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Gives helpful feedback. I enjoyed the in class assignments
The in class exercises are awesome
Omar is super approachable and very passionate about graphic design which rubs off on his students. He gives great feedback and strives for his students to learn and be passionate. Responds to emails quickly.
He is a good teacher. I learned a lot and I know I'll be using the lessons he taught the class out in the real world
Very good !
Amazing teacher! Lots of work assigned but as long as you put in the work, its very rewarding.
Amazing prof - give a great understanding of real life application of program material
Helpful feedback, lectures with lots of good content. Enjoyed the class.
Has a good understanding of content and knows that skills that need to be learned to get a job and have a successful career as a graphic designer.
Omar is a great teacher, who really knows his stuff. Really enjoyed this class. Gave good feedback, provided great insight on what the industry is looking for
Great teacher
I learned so much in this course! Lectures were interesting and projects were fun. Seems overwhelming at first but definitely worth the hard work.
Really great .He gave us notes we learned a lot
Good class.
Omar its a nice instructor.
Inspirational class
Really engaging and interactive
Great teacher! Helpful and thorough. Teaches relevant information that is applicable to the industry. He's likes to laugh with his students too.
Very hands on course, practical
a little too much presentation
Nice professor.
Really great .He gave us notes we learned so much
Passionate. He clearly loves what he is teaching and it makes learning it more fun and easy.
Such a pleasure to be taught by someone who clearly loves what he does and respects and cares about his students. Wish there were more teachers like him!!
Nice professor overall. It really seams that he enjoy the subject and it is very excited to help his students to get more knowledge about the subject .
SUGGESTION: TO GIVE MORE FEEDBACK FOR THE ASSIGNMENTS. I DIDN'T UNDERSTAND A FEW OF MY GRADES. ALSO, CHANGE THE ASSIGNMENTS TO DIGITAL AND OPTIONAL TO DRAWING. THE MOST PART OF THE CLASS DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO DRAW, WHICH IT TURNS HARDER TO EXECUTE ASSIGNMENTS AND FOR YOU TO GRADE FAIRLY. OVERALL EXCELLENT CLASS, VERY INSPIRING AND I LEARNED A LOT!
He is passionate. It is clear he loves what he is teaching and it makes it more fun and interesting to learn :-)
Omar was an awesome prof that really took the time to help each student with their questions and offer feedback on all the projects. He was a joy to have as a teacher for an entry level graphics class!
Great guy and easy to talk too!
You have to do the work and stay on top of it to pass. The assignments will help you improve if your looking to be a graphic designer. You must also show up to most classes otherwise you will be lost. Hes very fair when he marks and also is a very helpful teacher and will sit down with you and brainstorm ideas with you if you need help!
Omar was excellent at giving me good feedback. I feel like if you care about your grade and the content, he will be able to see it. Same goes for if you dont. I feel like occasionally he was harder on those who clearly werent into the class but Id also expect any instructor to do similarity.
Omar gave great feedback and is responsive to emails outside of class. I learned a lot. Would recommend / 10
He makes the course fun. Very passionate, gives good feedback.
it was great to attend his class. He is Passionate about his work and that inspire student to learn and love their study and work .
A lovely teacher
IE NEVER DRAW ANYTHING IN MY LIFE, with him i clarify a loooot my ideas to work with the computer
motivate teacher
Omar is always, there when I need help and I learned so many amazing knowledge and skills. After the course, I realize this was more than I expected.
Really easy to get along with. Gives back great feedback. Easy marker. Do all the work and you'll at least get a B.
Do your homework with meaning behind your design choices and you'll do great. Omar appreciates students who try but you don't have to be a star student to get a good grade. He is very chill so he doesn't take the class as seriously as some may want. I recommend asking him for additional feedback because I barely received any with my grades online.
Wonderful teacher who you can tell is truly assassinate for the subjects he's teaching. All the resources and material learned in his class was fantastic and practical. Only thing was that he was a bit hard to get in touch with and was always a bit late to our classes. Though I wouldn't hesitate to have him again.
