I didn't know exactly what I was getting into when I took this class... The homework is every other week, and usually takes 10-12 hours. It's a pain, but Lise is incredibly helpful and really wants everyone to learn. She says she only grades us because she has to, and every time a homework is due you will spend the entire class period going over it. You can write notes during that time, and if you want to take your work home and redo it, she allows and encourages it. If you're willing to put in the work, you will learn a lot and have fun.