Bill is great.

A Teacher in the truest sense

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I had peeler for Stagecraft and he is the only reason I passed Lighting because he taught me how to draft. He really is a brilliant teacher. Hard, but brilliant. The people who don't do well in his classes are usually slackers anyway who don't go to class or study for the tests. Study and you'd do fine. His classes build character. College is supposed to be challenging. If you don't want that, don't take Peeler.

I enjoyed his humor. Tests easy to prepare for, and no attendance policy.

Everyone has to take this class at TxState, if you want an A, take Crazy Bill. He's been in the game 30 yrs doing theatre. 60% exams, 40% critiques. Do the critiques, print his slides off blackboard, half-ass your exams, and you'll make an easy A. Shows films in class, and lets you see many dance and music pieces. Ask his t/a for help if you need it.

He's a really nice guy, but he's not going to hold your hand. If you do poorly in this class it's your own fault. Just read the assignments, go over your notes, attend class, and you'll get an A. Too much to ask for in college?

Bill is hard but fair. He will give you the tools and hopefully you will use them. If you don't he is not going to pat your back while you cry. Expect to know everything when you leave if you do the work. Almost 10 years now and I still can reference the work I did with him.

Peeler is very good fro Intro to Fine Arts. He emphasizes that its an Intro class so he only focuses on the general aspect of the arts and only expects you to know this. There is a lot of information but its a very easy class to pass if you put in the work. Boring at times but overall, good guy!

Hard class for the blow off class it should be. Slightly amusing at times but tests are difficult if you don't read. Attendance isn't mandatory but suggested. DON'T take it in the morning cause you WILL want to sleep. Overall a 'eh' class.

Didn't try too hard for this class and I got a B. Just turn in your critiques on time and do the reading and you'll be fine.

His class is ok... he really knows alot about it and that makes it more interesting but his tests are off about 85% off lecture and notes and 15% off reading, not too hard but not too easy, def. take the time to study!

Good teacher, knows what he is talking about. Tests can be hard if you do not read the textbook. Study the powerpoint notes from class and the textbook and you will do fine. There are four outside credit assignments you will have to attend and critique. You either get a hundred or zero, its not hard to make a hundred just follow the guidelines.

he doesn't really deserve the bad ratings. this class isn't a blow-off like it should be but it is pretty easy. just take the notes bc i read a paragraph total from the book and still passed with a B (only bc i got lazy and didn't turn in an essay). just concentrate on notes and the 4 critiques.

Great professor- he is very serious about his job and loves theatre. Lecutures are interesting and he is pretty funny. If you pay attention in class and do your critques you'll be okay. If you're looking for a class to slack off in, this isn't the one.

Peeler is a very dedicated professor who takes pride in his knowledge of fine arts. However, he is the hardest prof I have taken at tsu. Very extensive readings to do well on tests and requires you to attend and critique 5 professionally done performances. I suggest you take a music class than this dreadful section with Bill Peeler.

This class isn't as bad as people are making it out to be. He assigns a ton of reading but all you have to do is scan the major people and all the things in the highlighted boxes. Very easy! Mr. Peeler is a really good teacher. He is very knowlegable and interesting to listen to! He also shows heaps of video clips once you get out of the Art part

The reading is NOT extensive and you only need FOUR critiques like most of the other Intro to Fine Arts classes. It's seriously not that hard to make an A in this class. People we are in college, it is supposed to be challenging... dont know what some of these people are talking about. I liked this prof and enjoyed the class!

Peeler is a good teacher for the most part and is certainly knowledgeable enough to teach Intro to Fine Arts. However, he is a little uptight and pretentious. If you appreciate the arts then class will be interesting, but if not then you will struggle to stay awake. Also, READ the assigned chapters before tests and take notes on people and terms!

On tests more answers come from notes than reading.

Very easy class. Just study the notes, come to class everyday and attend 4 performances. It wasn't that bad and I usually hate TH classes.