The fact that he even asks all of his students to do this is a sign of a great prof. He cares about the students who are here to learn. His knowledge is vast and he shares it well. His assignments cover the criteria and allow his students to learn in a fun and interesting way. I wish he taught more of the classes I have to take :-)
He briefly checked everyone during lab exercises. Always gave us a thing to work on, sometimes you could fall behind, but he always had been there for help if someone needed his advise, so no need to worry about it. This class is good for learn the way to see things like artists.
very chill class! gives good feedbacks on presentations, encouraging as well!
He was great! He helped and understanding when necessary. Thanks Omar for all the feedback on my projects!
GREAT PROF. MADE BORING MATERIAL AWESOME!
Friendly, gives constructive feedback, clear with what hes saying
Very clear and important knowladge for the career was lectured to the students.
Caring professor who has an obvious passion for the subject matter and a desire to share his knowledge with receptive students. Would highly recommend taking his class, not only will you learn the subject matter but also have the ability to ask questions from other programs to gain a solid understanding.
Great teacher, was very in depth in teaching and taught from personal experience in an interactive way
He gave me a lot of helpful feedback every single class!
He's a nice teacher that willing to use his own personal time to give us more feedback, and make sure all the student understand all the thing he taught us.
Lots of large projects Gives plenty of time to work on projects
Super sweet teacher, really cares about his students and wants the best for them. Gives good, interesting lessons. I wish I had him for another class!
Marks assignments super late. Doesn't answer your emails and is very unorganized. Would not suggest.
I like how much he effort to explain, the material that Omar gives it is amazing, clear organize, well explain, the classes are entertain and I learn a lot. Sincerely one of the best teachers I had. Omar is respectful and kind. Great work!
10/10
Omar is very inspirational as an educator. He lives to my expectation. I love how he teach us and I can tell that he is very passionate with his job as a designer as well as educator. The thing I like the most about Omar is his generosity. he always gives resources that can help us grow as designer. He always inspire me to become a professional.
I enjoy in class works more with Omar, but once it gets to online class, its harder to get feedbacks from him. Overall, I still recommend him for your strategic design for business class, portfolio class, and color theory. If he happens to teach UI/UX, then I believe that he will be a great teacher because that's what he is interested in.
Learned a lot in this class. Omar is clear and will help you every step of the way.
Omar does a great job of keeping the class material fresh and relatable to modern business practices. From the start of the semester, I found his teaching + the overall course to be very informational, eye-opening, and exciting. My only recommendation would be to provide deeper feedback and be stricter with those who are not following instructions
The best professor I ever had in BCIT, you just need to pay attention and do all the assignments and you'll be fine.
This course is really useful in ur furture, and Omar is a kind professor who are turning you into colour Theory!!!
Really a great teacher the way he teaches is pretty much amazing will take his class again.
Really enjoy Omar's classes, he's a warm and approachable person who makes his lectures fun and interactive. Every homework assignment had a level of enjoyability. Someone I look forward to getting as a tutor. It's great to have a teacher who loves what he does and it shows!
He is just awesome... and perfect teacher for color theory..
Omar's teaching style is really very good, and is very helpful.
He's amazing with what he does. whether it is color theory or Graphic design . His assignments are to the point. Yes u read it right. Go register the course with him. You will not regret. Omar I'll meet you in portfolio Design.
enjoyed this class and learn a lot.
Proud to be his student. He is inspirational and career oriented and motivates me to do the same. I love the way how he is so genuine and straight forward.
Great instructor, fun classes, respectful teacher, gives good feedbacks, he provides so many material to teach valuable things to the students. I absolutely recommend him to everyone
Good teacher. He is clear in his teachings and as well as lectures, he offers a hands-on approach in his lessons which is important. He has empathy; he is able to understand others well and is able to put himself in the students' shoes. He is a wise teacher, and shares his wisdom with his students. It is something that great to see.
