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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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
He is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! I learned so much in an engaging way. I would recommend taking any class from him.Rate My Professors ↗
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 ↗
Prof Patterson was the best! This class was super fun and interesting, especially if you're a Digital Studies certificate or interested in marketing, social media, or life sciences.Rate My Professors ↗
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LSC 314 teaches principles and techniques of digital documentary and informational video production, including analysis of video styles and subject matter.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Dexter Patterson is described as kind, funny, and passionate, with students appreciating his generous grading and the creative freedom in projects. However, one reviewer found the lecture content uninteresting and boring, despite the instructor's personality.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026LSC 360 teaches science podcasting and radio production, including writing, editing, and voicing using digital equipment.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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
Spring 2022–Fall 2025LSC 450 trains students in visual storytelling and photographic thinking to communicate science, health, and environmental topics through documentary photography portfolios and video stories.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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
Spring 2022–Spring 2026Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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