Greg Stewart - James Madison University

Professor: Greg Stewart

Department: TBD

College: James Madison University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ART280
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class was so cool, it was my first time doing welding and woodwork. I enjoyed working three-dimensionally so much that I changed my concentration afterwards.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ART280
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Said we would have artists coming and giving feedback on projects, but none of that materialised. On the good hand, it's a really chill class. Maybe too chill. We received minimal feedback, no crits, and had no clue where we stood grade-wise. Beware surprise costs, most of which are fairly low, as he asks you to buy materials for projects

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ART280
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Even though I had heard about Gregs hard boiled egg habit and it kind of grossed me out, I took this class anyway because I love sculpture. Greg shows up to each class with an empty cool whip container filled with hairs boiled eggs. They are usually gone within the first 40 minutes of class. The projects were exciting and creatively demanding.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ART280
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Greg is pretty calm. You can always tell when he's getting out of patience with students because that's when he eats the most hard boiled eggs during classes. He brought a plate of deviled eggs for one of our critique days. They were delicious. He really has an interesting way of asking questions that expand the exploration process.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ART480
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is constantly eating hardboiled eggs during class. If this doesn't bother you, then I highly recommend taking a sculpture class with him. He is very open to experimentation within the artwork that you create during class, and every Thursday, he would bring a box of Strite's donuts for us to eat during critique. Just don't make bad art.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ART280
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Though his projects are very open ended he is extremely unclear and is always criticizing anything relatively normal. He wants u to step outside of the box, and then off a cliff. His brain is everywhere is there's no use sorting. oh, and did i mention we spent 8 weeks on 1 project that was not sculpture based. sweet.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ART280
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Project are very open to individual interp., which people complain about; if you can't create your own artistic ideas, then you shouldn't take this class or even be studying art. The type and amount of conceptual meaning in your sculpture is up to you. Rad. Truly TRY, and put the time into this class, and you should be alright.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ART280
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Greg is so much fun. The projects are different but enjoyable. He actually supplies a lot of the tools/equipment himself so projects are fairly inexpensive. He focuses on the process more than the final product so there's not a lot of pressure on everything turning out perfect.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ART300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not clear on what he wants, changes his mind. Weird projects that don't really take you anywhere. Wish there was someone else to take too just for variety, but he's it for sculpture.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ART335
• 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:

The class was just alright. If art is your life you'll get along just fine with Greg Stewart. But, if you are a smart-ass looking for an easy A, he'll surely sniff you out and condemn you.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ART335
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Greg is a great guy. Extremely helpful and supportive--much of what you do is what you want to do. The tools and equipment are great to work with. Very laid back class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SCULP
• 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:

horrible...waste of time and money. Lab fee is way to much for what you get out of the class. Thinks he owns the woodshop. Get another job.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

very laid back. usually only in class half of the scheduled time. can be confusing but just meet with him and he will clear it all up. cool guy. crazy ideas. you can do your own thing most of the time. highly recommend it

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ART335
• 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:

If you dont understand what he is really after then you are not going to get the class. sit down with him and discuss your ideas, he's more than willing to help you and expand with you. you get what you put into it, just like everything. you need to try, so don't listen to the suckers below.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ART335
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ugh, this class is a pain in the ass. I really would be fun if he wasent so hell bent on attendance. I mean, dam, it IS an art class. WTF, how is attendence more important than doing all the projects? A dumbass could pass this class, but anyone with a life could fail it.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ART335
• 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:

A monumental waste of time and money.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ART335
• 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:

He is a really nice guy, the projects are not to difficult, but he seems to be very adament about attending class....can be boring at times but definitely an awesome class, so take it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ART335
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Pros: Not a very time-consuming class. Cons: Hardass grader, no sympathy to students on attendance, VERY expensive, you make a lot of crap fit only for the dumpster, not your portfolio. My recommendation? Take a different class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ART335
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Cool guy, helpful, wants to hear your opinions. Ambiguous grading and projects but seems like he is not strict on grading if you attend classes and show at least some effort. Not a tough class. Would take again.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ART335
• 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:

Nice guy, but seems he could snap. Respect what he gives (you don't have to buy much AT ALL). Vague projects (3 of them) but you can explore. Come to class, respect what he says, and you'll be fine. Boring/monotenous at times, but it's a studio.