Overall, it was a great course with lots of examples from real life work situations and his work. Always constructive feedback, straight forward with good humour.
Awesome Professor. I loved your classes and learned a lot! Andre
Learning concepts are very clear and to the point. It's a great experience.
I really enjoyed this course and learned a lot from Omar. This helped me look more creative to the designing.
ITS PLEASURE TO TAKE THIS COURSE WITH OMAR SIR I WANNA TAKE SOME OTHER COURSES N FUTURE WHICH THEY TEACH.
I enjoyed Omar's class. I learned a lot from this class and his lecture. He gave good feedback. I was always excited to do the assignments as the subject matters were pretty interesting.
Had a great learning experience, with new insight and a sharper focus on graphic design
he is best professor i had . i learnt a lot from this course and new things.
LOVED taking Omar's classes. A lot of professors within the graphic design program preach about professionalism but Omar is one of the few that actually demonstrates it also. Lectures were concise with relevant content and assignments were fun and meaningful. I felt like I got my "bang for my buck".
Very great instructor, gives great feedback for your projects and is genuinely passionate about teaching in general. Would definitely take his class again. Online classes are difficult and can be boring, but Omar's lectures are very practical, easy to follow and makes it very enjoyable.
was very thought full and passionate about what he teaches, would sometimes disagree with what a chose for a design but gave good advice. thank you!
A good introduction to the creative process, really useful for different professional fields. Inspirational classes to keep working on creativity and design.
Excellent class! The only thing I would suggest id maybe doing more feedback on students process for assignments to get a clear understanding of how the student can fix errors or to make sure they are on track to complete the final assignment effectively. Other than that this class was a lot of fun and I learned so much. Thank You Omar!
Really enjoyed the feedback from Omar. I know that the classes are large and it is hard to give instructor feedback for all students, but I felt the student feedback was not as helpful when we were in the breakout sessions. Would have preferred the instructor feedback, but seeing everyones work and learning from all the feedback was wonderful.
Really like this Graphics course! It is so appreciated and so great that the professor gave us personal feedback one by one, it is really helpful. The class is interesting too and the course notes are complete and helpful. Really learnt a lot!!
Omar was amazing with his knowledge of the subject. He was inspirational and taught how to work hard for the ideas we believe in. He gave us detailed feedback with our work. He equipped us with processes and tools to prepare us for the designing world outside this class. I really loved his passion and straightforward communication. Thanks.
He is a good prof, he explains things well and gives good feedback. He does expect you to know how to use digital softwares so be aware hahah
Omar was consistently flexible, lighthearted, supportive, accurate, empathetic, and sharing especially with dedicated students. He cares if you care. His focus on practice over theory made me wish for more depth in design literature and history, for example. I wished he was more available. I did learn a lot from his real-life experiences though.
Omar is a great instructor, he gave good feedback on my projects to prepare us for our future career path. Great lecture and the subject he taught us is always helpful.
Great teacher! Gives great friendly and helpful feedback. I did take him for multiple courses. Note: I had him for online classes.
Multiple unacceptable sexual remarks are woven into his class curriculum. Super tough on your work but doesn't really give a clear explanation on what to improve or what he is looking for. Inconsistent in what he likes and doesn't like.
I was really looking forward to this course but not anymore. Omar is very egotistical. Thinks his way is the only right away and tells you to throw away your ego but in reality he really wants you to throw away your confidence. His classes make me feel very uneasy and definitely unmotivated about the future of working in this industry.
He is quite awful, extremely sexist, way overconfident, and needs a reality check. Very inconsistent grading and you have to design to his idea of good or you won't get a good grade. Avoid if you can.
This professor is unreal. Don't bother handing anything creative in, if he doesn't like it your mark will reflect that. He's sexist and rude and I'm in shock that he's an instructor at BCIT. You'd hope to get helpful feedback as this is a class to help build your portfolio, you won't get that type of feedback here.
Amazing Prof! Want him for future classes for sure!
