William Shell - University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Professor: William Shell
Department: Architecture
College: University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: 1712
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Enjoyed his 1st year class immensely. Challenging and tough but thought provoking. Taught fundamental discipline and standards that have carried me thru a diverse career.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: ARCH372
  • 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:
horrible teacher
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: ARCH172
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I had higher expectations for what his studio would be like. I wasted a LOT of time waiting on him to talk to me. I only had to pull one all nighter, so that was nice.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: ARCH172
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Make sure to get him in first year. You WILL have Bill Shell at one point: get it over with asap. He will teach you the basics well, but having him for 371/371 is stifling. Definitely have him first year, unless you love Mies van der Rohe, glass boxes and hand drafting wall sections. Note: likes the ladies & will leave coffee cups all over studio.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: ARCH172
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Kind of a creepy old-man type, if you're a girl (probably will hit on you). Be one with Mies, design a glass box, focus on craftsmanship, don't use any creative ideas (or curves!) and you'll do fine. Beware the lettering assignment ("that's not MY a"). Is a good teacher to have early: a good foundation to grow off of. Get it over with in 171-2.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: ARCH172
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
not fair or understading. wants everything done his way. just do everything he says...
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ARCH172
  • 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:
Just design a box, and you'll do just fine.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: ARCH171
  • 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: N/A
Comment:
He does have a hard time hearing people, but he is like a sweet grandfather type person. Just be sure to follow directions, or else!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: ARC272
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
has a hard time listening to people- tends to cut people's ideas and comments off.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: ARC12063
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
hard work, but you grow to appreaciate him and what he teaches. Good sense of humor.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: ARC
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very frustrating. Unsympathetic. not open to new things.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: ARC171
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: ARCH2112
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
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