Bert Smith - University of Baltimore

Professor: Bert Smith
Department: Communication
College: University of Baltimore
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: IDIS304
  • 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:
Absolutely LOVED Bert! My favorite professor at UB thus far. It's a shame he is retiring. Learned so much. Great teacher!
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: CMAT1
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
great teacher, you learn a lot without being overburdened. he is also very accommodating.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: ART297
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
he doesnt provide enough guidance in this type of class. Im sure he's a great teacher and he def is good with assinments but, its hard to prepare for what you are uncertain of.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: CMAT351
  • 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:
Everyone who I talked to about him likes him, and so do I. His classes are interesting, he gives just the right amount of work, and you really do learn. He is not at all full of himself or a know it all, like a huge amount of other UB teachers. I definitely recommend taking his classes!
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: CMAT357
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Bert has been my favorite professor at UB. I took him for a bunch of CMAT courses and loved him. His input always made my designs better. He really knows his stuff. He was vague in his suggestions because he teaches you how to think like a designer. Kind hearted man. Great teacher. Really teaches you to think for yourself. I'd take him a again!!!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: CMAT215
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I had him for Introduction to Design. The class was pretty easy. 2 tests and he dropped the lowest one. I agree that ifyou stay on top of the assignments you will do fine. He seemed to have a problem remembering the due dates he assigned for things so juat be up on the work.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: CMAT497
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is great. Super friendly. Although I didn't get an A in his class, I am happy with the class. Strongly recommend hi.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: PBDSIFGT
  • 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:
The man!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: PBDSMISC
  • 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:
I don't get the comments about Bert not giving enough direction. I think that's the point. He wants you to come up with your own ideas and vision, not just tell you what he wants you to do. Nor does your stuff have to look like the 70s. Mine certainly doesn't; I got an A. Nice guy, good teacher. As long as you have a mind of your own, take his clas
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: WRIT377
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Bert is great--easy to get along with, even-tempered, has a lot of industry experience, and is knowledgeable.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: PRINTDSGN
  • 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:
he has a lot of experience in his field and his suggestions bypass all the bs that may come with developing a good piece. He usually finds positive in everyone's work, even if its chicken scratch.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: WRIT377
  • 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:
Bert is the coolest teacher ever. Take him if you want to have fun-especially for Print Design!!
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: GRAPHICSWKSHOP
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you need honesty and direction do not go to Bert. He is suggestive but not direct. It was difficult deciding what he really wanted.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: PRINTDESIGN
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Bert is awesome. He is a bit of an old schooler but has a great eye for design. The work load for this class is very easy. It's easy to get an "A" if you stay on top of the assignments(There's only 6).
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: PBDS
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Along with Fitz, he is one of the least helpful teachers, imho, in the program... Unless you want every design you pump out under him to look exactly like 1960's Rolling Stone magazine, then he loves you. Otherwise, your design will fail.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: PBDS601
  • 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:
I think he needs get back into the real world or just retire all together. All his design examples are from the 70's-80's. When he describes something, he says "the thing." What thing? He doesn't use the propoer technical design terms to describe what he's trying to convey. Bad teacher, bad teacher! In case you're wondering, I got a B.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: CMAT
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Best teacher in this program. Helpful, great art director, good to know him. Wish all teachers were as excellent as him. Just a pointer... don't argue with him when he gives you advice, learn from his advice... it's good advice.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: WRITINGANDGRA
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: WORDSANDIMAGE
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Ignorant! He doesn't give you a straight answer to your questions.He's an old school designer, so he's hard to please.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: PRINTDESIGN
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Best teacher in Communications program. Very friendly and great interaction with students. Would reccommend taking a class with him.
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