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ELAINE SCHEER

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Raw average: 4.50/5 from 2 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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ART 508
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
As long as you attend the artist talks and write the reflections you can get an easy A. The talks are diverse and super interesting. Elaine is caring and makes comments on your reflections and you feel connected even with a large class size. They have make up assignments if you can't attend a certain talk. Very interesting class and wonderful prof.
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ART 242
Quality 4/5Difficulty 3/5
Elaine is one of the best professors I've ever had. She really cares about what she does and makes watercolor a great class. Even if you've never really used watercolors, she gives great demos/intros to new methods and techniques, and she m… Read full reviewShow less
Elaine is one of the best professors I've ever had. She really cares about what she does and makes watercolor a great class. Even if you've never really used watercolors, she gives great demos/intros to new methods and techniques, and she makes class fun. Overall a really kind & caring person, and a great class to take with a laid-back atmosphere.
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