Joel Elgin - University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, La Crosse, WI

Professor: Joel Elgin

Department: Fine Arts

College: University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, La Crosse, WI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ART102
• 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:

Take if you need an easy A for your gen eds. Most of the class was talking about easy art concepts and we had 2 fairly easy quizzes the whole semester. The rest of our grade was for a group project where we had to talk about a famous painting and "Studios" which was taking pictures of yourself and writing about it. JOEL IS AWESOME! Take him!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ART102ONLINE
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took ART102 over the summer and Joel was great. Wish I could've taken him in person! He shared pics of his trip around South America/Mexico and made sure we knew that he knew it was a GE class and that he was chill. The Studios are fine if you don't put them off. His readings and posts everyday were actually interesting. TAKE HIM!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ART162
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I've had Joel for two classes now and I can't say it enough: TAKE HIS CLASSES. Joel is always funny and understanding. He doesn't ask too much of his students and still makes the classes fun. The most time consuming part of this class is filling up your sketchbook, but if you stay on track it's easy. No exams, just projects. 10/10 would do it again

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ART425
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Joel and Printmaking have changed my life in the most magical of ways. I am left speechless when I try to explain how extraordinary Joel's classes are.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ART102
• 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:

Joel (he only goes by Joel) is hilarious! He made even the driest material interesting. He's not afraid to make fun of students who ask for it, and he makes his class fun. He understands students take his class to fulfill GE requirements and grades accordingly. Just get your work done, and you'll pass with an A. I'd take Joel again in a heartbeat.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ART102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Basically if you show up and do your 3 studios, you'll get an A. He doesn't like grading tests, so he basically gives everyone a B or higher on the 2 tests. As for the studios, you have to write 10 formal analyses and take 40 photos. 10/10 would recommend!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Hilarious guy. Just take him

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ART102ONLINE
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof Joel was awesome. I was really not looking forward to taking my apprec classes so I decided to take them online to get them over with. I really wish I had been able to attend his real classes because he is an awesome prof. Online you have to write a discussion post and read 25 from other students as well as completing 3 projects. All were fun!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ART102
• 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:

Honestly my favorite class out of both semesters as a freshman. Best professor too. He makes class enjoyable to attend and has a great sense of humor. Very personable guy and knows almost everyone's names in class. Just don't forget to comment on the group discussion every week and you'll be fine! Definitely Take!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ART160
• 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:

Seriously best teacher ever. Just take him whether or not you are a good artist. I promise you won't regret it! He may seem a little intimidating at first, but he really isn't. He's a softie! Best teacher on campus!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ART318
• 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:

Joel is the BEST!!! I love art and printmaking even more after taking his classes! He is the best art professor we have on campus, no joke. TAKE JOEL'S CLASSES!! You'll love them!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ART102
• 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:

This was probably one of the best classes I have ever taken. He is a great teacher. If you have to take an art appreciatin class try to get him as your teacher. You won't regret it!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ART102
• 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:

This guy is awesome!!!! I was really dreading this class, but it is probably one of my favorites! The book was probably never touched and it's all active learning. GREAT CLASS!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ART162
• 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:

Joel is honestly the best professor I have ever had. He pushes and encourages you to do your best. He makes you want to be there even if it's a long class period. TAKE his classes (any of them)!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ART100
• 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:

Superrr easy class! 745 classes are usually really bad, but he managed to make us all want to go to class because he is freaking hilarious and easy to listen to. TAKE HIM...DO ITTT.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ART102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great guy! I hate art, yet this has been a pretty enjoyable class. He knows everyone does not like art so he makes it as fun as possible.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ART100
• 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:

Take this teacher, he made a 745 class easy to wake up and go to. He is not only pretty easy but he keeps you interested in what you learn. He doesn't email all that well and he knows it but hes still amazing! TAKE HIM!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ART100
• 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:

Not only one the best professors I've ever had but also one of the nicest, most caring people I've ever met. I'm no art major but he managed to make a 7:45 gen ed class my favorite of the semester! HILARIOUS! Take him-- you won't regret it!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ART100
• 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:

Awesome Professor! 7:45 classes are usually a drag but not this one. No matter how tired you are you will have a hard time falling asleep. 55 min goes by so fast.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ART162
• 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:

BPJ is the best! Take his class if you can... its so worth it!