easy tests if you go to class and study the practice midterms

keep up with the work and you'll be fine. greatest class i've ever taken

...take if if you can make a cardboard chair to withstand your weight.

good teacher not very good at helping everyone in class cardboard chair=fun/hard

Fun assignments, but you have to make sure they are done flawlessly or he marks you down! He does have his favorites and doesnt accept late work willingly..

Awesome class if you like art. Such a good teacher if you are willing to get your hands dirty and be really creativeon the projects. He expects a lot for a lower division class, but he is a great teacher and the projects are a blast. cardboard chairs!

Great teacher and craftsman. He does expect effort so if you want to float through, take someone else. Projects are fun and interesting. If you're a serious art student, I definitely recommend taking one of his classes.

Amazing. Hey i paid for this classand expect to be challenged. Why wouldanyone NOT want to work hard and be critiqued.

i took him for both arts. i learned so much from him. you will work in his class, his grading is clearly stated as far as what he expects. follow that and try to solve the problem creatively and you will be rewarded. talk to him, he likes that.

not necessarily difficult, but certainly time consuming. very good, understanding, and helpful teacher, if not honest. wants you to do well. you put in the effort, he will help you succeed.

after taking this class i knew what i wanted to do for a career. he gives good suggestions and his projects are thought provoking and require a time commitment. take this class if you think you may want to do anything 3D.

mr fobes was one of the best teachers ive ever had. his assignments are interesting and allow you to work with a variety of materials towards the end of the semester. hard to get his help at times, but when he does help he does all he can. i enjoyed the class.

Fobes is weird. His assignments can be boring but if you make an honest effort you'll get a good grade. He's more about theory and technique. If you want to make beautiful works of art you won't get to in his lower div. classes. You'll get to experiment and you might end up with one or two really cool pieces.

One of my fave teachers! Assignments were unique & interesting. He lectures in begining of class & sticks around to offer help & answer any ?s if you ASK! He expects you to follow directions exactly as far as technique goes but gives room for creativity. Do NOT miss class. He takes roll & absences affect the grade on the project you were absent for

the class is great- and the guy is really cool. i am a c student and i got an A in his class. ask alot of questions and have a good time. you will learn tons. a really good tip is to actually interact with all the other students for assignments and ask him questions if you dont understand. you cant miss a class though

Mr Fobes is one of the chillest Professors I've ever taken. His class is not hard, just time consuming. There is no way for you to fail his class if you just put some effort. I was very hesitant on taking his class because I read some of the negative reviews here. He ended up being my favorite professor. P.S "YOU MUST ATTEND CLASS EVERY DAY"

This is a difficult and time consuming class, but it will help you learn a lot about color. If you stay on his good side, Fobes can be really helpful with the projects because he will take time to talk to you and help you figure out what you need to do. I would recommend this class if you have the time and patience.

I learned more in Mr. Fobes' class than any other studio art class I have taken combined. The projects are detailed and time consuming, but with this knowledge you are building a base for all your upper division classes. The section on color theory alone is worth the price of the class. Mr. Fobes expects you to act like a college student- surprise!

I had Fobes for ART 101 & 103. He is a great Art teacher. At times he can give directions too long but he is definitely thorough! I learned alot of great techniques from Fobes and improved my skills. GO TO CLASS, buy the book to take online quizzes, do your work!!!

Mr. Fobes isn't easy, but he's a GREAT teacher. I've learned more from him than any art teacher I've had so far. He expects a lot out of assignments, but if you pay attention, he'll also teach you a lot. He gives points for creativity, but won't give you an "A" just because you "tried." Your work has to live up to his rubric for that "A" grade!

took him for both 101 and 103. amazing teacher. You will learn a lot from his class. Hard grader but that's what makes it fun and interesting!! Projects are time consuming so as long as you know how to manage your time, you should be ok. Don't except to be pampered with good comments on your projects though because you'll have to earn it.

Like any art class, the projects take time and you have one about every weekend. But I learned a lot the second half of the semester with paint and color mixing. Very nice man! Likes to add you on his Facebook.

Great teacher IF you are a favorite. I have learned soooo much from him and I highly recommend taking this class if you have prior experiance and are willing to work hard to earn your grade. an A is not impossible but requires a good amount of effort. Go to class.

