Thom Lee - Everett Community College, Everett, WA

Professor: Thom Lee

Department: Fine Arts

College: Everett Community College, Everett, WA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ART270
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The ceramics class had a great environment and lovely people. Lee was very funny and made it interesting to learn about different types of vessels. However, come the critique, people like me who aren't out-of-the-box creative really struggled. I felt unfairly graded for the amount of effort I put into my pieces. Don't take unless you're skilled.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ART110B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher ever! I liked the way he ended every unit by putting it on the lists of DE and OP. It helped me to see how it all goes together. He hlped me learn to study for my other classes. Great at making me feel confident

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ART110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He gangsta! So cooo!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ART270
• 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 think hed be fun to party with. You never know what he will say, but its always rad!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HUM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Thom wasnt the regular prof but gave a talk on postmodernism. He was so smart and funny and made me understand. I wanted to sign up for his ceramics class but it was full.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CERAMICS1
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took Thom Lees beginning ceramics course more than 20 years ago at The Ohio State University. Now the sole proprietor of my own architectural practice in the SF Bay Area, I recall that learned more about architecture from Thom than from just about every other class I took. A genuine soul and wonderful teacher.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ART110
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is probably one of the funniest people I've ever known to teach a class. He can sometimes assign a little much, however he's really not that harsh of a grader and, tends to see more of what you did good on in the feedback.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ART110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This guy is really interesting. Each class is full of surprises so dont miss. Nothing fazes him. I heard he did time for a while maybe thats why

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ART270
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took this class because I wanted to make dishes for my place but he made us do other projects. This class was way too hard. He should just help us make what we want. Art classes shouldnt have lectures or exams.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ART110
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher at EvCC. Hilarious guy and is incredibly knowledgeable. He grades hard on projects (esp. the stupid cow project), but if he sees that you really tried and thought about it, he wont be too nitpicky. I had a blast in his class and recommend anyone who needs an art credit to take him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ART110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Thom is an amazing guy who cares for his students and wants them to work hard to succeed. Most of his lectures were engaging and fun to listen to. However, he is a tough grader, so you need to work hard to get an A while coming to class EVERY day; he makes that very clear. Great class if your major is related to arts, and for everyone.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ART115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lots of jokes and gives you good feedback on how to help your work, occasionally makes you feel defensive of your work. beware of the yelled words of emphasis, it will spook you and possibly make you draw the wrong line.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ART110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You can tell he's been doing this for a long time because he really knows his stuff. He really engages with students and makes sure everyone is participating in class discussions. Don't take this class and expect it to be an easy art credit though. He's a tough grader. Just follow the rubric for projects and you'll be fine.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ART110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Thom was a really engaging teacher with lots of valuable insights that gave the material meaning. He made it very clear why everything we learned was important in some way! His critiques were very solid and I think it definitely made me a better artist. He is also super approachable outside of class and will help you out 100% if you need it

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ART272
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Thom is a really potter. Things just seem to appear under his hands. He gives a lot of time to work independently, but is always helpful. Its a fun class. I don't know why some people skip so much.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ART110
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Be careful what you wear. He's gonna use you as a class example. even if you wear boring outfits he finds a way to use them in a lesson. I loved the class, though.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ART110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the funniest teachers at EVCC. Super entertaining. Even if you arent majoring in art you can still learn a lot from this class. The quizzes were hard though.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ART110B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took them last quarter. Very supportive. Understands trans students. Made me comfortable. Just pay attention and you will be fine.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ART110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love it when someone says something random and the teacher gets confused and stares at them silently with his head tilted.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ART110
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Thom is truly one of the rare teachers who teach because they actually want their students to learn and succeed. He ties in so many different sources and influences in his lectures that you come out of the class knowing more than just got to mix colors or draw a line. He's definitely one of the greatest and most inspiring professors I've had.