Omar is a great teacher. This Is the first class I've taken that I have enjoyed from start to finish. He really does care about his students and there success and it shows. The major projects are always really interesting and I definitely learned a lot! I look forward to hopefully taking more courses or learning from him in the future.
This course of visual composition was my 3rd course with Omar Amini, i really like the way he sets the projects and the criteria. I always feel very motivated to do my work and it is really hands on experience with best feedback and suggestions which he gives. Really appreciate it! Thanks
I love all of your classes. It gives me clear insight how the real world works and what it expects at least. I love the examples as well ,as they tell me what I still have to work on and achieve to be a good designer. I honestly admire you, your work and your methodology. Hopefully I will have one other class with you and will see you in class.
Awesome professor all around and an even better person. Helped me outside of class with projects that were not school related and always had very constructive feedback. Wish I had the chance to have Omar for my previous classes in the program.
The Graphics class has been my first contact with Design at all. I've been learning a lot. I think Omar is a great professional and he wants to extract the best from us. Every class you will receive a feedback and it is a good thing if you want to improve and get better eyes to Design.
Omar is a really good teacher. I love his teaching style. We had lots of fun during this course and learned a lot. Thank you so much Omar. Azadeh.
Omar Amini is very good instructor, his method of teaching is very brilliant. i really enjoyed his class.
Omar is one of the best instructors that I have ever had. Hes professional, kindness, and always give really specific feedbacks, as long as you make efforts on your works, and his feedback has always been helpful to me. Hes kinda strict at first, but it helps bring me into order, trains me to be more professional and gets used to the workflow.
Course was informative in regard to logo design & branding. I expected more mentorship and direction in portfolio design - we were provided very little direction about what to include in our portfolio and how to make a live website. Portfolio project seemed like an after thought not a focus. Prof was not reachable by email which was frustrating.
Omar is a teacher I felt was always nice even if your work wasn't amazing. He really believes in improvement and made me believe in myself because I wasn't sure if I should be a designer. Gives real world advice and actually WANTS to talk to students and very accessible. Hope to see you in the future!!
Omar was a fantastic teacher! One of the best in our graphic design program. His instruction was always clear and he provided optional additional information to review on our own time. His feedback on our projects was calculated and helpful. I felt supported throughout the class and comfortable asking questions. He is an asset to the program!
Omar was a wonderful professor to have. He made sure that everyone had the opportunity to be heard and his feedback was very personal and top notch. I learned a lot in his class and he helped me become a better designer.
Omar was a great instructor for Strategic Design For Business. He taught me all the fundamentals and industry tips and secrets that I will be able to apply in my work. I learned lots of beneficial things and he was always positive while giving feedback. A very respectable and caring person, I hope to see him outside of school.
Omar was an absolutely fantastic teacher during my time in this program. He was always engaged with the class and students, never failing to give encouraging notes and insightful feedback. He would always beam with energy and enthusiasm during presentations. An absolute pleasure!
Can't say enough positive things about Omar. He cares so much about his students and is willing to go out of his way to help both in class and career wise. He has excellent industry experience and his teaching style is extremely engaging. Anyone who has complained about Omar here likely cannot take constructive criticism.
Omar is a wonderful teacher & earned my respect over the 12 week course. He truly does care about making a difference in your schooling and making sure you get access to the best materials and he doesn't cut you off. In the beginning of this course I felt I was going to hate it completely but after putting in the time and work it really paid off.
Omar is one of the greatest teachers at BCIT. He is thoughtful in his constructive feedback and provides this to EVERY single student in his class; It's clear that Omar cares about the success of his students. His enthusiasm and passion for design is inspiring. I appreciate how he's respectful and willing to share his industry knowledge with us.
Omar is very passionate about design and an excellent teacher. He is kind and only has his students best interest in mind. I usually feel quite anxious to present work but Omar made me feel comfortable and gave encouraging critique. I learned so much and would highly recommend taking a course taught by him.
