Al Poruchnyk - University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

Professor: Al Poruchnyk

Department: Fine Arts

College: University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: STDO1450
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Super surprised to hear the person below me had a bad experience. I had Alex as a prof in first year and he was really laid back and supportive. Super knowledgeable and gives students freedom the freedom to experiment, which is nice.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FAAH2610
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Alex has to have been one of the worst profs I've ever had at UofM if not the worst. He was constantly being insulting, and not offering helpful advice at all. Very inconsiderate man.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FAAH2610
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Al is incredibly helpful and supportive. He has a vast knowledge of equipment and software. This class is very flexible and gives you the chance to learn by trail and error.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: VIDEOX
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Committed, caring guy, willing to go the extra mile for his students, really puts himself out there. Supremely technically knowledgeable, good at explaining complex concepts so taht non-techs can understand them; will keep at it until you get it. A Good Egg.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: STDO3630
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a really good prof. extremely helpful in all areas, easy to get along with and available to all students that need his help.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: VIDEO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's a fun guy and a good teacher. At his best when asked questions and in class discussion. Probably too kind to some of the posers in class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: VIDEO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very open to any type of work. Will do *EVERYTHING* to assist in production/completeion of projects. Lectures are rambling and unorganized. Often unfamiliar with software in lab. Is a push-over for a great grade; tell him a sob-story about why your work is incomplete, get an extension and an A. Pi**es-off those of us who worked our butts off.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: VIDEO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Truly wants all his students to do well and allows total freedom to either thrive or flounder. Will help you any way you ask as long as you are at least trying.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: VIDEO1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Usually really good, but watch out for the mood swings!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: VIDEO
• 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:

Supportive? No. He doesn't even listen. He's very passive aggressive. This guy is an idiot! Watch-out.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: VIDEO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Clarity is not really his strong suit, but he is certainly as supportive as you could hope for.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: VIDEO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

What he lacks in clarity, he makes up in swellness.