Peter Waldman - University of Virginia

Professor: Peter Waldman
Department: Architecture
College: University of Virginia
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: ARCH2011
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Waldman is confusing at first, because he uses his own language, but he does provide a glossary. I did not understand ARCH 1010 until having a studio with him. I loved him as a studio professor and I love him as a person. All his classes are interesting, and I love talking with him, inside and outside of class.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: ARCH1010
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Waldman is on another level. It takes a while to get used to his language and to stay attentive in class. At first, the class is confusing and difficult but trust the process. Hang on and the class starts to make sense. Waldman is a genius.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: ARCH1010
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Amazing Professor!
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: ARCH1020
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is one of the smartest, most genuine professorsteachers I've had, though his lectures and assignments can be baffling they do push you to learn about yourself and your environment in new ways.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: ARCH1010
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This class is absolutely awful. Do not ever take it it unless you have to! I REPETE DO NOT EVER TAKE IT UNLESS YOU HAVE TO!!!!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: ARCH1010
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Great professor.If you are unsure whether you want to pursue the Architecture major or not, this class may not be for you.Peter compares architecture to paintings and nature and creates genius connections between them.Only those that try to think deeply on his level will understand him.Others that dont try will just think that the class is useless
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ARCH1010
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
DO NOT TAKE LESSONS OF THE LAWN UNLESS YOU HAVE TO FOR ARCHITECTURE. I missed nothing skipping his class and when I did go, he put me to sleep within 5 minutes. He is semi-comprehensible when speaking about buildings, but 3/4 of the time he tries to relate them to entirely unrelated things. A 3-8 pg paper a week. Teaches you to BS like a pro.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: ARCH101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Are these UVa kids rating Peter, or maybe Tech transfers? This class is not for E School or Comm School numbnuts, frat boys, or PreMed type a freakshows. This class lays it down for those entering the creative field of architecture. That means it is ambiguous and difficult and self-directed. No motivation and interest = you will struggle, and do poorly. Don't be fooled by the 101 tag - if you want easy see Anthropology 101, with the jocks and rugby folks. Peter seeks to inspire
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: ARCH101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Are these UVa kids rating Peter, or maybe Tech transfers? This class is not for E School or Comm School numbnuts, frat boys, or PreMed type a freakshows. This class lays it down for those entering the creative field of architecture. That means it is ambiguous and difficult and self-directed. No motivation and interest = you will struggle, and do poorly. Don't be fooled by the 101 tag - if you want easy see Anthropology 101, with the jocks and rugby folks. Peter seeks to inspire
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: ARCH101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Are these UVa kids rating Peter, or maybe Tech transfers? This class is not for E School or Comm School numbnuts, frat boys, or PreMed type a freakshows. This class lays it down for those entering the creative field of architecture. That means it is ambiguous and difficult and self-directed. No motivation and interest = you will struggle, and do poorly. Don't be fooled by the 101 tag - if you want easy see Anthropology 101, with the jocks and rugby folks. Peter seeks to inspire
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: ARCH1010
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The ratings make him look bad. If you really want to explore the mind of an architect, take this class and get ready to write BS papers once a week. So glad i took it.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: ARCH101
  • 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:
The man teaches class with his eyes closed half the time but he is a genius. He's out there but you got to respect everything he says, and the TAs are helpful and are the ones grading your weekly papers. I got an A so it's not impossible.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: ARCH101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Well,this guy is indeed controversial.But I would say he is a GENIUS!BEST professor I have ever had.In the first few weeks I didn't know what was going on with the class.He seemed to talk nonsense all the time and enjoyed himself.Thanks to my awesome TAs,I survived.Anyway, the stuff he taught you is extremely useful in you career as an architect
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: ARCH802
  • 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:
This guy is a genius!! He is absolutely dedicated to architecture, and everything about it. He teaches with passion and desire, and and wonder. He will make you think, draw, and build in the most wonderful of ways. a true educator in the largest sense of the word. Outstanding.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: ARCH777
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This is not the guy to take if you just want to spit back what is needed to pass. He'll pull your brain out, massage it, and then it's up to you to put it back in. Folks, isn't this the time to expand your view of this world? Go with an open mind and you'll have memories and concepts for a lifetime. I did.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: ARCH101
  • 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:
I loved all of his lectures eventhough at times they made no sense at all. The only thing bad about the class was the weekly papers.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: ARCH101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Waldman is absolutely insane. At times this can be fun and at times it can be infuriating. DO NOT take this class unless you are required to. If you are required then make sure to get good TA's becaue they do all the grading and they can translate Waldman's babbles for you.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: ARCH101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This class is useless. If you're not in the A-School or plan on transferring, don't torture yourself by taking ARCH 101 with Waldman. This class is terrible and I hope I don't ever have a class with this idiosyncratic man ever again.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: ARCH101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Waldman is incomprehensible and his class is the worst. Most of the TA's are excessively anal about grades and their are no exact set of rules to follow or adhere to when writing papers. This class was completely useless and did not increase my interest for architecture. It's a necessary evil to complete the Architecture major.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: ARCH101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Waldman is the craziest teacher I have ever had. He babbles on about nothing and has a knack for putting people to sleep. Basically, he talks a lot, but he generally never says anything. In other words, he just talks about much of nothing. It's all about the TAs for this class. Do what they want and you can get a good grade.
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