[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:38.169497+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3Nzk1MDQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2320451","instructor_name":"Jeffrey Repko","course_label":"ART107","course_id":"ART 107","course_uid":"course_95d48b1ac7a4c6b4599a9502","review_date":"2023-05-02 21:04:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you can take Jeffs's class.. do it. He's such a great teacher and is always willing to help you out when you need it and give you space to explore your own interests too. He also always brings us food he makes on critique days!! Great professor 10/10","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2320451","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:38.169497+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MTg2MjY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2320451","instructor_name":"Jeffrey Repko","course_label":"ART107","course_id":"ART 107","course_uid":"course_95d48b1ac7a4c6b4599a9502","review_date":"2017-12-13 20:52:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jeff was an awesome teacher, gave us really cool projects to work on and was always very willing to help you whether it was for developing your idea or using the actual software. He also brought us food a lot which was so kind and he was funny too and made teaching us the programs super fun, he's a gem definitely take him if you get the chance.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2320451","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.954068+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTQ5MzEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1674858","instructor_name":"Meg Mitchell","course_label":"ART107","course_id":"ART 107","course_uid":"course_95d48b1ac7a4c6b4599a9502","review_date":"2026-01-26 05:22:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's fine. Projects are spaced out well and TA's grade work pretty generously. Exams are cakewalks. Lectures are kinda meaningless, just work on something else. My main issue is her encouraging the use of AI in an ART discipline, which seems inherently backwards.\n\nClass is easy otherwise.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1674858","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.954068+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTQ0ODAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1674858","instructor_name":"Meg Mitchell","course_label":"ART107","course_id":"ART 107","course_uid":"course_95d48b1ac7a4c6b4599a9502","review_date":"2025-12-10 14:45:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"A very fun and kind professor. Attendance for the art department is tough so it's not her fault. Her and the TAs were helpful and also willing to work around deadlines or just to chat after class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1674858","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.954068+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTAzODU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1674858","instructor_name":"Meg Mitchell","course_label":"ART107","course_id":"ART 107","course_uid":"course_95d48b1ac7a4c6b4599a9502","review_date":"2023-05-12 01:14:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Meg is so nice, this class is very interesting, highly recommended","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1674858","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.954068+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODk3NTA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1674858","instructor_name":"Meg Mitchell","course_label":"ART107","course_id":"ART 107","course_uid":"course_95d48b1ac7a4c6b4599a9502","review_date":"2023-05-11 16:15:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Meg was a fun professor to have! She was able to take time to explain each of the five main units (Photoshop, GIFs, Video, 3D Modeling, and Coding) relatively well given the time she had. Heavy emphasis on exams though, but it is offset by your TA's making sure anyone with a pulse can pass those exams and the class as long as you turn stuff in.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1674858","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.954068+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjY3ODQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1674858","instructor_name":"Meg Mitchell","course_label":"ART107","course_id":"ART 107","course_uid":"course_95d48b1ac7a4c6b4599a9502","review_date":"2022-12-31 22:01:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"She wasn't the best professor. Her lectures were very boring and not formatted the best, but the class is easy. It might take about 2 hours to do the projects (at least for me who never used any of the software), but it's a lot easier if you have prior experience. The hard part is just figuring out what you want to do and how to use the techniques.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1674858","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.954068+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjI4OTgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1674858","instructor_name":"Meg Mitchell","course_label":"ART107","course_id":"ART 107","course_uid":"course_95d48b1ac7a4c6b4599a9502","review_date":"2022-05-03 19:01:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"ART107 is a relatively easy class, but you would succeed more if you had prior knowledge on coding and digital art. You only use PS for like 2-3 assignments and then get into difficult platforms that use a lot of battery/storage. The labs are pointless because all you do is work on assignments. I like Meg but don't recommend her","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1674858","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.954068+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NjMxNTcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1674858","instructor_name":"Meg Mitchell","course_label":"ART107","course_id":"ART 107","course_uid":"course_95d48b1ac7a4c6b4599a9502","review_date":"2021-04-27 02:13:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"This was a great class to learn a little bit about a lot of digital tools. Some were pretty easy and some were way more difficult, but we didn't stay on any subject for too long. If you want to go deep into Photoshop, this isn't the class, but it's a good digital survey class if you're just starting. Exams are easy and the class was fun. Would rec!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1674858","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.954068+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjQ5OTcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1674858","instructor_name":"Meg Mitchell","course_label":"ART107","course_id":"ART 107","course_uid":"course_95d48b1ac7a4c6b4599a9502","review_date":"2019-12-13 22:04:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Photoshop was only used for 2 assignments and then we got into difficult platforms. She barely went over the basics and began her examples were half finished. I have 4 project ungraded and the final is tomorrow. Along with that I emailed her about how my grades were 2 months behind, the email was ignored yet she emailed us about the exam.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1674858","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.954068+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNDU1NzEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1674858","instructor_name":"Meg Mitchell","course_label":"ART107","course_id":"ART 107","course_uid":"course_95d48b1ac7a4c6b4599a9502","review_date":"2019-11-21 16:30:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you do not know any about Ps, Pr, Coding, Rhino and 3D Printing, it'll be a tough class. You'll learn all these softwares by yourself which are really time-consuming. Grading is delayed so you won't have a chance to drop/swap it accoding to the grades of projects you recieve. The worst course I have though Meg is accessible outise class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1674858","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.954068+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NTM5MTk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1674858","instructor_name":"Meg Mitchell","course_label":"ART107","course_id":"ART 107","course_uid":"course_95d48b1ac7a4c6b4599a9502","review_date":"2018-02-05 22:51:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"I fully recommend taking Art 107 even if you're not an art student. It's an easy class with great prompts and fun projects. Unfortunately, I felt while Meg has a lot of expertise on different software used in the class and on art history, her teaching habits are lazy and she doesn't go beyond giving a few examples in class. Overall kind of meh.