watch it any time of the day.”
ART148

“Professor Batalo isnt strict and shows how to do the !”
ART148

Exam style

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Courses rely on projects and assignments; one online review mentions a .

Project-basedFinal paper onlineNo proctoring mentioned

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

85/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews emphasize photo shoots, Photoshop work, and worksheets rather than formal exams.

In-class photo shootsHomework photo assignmentsProject worksheets

“Every week there is an in class photo shoot, take home shoot, and photoshop assignment.”
ART161

“get the worksheet, do is the design, print and presto!”
ART148

Online

Online reviews mention straightforward assignments, modules, and a .

Final paperModulesStep-by-step assignments

“Straightforward assignments and reading. A .”
ART103

“shows how to do the !”
ART148

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Take. This. Professor. If. You. CAN!! She is one of the most sweetest and her smile/laughs can brighten someone's day!”
Voice snapshots generated from 22 reviews spanning 2010-2026, highlighting easy art classes and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

92/100

“Professor Batalo is one of the .”

🅰️ Easy A Path

93/100

“its TOO EASY there's no way that you cant pass this class.”

❤️ Caring Support

90/100

“She is so nice and always willing to go out of her way to help students.”

Theme 1

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

This is a SUPER EASY CLASS
It is IMPOSSIBLE to fail the class
An .

Theme 2

❤️ About Character

she is a !!!
She is one of the most sweetest
Real cool Professor, she will do the and caring.

Theme 3

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

shows how to do the
her class is set up so easy for you to follow along with interesting lectures and modules
As someone who is not tech savvy, this class made it easier for me to understand how to use photoshop

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Twenty-two reviews across many years are highly consistent on easiness and care, with only one strong negative outlier.

Inside 22 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 520

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2 out of 50

1 out of 51

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

11 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 4 · A 4

B range

B+ 1

C range

No reported values

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 1

Mandi Batalo

x x if you want a chill, supportive art or photography class and can attend or keep up with work.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

WalkInThePark

Introductory

Recommended

MustTake

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Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

🅰️ Easy A Path

❤️ Caring Support

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

❤️ About Character

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

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