Frank Phillips - Santa Monica College

Professor: Frank Phillips

Department: TBD

College: Santa Monica College

Rating # 1

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This professor is super laid back and passionate about his job. Even when you make a piece that is not so nice, he will reassure you that everything will be ok! One simple test, first half of sem is hand building and second half is wheel work. I recommend 100%!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ART52A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

i was nervous going in but he is so nice if your pieces are somewhat wonky he suggest going with it or if its something that needs to be graded for a specific thing then he suggests trying again. really nice gives so many chances to grade things and gives us a handout and say this is the midterm ok cool cool and yeah so nice

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ART52A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was a fabulous class. I learned a lot that I can use outside of class. Professor Phillips is a wealth of information, clearly demonstrates techniques, and gives gentle yet useful feedback. The studio is fantastic, everything you need and want is available.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ART52A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Frank Phillips is without a doubt a nice and knowledgeable teacher but extracting information from him is harder than it should be. Phillips spends 60% of the time working on his personal projects instead of walking around the room offering advice as he should. And who is responsible for the floating dust in the classroom air? The cleaning crew?

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ART52A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very fun ceramics class, he's not super specific or provides incredible lectures, but he creates a very lax learning environment. Overall, he's a really nice guy.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 1177
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's the best! He's so good at what does! Great class!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ART52A
• 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:

Two thumbs up taking this class!! He is one of the nicest and most helpful Art instructor @SMC! Don't fall behind on your projects and you will do well.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ART52A
• 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:

GREAT PROFESSOR!!! The class is very fun and you will learn how to work with clay and create wonderfully glazed pieces! What I would recommend is for you to video tape his demos, and then watch them as you do your pieces, b/c it's hard to remember the steps. Mastering the wheel was tricky on the 2nd half of the semester. Very inexpensive class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ART52A
• 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:

Frank is a lovely guy, who is helpful when you need him. He's fair-minded and focused. This class was very easy-going and you can work at your own pace, i.e. produce many more pieces than required. I would definitely recommend him.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ART52
• 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:

DONT BUY THE $10 CLAY THE TA's sell recycled clay for $3 and it's softer. he is cute. helps you out just ask for it. leave when you're done.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ART52A
• 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:

One of the best teachers you will ever have.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ART52A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Really nice guy. its clear that he cares. he wants you to do well and learn new things. chill atmosphere in the class. he plays music and his assignments are pretty broad so you can make almost anything. its also cool that you can keep your pieces. overall, awesome class and awesome teacher. definitely recommended:)

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ART52
• 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:

Very good teacher. Can be confusing sometimes since he sometime forgets that some us are completely new at ceramics. But, yeah, he kicks ass!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ART52
• 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:

Best teacher I've ever had! Smart, fun, kind and fair

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CERAM52
• 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:

This is a great class and Frank is great. Great direction and help!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ART52A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Encourages students to be creative and does not offer much assistance. This can be bad if you are struggling because its hard to get his attention. He usually works on his own projects during class instead of walking around and observing students. 1 fairly easy mid-term exam of ceramic technical terms. Overall ok professor.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CERC
• 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:

One of my favorite professors!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ART52B
• 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:

If you love ceramics you'll love this class. Alot of wheel throwing. I got alot better after this class, learned how to make a lidded jar too. ^_^

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: A1162
• 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:

Excellent teacher who cares about awakening creativity in students willing to work and attend classes.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ART52B
• 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:

Excellent ceramacist. More interested in the art and creative expression of clay than the craft. Gives good technical information, but also encourages you to explore and expand your artistry. Provides books and photos of examples and pushes you to try and reach your limits. An inspirational teacher, as well as very nice.