Professor: Jeffrey Chipps Smith
Department: Fine Arts
College: University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: ARH333L
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Smith is a fantastic lecturer! There are 2 exams and 1 10 page essay, but he's pretty lenient when grading them (if you put in basic effort, you'll get an A or A-). Lots of memorization (150 paintings for 1 exam, 95 for the other). Readings seem important, but you'll be fine without them if you pay attention. I highly recommend his class!!
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: ARH332L
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Took this class for my VAPA, it was totally not worth it. He assigns essays that are long and take a lot of research, makes you memorize over 100 paintings, artists, and dates, and takes points off of your grade for every class you miss. If you're thinking about taking this course for VAPA, don't. Many other vapa classes are much easier.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: ARH332K
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Smith is a more old school style professor. set up during lecture: show a pic w/ min. info, talk about it and you are responsible for knowing more details about the works guided by the textbook. grading is kinda harsh, but study rly hard the week before and ur fine. (2 tests 30% each, 1 massive essay 40%). minim. to pass:pay attention in class
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: ARH332K
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Prof Smith is very engaging and really cares about this subject. There are three assignments (two tests & a paper), and you'll do fine if you visit his office hours. He prepares study guides for each of the tests, and only puts art pieces we extensively covered in class on the tests (don't bother buying the book!!). Great class and amazing teacher!
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: ARH333L
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I took this class as my VAPA credit and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Attendance is mandatory but the lectures are interesting and he really wants you to engage yourself in class. You have two tests worth 30% and a semester paper that is 40%. You do memorize a lot of paintings but you learn so much that it might be worth it.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: ARH333L
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I took his Baroque Art class and I found it very interesting. The classes were lecture heavy, and he would just go through a slide of paintings and the test you would end up memorizing around 120 paintings but its not as bad as it sounds. He is a really great professor and if always prompt with emailing back and grading on time.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: ARH301
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Took this as a VAPA and was pleasantly surprised. Although you will have to memorize around 50 works for the tests, he gives out a study guide and if you just memorize what he said in class you will be fine. Class is not hard, and there is no outside work except studying for tests and 2 essays. As long as you pay attention it should be easy
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: ARH301
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Smith is a great lecturer! I had a tendency to zone out a lot in class the first few weeks, but I realized I gained so much when I paid attention. Grade comes from 2 exams, 2 papers, and participation in TA discussion section - I think your grade depends a lot on your TA. Write down everything he says in your notes and you'll be fine on exams!
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: ARH332K
- Grade Received: A+
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
One of the best lecturers I've ever had. I am absolutely not the art type, but his lectures made the class bearable, which is quite impressive. Really passionate and knowledgable about the field. A couple tests that require a lot of memorization and understanding of readings and artwork. One long paper as well. Grading is pretty lenient though.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: ARH 332K
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Smith is super passionate about what he teaches and as a result his class is very engaging. I don't have an art background and have never been particularly interested in art, but I'm so glad I took this class because now I can identify and interpret important works from the period (Northern Renaissance). Interesting and interdisciplinary!
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: ARH301
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He is a passionate lecturer and promotes student participation in class. Grade is based on 2 4-paged essays (outside of class), 2 tests, and discussion. Have to memorize around 70 art pieces per test (includes ID’s and mini-essays). Grade depends entirely on you writing skills, participation, and your TA. Not an “easy†A, but enjoyable and doable.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: ARH301
- 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:
Lectures were optional but were very interesting! He gives a study guide with everything thats going to be tested. Lots of memorizing of art buts its ok. I had to work hard to get my A still.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: NRENAISSANCE
- 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:
Best ARH lecturer i've had, class is so clear- you really learn and take away important concepts from this class
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: ARH301
- 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:
Love his class. Professor Smith is a great lecturer. He made me want to be an Art History major.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: ARH332
- 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:
Great lecturer. Lively and knowledgeable. Very friendly and student oriented.
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