I love Mr. Peeler! I think hes such funny teacher and I always enjoy his lectures! I am enjoying his class and I don't understand why some people hate it :( the critiques are easy, the reading is long, but as long as you know the main ideas and people, you're good to go. you should def thake this class, i'm just saying ;)

I think Prof. Peeler is a natural entertainer, so his lectures are a breeze! He throws in little jokes throughout. Watch WHEN you take it, though, because my class is 8:00 and the Theatre is a LONG trek down there in the rain, and he frowns on tardiness. All-in-all easy A, just keep track of when your (easy) critiques are due, and you're golden!

I really enjoyed Professor Peeler! The course in itself really isn't that interesting but he's really passionate about it, he's pretty funny and makes the class pretty entertaining. It's not too difficult, the critiques really boost your grade if you just follow the guidelines =)

LOVED HIS CLASS! His tests are very easy! The critiques are easy 100's if you follow the guidelines and the events were actually interesting! Take him, lectures can be boring, but he makes them interesting sometimes! take him! =)

Mr. Peeler obviously LOVES theatre and the arts very much. He is very passionate. I was never bored during a lecture, I LOVED his class. I made an A. You do have to read and study the book ALOT before tests, and make sure to be thorough in the critiques. But I overall loved this class, if you're willing to work, I would reccomend it if you actually want to learn something.

You either like him or you hate him! I, personally, liked Mr. Peeler. He had a good sense of humor and we watched LOTS of videos. He is very strict on texting, iPods, etc., but, you are in college, you're paying for the class. You might as well pay attention. Tests are so-so. No review, but they're not that bad. He's not that bad! :)

He's not to bad, if you're interested in the material then take him. If you're looking for an easy A take Music. Do the critiques regardless, very important and will save your grade.

He emphasizes classroom courtesy ALOT. Just turn of your cell phone. Tests weren't too hard but do know your notes and look over the text book. I didn't have an interest in theatre so it was a little boring. A is very possible if you turn in critiques following the guidelines and review for tests. He is a nice guy.

If you are not a fan of the arts, don't get involved in lectures, and can't refrain from texting in class, don't take him. He is very thorough and particular in going through the material. I enjoyed him a lot; he's witty. A little snarky about his opinion, but he's a likeable guy. Study, do the critiques & extra credit, and you'll pass no problem.

Slightly snarky, witty old man who loves the arts. If you don't appreciate them, don't get into lectures, or can't refrain from texting during class, don't take him. I enjoyed this class a lot. He's very thorough with the material. Show up to class, take good notes, read the book occasionally, do the critiques & extra credit, and you will pass.

Extremely easy class. You do have to do some outside work and create 4 theatre,dance and art events. Although that may sound a lot its hardly nothing compared to the ease of his tests. They come straight from the in-class notes and there are a few from the readings. Easy A, highly recommended.

His class is challenging, but that is what i liked about it. He has strict guidelines for the critiques but as long as you follow them then you'll be fine. He is intelligent and definitely knows what he is teaching. Also, he actually is pretty understanding on things if you show him you're putting in the effort to show up and do well in his class.

Very nice man, doesn't like when people are late! NO CELLPHONES! Love the subject and the lectures were easy to understand and get you interested and awake! Test are challenging and you must read and take notes over the reading assignments! Critics are a big part of your grade so do them! No notes during class powerpoints are online. Take him!

Passionate about subject. Lectures are pretty boring but sometimes intersting. Read the textbook b/c a lot of quesetions from test from book. Keep cellphone off and don't text because you will be kicked out of class. Class not difficult but can be if you don't study for exams.

He is a nice guy if you follow his one rule, no phones. I thought his class wasn't that boring. I just skimmed the book for tests and I made an A in this class. It was very easy class, I wrote the critiques the night before and still got an A.