101 he is an amazing professor!if you are trudly interested in learning,take his class.he doesnt pick favorites, the truth is hes not going to sit next to you and make conversation, you have to talk to him!he is very critical and is a hard greater but when you receive a compliment you know you have really earned it!a privilege to be his student.

Has favorites. He is extreamly helpful but makes you work your ass off. also the class is expensive as all hell. If he complements you you have truely earned it.

Mr. Fobes was the best Art teacher I've ever had. As a 4th year, I'm sad that I won't be able to take any more classes with him. He is tough, but if you really want to learn and grow as an artist, he is the teacher you are looking for. I'm not going to lie, he expects a lot from his students.. so there's no room for slacking off. GO TO CLASS

His class is hard, and of-course hard to get A, but it's not impossible to get A. I got A for the class, and I really enjoyed working with Mr Fobes. He is sooooooooooo friendly and nice. it has been 2 years after I tool his class but we're still friends. You wont regret taking his class. I have learned alot from him, and even after I passes his cla

Fobes class was painfully hard for me. It was grueling to say the least. That being said, he is the most awesome teacher I have ever had! I discovered a talent that I never knew I had thanks to him. As for him having favorites, go to class and work hard on your projects! He knows bull when he sees it and he doesn't tolerate it!

He is an awesome teacher in the art dept. I had had two classes from him about 3 years ago, he looked strict in advance and harsh when he was in class, but he was helpful when you were being serious and he helped to solve all of your question. He is a great teacher I never been in SDSU.

I loved MF! I had to take his class because of a mandatory requirement and had dreaded it immensely. Fobes made the class fun to go to and I ended up enjoying it and learning so much about design/color. Its a ton of useful work though, so DON'T SLACK OFF. He's an amazing artist himself, don't underestimate him, there's a lot you can learn from him!

Mister Fobes is a great Professor. He is funny and genuinely cares about your success in the class. If you slack off you will regret it because there is a lot of work. He pushes you to your max potential if you take the class seriously. You don't really need the book, the online quizzes are the only thing I used the book for.

Amazing Teacher!Mr. Fobes is really there to teach his students to become better artists. Not to mention he is also a very knowledgeable artist himself. He definitely deserves more recognition. I recommend him 100%

I LOVED this class. I was scared taking it at first but he ended up being my favorite instructor. I signed up for another of his classes this semester. He is really helpful, but you do have to work hard in the class. However, his teaching makes it fun to do the projects, if you naturally don't sleep much. ;)

So, you're taking this class since you love art.. right? I took Fobes for 102 (2-D design) and already knew I loved the guy. He is very clear and if you're interested in what you're doing, he'll be interested in it too. Have passion for your work and show up to class to work on the projects, it's free time to work! I LOVE THIS PROFESSOR! HE ROCKS!

Mister Fobes is awesome! He's my favorite art professor yet. Easiest? No. But his class is fun and I always looked forward to going. Seriously, take his class, no slackers though. :)

Fobes is just great. his class can be super intimidating, and definitely difficult, but he makes it not so bad. he'll help you with pretty much anything you need help with whenever you need it; super available. hard grader so do your best on everything. but he's really great, so take this class!

Had him for ART101 as well which helped in learning his teaching style. NOT a good class if you don't want to come to class and don't want to be involved. Great class if you are motivated to do well and want to produce projects that are interesting, cool, and sometimes functional! Fobes is awesome and passionate about what he does. Great class!

Fobes is a nice guy, really makes an effort to help you out when you need it. Projects are hard and he expects a lot, perfection is mandatory to get an A. He's a good teacher, but I feel like his grading methods are a little harsh and a little unfair.

He is a tough teacher and I spent a ton of time on his projects, but I did learn a lot and he knows his stuff

Fobes is an awesome guy. Get to know him personally because he's a pretty awesome artist and very interesting. However! His class is by no means easy. He's almost never satisfied with your work and you'll be required to put A TON of time into this class in order to get a B. You can't miss class, EVER, and don't plan on getting an A if you'r late.

BEST ART TEACHER IVE HAD. he is super knowledgeable and down to help. people who say hes too hard either dont work hard enough, or dont have a strong interest in art (some people take this for fun). with that being said if youre just looking for a "funzy" art class, take drawing. if you want to LEARN and BETTER your artistic abilities, take fobes!

