Tom Watcke - Albright College

Professor: Tom Watcke
Department: Fine Arts
College: Albright College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: ART113
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He's not afraid to tell you your ideas are datedlameclichéstraight up bad. He is very political and you will be on his good side if you are aware of current events. He definitely encourages his students to step out of their comfort zone and will not tolerate lazinesscell phonespoor craftsmanship.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: PHOTO1
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He doesn't put up with laziness or slackers. You complete the assignments you will get a B. Show him that your interested, attend class daily, be active in class, join critique, work outside of class, and you will get an A. That is not called being a favorite; it's called a hardworking student.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: ARTPHOT
  • 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:
His class was a lot of work and I learned a lot. Grading is tough. He has an idea what he likes and expects, I didn't necessarily connect with him on those ideas.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: ART400
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Tom was the best professor I had while at Albright. As long as you put in the effort you will get at least a B. If you take the time to actually get to know him you will find out he is probably one of the most interesting and well read people you will meet.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: ART113
  • 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:
He is extremely opinionated, and he has an overall dislike of this generation's youth. It's more like a class on current events and politics than an art class. The class does force you to think out of the box, but in my opinion should be a sculpture II class and not a sculpture I class.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: ART400
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Tom has influenced me both spritualy and astheticaly.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PHT201
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Toms classes aren't a breeze. If you want to learn, and get pushed to become better at what you do, you'll fit well. If you're looking to just get in and out with a passing grade --- pass on his class -- you aren't worth his time.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: PHOTO101
  • 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:
He really does has his favorites. He grades photos quite hard, considering art is in the eye of the beholder. Funny teacher, and requires a lot of class particpation
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: SCUPT400
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Tom is great. I was a favorite (i'd like to think) & I rarely got A's, he pushed me to think, but didn't do the work for me. What you put into the class is what you get out of it. This isn't elementary school art, Tom went to Yale, you will get a good education if you work hard go beyond what is asked of you. (ps. same for the real world!)
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: ART113
  • 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:
i LOVE Tom. He's hilarious and insightful. He will only give you the time of day and the grade you deserve if you SHOW INITIATIVE. Talk to him. Ask his opinion. He pretty much only gives constructive criticism, and expects you to do the same. If you like something, say why. if you dont, say why. "Just because" isn't good enough.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: SCULPTURE
  • Grade Received: WD
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
he's a jerk. if you're not a favorite you're**** out of luck
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: AFEW
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I am so glad I am a favorite, or I would have been super unhappy with my grades. Gives poor criticism and is blatant about who his favorite students are... and are not. An overall mediocre professor.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: PHOTO1
  • 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:
Awsome teacher. Very interesting. Just do your work by the end of the semester and your good. Interesting classes. Funny. One of my favorites.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: SCULPTURE
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
he has his favorites and doesn't grade fair. his assigments are all just way out there and not very relavant to ANYTHING. he is very opinionated and talks to much about money..he should just retire!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: PHOTOSCUL
  • 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:
He expects your best work, and for good reason, has favorites but that is because they put in more effort and time. Trys to help students understand how to get better, but sometimes doesn't understand artistic choices by those students. Grading is fair.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: PHOTOGRAPH
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Projects are always do... his students never sleep... you have to be among his favorites to get at least a B. But he does know art and for that I respect the man.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: PHOTO
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Yea..I just love how he really tries to help you realize your work sucks! Great Teacher! Keep it up!! :-) Some of the student should consider sleep as a major
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PHOTO101
  • 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:
No Comments
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: ART316
  • 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:
Good professor, he has a love for art. Take your pictures as art, and you'll have no problems
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: ART216
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Clearly has favorites. Knowledgable and if you've never taken photography before you'll learn a lot. Pretty much work.
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