Quality 5/5Difficulty 5/5
Prof Patterson is AMAZING. Not only is he passionate and excited about the class but he is very personableRate My Professors ↗
Current instructor
Dexter Patterson
What students say
Original student reviews · all captured dates
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Professor Patterson is amazing! He is very caring, respectful, and really cares about his work and lectures. He is without a doubt one of the best professors Ive had, and I've taken courses at multiple universities and countries. His lectures are really interesting, clear, and straight to the point. I would 100% take a class with him again.Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Dexter is a wonderful professor! He is so kind and funny during lecture and very passionate about what he teaches. The class is a good mix of group and independent projects with lots of opportunity for creative liberty. Lectures are often quick and usually don't last the full time.Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Dexter is a wonderful professor! He is so nice and funny during lecture and very passionate about what he teaches. The class is a good mix of group and independent projects with lots of opportunity for creative liberty. Lectures are often pretty quick and don't usually last the whole time.Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
He is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! I learned so much in an engaging way. I would recommend taking any class from him.Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Dr.Patterson is AMAZING! He is such a fun person with plenty of knowledge. Lectures can get a bit boring at times, but not for lack of personality- I just did not find the content interesting or necessary to pay attention to. The projects are very fun, though, with lots of space for creative freedom! He grades extremely generously and cares a lot.Rate My Professors ↗
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Classes with Dexter Patterson
Introduction to digital video production covering documentary and informational video principles, style analysis, and core techniques including videography, scripting, producing, and editing.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · dexter patterson
Dexter Patterson taught this course with a focus on group and independent projects that offered significant creative freedom. Students described his lectures as quick and fun, though one noted the content sometimes felt uninteresting. Grading was characterized as extremely generous, and he was viewed as kind and passionate.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026LSC 360
Science Podcasting & Radio
3 creditsScience Podcasting & Radio covers writing, editing, and producing newscasts, ads, PSAs, and features using digital audio equipment.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.83 GPA, 94.4% A/AB (n=18 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.80 GPA, 95.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=19 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025Documentary Photography for the Sciences trains students in visual storytelling and photographic thinking to communicate science, health, and the environment through portfolios and video stories.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.62 GPA, 80.4% A/AB (n=46 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.92 GPA, 97.7% A/AB (n=43 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.83 GPA, 95.3% A/AB (n=43 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Recorded teaching history
Distinct courses recorded per term
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| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | LSC 314 | Introduction to Digital Video Production |
| Spring 2027 | LSC 360 | Science Podcasting & Radio |
| Spring 2027 | LSC 450 | Documentary Photography for the Sciences |
| Fall 2026 | LSC 314 | Introduction to Digital Video Production |
| Fall 2026 | LSC 360 | Science Podcasting & Radio |
| Fall 2026 | LSC 450 | Documentary Photography for the Sciences |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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