Dave Kiddie - Chapman University

Professor: Dave Kiddie

Department: TBD

College: Chapman University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ART410
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Leads by example and will foster your passion to become the ceramist you desire. Prof. Kiddie is a world class artist that has been taught and mentored by the greats who put ceramics into the high art world. His influence by Paul Soldner from his time at Claremont is clearly seen in his passion to always further grow and to inspire his students.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ART115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. A bit of a show off.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ART115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took the class in my last semester thinking it would be fun. Way too much work and time. Unless youre an art major, be prepared. Very unprofessional and disrespectful. He only likes his specific form of art and has boring lectures. Didn't learn my name until the 10th week. In the critique you have to have a purpose for everything. Take another GE

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ART410
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ART177
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is a lot of work!! I am not an Art major but I like ceramics a lot. My only problem was trying to get his attention durring class. You litterally have to hunt him down. But I did and it paid off. Dont take this class if you are planning on missing class though because you wont pass.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ART400
• 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:

Dave is Awesome I want make his love child!!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ARTCERA
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

never ever ever say you want to make something "cute" bad choice because to him art should never be cute. geton his god side and you will do well, dont miss to many classes or else he will hate you. i liked ceramics before this class and enjoyed it because i knew what to do already. he doesnt give that much instruction so youhave to be creative.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ART410
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

dave is all things to all students!! his knowledge is unrivled and he is all that you could ask for in a teacher! better than 10 super bowls (judge for yourself)!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ART115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dave is great. Odd sense of humor at first, but a fun guy and willing to help with anything as long as you ask. Intro Ceramics is easy to do well in if you care: take it seriously and keep up with your artwork. Dave likes art with a message; avoid the words cute and functional. Stop working and listen when he lectures! Show up, he takes roll!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ART115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dave is a great guy and ceramics was always a blast to go to. He spends a lot of time lecturing and expects you to listen to what he has to say. As long as you put in effort and try to make something, you will get a good grade. Dave really tries to help his students, the people that gave him low grades obviously didn't put in the effort to try.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ART101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you're not an art major, lie. If Dave thinks you are, he will treat you like his best friend. Lectures are boring and scatter-brained. He gives you very little help on anything, and often resorts to yelling at students if they have questions. Basically, he's fairly disrespectful and not very professional. All non-art majors should avoid.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CERAMICS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Constantly insulted my work because I like to make stuff that's "cute." "Cute" is an insult to him. And don't make anything with a purpose! It should be ART.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ART315
• 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:

Dave is one of those professors that never leaves the classroom; he dedicates all of his time to his students. His interest & knowledge in ceramics and sculpture is deeper than anyone else I know-a student is able to ask almost any question about art or technique & count on getting the answer. He is also funny, easygoing, & easy to approach!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ADVANCED
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

David is a great man and a great teacher! Take this class if you have a joy for the arts and a knowledge for what art has the potential to stand for. Dave himself is a world renound ceramist who is willing and able to pass his knowledge on to others.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CERAMICS
• 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:

Dave is an amazing teacher and person. He loves his work and has loads of knowledge to pass down if you can handle admitting you don't know everything. If you are insecure, or can't handle being given an honest critique, don't waste Dave's time by taking the class. OTHERWISE, DO NOT MISS!!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 315
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

people who don't take their work seriously are the ones who end up not liking the class simply because dave is passionate about art and wants you to grow as an artist. the only reason someone would bash dave is because they don't know a good thing when it slaps them in the face. respect him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CERAMIC
• 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:

If you're interested in the subject, he is a good teacher. He grades a lot on passion for your work, but if you aren't interested you won't do so well. His laugh is entertaining although the lectures are kind of drawn out. Don't buy the book.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CERAMICS
• 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:

Ilove Dave's class!! He knows his stuff and is willing and able to share;he makes it easy for non art majors to enjoy his class as well. If you're into science he can share the chemistry involved in ceramics, if you're artistic he can show you amazing possibilities for your work; take this class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BEGSCULPTURE
• 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:

this class is both fun and challenging. dave wants you to give your art meaning- and you get to work with lots of different materials that you probably haven't used before. dave is a vast resource of knowledge- he can be a great friend once you get to know him.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CERAMICS
• 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:

dave is the coolest teacher that chapman has. he is the only reason that i have stayed at chapman & became an art major. he challenges the class to think critically about art & the art making process.