Sophia Ainslie - Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Professor: Sophia Ainslie

Department: Fine Arts

College: Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ARTF1122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

You'll need to spend a lot of time doing the project every week, get ready for it. She is a hard grader even you put a lot of effort into work, you may still not an A. She can have so many to say about your work, so don't be afraid.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ARTF1122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The only 8 AM class I actually enjoy and attend every single class. Very friendly, encouraging, good teacher, but somewhat harsh grading if you're used to easy As. Has some trouble with lectures assuming previous knowledge, but does answer questions and is willing to talk about it further with individual students if asked to. Overall, great teacher

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ARTF1102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Sophia is phenomenal! Always very encouraging and full of ideas. I didn't come into the class an artist, but she made sure I left with a passion for art. Her enthusiasm is contagious

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ARTF1122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She either gives very vague feedback or she tells you exactly what to do, but then still gives you a low grade even if you follow the feedback perfectly. A very kind and understanding woman, who wants to help. She seems to be very proficient at art itself, but maybe not at teaching art. She says "push the work" as the main feedback.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ARTF1122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Sophia is funny, upbeat, and really nice, so she's willing to help you if you ask. She's also a really tough grader, and though you can always revise your work, expect to spend a lot of time on your projects.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ARTF1122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hard class, lots of work, but pays off. Best teacher I've had at Northeastern. Sweet, funny, and willing to help.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ARTF1120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Sophia is the best teacher I have ever had.She accepts everyones technique and style and is excited to explore it.She is extremely down to earth and understands that students have other work and gives a fair workload. She gives a lot of personal attention and will rearrange her schedule even to meet with you and she wants to see individual progress

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ARTF1122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

nice person, but just ok professor. she was a bit harsh with her grading, and she was also a bit hard to please. projects were sort of hit or miss, either she liked what you did or she didn't. if you take her 2d class, make sure tone is a key element of your pieces, she definitely focuses on that the most, and subtlety in tone works against you.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ARTF1102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Sophia is a lovely lady who is passionate about art and teaching. Color 1 is an easy class, which actually allowed me to produce some of my best work. She doesn't respond to emails too quickly but she is more than willing to talk to you for a significant amount of time before or after class. She has an awesome British accent.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ARTF0
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, passionate about art and active in her field. Defintly my favorite teacher of the semester! critiques are honest, which is helpful, and advice given is quite useful for those who would like to improve.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: DRAW2
• 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:

Great prof, passionate about art, good critiques. Fair grader, but you've got to work a lot! I highly recommend her.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ARTU102
• 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:

Ainslie is very knowledgeable and helpful. Critique can be harsh sometimes, but you really learn a lot. It's really hard to get an A on pieces, but not impossible.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: VIS1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Though art is subjective, yes, this teacher always didn't like my work--even the class came to notice that she just picked on me. I was very upset due to the large amount of bias that she took out on me as an individual. She gives you the chance to re-do your work--but she'd just give me the same grade after I did the extra work. DO YOUR HOMEWORK

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

What a great professor! Even though class was at 8AM it was so interesting that I didn't mind. I learned a lot and my drawing definitely improved. Ainslie is fun and supportive!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FIGUREDRAWING
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

great teacher! enthusiastic, passionate, interesting.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BASICDRAWING
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: INNERARTS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

They probably don?t have this class anymore. But she was an awesome teacher when I had her 3 years ago; she gave us a lot of freedom to explore and gave us great feedback on our work.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BASICDRAWING
• 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:

Really good class. I love to draw, so it was easy for me. She is a really good teacher, helps in any way she can - listen to her advice - it does help. MOST DEFINITLY do the hw - increases the grade. Be ready to spend a few hours on it. the homeworks are simple yet effective in getting you to draw. i highly recommend this class :)

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BASICDRAW
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Excellent class. I loved it. She is a mirracle worker to get me to be able to draw

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

friendly, creative woman is helpful in teaching you the basics. she likes extremes- in areas like shading as well as in concept. she doesnt mind if you take a different approach to an assignment. just be able to justify it. must attend all classes.