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Everything you learn in his classes is valuable and later you'll look back and thank him for that. Every design student is busy and have too many projects working on at the same time. Deal with it you mofo.

Is santiago a hard teacher? yes. Are his classes a lot of work? yes. He is one of the smartest teachers I have had at UT and is definatly willing to help you. He brings a lot of experience and knowledge. If you give an ounce of effort and are not some ignorant close-minded person then the class goes well.

fabulous teacher, knows what hes talking about and is passionate

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Take whatever you can with Santiago. He is amazing.

I <3 Santi! If you are a closed-minded moron you won't like his classes, but if you make an honest attempt he will reward you. His classes can be a bit shocking but isn't art supposed to defy convention and make you sick or angry? What are you people, like 12 years old? Grow up! If you think his classes are tough you should take a BIO class.

One of the most knowledgeable, passionate professors I've ever known. Genuinely cares about students and knows his art like no other. Animation is fun! Whooooo!

I have literally had Santiago for four classes over a 2 1/2 year span. The truth is that Santiago is the BEST teacher in the art department. I have learned everything I know about Digital Arts from him and when I land my first job I will owe it all to him. He makes the art department 90% better and you would be a fool not to take his class.

Love Santiago! I must say that his classes are very demanding but I have learned a tremendous amount from him. His classes make me feel like my tuition is well spent. I liked him so much I have him as an advisor now. Not a class to take if you are not open minded or willing to learn. But if you are, I HIGHLY recommend taking!

great teacher and extremely helpful. forces you to understand and challenges you to be your best. uses his own examples that are relevant today and always tries to learn/teach new things.

great teacher and extremely helpful. forces you to understand and challenges you to be your best. uses his own examples that are relevant today and always tries to learn/teach new things. (SUCH A GOOD TEACHER I TOOK HIS OTHER CLASS FOR FUN)

Take Santiago if you have the chance! He will inspire you to understand art in all different aspects. After taking this class, everyday I find myself making references to something I learned in art 211. Santiago is one of a kind that will change your life

Professor Santiago is very good and inspiring teacher. His classes are not easy, but you are able to learn and apply your knowledge that you learned for the rest of your life. Why pay thousands of dollars and to not learn anything? His classes are creative and very eye opening to different forms of art, and it will broaden your horizons and the w

Santiago is one of the best professors at UT. His classes are intense, but very interesting. He provokes students to learn and to rise to the challenges he sets. He also is wonderful about following the syllabus and making sure that all students are on the same page. He is very inspiring and animated and really makes you learn what he teaches! FUN!

Santiago?s classes are life changing!! Having Santiago as a professor made me love UT. He is hard, don't expect to float through his classes, but he is SO worth it. If you are looking to be successful after graduation, take him! Absolutely one of the most caring, talented and creative people I've ever had the privilege of meeting!!

Santiago is by far the best professor at UT. If you don't want to learn and want to mess around in class then DONT TAKE IT its a waist of your time because you will slow everyone else down. He manages to teach you every important aspect and more all in one semester and he does so by giving you the background you need to fully understand it!

One of the best professors at UT. You'll know how class is going to go on the 1st day (If you can?t handle other people's views, showing up & doing the work, then you shouldn?t take his classes. You shouldn?t be in college). ART311 is a challenge, he knows that & is more than willing to help. But don?t make that an excuse not to do your homework!

Great teacher if you want to learn things and actually put forth effort in return for the effort he gives strongly in his class time. If you want to just party late nights and come to class hung over with no work, then don't take his class. Instead, take something easy, then graduate and work at Hooters.

Santiago is amazing at what he does. He really knows what he is talking about and is always open to help students. Yes his class is hard, but its hard for a reason, because Santiago tries to teach you what its like in real life. If you work hard (which is what you are supposed to do in college) you will be fine. Just show that you actually care!.

Santiago Echeverry is a wonderful professor. He has help me learn how to make websites, make interactive flash projects and so much more. With his unique personality & diverse world view, he has not only influenced me, but expanded my horizons. To say that he was my professor is not enough. He was my mentor, who still helps me with opportunities!

He is a very helpful professor...don't plagiarize with him (or anyone), be very creative and colorful in your projects and you will be fine!

I love Santiago! The class itself is hard, but he has been patient and willing to help us learn it. Even when I had to leave for a week to give birth to my daughter, he allowed me to send in my final piece for the first project. Very kind, intelligent, and if he offered any more classes in my major, I would have DEFINITELY taken him.

A fantastic professor overall, he is deeply passionate about his lessons and knows so much about it. Eager to help and to have his students participate. We were assigned a text to read, but didn't really use it much. The class wasn't terribly easy, but as long as you pay attention and take notes you should be fine. Participation helps a lot, though

Ohhhh Santi! Hate to love him, love to hate him! He is a tough professor, but you will learn a LOT. I took him over the summer and a lot was cut out because of the shorter time period, but he still gave us 3-4 projects a week. It was one of the hardest classes that I have taken at UT, but it is also the class where I have learned the most.

This was probably the most challenging class I've ever taken, but the most rewarding. Although I had prior experience with the Adobe Software, he still managed to teach me more then I could have imagined. He's a tough grader, but in a way that will make you try harder to impress him. Even those that have no experience showed so much improvement.

His class is hard but extremely rewarding. He is very passionate about art and if you're interested in the arts then you will love his class. He is hilarious and intelligent. Definitely recommended!

Amazing teacher. Gives you the best open eyed outlook on art. His passion goes way beyond the class room and is a true inspirational artist. He does not ask much of the students but to put effort and is always going out of his way to make the classroom a better place to be.

Not easy but truly the best professor I've had.

