Nina Levitt - Ryerson University, Toronto, ON

Professor: Nina Levitt

Department: Fine Arts

College: Ryerson University, Toronto, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MPM222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Going through high school, with all the ambition in the world, you never once consider that the university you tried so hard to get into would be so negligent. When did art school go lax on educational standards? Lila and her husband/partner-in crime are running (what has the potential to be) a unique and coveted Canadian art program.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MPM022
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Just awful. Was never supportive or provided any insight or guidance, which is what a teacher is supposed to do.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MPM
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

One of the most artistically well versed teachers I ever had. Firmly believed work should hold strong concepts. She wanted her student's work to have a intelligent, meaningful and worthwhile idea behind them. Those complaining about her - did you ever think about why you make art? Did you care?

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MPM
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

An excellent professor who will tell people exactly what htey don't want to hear - that they are spoiled art school kids and their work truly blows. People who can't handle her positive criticism label her biased. They need to wake up to the real world.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: NEWMEDIA
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Condescending, insulting and patronizing. Never had anything positive, helpful or insightful to say. But was good at rolling her eyes and saying "I don't get it." This woman should NOT be teaching. Gave everyone anxiety. BLAH TO NINA.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MPM022
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Nina's 1 of those profs where u either like her or hate her. Get used to seeing/doing things from her perspective cuz she has a set view. Only prof to be critical but pretty fair. Keep attendance and continual marks.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MPM022
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

one of the few teachers at ryerson who's willing to criticize work. totally important for learning. yeah, it's painful to hear where your stuff's crap, but that's what her job is - to tell you what's right AND what's wrong so you can better your work.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MPM
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Nina has a somewhat specific vision of what 'art' is. My vision coincides with hers so I thought she was wonderful, but I understand why others might differ.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MPM042
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This person has no concept of how to treat students. Needs to learn how to be a teacher

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MPM
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Needs a more professional teaching attitude. One positive - at least she is active in the field she teaches - which is hard to come by.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MPM042
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Total pain. She treats students like dirt. Our projects become her projects after she is done criticising them. She is the worst teacher I have ever had.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MPM042
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Seems insecure because her own work blows, so she takes it out on her students.