Maria Karametou - George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Professor: Maria Karametou

Department: Fine Arts

College: George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: AVT232
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Maria is a fantastic professor. I'd never painted before in my life, and she was pretty much always ready to say what was working and what wasn't. She did her best to help each student individually, and many times she would work with you on a specific technique for what you had in mind. That said, she can be a bit ... blunt. But it's a good blunt!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

It is not easy to get a A in this class you have to put a lot of time into it, but I enjoyed the class. She explains techniques well . All projects are done in oil paint.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: AVT232
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Not being an art major the class was difficult for me, but I don't regret taking it. Get on Maria's good side by talking to her and really listening and asking questions. She's a great woman.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: AVT333
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

The worst art professor I have ever had. Flat out admitted that she hasn't painted in over a decade. Was late to and left class early each day. Absurd deadlines. Obsessed with quantity over quality of paintings. I learned absolutely nothing and feel as though I have gotten worse at painting. Very condescending, both in comments and demeanor.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: AVT326
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She is honestly the best art teacher I've had. She will tell you honestly what you need to work on and what is working with your pieces. She is not going to dumb something down to make you feel better, if it needs to be fixed shell tell you. With that being said, she really wants to work with you to help make the best art you can make.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: AVT326
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Hands down her Non-Traditional Drawing class was the best class I've ever taken. She is no-nonsense but supportive of all her students. She is good humored but make sure you have a good work ethic. In other words, be there and have ideas.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: AVT232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

she is a wonderful professor!! i love her! she's really skilled at what she's teaching and teaches it well. when she's doing a critique, she's up front about it. she very reasonable and if you need help, she does all she can to help you. you do have to work, as in spend time drawing. i def recommend her!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: AVT222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Wonderful teacher. Is very interested in helping you become a better artist. Gives good critiques and has a great way of teaching. Very nice and approachable. Assignments go along with the classwork, therefore you can become better.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: AVT222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Maria is an incredible professor. She says what she means and means what she says. Her assignments are clear and she takes the time to write them out so there is no confusion. Her critiques are extremely helpful, even if you aren't good at drawing.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: AVT222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Positive: She is honest and knows her stuff. She has been a teacher for a long time and can figure out if you worked hard or you're a slacker. She doesn't teach a lot of techniques to the whole class, but is good one-on-one. Negative: Has some communication problems. She sometimes will say one thing, and then do something else. She can insult (unkn

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: AVT222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Teacher is very honest, very up-front. She will critique your work according to the type of work you do, so if you're sensitive, beware. Overall she is a nice teacher, and she works with you - however, she is a harsh grader, so don't be surprised if you don't end up with an A. She rarely gives those out.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: AVT399
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

BEST professor. her critiques were so helpful, she tells you the truth and if it's bad art she tells you what you can do to fix it. simple as that. she is funny and a great listener. She can change your mind/view about anything art wise. She will try to scare you off at first but stay & you will find it will be the best decision for your art career

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: AVT599
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She is great teacher and wonderful adviser. She can recognize your talent and what you are best in.Very high quality human being

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: AVT222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

One of the best professors I've had in college. She is smart, funny, and knows her stuff. Highly recommend her!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: AVT323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Maria is the most honest teacher you can find in GMU; she tell you what she think of your work without a hesitate. She require her student to show up and ontime, she'll be pissed if you skip the class. She's helpful though and will push you hard to do your best. Student will learn alot from her and it is not a easy A class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: AVT222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She knows her stuff. I couldn't draw for anything before her class, now I can draw pretty well for someone who has little interest in drawing and sketching. If you do the work and try hard, you will get a good grade. You don't have to be a great artist to succeed in her class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: DRAWING
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Hard-edged, snappy, intolerant. Good at what she does, but not people-friendly.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: DRAWING2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Maria is such an almost teacher. She is the most understanding person I know, she understands you have other classes to tend to, as well as work, so she understands you have a full schedule. Just go to class, don't disappoint her, she doesn't ask much.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: AVT104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very good at critiquing work! I enjoyed and appreciated her honesty.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: AVT104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

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