Dan Bucsescu - Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY

Professor: Dan Bucsescu

Department: Architecture

College: Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ARCH400
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Extremely nice man and a great professor. Taking Dan's studio has easily been one of the most enjoyable studios in my time at Pratt. He is so enthusiastic about your project without being overbearing. He understands that we have our own ideas and method of working so he doesn't force you to do something you don't need to. Will get a good grade.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ARCH400
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dan is incredible, and I definitely want to take his studio again. He puts you in charge of the project, with suggestions along the way, unlike most of the Pratt design professors that are incredibly controlling. This studio can be as laid back or as challenging as you make it, but you'll likely get a good grade regardless.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ARCH500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A unique thesis proffesor. He has deep passion for his subject, and will engage with you to whatever depth you take your work. A rich ad fulfilling experience.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ARCH02
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

architectural creativity. critical thinking~ very brilliant and professional guy.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ARCH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Don't really care what many of the comments state below, Dan Bucsescu is a true genius of a professor. I am not sure what many students expect when they attend an institution of highe learning but if I had the choice to do it all over again, Dan would surely be my selection for as many times as he was my mentor in school. His attitude to teaching i

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ARCHTHES
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Few professors are as insightful. Provided a nurturing environment for creativity.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ARCH301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

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Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dan is an amazing teacher - he makes class interesting and funny, and he seriously knows what he's talking about.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: DESIGN
• 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

Comment:

very good

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He knows his stuff. Class was very interesting and I enjoyed it a lot. Dan's a cool guy.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FORMANDCULTURE
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor, in class there was many discussions he wants to make sure you understand the material.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FORMANCULTURE
• 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

Comment:

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Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FROMCULTURE
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This guy is nice and great. He has instrests in what the class is doing in other studies and how they are getting along with the school. But his lectures can be dry at times and sometimes confusing. I find myself drifting off a lot and wish I was someplace else

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: THESIS
• 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

Comment:

One of the best teachers I have ever hade. A renaissance man, an architect and philosopher ho will be your mentor if you will only make an effort to study. Don’t expect him to be a policeman if you don’t want to do work he wont posh you, after all it is

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ARCH104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A relatively easy class that one can extract only as much as one puts in. He is very knowledgable, and if you stay awake you can learn alot. He makes third year material almost tolerable.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: DESIGN400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is concerned with how a students work fits into the big picture of the school's image and his own. If your work continually challenges his dialogue you'll be forgotten. Sorry but his tangents are still very much inside the box. Not that bright.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

The reviews complaining that Dan goes of on tangents are missing the point. This guy will take you on a tangential voyage from Le Corbusier to metaphysics to cellular structure that will blow your mind and make you excited about learning again.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FORMCULT
• 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:

It's refreshing to have a prof. who will only put as much time and energy into your projects as you do (cuts both ways). He doesn't take it upon himself to make you work, so be prepared to work to get something out of his classes. Intlctualy stimulatng!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ARCH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

HE DOSEN'T KNOW WHAT HE'S TEACHING, EVERY TIME WHEN HE STARTED TALKING, SUBJECT WENT OFF WAY TOO FAR, AND CONFUSE THE CLASS. BESIDES HE COULDN'T REMEMBER HE'S STUDENT'S NAME, EVEN BY THE END OF THE SEMESTER.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FORMCULTU
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

in form and culture he goes off on tangents that have no relavance to what he is suppose to be teaching. his way of teaching is very unorganized, he has no clue what assignments he assigned the prior week. he is funny is a sense and very nice.