Sean Licka - University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK

Professor: Sean Licka

Department: Art History

College: University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: A261
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A few things that annoyed me personally is his choice of vocabulary during his lectures, so expect the following: Circumstances, particular, case, rate, instance, part. "Under these circumstances" "In this particular instance" "Particular circumstances" "For the most part" "and what have you" "In this particular case" "At any rate"

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ART261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The course structure is a disaster. We strayed far off the syllabus in terms of time as well as content. Despite the class being "art history", he built his midterm around an irrelevant modern photography exhibit he organized. I believe he certainly is passionate about art, but his disorganization derails the entire learning process.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ART262
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is the worst class I've ever taken. Do whatever you have to in order to avoid taking it. He's weird and seems allergic to providing good feedback. I signed up for this just to spread the awareness regarding how terrible he is. He repeats the same dumb phrases 15+ times per class "At this particular point," "In this particular instance," etc.)

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ART366
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Definitely not a bad professor, dry sense of humor and he knows a lot. The only downsides are that he does go off on tangents and can be late. He will answer questions, and if you show that you are competent as a student and are doing your work, he won't have problems with you. Take notes, do your research, communicate well, and you will be golden.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ART125
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Test were hard as hell. Better hope you find people to help ease the load of tests. Work in groups!!! His style of teaching is having you stare at a screen and have him ramble off his narrow viewpoints while telling you art should be unbiased, then when you turn in papers and tests on how you view the art he tell you your wrong.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ARTA262
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the worst teachers I've ever had. Assignments and lectures are rambling and VERY unclear. For example, his explanation of the midterm assignment is 20 pages long. That is twice as long as the actual paper. He strongly encourages class participation, yet is extremely condescending to students when they chime in. Nice guy, horrible teacher.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ARTA262
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I'm having a hard time finding the words to describe how much I dislike this professor in 200 characters or less. He managed to make a fascinating subject uninteresting and frustrating. His lectures are extremely hard to follow and filled with confusing vague language, he is disorganized and communicationexpectations are essentially non existent.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ART261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took his online Art History 1 class. He gives 3 midterms. They are LONG. He doesn't require anything else except reading articles he posts on blackboard, so I usually wouldn't get around to reading them until a few days before the midterm due date. I would spend almost whole day completing the midterms. I learned a lot.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ART261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

There is no actual "homework" other than to keep up with the posted online articles and reading out of the textbook. There are 3 "take home exams" throughout the semester which basically consist of long essays, comparisons(pages) of artworks and a synopsis. Since there is no real homework he doesn't teach you anything, and grades tough.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ART261
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Even though most are taking his class as a GER requirement, there is a lot of writing that is graded very critically, so it's won't be an easy A. I was disappointed that I didn't learn anything in class, rather from my own research to write the papers. I would definitely recommend taking a different class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ART160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took his class online it can be difficult he asks you many questions that have nothing to do with the book. but he can be really nice if you are honest and try to do your work. don't take his class if your not willing to work.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ART160
• 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:

I took a class with Dr. Licka in Spring 2000. It was very challenging and often I felt like I was drowning in the subject matter. That said, this class forced me to reexamine my preconceived notions about art and beauty. I would never have watched Laurie Anderson without the course. It was hard, but I even earned an A. Class recommended.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: INTROART
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was very difficult. He gives you a 6 or so page syllabus which is also what has your assignments. You have to write a lot and he compares your writing to other student. Doesnt post anything on Blackboard and does not show interest in teaching. Horrible Class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ART160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor is not interested in anything but himself. He doesn't teach..he preaches to himself. Boring. Only interested in his own voice. Learned nothing.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ART363
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I understand why some people might not like him at first. He can be cold, but you can't take it personal. I spent a lot of time with him since I was a transfer student and he was the ONLY one who cared to help me (his own way of course) but he gets things done. I respecting him a lot and value his knowledge. He is very smart and down to earth.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ART300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a pretty good professor. He may be difficult to comprehend at times, but very informative. He will help you if you ask (he can't read minds), he also expects you to carry your own weight. Somewhat of a tough grader but fair.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is one of the best and nicest professors I've ever taken a class with. He has a brilliant mind, and I've learned so much from his lectures. He may seem hard to follow at times, but he really cares about art and his students and he is very fair. He has high standards, but his classes are very rewarding.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ART160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Did not like him. Took FOREVER to give assignments back. I'm talking over a month. It was awful

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ART160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I was pretty frustrated with this class. It seemed as if the students who paraphrased the textbook got A's, while those of us who actually thought critically about art got lesser grades. Be prepared to write a lot for his class!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ART101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Did a random search to see what this professor was up to. I had him for a Bauhaus course when he taught at University of Massachusetts/Dartmouth in, gulp, 1989-1990. I found him to be very smart and he clearly cared about the subject matter. However, he could be arrogant and seldom gave direction in a clear manner. He was a good editor, though.