AI Rate Professor

Communication

David Welton

CDES216 · RTVF13 · AUDIOPROD · CONTEMPTV · DIGITAUDI · AUDIOPRODUC · RTVF30 · RTVFRTVF · BCIS47 · MSP30 · RTVF12 · RTVF14 · ADOBEPHOT · 45 lifetime ratings

AI rating
78/100
RMP rating
3.9/5
Take again
68.42%
Difficulty
2.7

The decision

Take him if you want a and can keep up with readings, quizzes, and .

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear ExpectationsExtra Credit AvailableReading And QuizzesKind And ApproachableSometimes Tough Grader
  • Students often describe Welton as , and .
  • Grades are often attainable with , and , but some students report harsh grading on writing or projects.
  • The course experience is usually straightforward and media-heavy, though some students find it repetitive or light on depth.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

70/100

An A , and , but several students warn that writing, quizzes, and details are graded seriously.

Online evidence includes one very easy RTVF13 experience and one harsh winter RTVF12 experience, while in-person evidence , and .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

The content is usually introductory and media-based, but , and .

Online students often call the work straightforward, while in-person students more often mention lecture notes, participation, and exams.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

48/100

Attendance is sometimes not formally required, but many comments , and notecards make showing up important.

, while in-person reviews repeatedly connect attendance to quizzes, participation, or exams.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

74/100

, and manageable work, though some dislike the grading and limited engagement.

Online recommendations are positive but mixed by course pace, while and mostly favorable with .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

55/100

and helped by , but students repeatedly mention tough grading on grammar, writing, papers, projects, or points.

Format shift

Online reviews include both full-mark writing assignments and strict grading complaints, while passing and tough point deductions.

Workload

Moderate

58/100

Work is usually manageable with weekly assignments, readings, quizzes, and media viewing, but compressed sessions and some classes feel heavy.

Format shift

Online workload ranges from simple self-paced work to overwhelming winter reading, while and participation.

Teaching experience

Good

76/100

Students , and knowledgeable, though some find lectures boring, repetitive, or not deep enough.

Format shift

Online teaching is more hands-off and Canvas-based, while and classroom organization.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Grades appear to come from , and finals rather than one dominant method.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize readings, quizzes, writing, and Canvas assignments, while in-person reviews , and finals.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

39 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews emphasize organized lectures, media clips, attendance or participation value, , and .

Main concern

The , and detailed grading can matter more than expected.

What students said

“David has great lectures and teaches very well.”
RTVF12
“He grades pretty tough because he used to be an editor but there are lots of options for .”
RTVF12

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mixed but mostly positive, with , and some complaints about strict grading and .

Main concern

The main online concern is strict grading or .

What students said

“If you put in a minimal amount of effort, you shouldn't have a problem.”
RTVF13
“The amount of you are tested on.”
RTVF12

Exam style

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Exam evidence varies by format, with and final, and no clearly proven open-book, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or proctoring policy.

Timed Online QuizReading-Based QuizFinal PaperIn-Person MidtermIn-Person FinalLecture-Based Test

Assessment risk

Varies

52/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, final, and lecture-based tests, but they do not clearly prove closed-book rules or proctoring details.

Online QuizIn-Person MidtermIn-Person FinalLecture-Based Test
“The and based on the book whereas the midterm and and based on lecture notes.”
RTVF12
“ , and he goes over every assignment well.”
RTVF12

Online

and a , but they do not clearly prove open-book status, webcam use, Lockdown Browser, or proctoring.

Timed Online QuizReading-Based QuizFinal Paper
“Think 3 chapters(20-30ish pages each) with a 20 question quiz time limit 20mins.”
RTVF12
“The for interesting topics to write about.”
RTVF12

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“David has great lectures and teaches very well.”

Voice snapshots generated from 45 reviews, highlighting recurring themes in , and ; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

76/100

“David has great lectures and teaches very well.”

⚖️

55/100

“He grades pretty tough because he used to be an editor but there are lots of options for .”

📈 Effort For Grades

70/100

“As long as you go to class and do the work, you'll get an A.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Welton is a wonderful professor.
  • Very professional and .
  • David was a pretty hands-off instructor, but the course was very simple.

Theme 2

📚 About Workload And Difficulty

  • The are easy.
  • Not an easy class. Lots of homework.
  • The amount of you are tested on.

Theme 3

⚖️ About Grades And Attendance

  • He was a and offered .
  • Be careful he IS a .
  • but most days require you to turn in a notecard with the answer to a class activity.

Data context

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Analysis sample

45

Recent reviews read by the AI

45

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 45 reviews span many years, include both online and in-person formats, and show , and attendance.

Inside 45 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 519
4 out of 510
3 out of 512
2 out of 53
1 out of 51

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

20 reported outcomes

A range

10

A+ 2 · A 7 · A- 1

B range

8

B+ 2 · B 6

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Drop/Withdrawal 1