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ART 209 Freshman Grade Earned: A Required (Major) 5:40 pm, Mar 21, 2012 Report Evaluation |
Like most art teachers at Poly, there isn't much to complain about here. Dove is a great guy, with a good sense of humor and understanding of every students strong and weak qualities. Very down to Earth, and a total closet hipster. Also, he is WAY talented! That's the only intimidating thing about his classes, but nonetheless, he's a great painter and teacher. | |
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ART 209 Sophomore Grade Earned: A Required (Major) 12:11 am, Dec 3, 2011 Report Evaluation |
I was surprised D. Dove didn't have more reviews... He is probably one of the best teachers I have had at Cal Poly thus far. I've had him for two classes now and have really enjoyed them, even when I didn't like the projects. His curriculum for beginning painting is pretty fair but a lot of work. We had two black and white still life paintings and three color paintings. We were supposed to have four color paintings but he got sick and missed a week of class. For color paintings we did a color still life, a self-portrait, and a self-directed content two spaces painting. I feel like he grades pretty fairly for a subject that is hard to grade. He looks to see if you are using the techniques we talk about in his mini-lectures and if you are improving, not how good you are at painting. We had two critiques, both of which lasted the whole of class. He is fine with going on tangents, which makes the critiques really interesting if you participate. He is really personable and fun to talk to, as well as direct and helpful with his advice. He is very good at articulating what needs to be changed to make the painting work. Sometimes he says really interesting things... I can't even explain but those moments are hilarious. He also plays great music during class. The only downside to the class is that the materials are really expensive and messy and you have to do a fair amount of work outside class. | |
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ART 309 Freshman Grade Earned: B Required (Support) 11:58 pm, Aug 29, 2011 Report Evaluation |
I've had Daniel for two art classes now and I really can't say enough good things about the guy. Basically he's very knowledgeable and a very talented artist. On top of that he's a fun guy to be around. Take him. And if you don't.. good! ill get him again | |
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ART 209 Sophomore Grade Earned: B Required (Major) 8:27 pm, Jun 11, 2010 Report Evaluation |
Despite the fact that Daniel did not give any formal lectures, I feel that I learned a lot in his class. He makes sure to go around and talk to every student individually and discuss their ideas and technique. He is very straightforward, insightful, and helpful. He is also very personable and understanding--if you\'re having trouble or are falling behind, he will do his best to help, though he is by no means a pushover. I strongly recommend this professor. | |
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ART 209 Senior Grade Earned: A Elective 9:15 pm, Jun 4, 2008 Report Evaluation |
I had Daniel in S08. For intro painting the assignments were as follows: 2 black and white acrylic paintings of blocks. 2 black and white acrylic paintings of paper bags(the first focused on the general while the second focused on the specific). After that you have the option of moving to either color acrylic or color oils. The oils can be expensive; my set cost $245, but that is because I bought the larger volumes of paint. You could get the same amount of paint for mid 100's. For color projects: You have to do 3 paintings of food. Then we had a large painting of colored blocks. Finally, we had 2 self portraits due. He has changed the course some since when I took. As far as an instructor. Daniel provides good feedback on your work. He intentionally made an effort to talk with and learn every student's name in the class over the first 2 class days. On the downside: he has this annoying habit of reading his handouts(course outline, assignments,etc.) This gets to your psyche after some time. | |
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