Very good professor

This professor is the best professor you'll ever take. His classes are challenging, but he is like your coach. He inspires you to push your limits of creativity. He is very approachable outside of class, and I would not have found my life goals without him. He cares for your well-being, and challenges you. This class will shape you as a person.

This is a creative coding class, and you learn so much from his teachings. He really inspires you to try your best and he appreciates effort. He is a coaching teacher, he's always available for help and appreciates it when questions are asked. He knows it's a hard subject, so he teaches slowly and makes sure everyone is on the same page. Amazing!!

A challenging class, but you will learn more from this professor than any other. He is a fantastic artist as well as a teacher, so he will push you to do the best of your capability while helping you every step of the way. He constantly challenges you to challenge yourself. By far one of the greatest professors I have had the pleasure of having.

I love Santi! He's so willing to help if you're willing to ask for it and wants everyone to pass! You may be intimidated after the first class: it gets better, I promise. Most of the projects he walks you through before you actually do them and he gives you constructive feedback without sugar coating anything. You will work hard, but you will learn

Here's the thing, if you actually want to learn some design skills take his class. If it's just a required class and you don't care, avoid him. His grading scale is CRAZY. You need a 100 to get an A, that's it, no joke. A 96 - 99 is only an AB and that's still hard to get in his class. He will teach you more than you thought you could learn though

His grading scale is kinda crazy, and he's a little eccentric, but he knows what he's doing and I trust his career advice. Work hard and produce things you're proud of and you'll get a good grade.

Wonderful and knowledgeable, difficult class but if you pay attention you can succeed. He knows what he's talking about, make sure to listen. Had him at 8 am and he was energetic and kept things lively. Actually made me excited for a class that early. Getting an A meant getting an 100 so don't expect one unless you put in the effort.

I'd let this man teach me every class I take for the rest of my academic career. Such a caring, brilliant professor. During my semester with him, he went through some heavy family issues and he still put every ounce of his energy and attention into our course, which I believe he went above and beyond for. His work takes time, but is very rewarding

I LOVED this class. Professor Echeverry was one of my favorite professors I have had. I always looked forward to this class because of how fun of a professor he is. The class is a difficult class, but if you watch the videos provided and listen to his critiques you'll have no problem passing. YOU WILL HAVE TO WORK FOR YOUR GRADE.

One of my favorite professors Ive ever had! If you dont care about art or dont listen, than this isnt the class for you! This professor is honest, helpful, and overall a great human being. Ive only ever did art as a hobby and this class inspired me to dive deeper into the arts. High recommend! Put the work in!

Santiago is a very good teacher and an even better person to talk to. Other than the big projects (which while not terribly hard will take up chunks of your time) there was no homework.

Santiago is easily one of the best professors I've had at UT. He amazing at what he does and he also takes the time to teach his students exactly how to complete the projects. Not only complete it, but also learn how to use the tools and programs. Santiago has taught me more than any teacher I've ever had. No promises you won't shed tears tho.

Echeverry presents interesting content, and is passionate about the discipline. Projects and presentations were not super difficult, but be thorough! He'll be excited by any unique content you add in. He always fills the full class time, even when it doesn't feel completely necessary, but he's an interesting guy with great experience to share!

I've had Santi twice in a row and he's honestly great. He's SUPER accommodating as long as you let him know in advance. Don't think you're going to just get by in any of his classes. He expects you to act professional because you'll have to be in the real world and will call you out on your bull if you test him. Put in the effort and you'll be fine

This class is not easy, however it is SO worth taking. I'm an ADPR major who took this as an elective and I know this course will majorly benefit me in the future. Santiago is an amazing professor, SUPER caring and wants to see you succeed in and outside of his class. Put in the effort (and a lot of time) and this class will be so worth it.

Great professor! He has a lot of knowledge on the subject so you'll really learn about every aspect! He also gives lots of good feedback on projects and honestly it was really helpful. Also just a great person to talk to and get to know. would def take more courses with him

If you want to get better in your craft, TAKE SANTI! He is truly one of the best professors I have had while at UT. He gives you a lot of projects, but that was the only way I was able to get better. He gives honest but constructive criticism for every single project. Nothing is sugar coated, but in a creative industry...that's reality. TAKE HIM!!!

Not only is he very detailed and will explain things to you when asked, he gives great constructive criticism. A lot of times I've had questions in terms of coding, and website design he not only explain things to the basic but also advances the more I understood it. He is caring and will help students that will help themselves.

Santi is passionate and his feedback is valuable. The class is tough and the workload is heavy, but that's the point. You become confident in task management, meeting timelines, quality assurance, and also get a real sense of what the industry is like. Take his classes if you're serious about improving your skills, work ethic, and problem solving.

What was said also on April 28, 2025 was false. The professor did not say this. The only reason you are failing the class is because you don't pay attention and use chatgbt for work that's your problem. Anyways, Professor Echeverry is one of the most intelligent and thoughtful instructors I've ever had. Highly recommend taking any class he teaches!

FMX381 I noticed that there are many reviews that Santi is rude and mean that gives harsh feedback... Give me a break! He is only harsh to you because he really cares about his students and wants you to succeed. Don't take it personally if he is harsh, use it as a motivation to do better. He is tough, but once you get to know him, he's great! 10/10

Professor Echeverry has an infectious upbeat attitude & love of learning which makes for very interesting lectures. I have learned & grown so much in our short 7-week class with him. And he knows when you are not listening, when you are shopping or watching movies, which is to your own detriment both in knowledge and grade. He's the best!

Professor Santiago is a great professor who really helped develop my skills in Adobe programs like Photoshop and InDesign. He's funny, caring and really makes an 8 PM class engaging. His feedback can be harsh or very positive depending on the quality of your work, but it's helpful and pushes you to improve in future assignments. Would recommend!