I had an online class with Omar. I received a lot of feedback for each assignment , which was really valuable and made my design better . Omar also taught us many tips in the industry and shared his experiences. I liked his class and learned a lot in 12 sessions.
I have the pleasure of having Omar as a teacher in my program. He's very kind and understanding towards his students and peers. He gives constructive feedback during classes and makes himself available to other students when they need extra help. He's for sure the go to teacher for the Graphic Design program.
Overall a very disappointing class that had a lot of potential to be good. Availability outside of class hours was non existent. I'd select a different instructor to take this class if I could.
Either doesn't respond to emails at all or will get back in a week when the information doesn't matter anymore. Half of most classes are watching everybody present their concepts made for his projects and feels like "for an hour and a half of class you'll wait for your time to present your 2-5 minute idea" and he'll give feedback. Sounds uninspired
AMAZING PROFESSOR
Omar Amini is a professional and he is particular about his work, which is good. i liked it when Omar would dedicate proper time to every student providing them new ideas and feedback. Not only the concepts of graphic designing but also how to behave professionally was also something Omar emphasized on often. Overall Omar was thorough with his work
Omar is amaaaaazing! hands down my favourite professor at BCIT thus far. He is easy going, easy to talk to, and offers solid insight and feedback! His teaching style is laid back, but there are still expectations (none of which are difficult). 110% recommend him for any courses he teaches!
My favourite teacher so far at BCIT. Classes are enjoyable.
I took 1040 Graphics with him and his lectures were so clear and everything make sense as he explains them. He provides tons of amazing resources and gives helpful feedbacks. He is also very positive, helpful and very encouraging! The class was fun and very interactive. I would 100% take him again. 100% recommended for novice and advance students!
I attended a Colour Theory class taught by Omar. His material was easy to follow and understand. He was personal, knowledgable and relatable. He shared his past industry experiences that brought a lot of value to the course. The course had a good balance of lessons and assignments. I would recommend attending any class taught by Professor Amini!
Laziness left class early also was late to class
Omar is one of the best instructors i have seen at BCIT. He gives feedback and shows the projects that are available in real life. I like the way he gives feedback on ongoing projects, it is to the point and easy to understand. He has great knowledge and experience.
Omar is an amazing teacher! His lectures are engaging and mind-opening. Within my first couple weeks, I was seeing tremendous changes in my design ability. He provides a very clear process on how to be successful. If you show him you have potential, he will push you to be you best self. I had a very positive experience and highly recommend him.
Omar is a relatable and respectable teacher. He's full of useful knowledge and strives to bring out the best in each student. He maintains his professionalism while balancing approachability outside of class as well. He is a tough marker, so you won't breeze through the class if you don't work for it, but his feedback is among the best available.
he gives amazing feedback, he'll let you know when you've done something poorly without being too harsh while at the same time letting you work towards a solution that you feel good about rather than just telling you what you should have done.
Makes class super fun even if the work is difficult
He is best professors ever.
Omar had a huge part in making my class love this program. not only did he just do the class and leave but he would even chat with us after class sometimes for an hour just about jobs or even just joking around he really tried connecting with us as co workers and friends. he has a strong passion for design and it showed in his class Omar is a 10/10
Omar was my favourite teacher while I took this course in term 1. His lectures were always engaging and you could really feel his passion for design. He's a teacher that really cares about his students and always took time to talk to us during breaks and after class, giving us career advice. I wish I could have him again for my second term!
Omar's course is good.
Class was super fun and inspiring
Omar is a wonderful teacher! By far the best teacher I've had in post-secondary. His lectures are clear and engaging, class was always fun. The work we did in his class was interesting yet challenging. He also gives great feedback that helps you improve.
This class was amazing. I learned so many amazing things about Graphic Design principles. Taking this class was a great choice to begin the Graphic Design program. Omar is Very knowledgable, caring, and inspiring, and generously shares his knowledge with students. He is great in building students' confidence and giving feedbacks.
