| Term | Evaluations | Course rating | Instructor rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | 4 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Fall 2024 | 4 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Spring 2024 | 4 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
| Fall 2023 | 4 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| Spring 2023 | 4 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
| Fall 2022 | 4 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Spring 2022 | 4 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
| Fall 2021 | 4 | 3.8 | 4.2 |
| Spring 2021 | 4 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
5 of 5 instructors
This is an introduction to the materials, methods and vocabulary of painting. The course uses observation and learning to see as the cornerstone for painting, but involves expression and abstraction as well as representation. The emphasis is on making the painting come alive rather than on copying. Students are expected to paint in the studio during class and to complete outside assignments. Critiques, slide lectures, and museum visits are integral parts of the course. This course incorporates historical components and writing assignments.
Estimated from the original workload response buckets. Individual sections may differ.
| Fall 2020 | 4 | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| Spring 2020 | 4 | 4.0 | 4.2 |
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2 of 2 reviews
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She was a really nice person. The class was a lot of work for a core requirement with 3 hours of work a week outside of class. It could be a bit boring at times but she lets you listen to music and isn't strict. She does expect a lot, but meets you at your painting level.
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Kinda cool to learn how to paint and sammy def pushes you to do your best work. He is very harsh in critiques and this is not an A class at all. Grade is based on like 4 assignments and its so subjective. I grind and feel confident in my art and have a B+.