Shaw Smith - Davidson College, Davidson, NC

Professor: Shaw Smith

Department: Fine Arts

College: Davidson College, Davidson, NC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ART124
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Smith is always willing to meet with students in office hours to go over past tests and papers. He is a tough grader and tests require a LOT of memorization, but you come out of the class with a deep knowledge of American Art, and therefore American History. Would not recommend taking just to get an easy art requirement.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ART124
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

While the class was 100-level, Dr. Smith taught to the senior Art History majors in the room. Instructions for papers and assignments were vague, and he was very disorganized. It was difficult to know what to study, and, while readings were clearly assigned on the syllabus, the class was weeks behind. Lectures were very boring, especially at 8:15.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ART318
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very engaging professor who is interested in what he's teaching. Really likes it when you asks insightful questions and is very helpful during office hours.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ART100
• 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:

He did translate for the Pope. He did ride his bike throughout Europe. I think his stories are funny. If you want your education handed to you on a platter than don't take him. If you want to learn about art, he's great. Why do you think we went to Davidson?

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ART100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Makes stuff up. He translated for the Pope/ rode a motorcycle from London to Jerusalem? I think not. Takes points off of your work for no reason and won't explain why. Singlehandedly ruins the art department at Davidson.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ART100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Extremely spacey. Does more bragging about his world travels/good restaurants in France than teaching about art. And his lectures are often times nonsensical. Forgets about his own tests and assignments. Avoid.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HUM251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very unclear in class - throws in random French words all the time which usually don't make any sense. For outside help, he basically tells you to "think more" and that's about it. Acts a little sketchy sometimes too.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ART124
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy, but very difficult and tedious class! DO NOT take this class if you just want your fine arts credit (unless you absolutely love art of course). Lectures are extremely boring.

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

creepy & pretentious

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HUM251
• 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:

AWESOME!! That is all...

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ART121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A LOT of slides... but a great guy, class is interesting, he's smart as hell. reviews are very intimidating.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ART100
• 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:

Great guy and explains things very well but his tests are unrepresentable of work done.