Super helpful and gives lots of feedback! Was very inspirational and made me want to work super had and do well! I enjoyed all the lectures and classwork, I would totally take another one of his classes if i could!
Omar is one of the best instructors ever in my life. He was so helpful, patient and inspired to me. Even your question isn't part of his class; he'll spend time teaching and answering it. He taught us about techniques and workflow and how to deal with real projects real clients in the real world. He made me feel I really wanted to be in design.
Omar sets very clear expectations and sensible guidelines for his course. He's very accessible and responsive if you're to require assistance outside of class. I would love to have Omar as my instructor many times over if I could.
Omar was my first post-secondary teacher and he was nothing shy of amazing. Definitely one of the best teachers I've ever had. He provides lots of lab time for projects and always gave great feedback. You can tell he is very passionate and knowledgeable about his work. I strongly recommend taking him as a teacher.
He is the great teacher and he explains each project and gives feedback very well!
Omar is a great teacher and really cares about each students success. He understands what students are going through at BCIT because he was once a student at the same institution. He also shares great tips on how to succeed outside of school as that's where many students face their toughest challenges.
Very inspiring and fun teacher. Makes the content he is teaching very modern and clear. Would definitely recommend Omar!
Omar is super knowledgeable and helpfulful. His class is really fun and engaging with real-world application. I would definitely take his class again.
Omar is a great teacher who cares of each students. Even he has so many students to give feedbacks, he always tried his best to everyone. If I can take his class again, I will do it for sure.
He thinks he is better than everyone else and tries to come off as if you are dumb. If I ever have to take another course with him I will drop out of the program.
good experience. learned a lots
Omar is one of the best instructors in the Graphic Design Program. He is thoughtful with his presentations, gives ongoing feedback, and goes above and beyond what is required from his as a an instructors. He also is very clear with his expectations for class assignments and provides many examples.
Waste of time, poor grader, late all the time
Incredibly passionate about his course and is evident through his lectures. always willing to stay after class for extra help/advice, even helps with topics not covered within his course. Would recommend this course to anybody. Truly an amazing teacher !!
Omar's classes are highly engaging, creative and interesting. His assignments are very relatable and exciting. He is thoughtful with how he delivers his content for a visual minded person to learn successfully. He's very warm and personable, I looked forward to coming to class each week. My only critique is that he is a tough marker sometimes!
Omar is fairly organized instructor, he has good lectures and knows what is relevant for your learning. Projects are good and feedback is pretty thorough.
great teacher had for 2 classes for design was great in both. Very passionate and knowledgeable about what he doe. Loves to listen and give people feedback on projects. would love to have this teacher again in more of my classes. Excited for next term with him!
Omar is a great instructor. His lectures are engaging and provide many examples. The assignments were relevant to every topic discussed in class and projects. Each project was very unique and fun to do and he provided great feedback throughout the process.
He is a difficult person to deal with and does not grade fairly.
Not a difficult class but I don't like the teacher.
Loved Omar as a teacher! Very relatable and will help you in an inspiring way! Practical cool calm and classy guy!!
Omar is a great instructor and very knowledgable as he has lots of experience in the field. He gives great feedback on how to improve assignments and would absolutely look forward to any future courses with him!
Omar is great. Colour theory course - something that Omar is very knowledgable about. Will give you a whole new outlook on colour and how to use it. Also learnt valuable lessons in more aspects of design. Talks to you with real world experience/share personal work to further learning. Provides professional/prepared course material. Big thumbs up!
Awesome professor all around and an even better person. Gives great friendly and helpful feedback. Wish I had the chance to have Omar for my next classes in the program.
Omar is such a delight! I've had such a great time learning Colour Theory with him. He provides so many resources to check out beyond his own extensive worksheets and PDF's as well. He is a great resource if you want to know more about real-world experience. I'd take a class with Omar again any day!
Omar was an amazing instructor, one of the best I had throughout the whole Graphic Design program at BCIT. His feedback and suggestions were always helpful. He is incredibly knowledgeable and was willing to share his expertise with the class. I wish more instructors were like him! I hope to be in another class of his soon.