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1674858","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.954068+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MjQ0NjMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1674858","instructor_name":"Meg Mitchell","course_label":"ART107","course_id":"ART 107","course_uid":"course_95d48b1ac7a4c6b4599a9502","review_date":"2016-11-22 20:14:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"great lectures","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1674858","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.954068+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MDEyOTQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1674858","instructor_name":"Meg Mitchell","course_label":"ART107","course_id":"ART 107","course_uid":"course_95d48b1ac7a4c6b4599a9502","review_date":"2016-10-04 18:55:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"I was expecting to just learn how to use photoshop, but the class really gets into art theory too.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1674858","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.954068+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2OTg2NTAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1674858","instructor_name":"Meg Mitchell","course_label":"ART107","course_id":"ART 107","course_uid":"course_95d48b1ac7a4c6b4599a9502","review_date":"2016-09-21 18:09:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lots of tutorials, good examples in lecture. She's easy to reach by email.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1674858","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.954068+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2OTczMzU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1674858","instructor_name":"Meg Mitchell","course_label":"ART107","course_id":"ART 107","course_uid":"course_95d48b1ac7a4c6b4599a9502","review_date":"2016-09-14 18:43:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very approachable and willing to answer questions. I had a better time once I did the assigned tutorials in advance. She covers alot of material in class, and it's about advanced features of the software. Overall, the class is not super-easy at the start but is worth it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1674858","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.954068+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MzI4NDAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1674858","instructor_name":"Meg Mitchell","course_label":"ART107","course_id":"ART 107","course_uid":"course_95d48b1ac7a4c6b4599a9502","review_date":"2016-04-19 14:47:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Most unclear teacher I've ever had, only a teacher for her knowledge of the content, not her teaching ability as it is near inexistent. Incredibly quirky and has an act for making you feel uncomfortable. Barely teaches the programs and just expects you to figure them out. She constantly gets moody rude &frustrated when students don't understand her","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1674858","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.954068+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NjE0Mzgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1674858","instructor_name":"Meg Mitchell","course_label":"ART107","course_id":"ART 107","course_uid":"course_95d48b1ac7a4c6b4599a9502","review_date":"2015-04-17 03:38:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"A little disorganized, but once I did the practice exercises it made sense. There's alot of material for one semester. She expects you to learn the tools while also using them and gives good feedback on your project. Made me want to take more advanced classes next year.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1674858","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.954068+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzY1NjE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1674858","instructor_name":"Meg Mitchell","course_label":"ART107","course_id":"ART 107","course_uid":"course_95d48b1ac7a4c6b4599a9502","review_date":"2013-11-21 15:04:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Meg knows what she's doing, but nobody else does. Her projects could potentially be super cool, but she doesn't help you figure out the programs at all. Make use of online tutorials and expect to spend time outside of class crying over her projects if unfamiliar with the software. She grades easy, but her crits are brutal. Disrespectful to TA also.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1674858","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.954068+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMDkzNTU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1674858","instructor_name":"Meg Mitchell","course_label":"ART107","course_id":"ART 107","course_uid":"course_95d48b1ac7a4c6b4599a9502","review_date":"2013-08-29 11:55:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Become familiar with Adobe programs and SketchUp before taking this class. (lynda.com) I think the pressure to read/demo new tutorials outside of class, was overwhelming for some. No one can learn a program and retain its features in an afternoon, plus make a cohesive design. Meg can be harsh on crit day, but is equally helpful if you ask questions","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1674858","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.954068+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMjA5NDEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1674858","instructor_name":"Meg Mitchell","course_label":"ART107","course_id":"ART 107","course_uid":"course_95d48b1ac7a4c6b4599a9502","review_date":"2013-01-04 18:01:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Meg knows her stuff, problem is she cannot communicate it clearly. Her syllabus did not apply because we were always behind or ahead- very  disorganized class. Her quirkiness can be good or bad, bad when her  personality gets in the way of being helpful without making you feel bad or incompetent.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1674858","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.954068+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwNjExNzA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1674858","instructor_name":"Meg Mitchell","course_label":"ART107","course_id":"ART 107","course_uid":"course_95d48b1ac7a4c6b4599a9502","review_date":"2012-08-28 04:24:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Only take this class if you actually have an interest in the subject matter. Lots of people would not do any work outside of class and constantly blamed the teacher for not explaining things even when they did not attempt to do the outside work. There was lots of creative freedom in the class and deadlines were super lenient.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1674858","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.954068+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMzc0NzU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1674858","instructor_name":"Meg Mitchell","course_label":"ART107","course_id":"ART 107","course_uid":"course_95d48b1ac7a4c6b4599a9502","review_date":"2012-06-02 22:13:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Meg was not the best at explaining how to use the programs she was teaching and was not always clear about what we were to do for assignments.It seems like she knows her stuff, just does not know how to communicate it to students who are unfamiliar with digital design, which made the class frustrating.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1674858","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.954068+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjY3NTAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1674858","instructor_name":"Meg Mitchell","course_label":"ART107","course_id":"ART 107","course_uid":"course_95d48b1ac7a4c6b4599a9502","review_date":"2012-05-12 17:25:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"The lessons were structured well enough to follow, but she assumes that her students know more than they actually do. She's not that great at teaching a group, but is pretty helpful if you ask her questions. She is quite quirky and is very capable of making you feel uncomfortable. Overall, the class is easy IF you know your way around Adobe apps.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1674858","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0}]