Fobes is a very passionate professor, and he know's exactly what he want's from his students. This class is by no means easy, it's tough and you have to put in a lot of work. But if you're in class and take time to do your assignment, he will be good to you.

Loves art and is there to help you improve skills and provokes creative thinking. He has a very high standard for his students which is absolutely necessary as an artist. Had him for 2 classes and he was fantastic! He also really works with you when it comes to deadlines and creative license when you reach out to him.

He knows what he wants and you won't do well if you try and cut corners. You better have a car for all the off campus extra credit and ASSIGNMENTS! Tough grader, very picky about what he wants but if you go to office hours he will help you A TON, extends deadlines and will change grades. Takes attendance for credit.

He's a really good teacher if you go to him for assistance. He seems to really enjoy helping students succeed. Genuinely nice person and clearly has a passion for art. Best art teacher I have had yet. However, you have to work hard in his class to get an A, but its worth it. I've learned so much about design, art, and myself through his classroom.

BEST PROF EVER. Took Fobes for Art 103/104 and wish I could take more. He is well known in the SD art scene. He was the art advisor so he knows his stuff. In Art 103, DO SOMETHING BIG/CRAZY/REVOLUTIONARY. He will 98% be down for it and help you with every step. Meet with him, show you're a hardworker, get on his good side, and he will love you.

Mr. Fobes really cares about his students and will do as much as he can to help them get the grade they want. He is VERY accessible outside of class and willing to help students extensively on their projects. This course does, however, require a lot of work and time outside of class. It is also very easy to fall behind in this class.

This class was really interesting and good to take if you want to learn about how artists become successful in the real world. Fobes was a great teacher and made all of the assignments very clear. There was a little bit of busy work but I never worried about my grade in this class. Recommend for art lovers.

3 projects + a group project. This guy is super nice and responds to emails fast. Sometimes his grading is confusing. You have to use blackboard a lot to do "journal entries" to document how you did your project. He uses coursekey to give quizzes on readings he gives and to take attendance.

Amazing professor! This is my third and last semester with Mr. Fobes and I'm a little bummed to not have him for future courses. He's wonderful with making time with students but is not a mind reader. If you're struggling you have to search him out. He's a working artist but will always make time for his students! Love This Guy!!! Learned so much!

Mr. Fobes is a great teacher!!! ART104 is a good class for those interested in how to make it as a creative professional. Working artists are invited to give talks to the class then we write lengthy journals on the talks. Quizzes are open book and you can talk to your neighbors. Lots of extra credit opportunities. Easy group project at the end.

He brings in professional artists and they give you tips on how to make it in the art scene. You have to respond to the the speakers in three lecture journals (essays). It got a bit repetitive by the end, but it was overall a fun class.

Fobes is seriously an amazing teacher. He's also an art advisor so he knows what he's doing and what he's talking about. He's very attentive and will help you out a ton during his office hours. I learned a lot in this class, and although it was repetitive at some points, I think it was really helpful in the long run. I'd highly recommend him!

He is amazing, I was so worried when I first take his class because other people said hes tough but he isnt. As long as you come to class, do all the work, then youll be fine. People who always complain about him, they didnt do work tho. If you lost, then he will have video online that created by him for you to follow step by step! TAKE HIM!!

This was a fun class, he was very passionate about what we could learn from the speakers, and I did learn a lot that will probably be useful when I'm going into work. Had to do write ups about most guest speakers and a couple other projects but they were all relatively easy. You can't write about a speaker you didn't come to class for so go.

This class was really fun, and he was very understanding of how much time we needed on projects and made adjustments for this. As long as you finish the journals as he expects you'll do well.

I like Fobes as a person, but if you miss one class for any reason, even being sick, it will make your grade drop almost an entire letter. He is strict but the class is manageable and the lectures can be interesting.

ART101 fun class, both digital projects and analog projects, buy kit that he suggests (it's helpful), do your work on time, ask him questions!

I have not had any issues with him. He is great! He seems to care and gives good feedback in my opinion. It was a very easy class for me, but I recommend to put in effort in your work.

The hardest part was how late the class met, as it sometimes seemed to drag on forever. Journals tend to get repetitive and many students do not take the lectures seriously. Fobes is very passionate about the course and gives a clear rubric for grading.