I studied at Yudaev's school in the 8th cohort, which started at the end of last year. Overall, my impressions are positive. I had previously read reviews about different schools and have an idea of their pros and cons, but this was my first time studying in person. The video lessons and accompanying materials are indeed of a high standard. However, there are some points to nitpick: 1) The program is very intensive and condensed. If you don't dedicate time in the evenings and delve into the vast amount of additional materials, your knowledge will be superficial. I compared it to similar programs in other online schools, where they allocated six months for the same amount of material. If you are working, it will be difficult to meet the deadlines, as drawing takes a lot of time for beginners in design. 2) A lack of curators. In my group, there were over 100 people for 2 curators, which sometimes delayed feedback. This is not critical, as they still managed to check and respond to questions. 3) The length of the lessons. I'm used to lessons being either long (2 hours) or short (10-15 minutes), but here they vary: some are 40 minutes, some are 10. This is a bit unusual. Overall, the downsides are not that serious (except for the first one), so the course can be confidently purchased. Feedback is present, and the program covers all the basics of design. In the end, you'll be able to take freelance orders or try to get a job at an agency.
