Thomas Lapadula - Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY

Professor: Thomas Lapadula

Department: Graphic Arts

College: Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ILLMEDIA490
• 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:

Give him your ideas and he will give you back more ideas. Knows his stuff and is acceptable with every style. If you want your style to be similar to his, he will push you really hard. Overall, kind-hearted person and is a professor that will put a smile on your face when you work in his class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HD51103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Tom is super funny. FIrst history class I could sit through without dozing off. He keeps class short and concise. Quizzes are literally a matching exercise btwn pictures of pieces and names of artists. The essay is completely under your control. great chill class to take and actually learn from.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MTHDS1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved this class! I cannot say enough good things about him. He gives great useful critiques, and does a lot of in class work which i found really helpful. Also he says a lot of really crazy metaphors, it's great. again, I can't recommend him highly enough.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ART101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

From what everyone else said, I'd say this guy is pretty neat. While he doesn't seem to be the hottest bun in the oven, it sounds like he's rather humorous, understanding, and down-to-earth. I guess I'd take his course. Plus, some of the children's books he's illustrated are not bad at all. And I just found out he's my neighbor, too! Bravo.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: METHO233
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

La Padula is one of the better teachers in ComD, you'll want to take his class. He's sort of from the old school, but his technique and expertise are very helpful for the art student. You're going to love him. He's a pleasure to be around, no nasty art ego. Just a very nice, down to earth guy, very solid in his style and advice.

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great teacher!!! I learn so much in his history of illus. class, and he doesn't give a lot of work either. One paper and 2 little quizzes.. quizzes, not tests! You only need to know the name the artist, and recognize the painting.. no comparisons/essays, just slides. He also gives a sheet of no more than 30-40 illustrators :)

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: METHODSMEDIA
• 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:

Tom is the reason you go to art school. The best prof in ComD, bar none. When he gives you a crit, don't argue with him, just listen. He knows more about the business and discipline of being an illustrator than any other prof at Pratt. And he's funny as hell too. I still keep the hand-outs that he gave me. He's a must for Illustration majors.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: METHODSANDMED
• 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:

he is one of the best profs i have had at pratt. this guy knows his stuff. i learned alot about painting from him. he pushes you to do your best and it shows in your work. he is a funny guy and likes to kid around.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: METHODSMEDIA
• 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:

La Padula is the best. Youll learn more about painting from him than any crappy paintiing professor and if you like baseball he'll talk to you forever.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ILLUSTRATION
• 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:

I had him for Methods and Media and now Photoshop. The man knows his stuff, and if he doesnt know something, which is very rare, he will find out on the spot. Great fun teacher, honest, and helpful.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ILLUSTRATION
• 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:

blunt and to the point. great eye for what individuals need to work on, at least for me. one of the best professors i had.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

i havnt learned too much new in this class, its more for illustration majors that know their way around the program. great guy, relaxed. kind of useless if you already know photoshop (enough to maneuver), unless you have specific questions he doesnt teach u any new 'tricks'.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: METHODSMEDIA
• 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:

Hysterical! and honestly one of the most helpful teachers I've ever had, one of those teachers that rotates around class and helps students one-on-one on projects while they work, instead of leavin ya hanging until the end. Very helpful on specifics, great projects, Deserves a raise!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: METHMEDIA
• 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:

Great teacher. Funny. Knows the mechanics of pushing paint around and a keen eye for color. Tells you exactly what your work needs. Take him for Illustration art history too.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ILLUSTRAT
• 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:

He is the best teacher I've ever had. Very profesional. He made me love to paint even thought I am graphic design major. Will recomend for everyone to take him. Oh yeah, he is really hot.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ILLMETHS
• 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:

good and imaginative. i've learned a lot from him

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ILLMETH
• 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:

funny guy, fun class, good painting teacher, very easy to deal with, all around fun

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ILLUSTRATI
• 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:

Took him for Illustration: Methods and media. You learn lots about painting. He got me interested in oils, and I learned more from him about color than my alleged LCD teacher.