Reviews of professor Rafael Duffie

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Maybe it's because he had my class scheduled at the same time as another so he was overwhelmed but I really feel like I didn't learn a thing and he expected too much from students for an intro class. He tells you what to do on maya without explaining what these tools in the program actually do. Doesn't do late work.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Professor Duffie is a tough teacher. He expects a lot from the class and he gives pretty good lectures but often goes off on tangents. He also records his lectures so that's a plus. I recommend watching the lectures more than once to get it. The information is there. Most students on here give him a bad rating because they are lazy.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Had videos for hw.
Does not grade on time but if you do all the hw then your good.
I didnt have a computer at home. Had to come to school to do it. The hws are do-able but it takes your time
I did not have knowledge of maya or substance Painter. 
**He will teach you step by step**
Late work is okay 
Respectful and understanding.
Good teacher

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Great professor. Gives time consuming hw every week but is willing to give u extensions if u ask. He tends to take long on his lecture/tutorials to the point where u don't have time to work on it in class. But he records his lectures thankfully and posts them. Doesn't take attendance but don't skip! You will fall behind if you don't try nor show up

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Prof is an exceptional 3D modeler and animator, but is clearly overextending himself with his workload and it can make things hard for those who struggle. Rarely responds to emails, doesn't show up to office hours, so approach him during class if you need help from him. Goes over A TON of content each week, but push through and you'll do fine.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Goes on tangents a lot- is really harsh and has a definite bias towards 3D. He does not grade until the end of class, so it's unclear what grade you have until grades are in. Expects a lot of knowledge that you can not learn from classes at CSULA. Expects knowledge in After Effects and previous use of Maya. Expects you to take modeling first.