Everyone on here seems to hate this class. Mr.Peeler is passionate about his subject which kept me interested he has \great anecdotes. SO WHAT hes hard on people sleeping and using their phones, if you cant respect that is he really the one in the wrong. Pay attention in class you don't need the book its all on the outdated slides and quizlet

Very passionate and knowledgeable about his subject. He's very witty and knows How to make his class interesting. Others say his videos and material are outdated, but they're still effective, and most of the time, interesting too. Would recommend for anyone needing a fine arts class. Students with a preexisting love for theater will love him.

Likes to talk, that's for sure. Harsh grader but the rubrics are clear cut and he sticks to them. Good lecturer, tries to keep people awake, I learned alot, for the most part interested. Only 7assignments including four critiques on shows you attend outside of class, and then 3 tests. That's it. No cummulative final.

Very easy if you FOLLOW DIRECTIONS! Minimal assignments. TA very helpful. Easy extra credit. Fun lectures. Would recommend. Study for tests and easy A. Final is just a regular test. No tests are cumulative, including final.

His class is pretty interesting, but he is a very tough professor. Don't even think of getting on your phone or falling asleep because you will be kicked out of class. Tests are completely unrelated to material discussed in class. The book is VERY necessary. Have to go see professional plays, musicals, and art exhibits then write a paper on it.

I have found Mr. Peeler to be super easy so far. I have gotten 100s on all 3 tests and critiques. Just read for the tests, and follow his directions for the critiques and you'll get an A. Although I learned a lot in this class, I wouldn't recommend him if you plan on slacking.

Go to class everyday! If you pay attention he explains everything you need to know to succeed in his class. I would skim the readings the night before tests and make 90s on the tests. He has a lot of rules but overall he's a good teacher. Best class days were when we watched movies or when he kicked people out for texting in class!

Grades are consisted of 4 Critiques, 5 Quizes, 3 Test. Critiques are mindless its all about following the rules, if you pay attention to guidelines you should get 100 on all, Quizes are based off of videos and web pages taken online in class, easy to have two windows open. Test are confusing and have random small details cover in class on them.

The only fine arts class where you'll actually learn. He is a tough grader, but it makes you actually have to do work to get good grades. His lectures are so easy to pay attention to. He's adorable and I love him. Don't get on your phone in class, and don't buy the book its really not that important.

I hated the class but the professor made it tolerable. He's not the best professor I've ever had, but he's a good professor who is capable of keeping my attention.

This is not a blow off class!! I had to put as much work into writing those critiques as I put into my other classes. When you hear that he is very picky about his critiques it is not a joke. I accidentally made my header double-spaced and I got 30 points off. Be careful! Also, if he sees you on your phone he will embarrass you.

This was by far my favorite class of the semester. I learned so much about all of the different forms of art in the world, and got to view some pretty cool movies. Critiques are extremely important so be sure to go to your play/concert/art gallery at least a week before the paper is due! Also make sure to follow the formatting to the bone.

Prof. peeler is an interesting guy. He's old school and can't stand electronic devices inside his lectures. He wants undivided attention and I don't think that's asking too much. I did not care for his quizzes but they weren't hard if you studied. Critiques (4 of them) take the most of your time. He's a nice guy and passionate about what he teaches

Peeler is a straight forward kind of guy. If you show up, take diligent notes and don't mess around on your phone, then this class will be an easy A. That said, he LOATHES people who skip, leave early or don't pay attention. He is clearly very knowledgable about the subject he teaches and his passion for arts makes the class interesting.

The lectures are very thorough and sometimes drawn out but everything is explained well. Must write papers over live arts performances and he is very particular about them but it's not hard to do well on them. Offers extra credit before every test, quizlet study guides online for each test, and no cumulative final.

Peeler is very nice and gives a lot of opportunity to get a good grade. His critique guidelines are pretty strict, and the exams have a lot of information (he does not give a study guide, either). The first quiz is the worst, but it's gets better as you go along. As long as you study and put the work in, you'll do well.

Lectures are kinda boring and he talks slow so it can lull you to sleep if your not careful. But over all a very organized class that was easy to follow and I always new what was expected and when things were due. A very predictable class which can be very refreshing.