Barkley Hendricks - Connecticut College

Professor: Barkley Hendricks
Department: Fine Arts
College: Connecticut College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: ART101
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took his studio art 101 class in 1992 just because I needed an art credit class. I was a science major. He was so inspiring, both through his teaching and his own amazing work. The assignments were difficult but enjoyable. I was thrilled to find someone as exciting as Prof Hendricks in such a bland school.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: ART101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took his intro class 25 years ago. Judging by the comments here, he hasn't changed at all!
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: ART205
  • 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:
I have seen people crying in my class because of him. He's pretty full of himself. But maybe I'm lucky... He was very nice and helpful to me. He even brought me books and some samples for me to study. I understand why people hate him though...
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: ART101
  • 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:
to the commenter who said the raters are all 100 levels and should be ignored: there isn't a whole lot of "he's fabulous" here. He is being paid to TEACH. If people find him unpleasant or difficult as an instructor it's OK to say so
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: ART101
  • 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:
to the commenter who said the raters are all 100 levels and should be ignored: where are any other positive comments from higher level classes such as the one you took? Or from serious art students who had to start with 100 level courses? If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck...
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: ART205
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
most of these negative ratings come from people in 100 level classes, if you're trying to get your gen ed out of the way and aren't really serious about art, don't take his class because he's really critical. However, if you have any interest in thsi subject, he's a great teacher, my eye's improved SO much over this last semester.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ART101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
You'll only think he's a good prof if you only want to know what's WRONG with your work. He never tells you what you've done right/what to keep up, he's so hard to approach, only thinks his works merit A's and complains that the art dept. screwed up course-lengths, yet he wastes the last 20 minutes of each class talking about nonsense. and himself.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: ART101
  • 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:
I was personally attacked by Hendricks. He made me stand in front of the room and explain myself for 20 minutes. During this time he didn't give me any advice but told me he didnt understand how I could have drawn so badly. He is also really ****ed and makes rude comments. I dreaded this class.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: ART101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This man is a complete narcisuss. He cannot teach class without listening to the sound of his own voice for at least a useless half hour at the end of the class period. He gives no constructive criticism, is completely inconsistent and hasn't taught me anything. He says he has high expectaitons, but he doesn't. He also mentions**** industry news
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: ART106
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Hendricks' teaching style basically consists of repeating the following phrases over and over again, with condescending relish: "you have a situation" "light side/dark side" "rank, amateur style" "3rd grade" "are you trying to convince me or are you trying to convince yourself?"
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: ART101
  • 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:
he sucks at life...in one class, he actually asked how many of us had contemplated suicide and expected people to raise their hands. basically, hes an ass.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: DRAWING
  • 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: N/A
Comment:
Unfortunately, Professor Hendricks hasn't changed since he started teaching; most people learn from their mistakes. Professor Hendricks doesn't recognize his mistakes, and still believes that he's the greatest thing since sliced bread.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: 2004
  • 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: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: ART103
  • 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:
absolutely hate this guy, i have to say. he's rude, immature, unclear, and looks hard for the negative in every piece of student art. he also felt it necessary to show pictures of his own nude self-portrait. no THANK you.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: ART106
  • 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:
If you are someone who is highly sensitive to criticism, I strongly suggest you NOT take his courses. Hendricks is harsh and ruthless in critiques, and attacks on a personal level. If you put in the effort, bond with your classmates, and can take the criticism you will survive.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: ART
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
hendricks is a tough guy but he's that way for a reason, he's hoping his students leave better artists. why should art be a "fun" and "easy" class - it is a profession/subject just as math or biology. taking it for the purposes of ease just goes to show someones lack of respect for it.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: ART101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
FULL OF HIMSELF BUT A GREAT TEACHER.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: WATERCOLOR
  • 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:
No Comments
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: 101
  • Grade Received: F
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
this man is not a man, he is a total jerk. He is unhelpful and demoralizing. he should have been fired 15 years ago. very condescending.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: 106
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Hendricks comes off strong, but his criticism should be taken as constructive criticism.
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