Kim Kirchman - St. Petersburg College (all campuses)

Professor: Kim Kirchman

Department: Fine Arts

College: St. Petersburg College (all campuses)

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: DESIGN2
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kirchman is nice but for design 2 her class was very confusing to understand. I would never know how to portray/display my projects and she expects a concrete explanation behind your piece but is very vague in giving directions and what exactly she wants out of them. I missed a project because I didn't get it at all. lol

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ART1203C
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The best art instructor I've ever had. She truly cares about seeing you do your best. Her lectures about art are both inspirational and highly academic. Her class helped me produce better work as an artist, please take her class!!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ART1203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The best

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ART1750C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

(Ceramics 1)Had to do 10 cylinders, 10 bowls, 10 mugs, a slab teapot, coil pot, 3 random designs, and a food serving dish( I got modular candy). I had 0 ceramic experience before coming into this class. Had a great time in the class, and did okay. Don't know if I'm quite ready for ceramics 2 but I may take it. Kim made it great

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ART1751
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had a great time in her class. She loves teaching and telling stories, which makes the class relaxed. I would highly recommend her as a teacher.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ART1751C
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Kim is a great teacher and an inspiring artist. Very motherly towards students that she wants to see excel. She pushed me to change my major to art and I feel like it's the best decision i've ever made. Sarcastic humor and constructive criticism. Do the work and spend time in the studio besides classes.. she will recognize the effort.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 1203C
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Working artist who has 2 CAREERS. They aren't jobs to her. She comments without criticism unless you don't do the work or try to BS her. LOVED her class! My favorite reply was "you just keep getting better ideas with each assignment". Turned in an assignment late with no problems. she'll help you out and give you time if you need it. A+ teacher!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ART1750
• 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:

I took Ceramics I & II a couple of years ago, and still use some of the work in my portfolio. Kim is a great teacher, and a lot more caring and passionate than other teachers at SPC. I didn't get as much out of the class as I could have, but that's because I procrastinated and missed some classes. She understood, though, and met with me about it.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ART1701C
• 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:

Kirchman is the best instructor I've ever had. Not only do I love the way she teaches (it's very open and relaxed), but I also love how insightful and intelligent she is. I am positive that I've gotten more out of being in class with her, than I have out of any class I've taken. She will truly help you become an artist if you take it seriously.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ART1750C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

While Kim is a great person she was not a very helpful teacher. Learned more from other students in the class about techniques, etc. She also messed up mine and other students' grades and has refused to fixed them though she admitted fault, which has negatively affected our overall GPAs.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ART1715C
• 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:

Simply awesome! She's fun and teaches wonderfully! As long as you complete your work and do a decent job on it and put effort into it, you'll be fine. Very laid back environment and super fun.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ART1750
• 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:

Kim is amazing! Ceramics 1 is NOT like high school ceramics and you have to actually work, but it's so worth it at the end of the semester. Kim is a great teacher and her demos help a LOT! Don't wait until last minute to finish your work, it's very stressful. Keep a steady pace.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ART1750
• 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:

The BEST ceramics teacher! She's fantastic. Really down to Earth, really nice, and a really fantastic potter! If you're taking this just to blow it off, don't. This isn't your high school art course. But if you're prepared to devote some time to ceramics, I think you'll have a lot of fun and some great pieces by semester end!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ART1751
• 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:

One of the best teachers I have ever had, although to some people who like the detached teacher this is definitely not for you. The world load is quite a bit but teaches you so much

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ART1751
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Yeah she really does like to talk, and heads up: if you miss class because of personal reasons: she will discus it with the class. In detail! You will hear about the health, relationship & family problems of other students and sometimes teachers. You will hear a lot about her life too. Unprofessional, but she is a great teacher other than that.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ART1750
• 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:

Kim is awesome, she is a fantastic instructor who is very passionate about art. her demos are great, lectures are very interesting. the art classes are not for people who are lazy!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ART1751
• 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 teacher wakes you up and reminds you that you're in college; it's refreshing that she grades you FAIRLY on your motivation, your participation, and your efforts. If you want to excel in this field, take her. If you want to take art classes for an easy grade, good luck!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ART1701
• 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:

Kim is awesome! she is a great teacher, it is a hard class, dont be lazy, work hard. take a class that is great for critical thinking!kim is the best teacher ever.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ART1750
• 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:

Hippy. She understands that people have a tough time when they first start making pots. Nice lady, and not afraid to speak her mind. She might be a little sexest against girls when it comes to grading. She seasm to be more leanient on the guys grades. Overall really fun teacher and class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ART1750
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Probably the best instructor I have ever had...but expect to WORK in this class and its lab time. You will learn from kim and her enthusiasm...also there are some other students who are very experienced and helpful. Everyone gets her attention unless you are a stoned out slacker. EXCELLENT class...I can't wait for Design 2!!