Greg Foster-Rice - Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL

Professor: Greg Foster-Rice

Department: Fine Arts

College: Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FEXP128
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Greg really cares about what he's teaching, and understands the importance of hands-on experience and unconventional learning methods. He's big on notes, but encourages creative notetaking which means you can doodle your notes etc.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 232655
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Pay attention, ask questions. Greg is a great guy. All you have to do is put a little effort in and think critically. The tests and paper can be daunting, but if you take the time and do the required amount of work, you'll have no problem. You will probably get something out of this class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 232655
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A really great and passionate teacher and that is greatly appreciated. This was a tough course for me and he really makes you work for your grade. Expect well thought out and long lectures, research papers and small weekly quizzes.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHTHISTORY2
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Greg is very knowledgable and expects you to do a lot of analysis. The assignments are very clear, and he allows you to retake tests/quizes. There is minimal in class participation required (big class so someone else will answer lol). Assignments involve some writting, but honestly you can get away with not reading the textbook if you go to class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 231112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had such a pleasure being part of his class! Well prepared lectures, energetic and occasionally funny. The weekly quizes encouraged you to read which made you learn a lot of content by the end of the week. Informative and would like to be in his class again

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

GFR is such an inspired instructor who clearly has a passion for his job. Not only does he plan out amazing lectures, but he is amazingly helpful outside of class when students request help or advice on his assignments. Yes, he does make you write a research paper so lazy people go elsewhere. Definitely one of my favorite instructors here.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HOP17
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

As much as I wanted to dislike Greg sometimes, I couldn't. I respect him for making me bust my butt. I truly earned my grade. Really difficult class for me, but he's a great guy and I learned quite a bit. I'd recommend him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HOP2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Greg is an excellent teacher by all means. Though his papers and tests are very challenging. He is very helpful and wants the best for all of his students. He could have better study guides. Lots of writing is involved with this class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HISPH2
• 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:

Yes, he has a PhD from Northwestern, but what makes Greg such an excellent instructor is his genuine desire to help is students learn. Assignments and readings are hard, exams are very challenging, and his expectations are very high, but by any means possible take his class. He and Onur Ozturk are the best teachers at Columbia.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HOP13
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I hated him. He was very knowledgeable and his lectures were helpful, but he expected a lot out of us and didn't return the favor with his own hard work. He was unnecessarily strict with grading and was not consistent with it at all. I regret taking his class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHOTHII
• 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:

I love having PhD as Professors and I wish Columbia would hire more. Greg is intelligent, passionate, and he forces photography majors to realize the importance of theory and critical thinking in regards to photography. I wouldn't take this class with anyone else. And, he's really cute :)

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST001
• 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:

Very good.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHOTOHIST
• 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:

he is SO SMART! he's passionate about what he teaches, and he honestly wants you to really really learn. he's not that "hard" but you have to pay attention and READ the readings. you can't slide by. but id suggest taking him

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Best teacher I've ever had.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Extremely smart and clear, gives excellent feedback on written assignments, expects a lot from students

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHOTOHIST
• 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:

Greg is awesome. I learned so much in this class, and he managed to keep things interesting through the whole 3 hours which is not easy. One of the best professors I've had at Columbia. He wants you to think critically about history, not just memorize dates & slides.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHOHI1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

take that chili pepper off of there.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHOTOHIS1
• 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:

This was an interesting class but don't take it in the morning unless you are a morning person. There are three sets of journals due through out the semester on articles we have to read. The final is a book about your own photo history. Pretty easy class if you keep up with the homework.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HISTORYOFPHOTO1
• 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:

i really was not looking forward to this class, and its not bad at all. he actually makes it really interesting and doesnt have any outrageous assignments. i actually really enjoy this class and he knows his stuff.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHOTOHISTORY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Don't take the class if you aren't a photo major. You might be a little overwhelmed. Smart, nice guy though.