His personalty and lecture is amazing! He is caring and happy to answer student's question and giving feedback. He is organized and giving updates to students when we need. I find him giving decent amount of homework and projects but it all helped me so I'm happy with it. As long as you will be fine to manage your schedule, it is a great course!
DONT TAKE THIS CLASS, YOU WILL REGRET IT!!!
Omar is very knowledgeable and passionate about graphic design. He expects quite a bit weekly, but his assignments are exciting and challenging. Many resources are provided and classes are recorded, which is super helpful to be able to go back and listen again.
Omar is very knowledgeable and passionate about graphic design. I'll take two classes with Omar next term!
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Omar is a really fun prof and he gives great examples and feedback in real world situations. He's very welcoming and understanding as well. If you pay attention in class and participate, you won't have a problem at all. I would definitely take his class again.
Hands down the best teacher in the Graphic Design program. His passion is infectious and he always facilitates great energy in his classes. Great lectures that are interactive and thought provoking, and his feedback always pushes you to grow and improve your skills. Can be a tough marker, but I appreciate that he holds people to high standards.
This is the second class I've taken with Omar, and I had a good experience in both classes. He is very patient and respectful of his student's time. He holds students to a high standard so don't expect an easy A, but you will definitely learn a lot if you're willing to put in the work. Easily one of my favourite teachers this semester.
Very unorganized. Ended every class 15+ min early and 2 classes 1.5 hours early. Tried to teach us the same lesson twice. Instructions on projects unclear. He would forget to upload briefs, grades and assignment folders until the very last minute. 99% of what he taught I'd already learned in previous courses. Very disappointing to be honest
Omar, Is a super professional and knowledgeable teacher. I believe he is a former BCIT student as well. In Visual Composition he taught the importance of layout, essentially the process of making a "blueprint" for every graphic design project. As well as theory, and marketing tips. Great course, my only suggestion would be to email students faster!
Is really passionate about graphic design and gives great feedback.
Lots of assignments but they are worth it.
if I ever get a chance to retake this professor, I will definitely take it. he is always supportive. never judge anyone's design always tell them how to get better. he is best prof I ever had till now
- Explained concepts clearly & answered Q's well - Class structure was interactive and hands-on - Takes the time to write thorough feedback on your assignments I have a few issues with the grading criteria on some assignments, but as long as you make an effort to participate and take time to understand the material you will likely do well.
Omar is passionate about teaching and genuinely interested in the subject, which is refreshing. However, he's often impatient with new students and gets annoyed when they ask for help, something I've witnessed multiple times. He also never replies to emails, which is frustrating since his assignments lack clear instructions, leaving many questions.
Omar is passionate about graphic design and provides great feedback. He shares real-world experience and course material is well-prepared. unstuck ai is a helpful study tool alongside the lecture content.
If you are looking to take courses at BCIT, avoid taking any classes with Omar Amini. He is disorganized & does not post detailed outlines for projects & assignments. He often uses previous students work as 'reference' for what should be submitted. He lacks open perspective to 'outside the box' creative interpretations on projects 1/2
2/2 Omar is not clear on assignment due dates. Projects should be due on the days where class is taking place-- excluding holidays.. or Sundays when class is not even scheduled. Omar also does not respond to emails or provide clear feedback on assignments handed in. It took him 5 weeks in to mark my first assignment. DO NOT TAKE HIS COURSE
Omar really thinks that he is gods greatest gift. If your work does't look as basic as his does... good luck. Apparently less is more? Which I've never visually experienced looking at any high fashion magazine/graphic design work. Despite putting in countless hours of work, if he doesn't like what you've submitted, you will fail.
HATE THE FACT THAT HE DOESN'T REPLY TO EMAILS OF STUDENTS' QUESTIONS!!!!!!!
Great lecturer, so clearly cares about what he's teaching and how students are absorbing the material. He can move fast at times, but is always happy to clarify and retrace things if you ask. Make an effort in class and he'll back you up. Be sure to be curious, ask questions, ask for help. You're in good hands.
