Kurt Pitluga - Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA

Professor: Kurt Pitluga

Department: Fine Arts

College: Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ART225
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a really funny guy. Only thing is you better take notes, everything he discusses is most likely on the exam. I didn't buy the book and so far hasn't seemed necessary. DO THE EXTRA CREDIT!!!!!!!! It will save your life and grade.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ART2256
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really funny & nice professor. Although, he gives you a lot of information at a quick pace which can be hard to retain. He gives a good amount of extra credit though. Tests cover a lot of material so you need to study early.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ART225
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Pitluga is a great professor. All of the exams were PowerPoint exams, mostly lecture based. You need to go to class, even though its not mandatory. I didnt open the book once all semester. He offers a lot of extra credit.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ART101
• 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:

One of Slippery Rock's best professors.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ART225
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was so funny, but only graded on 4 tests.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ART225
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is super nice and really funny, but sit close up to him to make sure you get everything he says in your notes. Looking at his power points on D2L will do nothing for you, everything on the test comes from his lectures. Reading the book is not necessary, unless you miss class. He is super easy going and will give opportunities for extra credit.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ART225
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is such a wonderful dude. you really don't have to read the book as long as you take good notes. He's super funny and understanding.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ART225
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Such a great guy, absolutely loved his overview of western art class so took another class with him. Very passionate about what he does. Shouldn't have a problem getting an A As long as you show up since everything that's important is from his lectures, not just the power points.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ART226
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

World Art with Pitluga can be as easy or as hard as you make it out to be. Lectures are based entirely around his powerpoint slides full of pictures, so taking good notes on a laptop is crucial. Grades are entirely based around exams, so take advantage of the extra credit opportunities. Not a terrible class, put in the effort and you can get an A.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ART225
• 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:

The four exams are the only grades in the class, but he offers a ton of extra credit for going to art exhibits. I averaged in the lower 80s on his exams, but the extra credit brought me up to the middle 90s. His lectures are interesting and funny, and despite attendance not being mandatory, the information on the exams all come from class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ART225
• 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:

Dr. Pitluga was an awesome professor, lectures a lot, but always kept your interest. Tests are straight from lectures, show up to class and you will definitely get an A.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ART101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the best professors I have had and is a very funny guy. His tests are relatively easy just study a couple night before. Usually gives 1 or 2 free points on the test and gives a bunch of extra credit outside of class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ART225
• 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:

DO. THE. EXTRA. CREDIT!!! He offers 14 points of extra credit for each test which brings your test up by an entire letter grade. He teaches from powerpoints, so i sat in the front of the class with my computer and took notes and i had no problem in the class. You probably won't pass if you skip class a lot, but if you put in the work it's an easy A

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ART225
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are boring and attendance isn't mandatory. 14 bonus points are available for each test. Tests ARE NOT EASY if you do not take detailed notes and attended every class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ART226
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I had Dr. Pitluga for Overview of World Art and he was a great professor! His lectures are long but it's the information given is important. He makes learning interesting and fun. He's hilarious and says whatever he wants. During his lectures he has a slide show, but you only need to know whats written on the slides. He always helps his students!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ART226
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took this class as one of my liberal studies, not for my major. The material is interesting even though the lectures can sometimes drag on. Dr. Pitluga is very fair in grading - he offers a lot of extra credit every semester. The tests are your entire grade but they're an easy A if you attend class and pay attention and do the bonus every test.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ART225
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I have no interest in art. The lectures could get boring but are important for the tests. The tests are hard but he'll usually drop a freebie or two in there. If you do bad on the test help is always offered. Overall I think Pitluga was great and if you go to class almost everyday, take notes and do extra credit you shouldn't have a problem.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ART355
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Pitluga is a great professor. I'm not an art major, but I enjoyed his class. He gives great lectures. As long as you take notes and study the figures for the tests you'll be fine.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ART225
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

All you need to do to pass is write down the tidbits from the powerpoints, pay attention to what he says, maybe jot some of that down, go to an extra credit art show, study your notes the day before, and boom. He's an amazing professor. No book needed. Makes art interesting to just about everyone. Really nice guy, cares about your success. Hottie.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ART225
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took overview of western art with Dr Pitluga and I still rave about it to this day. You HAVE TO show up every class because all the exams are directly from his power points and notes. But that's also the best part. As long as you show up, take a lot of notes and study those notes, that's about it. Also, he gives a lot of extra credit!