Paul Wittenbraker - Grand Valley State University

Professor: Paul Wittenbraker
Department: Fine Arts
College: Grand Valley State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: ART153
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Paul is a professor that genuinely loves his class and students. If you're willing to open up, he is extremely helpful! Participation goes a long way for him and he creates a safe/comfortable space to do so. The work isn't too tedious and it can be fun! The purpose of the class can be confusing at first, but this isn't a traditional art class.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: ART149
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
At the beginning of the year he seemed a little disorganized, I wasnt really sure when things were due and that we he used google drive to turn things in instead of blackboard. But as the year went on that got better. He also students them to try new ways of doing things. Probably not the best professor, and not the worse either.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: ART153
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
100% regret taking this class. Paul was rude and exceedingly dismissive, and while his instructions were incredibly vague, he somehow still had very specific ideas in mind of what he wanted. He talks a big game yet never seems able to form a coherent concept.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: IMAGE393
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I took a few classes with Paul, and he's one of my favorite professors I've ever had. The comments on here about him being vague with criteria for projects are true, but to be honest I think that might just be inescapable with the conceptual and theoretical aspects of the class. He's one of those profs whose style you either click with or don't.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: ART153
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Paul is an interesting dude. One second he is complimenting you and giving good feedback, and the next second he is being unclear in the directions, and tearing your project apart. By the end of the class you end up learning a lot without even realizing it, and producing really good work, but you'll probably pull your hair out and curse his name!!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: ART153
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
DON'T TAKE AS A GEN ED FOR ART. This class only makes sense for art majors, I'm serious. SO many non-art majors in my class struggled. But hes a great guy and I found the class pretty easy. You need to do the outside work or you will be behind. If you do what he says in critiques its an easy A. No "free" absences, you gotta go to class.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ART153
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Hands down the worst professor I've ever had. He talks a big game and tries to sound smart by using a lot of random vocabulary but it just makes him sound like a jerk. He is so abstract and the criteria of the class is so unclear so you never know what you're doing. He is not willing to help his students, and just belittles you when you ask! 0/10
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: ART153
  • 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:
An art class but do not expect to get any of your projects even close to done in class. The class is confusing to understand. I did not even understand the main concept of the course until the last week of class and so didn't my classmates. I would never take this class if you are not an art major. Terrible choice for a gen ed art class .
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: ART153
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Paul is the friendliest prof Ive ever had. Hes super approachable, doesnt get upset with his students when they can't do what's asked of them, and instead chats with them on the side to make sure theyre doing okay. My only complaint is that hes super vague about what he expects from you for each project, but its hard to be specific in art classes.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: IMAGE393
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Paul is one of the nicest professors I have ever had. He truly cares about his students and allows so much freedom. Pushes you to be a better artist. Would definitely take again
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: ART153
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Paul's by far one of my favorite professors; his passion for art is truly motivating and he is inspiring only if you care to decipher art and the philosophy behind it. He's vague on what is expected out of projects simply because he wants us to think for ourselves and find our own process in art. But once you get to know him, it's an easy A.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: ART153
  • 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: Mandatory
Comment:
paul gives little to no instructions on any of his random projects, he never gives due dates until the class before. Super unorganized and I spent an entire semester completely lost as to what was going on. Also, he grades based on his opinion of your work, not any specific criteria
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: ART391
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
One thing you have to understand before you take paul's class- especially CPS- he gives you freedom to figure out your own path. He gives unspecific critiques because he doesn't want to pigeon-hole people into his way of thinking. If you pay attention in class, and like to be stretched at to think for yourself, he is amazing.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: CPSORMM
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Paul is a super nice guy but you can't understand him. He doesn't clarify the projects. I took this cause I had to for foundations and I would NEVER do it again. You basically just do random stuff. You jump from project to project, sometimes 3 at a time and your always confused. He's crazy with the way he only cares about that class no other one.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: 153
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Paul is a really fun guy, and he's great to get along with, but the class has a lot of work to stay on top of. He talks a lot and it's usually not very interesting, I zoned out a lot. He gives you a lot of assignments and little to no directions on what to be doing.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: 3D
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Paul is HILARIOUS! but his teaching could do some work... He is an amazing person but isn't very clear when describing the projects and giving you help..
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: CPS05
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
paul knows a lot about art but is so completely indecisive in expectations, organization, and just about everything you want a professor for. he will not lead you to bettering yourself. I've never felt so empty about art until his class. if you are taking him for cps know this is a weeding out class but it will also destroy your love of art.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: ART153
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Paul is a pretty nutty guy, but his class discussions are funny; they're pretty long but still remarkably hilarious. He is not very clear with instructions, so get the number of a classmate or two to help keep track of everything and get 2nd opinions. He uses the Wiki heavily and that will be the basis of the info you get for projects.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: ART153
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Group crits are a useless waste of time. Individual crits are almost as big of a waste of time. He likes projects to be done his way, his style. And the wiki will dominate your life.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: ART391
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I had Paul for Civic Studio. He is not always clear or easy to understand- but sometimes the things that come out of his mouth are really funny and random and make the class enjoyable. You will learn things about yourself and about the art world from this class. Warning: Paul will email you.. A LOT.
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