Omar is a knowledgeable instructor who brings valuable experience and insights. Throughout the classes, he provided numerous real-world examples, including his own work, industry-recognized masterpieces, and projects from former students. His classes were educational, well-paced, offering plenty of opportunities to learn and practice new skills.
OMAR does not reply to emails. does not give much instructions for homework. If your design isnt liked by him doesn't matter how good it is he will not give a high mark. Overall the class was honestly a joke and half of it was useless stuff that he goes over.
Omar is an incredible professor, definitely the best one I had at BCIT. His assignments are always so exciting and helpful. Highly recommend.
Omar does not care about teaching. He thinks he is the greatest thing to walk the earth and does not care about the students or the work you do. You could have spent hours on something that looks amazing BUT is HE doesn't like it then you will not get a good grade. You also will never get any feed back on assignments or get any response to emails.
He has a huge ego. If he doesn't like your work, good luck. His feedback is not productive at all. He refers to his own work a lot, which is basic and lacks creative personality.
He knows his stuff and explain everything in detail, so you don't get lost or confuse. cant wait to have him again next term.
not my favourite prof I've had at BCIT thats for sure. doesnt respond to emails for one. the way he gives feedback isnt very encouraging from both experience and witness. says art is subjective but apparently your work is objective. will go and give you an extra mark off based on his own personal preference, not due to an actual mistake.
Professional, engaging, supportive. Clear instructions, engaging lectures, class participation encouraged. No group projects. Peer review very helpful. Would happily recommend Omar - he was one of the most engaging instructors I've had at BCIT.
Omar is a passionate instructor who has inspired me to appreciate the design process. With his extensive knowledge and teaching style, he creates a safe and creative space for you to share your designs and provides feedback that improves or strengthens the skills you already have.
I highly recommend Omar for an instructor at BCIT. He works with students on a personal level to help them hone their craft. He shares his extensive knowledge in practice and encourages students to continue to improve their skills. He is approachable, insightful and ultimately wants you to succeed as a designer.
Not boring. challenging & active class, Great teaching method to involve students, great curriculum content. Great & creative assignments.. I think without completing this course with Omar I couldn't call myself a graphic designer. I learnt a lot from him. Very kind, patient, very clever & intelligent & great professor.
There is nothing to learn from him. Negin's class is better.
Since this is my first term, I am not sure about other professors, but I got inspired a lot by him. He always pushes us to challenge ourselves, at begginning I found it was very challenging but at the end, I learned a lot from him. He doesn't give much assignments or quizes but two major projects insteaded, i like this way. ,
Had Omar for two semesters, and I'm a better designer because of it. He holds high standards (as he should). Take notes, ask questions, put in effort, and you'll succeed. Rubrics can get a bit fragmented across phases, but he's always willing to clarify. Learned more from him than in other courses. Most of my portfolio pieces came from his classes!
Omar's class has been my favourite for first term. His projects are inspiring, and facilitates you to take it as far as you want to go. There's a level of choice in his projects so you can lean into what interests you. Not very responsive to emails, but his lectures really instil the essence of being a graphic designer beyond just skills.
Best instructor! He made color theory fun and easy to understand—even the technical parts. He used real-life examples and design works to explain color choices, and his feedback was always helpful. I felt supported, inspired, and more confident in my design skills. Highly recommend!
- Gives honest and thoughtful feedback and provides lots of helpful resources. - Expects Professionalism during class and presentations.
My sincere gratitude and utmost respect to Professor Omar Amini. He is an Awesome instructor, real and fair with his feedback. Gives us a clear idea of how to go about the graphic design process. Quality resources were shared to get a much better understanding of how to design.
I took his class as my introduction to Graphic Design, and I'm so glad I did. He's passionate about the field and provides every resource needed to succeed. The projects were intensive but practical, offering valuable hands-on experience and strong portfolio potential.
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