James Wronecki - East Tennessee State University,Johnson City, TN

Professor: James Wronecki

Department: Graphic Arts

College: East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: DIGM4930
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Wronecki did really well leading the class this semester. He gave good feedback on Resumes and Cover Letters. I used some of his advice and landed a job! He remembered my first presentation of class and my name. Not many professors remember names and stuff like that.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: DIGM3110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I learned absolutely nothing in this class. I actually felt like I knew less about the subjects "taught" when the semester was over.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: DIGM1900
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This guy is, by far, the worst professor I have ever had to deal with in my entire life. He is impossible to understand, with the quietist voice one could possibly imagine (No, sitting in the front won't help. Trust me, I tried). He He gets frustrated when you ask questions and is very unapproachable both in and outside of class. 0/10

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: DIGM1900
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This man does not understand how to teach large classes. He runs through the program too fast and thinks anyone who fell behind isn't paying attention. He hates answering questions and does not explain basic concepts. This man is a lot of peoples introduction into the field and has already chased so many away from it.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: DIGM2750
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really liked Wronecki! His class is sometimes really disorganized, it's true, but he's a very nice man and one-on-one he's amazing. If you don't understand something, he's sure to help you with all that he can. Whatever you do, do NOT ignore what he's working on in class that day to finish something from a previous class. It adds up fast.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: DIGM3010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is by far the worst professor I've ever had. Cool guy outside of class, and you can tell he really cares about what he teaches, but not good at actually teaching. A majority of the stuff I had to teach myself because he wasn't any help. If you've never heard of Maya, you'll struggle unless you put in extra work outside of class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: DIGM1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He was beyond unclear. The only reason I made a good grade in his class was because I worked with other kids in the class who got it. Anyways, the man is just not a good teacher. He will never point out exactly what you should change about projects, no clear deadlines and definitely no clear instructions for projects. AVOID.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: DIGM1100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Awful professor. He seriously shouldn't even be within 100 yards of the instructing profession. He angers easily when asked a question, and often times doesn't even answer the same question you asked. Knowing I will have to take him again is honestly making me reconsider my major.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: DIGM1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Why can't you give a negative rating?? This professor is terrible!!!!!!!! Actually asks students to help teach parts of the class that he doesn't understand! REALLY?!?!?!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: DIGM3010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He NEVER describes what his expectations are for an assignment. He is NOT up-to-date with current industry standards and NOT familiar with the programs he is supposed to be teaching. He is RUDE when you ask for help and will go off on you for no reason. I learned nothing from him and had to retake the class with another professor.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: DIGM1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not clear at all. Also becomes easily frustrated at questions. Passionate about his subject though. If you are completely adept at all programs covered, you'll do ok, but if you are new to maya, illustrator, and photoshop don't take him!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: DIGM3010
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He was an excellent professor. He has very nice hair, which definitely helps. He is not so good at maya though.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 3010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He actually made me hate working in Maya. His inability to communicate clearly was what made this class as terrible as it was. If I fail this class, I will NOT be taking him again. Too bad he's the only professor teaching 3D Modeling.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: DIGM3010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

EXTREMELY confusing. Doesn't explain well in class, and very vague when when you ask questions. You can tell he knows Maya pretty well, just not good at teaching. Tells weird stories while trying to explain things, very distracting. Speeds though the demos without answering questions, and gets irritated if you don't understand quickly. Moody.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENTC2170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He gives his assignments really fast in the beginning, but gives a lot of time to complete them towards the end of the semester. He isn't super clear about what he wants on some parts of projects, but he gives you the chance to correct those mistakes a week or so before the final.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENTC2170
• 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:

The worst professor I have ever had. He has no clue what to do with CAD or Rhino so if you are not in the digital media program stay as far away as you can. He will not help you when you ask and he will make you use prototype and beta programs so he can send back reviews to the company's. He refuses to use the programs that are required to learn.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: DIGM3010
• 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:

The professor walks you through the steps you need to take to learn the Maya software. Maya has a pretty steep learning curve.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: DIGM3010
• 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:

Wronecki is the type of teacher that guides you, and goes through the steps, and will help you one-on-one. But you have to really follow him, and you have to learn a lot of material on your own, but he usually gives good grades for at least having the material he teaches. A bit awkward with people, but overall good teacher. Helpful when needed.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: DIGM3010
• 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:

Overall a good class and teacher if you want to learn Maya

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: DIGM3110
• 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:

He goes way too fast. If you're not a pro at maya, you will most likely fail the course. He doesn't know how to teach to people who have never used the software before, and though he tries to help, it's useless. I usually give up with frustration. If you want a somewhat stress free semester, don't take his classes. Other than teaching, he's cool.