Richard Smolinski - University of Calgary

Professor: Richard Smolinski
Department: Fine Arts
College: University of Calgary
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: ART231
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Smolinski is an exceptional prof! I really learnt a lot in this course, and although the subject matter itself was dry he definitely encouraged his students to be creative and helped play on the students strengths as an artist! Great semester, and yes class was mandatory but it helped having his input when you started a project.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: DRWF120
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I took Richard's class at ACAD, and although it was still a drawing class, I found his class open with a lot of room for creative venturing. He was interested in seeing how far you could push yourself out of the bounds of drawing. Attendance is mandatory. However, you can always leave early with "this is a project i need to work on at home."
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: ART241
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Way too conceptual! I would have liked to learn more techniques. This was supposed to be Drawing 1, but I don't feel like I did as much drawing as I did listening to him talk about his word art and other high concept stuff. If you want to actually learn how to draw, avoid Richard and take this course with a different instructor.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: ART241
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Funny, friendly and easy to talk to. Not as clear as he could be when giving instructions, but is a fair marker and always ready to help. Attending class is recommended, unless you like doing hours worth of work on your own time.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: ART351
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He's a decent instructor. Assignments are good. He shows genuine interest in what students are doing but I wish he would offer some sort of help on technique.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: ART351
  • 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: Mandatory
Comment:
Richard is a good prof, but not always clear. I think he is good in allowing a lot of creative experimentation in his class and he is very nice and cares about his students. But you need to attend all classes and his marking is tough but fair.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: DRAWING214
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Richard ( RICHard) is something else. His assignments and lectures are vague and tries to guilt you into talking in critiques even when you do he will just drive the conversation into a wall. He is very discouraging and does not provide input on how to further develop an artwork/idea.. Let alone his.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: ART241
  • 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:
I thought Richard was great. He was very helpful and dealt well with the LARGE amount of students that take this as an option. He encourages discussion and is willing to help if you ask him. I am looking forward to taking classes with him again!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: ART241
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He marks your artworks pretty fair, he is really big on attendance so make sure you always attend his classes. I found his critiques to be very helpful...he is also very funny..which is a plus
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: FINA201
  • 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:
Disorganized prof. Lost all my assignments. Takes him 2 months to mark them. Do not recommend.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: ART231
  • 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:
I've never seen any prof waste as much class as he does. This could be a good thing for some easy credits, but you will get docked for not showing up everyday. Make sure to bring an encyclopedia or research paper to keep busy with, because you'll be doing close to nothing.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: FINA01
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Okay prof! I took FINA201 with him it was really boring at times, however his notes are really helpful.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: ART441
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's hit and miss, his weaknesses stem from his inexperience as a professor. Gives good, solid, and objective critiques. Can be quite unclear at times as to what he wants you to do. The main problem is that he marks quite hard. On average half (sometimes a whole)letter grade lower than other professors in the faculty.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: ART241
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
sucks
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