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Art

Nathan Rohlander

ARTD20 · 12 lifetime ratings

AI rating
54/100
RMP rating
3.9/5
Take again
60%
Difficulty
4.3

The decision

if you are serious about art and can invest heavy time and money; .

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough GraderBack-Breaking ProjectsGreat FeedbackCostly SuppliesArtist Mentor
  • Excellent mentor for serious art students who want rigorous critique and growth.
  • Workload is extreme with short deadlines, all-nighters, and ~$300 supplies.
  • or cheap class.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

28/100

As require constant project polish, critiques, quizzes, and all-nighters; mediocre work and .

Online and ; and deadline pressure.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

24/100

High design expectations, abstract teaching moments, and relentless project load make ARTD20 intellectually and physically hard.

Both formats report high difficulty; winter and compressed terms feel especially brutal.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Attendance and participation are required for most sections; skip class and you likely will not pass.

Online explicitly warns camera-on and skip-class failure; in-person is mostly mandatory.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

62/100

Strong praise from art-committed students and 60% take-again baseline, but GE seekers and .

; online is mixed on camera and workload.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

26/100

but still grades harshly and aesthetically.

Format shift

Online and .

Workload

Overwhelming

16/100

, and costly materials dominate the term.

Format shift

In-person winter sessions and online both report extreme time sinks.

Teaching experience

Good

74/100

Patients, constructive critiques, inspirational mentor energy, and strong artist skill despite abstract style for some.

Format shift

; online notes camera sensitivity.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

30/100

Studio projects and critiques drive grades, with quizzes and a guide.

Format shift

and ; online emphasizes projects and participation.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

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

10 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

, and transformative for committed artists but time- and cost-intensive.

Main concern

Expensive supplies, short deadlines, and grades that .

What students said

“Both the hardest class and as an artist.”
ARTD20
“expects you to buy almost $300 of supplies.”
ARTD20
“never never miss any of the quizzes!! Missing even one quiz can put you just short of getting a higher grade.”
ARTD20

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online ARTD20 still demands heavy project effort and camera-on participation; if you ask.

Main concern

Back-breaking assignments and camera-on expectations online.

What students said

“I have never had back breaking assignments until this class. ”
ARTD20
“don't turn off your camera it really bugs him. He's a .”
ARTD20

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and critiques; quizzes and a and can be picky relative to study guides.

Project CritiquesQuizzesFinal ExamCamera-On (online)

Assessment risk

Standard

48/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person includes quizzes and a .

QuizzesFinal ExamProject CritiquesHarsh Project Grades
“Quizzes and because some answers don't even directly follow his study guide.”
ARTD20
“never never miss any of the quizzes!!”
ARTD20

Online

and camera-on participation more than formal proctored exams.

Camera-On RequiredBack-Breaking ProjectsTough Project Grading
“don't turn off your camera it really bugs him.”
ARTD20
“ expectations that he would explain if you constantly asked for feedback.”
ARTD20

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Both the hardest class and as an artist.”

Voice snapshots generated from 12 reviews (2 online, 10 in-person) spanning 2016-2025; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Mentorship Quality

74/100

“Nathan was the perfect instructor and a great mentor; giving good advice and .”

💥 Workload Overload

16/100

“I have .”

⚖️ Strict Standards

26/100

“He grades very strictly and gives very constructive feedback, which I think is very helpful for people who want to be artists.”

💵 Cost Barrier

20/100

“expects you to buy almost $300 of supplies.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • gives good feedbacks on students works
  • more suitable as a friend than as a professor
  • inspirational

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • He considers a B above average.
  • Missing even one quiz can put you just short of getting a higher grade.

Theme 3

🎨

  • almost $300 of supplies
  • expect likely all-nighters for projects
  • this class will consume much of your time

Data context

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Analysis sample

12

Recent reviews read by the AI

12

Lifetime ratings

80/100

Evidence confidence

Twelve reviews from 2016-2025 with consistent themes on workload, cost, and .

Inside 12 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 55
4 out of 53
3 out of 52
2 out of 52
1 out of 50

Course coverage

ARTD2012 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

10 reported outcomes

A range

3

A 3

B range

2

B 2

C range

2

C 2

D range

0

No reported values

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

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