Mike Scott - University of Maine

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Mike Scott - University of Maine

Professor: Mike Scott

Department: New Media Art

College: University of Maine

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: NMD306
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Literally the worst professor I have ever had by far. He hates all his students it feels like, I don't understand how he still has a job. He would not post assignments till the day they are due, then get mad at his students off his own faults. Horrible person, no sympathy, empathy, or care in the world.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: NMD306
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

90% of his course materials are plagiarized and the other 10% are too old to be relevant to the field. This man is manipulating the system to get a paycheck. ASAP is paid for by tax-payer grants he gets from his buddies in the government. He's living proof of why a liberal arts education doesn't work. Most are manipulated by him. Sad.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: NMD102
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I see many reviews on here claiming that it's good that Mike Scott forces you to work it out yourself. Um, no. Professors are supposed to mentor their students and help them succeed. Mike doesn't teach anything and expects greatness out of his student's projects and berates them if it doesn't click his interest. You're misguided, top defending him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: NMD100
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

If you're a proactive student who likes learning and being challenged to do so, you'll like Mike. If you can take criticism, you'll like Mike. If not, good luck. You have to be willing to take things into your own hands and be independent.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: NMD160
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Often he would just introduce new assignments by being like "Here, do this." without teaching students how to do it. Coding doesn't come easy to me so since he would never teach students, I found myself asking for help with how to do some things. After a while he would just not respond at all. Professors should also teach their students.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: NMD104
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Unpleasant class, and unpleasant person to be around. Probably the worst professor I've had at Umaine.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: NMD160
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mike while vague at times does not hold your hand through anything. He will push you to do your best offering guidance along the way, that is only if you ask for it. Mike typically does not teach a lot in class but gives assignments that will require you to learn something on your own. He spends class time helping those who need it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: NMD306
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

As you can see most people gIve Mike a very low score for helpfulness, and that is very true for the class it self. If you ask for help he wont give it, although it sucks at the time, it really help you out in the long run. Later on in life when you're tasked with doing/learning something new, you know that you have the ability to learn or it fast

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: NMD100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Michael Scott is one of those professors who you either love or hate- or both. He really makes you work for it and he is super unclear, but he is amazingly smart and know what he is talking about. He is the kind of guy you want to get to know because he can really help you out. He may anger you but he is worth your time.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: NMD150
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:

Doesn't even teach his students, just berates them.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: NMD160
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

You would be better off watching youtube tutorials and reading examples online, than paying to take this course. The professor does next to nothing to help you accomplish his projects, and doesn't actually teach anything.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: 102
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He'll help you as much as he can if you put in your effort.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: NEWMEDIA102
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

really good professor, great guy, makes damn good lasagna.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: NMD102
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Rude, inpatient, unhelpful, and cryptic.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: NMD102
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: Mandatory

Comment:

There was absolutely zero explanation of anything we were expected to do, which doesn't help in the slightest when he demands that we spend money on expensive kits that he won't even teach us to use.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: NMD306
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Mike is not getting enough credit on this site. He comes off colder than he really is. He's an excellent professor, I've learned more from him than any other New Media professor. He won't spoon feed his students, he wants them to try or he won't give them the time of day. If you make an effort to talk to him/ask questions, he'll help you succeed.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: NMD666
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: N/A

Comment:

Very depressing. Made me realize there was more to life than sitting in a classroom with a professor who looks as though he's stoned all the time. He mentioned I would never be an officer in the military (I'm now a captain). Lastly, he mentioned I was lazy (After 3 deployments and working for an intelligence dept I'd say I'm ok!)

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: NMD102
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's a character. Lots of people dislike him because he really doesn't know much about what he's teaching. I really enjoyed this class though. He weeded out the people who are not willing to push themselves. If you're ready for a challenge, you'll like this class. He's a great motivational speaker.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: NMD295
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

he was very rude to most of his students. his assignments are very hard, which would be fine if he was helpful, but he isn't. i don't need my project done for me, but i at least need some inkling of what i'm supposed to do. i'll be honest and say this class was the reason i switched my major.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: NMD295
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:

I suffered quite a lot in his class. He either gives rather unclear instructions or odd requirements. For the most part, he doesn't teach - And that's why he is worth it; you have to be force yourself to learn and work to get things done. He could easily be the oddest professor you will ever have, but he is also the unique one out there.

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