Chi Jang Yin - DePaul University

Professor: Chi Jang Yin

Department: TBD

College: DePaul University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ART329
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's one of my favorite photography professors. Make sure she gets to know you! She's very flexible and understanding if you're honest with her and passionate about your work and photography in general. Just keep her in the loop with your process!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: LSP112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This is a real easy class, however she doesn't excel at teaching it, mainly because the material is so dry (not her fault). She gives us "lectures" which is just 30 minutes of her reading off the screen. She doesn't really communicate information very well or often, but it's a simple class. If you are required to take this, it's a nice blow off.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: LSP121
• 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:

Her first impression was totally different than what I think of her now. She kicked a kid out of her class for texting, and he never came back. But she is one of the best teachers I've had. She's super charming and knows a lot about what she's teaching. Her accent is kind of thick and can be distracting, but she's really cool and interesting.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ART224
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is very informed when it comes to photographic methods and techniques. Always used class time efficiently. Was impressed with her organizational skills. She makes sure all of the students have a clear understanding of all information presented. Best professor/experience I have had at DePaul thus far.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ART332
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very smart and focused prof. Her knowledge about digital photography is impeccable. She is straight-forward, has an honest class critique that helps in a long run. Take her class if you are serious about photography.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ART224
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Super unorganized but charming. Probably could have done more project in this class. You don't really need to buy the photoshop book she requires, unless you really feel nervous about understanding the program. She loves pretty much everything people did, not very difficult. Kind of wished it was a more challenging class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ART224
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took Beginning Digital Photography from Chi Jang. She always made class interesting and I looked forward to class. Even though it was a night class I was never bored. Take her class, if you show interest and put effort into the 4 photography assignments you will probably get an A. Oh you really don't need to buy the photoshop textbook either...

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ART293
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is my favorite professor at DePaul. She is helpful, inspiring and all together friendly. she is open to new ideas and is an amazing artist herself. take her class!

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

She pushed my abilities as a photographer! I ended up learning better technique and conceptual developments and was able to devote the entire quarter to build my portfolio. Best professor ever!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ART329
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I heard of her from my CTI professor. She is professional, helpful and knowledgeable in her field. Don’t be intimidated by her Asian looking…I understood clearly of everything she said. Her adv. digital photo class pushed my skills to next level and she helped me get an internship and two shows!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ART224
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

language barrier is big problem, and if you have taken toolbox or Design 1 or 2 its all repetitive.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ART225
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very articulate and gets students to think rather than regurgiate. She did not put herself above us yet was still in command and she is a bit standoff intellectual.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ART224
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is such a nice person, and a pretty good teacher. She is very knowledgeable about her field. Try not to take her class in the morning bc she gets really into her lectures and will talk for like 1/2 the class, so thats the one bad thing about her. Other than that, if you want to be mildly challenged and have fun take her, shes great.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ART102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy professor. You kinda need to take quite a few rolls of film, but she grades easy.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BEGINTPHOTO
• 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:

I want to keep her in my pocket because she's so sweet and cute and when I feel bad or have a question I can pull her out and she'll say something like "Excellent work!" or "Yay!" or pat me on the back. She's SO cool, SO artistic, SO smart, SO understanding and SO willing to help you out all the damn time. Best. Professor. Ever.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ART225329
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This is my absolute favorite teacher at DePaul. I love her. She is extremely nice and helpful, and teaches you everything you need to know about photography. She pushes concept which is good, but a lot of people struggle on that. If you are serious about photography and/or do not know a lot about it take this teacher. She is awesome.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BEGADVPHOTO
• 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 interesting" and "I want to see more" are her only critiques. Otherwise she is an awesome person. Instead of teaching she is sort of like a camp counselor, just there to make sure everyone is having a good time. Her own work is great and she really encourages students to get into it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ART104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She is a great teacher to pick up for art 104. She's a very encouraging art teacher and you don't need to be picasso to take the course. Definitely a good beginning course that was pretty easy and fun.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ART104
• 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:

She was always positive which was excellent. I expected it to be more of an intro course but I ended up learning and doing more than I thought I could have.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ADVPHOTO
• 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:

I've gotten only A's in her class, but... adv. photo incorporated too much work away from actual photography (a bit overwhelming to tell you the truth). I adore her as a person, but perhaps she should restructure this class a bit.