Amir Zaki - University of California Riverside

Professor: Amir Zaki
Department: Fine Arts
College: University of California Riverside
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: ART143
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Amir doesn't sugar coat things. He can tell if you put in the effort and if you don't he is not going to pretend you did. His words can be blunt but they are fair. He can recognize the students who really try and if he gives you criticism you can either take it like a victim or use it to better your work. Overall he is great
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: ART143
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I regret taking his class now. He's left class early a couple of times.1 time he showed up for 5 mins. in a 3 hr. lab,left and never showed up later.If you asked for help he'll say he's coming back later and never show up.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: PHOTO1
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I have no idea what these people are talking about. He has a great sense of humor and I think he's hilarious. He is blunt but that's a great trait of his - he gives you GOOD criticism. Not only that but it's very insightful and helpful.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: ART140
  • 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:
He is not that bad. He noticed I seemed iffy about the class on the first day, but I just clarified and told him I was nervous, and he just put me at ease. He does have his own special way of critiquing, but don't take it personally! I ended up getting an A. probably for effort. but hey, he's NOT THAT BAD.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: ART140
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The comments here about Amir are true, but only to a certain extent. As cocky, and cynical as he is, it is because he wants you to improve your work. He treats people rudely if you are the same to him, not attending class, showing little interest etc. Like any professor, why would he be concerned about your well being if you aren't?
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: BEGPHOTO
  • 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:
Took 3 classes with him, I know what I'm talking about. In beginning photo - fine but realized was because I had no contact with him. In intermediate photo class, finally revealed himself to be the **** he really is. Cynical to the point of dismissing everyone as idiots. Makes assumptions and sticks with it. Only cares about his own opinions
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ART
  • 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:
He graduated from the UCLA MFA program and thinks he is God, what do you expect...
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: DIGITALPHOTO
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
****-bag-o-riffic... ...his narcissism is so all encompassing and his ego is so big that he's probably the one leaving the "sexy" comments.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: ART180
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I was actually a reader for this class back in '04, and I was appalled at the quality of writing exhibited by seniors in college. Amir was polite to students, selected fascinating guests, and was much more charitable than me with the crap turned in by his students. Being an art major doesn't mean you don't have to learn how to write, people.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: PHOTOGRAPHY
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Amir appreciates contradiction. Is at the students back and is willing to help when asked.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: PHOTOGRAPHY
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: ART3
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Zaki was great and his class was delightful to be a part of. The slide shows were interesting and the assignments were almost always fun to do. To get an A in his class just put effort, thought, and time in the work that you do. It is an Art class and you can't get a good grade with shady work no matter how sujective a professor may or may not be.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: BEGINNINGPHOTO
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
this guy is horrible. he is rude, immature, thinks too highly of himself, negates students into a disrespected and low position. he only accepts his opinions, he is a ****bag. DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASSES. you will regret it. he puts on a front like he's a nice guy and then he turns into an A-hole.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: DIGITALPHOTO
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dont waste your time in his classes. The only word he knows is "no". Beyond that he doesn't listen to his students and argues with them regularly in and out of class.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: ART180
  • 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:
this man is very arrogant, does not respect students, does not respect any opinions other than his own. treats students like dumb idiots, doesnt even give them a chance. he doesnt like to give out good grades. recommend strongly to NOT take any of his classes
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: ART180
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Amir makes class suck. He is rude, childish and petty. He says that he wants our opinion and then gets upset if it is not the same as his. He makes it intimidating to want to participate in clas. He doesn't seem to like UCR or teaching and has a very low opinion on most the students at UCR.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: ART
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
the most infantile, petty teacher i've had the misfortune of meeting. he is so bored with himself that it makes his classes unbearable. i've never met a teacher that was more disinterested in his profession. his nose is so far up the department's ass that he can't see how badly his art sucks.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: ART131
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I passed this class with a high grade, so my review isn't for the sake of "complaining." Zaki does not give constructive criticism, nor fosters creativity in his lectures. This class would be a complete breeze if you become a brown noser. Not my idea of a good teacher.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: ART
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I don't know about the sexy part, but he is a smart son of a gun. He is easy to talk to and knows his material.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: ART
  • 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:
Puts the fine in fine arts
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