Timothy Silva - Southeastern Louisiana University

Professor: Timothy Silva

Department: TBD

College: Southeastern Louisiana University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ART105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Show up to class, take basic notes on the slides he puts up, and you'll do fine. He's a genuinely nice guy who wants you to do well in his class. The only drawback is he doesn't allow laptops, so notes are all handwritten. Easy A if you do a bit of studying before tests. Great professor, would take again.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ART106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took him for an online class. The image quizzes were extremely easy. You get two tries to take a 10 question quiz and if you get a question wrong, it gives immediate feedback. The only moderately difficult thing in his online class is the forum responses. Make sure you write a lot and explain everything; you will get a good grade if you do.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ART106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Mr. Silva hates electronics! He requires pen and paper notes only. But aside from that, his lectures aren't normally boring (even though it is kind of a boring subject). He usually has pics he's actually taken of the art work, not just what is provided in the book. But pay attention to the artist, materials, dimensions, and years!!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ART105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Imagine having to go to class to receive a good grade??? Yall are out of this world. Go to class and take notes. Its a visual art history class so his slides are just images of the art. He talks slow enough to take good notes. 3 exams 33 questions each plenty of opportunity for bonus. There are pop quizzes but I say that lightly

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ART105
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I passed this class without even showing up. I searched quizlet for his notes and studied those to pass. Made atleast a 75 on every test !

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ART105
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Silva is amazing! I took him for ART105 and will be taking him for 106!! You are graded by three 33 question-multiple choice tests, all having 2 - 3 bonus questions in addition. ALL other work is for BONUS!! His tests are easy if you study!! Write down what he says and make sure to at least be there for the review days!! TAKE HIM!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ART105
• 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:

Silva is a great professor and cares about his teaching material. Attendance is not mandatory, but if you want to pass you have to go. His tests are lecture based. Not hard tests though, 3 per semester and 33 questions per test not including the bonus. I am taking him again for 106.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ART106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

he doesnt teach with notes. its all lectures, hes very passionate about his job which is good but you HAVE to go to class to listen to his lectures so you can pass. he doesnt have powerpoints so you can study and learn from when your not in class which i personally dont like. you basically have to teach yourself. record the lectures

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ART105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Silva is very passionate about art, which makes it easier to get through this class. Its easy to pass if you just take notes & study them. Some of his questions on test can be a little tricky so leaving yourself about a week before his test to study would be a good idea.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ART106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you want to do well, go to class and make note of the things he says about each piece of art. He gives a study guide for the tests which is helpful! I made a B on my first test (I didn't study), D on my second (I didn't study), and A on my final (I studied the most for this one). His class challenged me as a student, but did not feel impossible!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ART105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is so boring, he will talk about a single painting for 15 minutes. There are only 3 test that are NOT easy. His test come from the lectures so the book will not help you. If you take this class I highly recommend that you record his lectures. Bonus is only given if you write a 3 page essay on an art show.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ART105
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Mr. Silva was a good teacher, although his class was a little boring. Only graded material is the 3 tests he gives you. He gives you multiple opportunities for bonus so go to class to make sure you do not miss them. Usually ended class 15-20 minutes early and covers the material really well. Study for the tests and you should get an A or B.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ART106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Hes very passionate about the material, and engages the class with it. Hes one of the best professors Ive had so far. There are only 3 tests, with a lot of material to study for each one, but it gets easier once you know how the tests are formatted.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ART105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's a good professor. Only 3 tests and no final. Bonus opportunities are also there if you need them. He will sometimes ask test questions based on things he discussed in class so attendance is recommended. Easy A though.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ART105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Engages the class with the material and gives super easy pop quizzes

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ART105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He lectures every class and in great detail. There are only 3 exams, 33 questions each. He tries to make it interesting which I think he does a good job. Class was pretty easy in my opinion. The one downfall is he does not EVER put grades in moodle. He just tells you the last class what your grade is.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ART340
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Silva is one of the best teachers in the Art History Curriculum, I took him for survey and loved it, but I have to say taking an upper level class with him is 10x better! Survey is very easy, but the 300+ course is tougher, you have to memorize dates, names, info, titles- but memorization is not hard. Studying is here for a reason! 100% recommend.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ART105
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

honestly a super boring class, but an overall good professor. attendance doesn't count, but his tests are based off the lectures so it would be smart to show up for class. he was very funny and nice, but just a boring subject, not his fault.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ART105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He plays a slideshow with a picture and gives information on the image, simple. If you have to miss class, get notes from someone in the class as his test generally come from his lectures, not the textbook! Bring textbook so you can see details on the images shown and so you can get the accurate image number in book and slides are from old textbook

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ART105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

If you want to pass you would want to come to class . Lectures are very understanding. You only have 3 test there are pop quizzes but are very very easy there are multiple extra credit opportunities.