This class involves NO hands on art work. You read a VERY long text book. Going to lecture is CRUICAL! Exams are some what difficult but an extra credit paper can be done. I don't recommend the class unless you are very interested in art HISTORY

Lots of reading and very boring lectures. In the end, you do learn a lot, but it sucks if you're not interested in art history.

Raoul is awesome. The course is hard. He was brought in to teach it because it had become a blow off course for non art majors. Everything comes from the lectures. If you don't hear the lectures you won't pass the exams or the course.

Cool guy, very laid back personality, but demanding on projects...which is a good thing if you're a serious art student. Don't half ass projects or he will know. If you're late on a project still turn it in, he is pretty uderstanding.

Its very important to go to the lectures and take good notes and hang onto slide lists. i never once opened up the book but went to every lecture and got an A- in the class, just be sure to stay focused during the lectures and you should have no problem.

sometimes comes across as judgemental, but i think he just likes to push his students to their ultimate potential.

Seems like a cool guy, straight forward class.

Raoul, brings forth a wealth of knowledge for a student to learn from and you will learn a great deal in his Art100 class if you take the time to read the material. Do not expect to pass his class if you are not willing to put forth the effort to read the material. With Raoul's real-world experience as an artist himself he helps you understand ar

I found the class really interesting and you will learn a lot if you listen and read the book. The book can get boring at times but reading it when you are suppose to is the only way to do your best in the class.

The class was not what I expected at all. Only take this class if you are more than mildly interested in art. I thought it was boring and he doesn't do much to make it not boring besides showing us some whacked up videos of people pretending to be monkeys. Read the book, which is something I never did.

Raoul says himself that he sometimes thinks in Spanish, and has to translate his thoughts to speak to the class

go to class and take notes and you should do just fine

Great!

great teacher!! very informative and makes class fun!!

He's a really good professor. But make sure you go to class, that way you won't have to do tons of reading and catching up.

it is easy A class. You just have to go to the class and take notes so you will be good. The book is important also to do good on exams. His exams are very easy,,, so no worries :D

Really boring at first but gets somewhat interesting later on. Felt like a lot of questions on the test were worded weird and resulted in lower test scores. Not a bad class but nothing too memorable

Really boring at first but gets somewhat interesting later on. Felt like a lot of questions on the test were worded weird and resulted in lower test scores. Not a bad class but nothing too memorable

Deal conducts the class in a welcoming fashion. Work is taken seriously, and we are encouraged to create well crafted pieces. A hard work ethic is the key to success and if you put in effort it will be gratifying. Not only an excellent professor but also a person, who cares about his students well being in and out of class.

Be aware that it's a clicker lecture. Don't buy the textbook, you won't need it. Just take good lecture notes and go to the reviews. Exams can be on the most specific details, so study up! Really, don't miss the lecture unless absolutely necessary. Boring at first, but lectures get more interesting as you get into modern times.

DO NOT LISTEN TO REVIEWS OF ART 100!! Sounds like they were written by students with no interest in art in the first place. If you get the chance, take a studio course with Raoul! Hands down one of my favorite teachers at UWM because of his commitment to community involvement and genuine interest in getting students involved as well. Very Helpful!

Lectures not mandatory but clicker questions for extra credit. If you go to SI every week and go to SI exam review you will get an A in the course. Niki is the best! I did no work week to week and never used the book and got an A

I don't understand how vapid and unappreciative of history you have to be to think this class is really THAT boring. I'm not trying to sound pretentious, but if you have ANY interest in art and culture this class is absolutely fascinating. The exams are pretty easy if you actually take notes instead of just playing on facebook through the lecture.

Overall I loved the class. There really is no need to buy the book. A HUGE suggestion would be to attend the SI classes. In those SI meetings the subject matter is so much easier to learn. Also pay attention to guest speakers. He has a tendency to throw 5-10 questions about the guest speakers on the exams.

Easy Art Gen Ed

Raoul Deal is one of my favorite professors I've had at UWM. He is an expert on community art and teaches important material. He wants to help each student succeed and is available for extra help when needed. I appreciate how genuine he is in all aspects of his teaching. He's also an amazing artist! UWM is lucky to have him on their staff.

First of all, I went to all of his lectures. I thought they were interesting, and although others mentioned they had difficulty keeping up with his lecture speed, I found the speed appropriate, and had no problem keeping up. The tests are weighed heavily in this class, so prepare for them. There are many opportunities for extra credit also.

He was a great teacher and leader for our class projects. He assigned a lot of readings and we wrote reflections - for a reason. Honestly, he framed how I approached architecture - community design in mind. He was always there, even now years later, when I had requests for help or direction. He has a lot of connections and respect for people.

Overall, he gave great lectures and I learned a lot. I found him a bit unapproachable with the large lecture setting. Important information is mostly said verbally instead of being in the powerpoint. Utilize the TAs and SI sessions if you have them. I highly recommend the SI sessions if you're a slow note taker/learner. Very helpful!

If you attend class and take good notes then this class is not all that hard. The review classes before the tests are super important, as that information is most of the test. But a pretty easy gen ed art credit.

Raoul is the best teacher Ive ever had at UWM. Do not listen to anything spoken badly about him on this website. Most kids at UWM are small minded, complaining kids with an overload of excuses. Raoul is the best hands down. Iv taken 3 classes with him purposely. He cares and is thoughtful.

Easy class. If you show up and get the mandatory attendance points, you'll pass. If you want an A, then always watch the exam reviews posted online. I did buy the book but never used it. There is a required paper and an extra credit paper in this class but they're easy enough as long as you go to class and listen to lecture.

Average prof. Come to the lectures and you'll pass the class easily.

Professor Deal is the perfect person to be the representative of UWM's art school to students whose majors and minors have nothing to do with art. He makes lecture as interesting as possible. If you show interest in his class you will see his appreciation and passion for the subject and for students. Very kind and caring, friendly, overal great guy

As long as you are responsible and actually attend lectures like you are supposed to you will be happy with your grade. Also, there was more than enough extra credit, whether it was a paper or discussion board. Also, I never bought the book and I still got an A-. Additionally, he's a cool dude, introduce yourself.

I thought he easy to listen to and his lectures covered the topics clearly and the exams were easy because of this. The book was not required nor necessary to pass with an A.

Questionable learning style he teaches also this is not a class where you just draw art be aware this is ART HISTORY you will be quizzed on topics as well as that will make or break your grade, also dont drop after quiz 1 as some panic after, create a group to help eachother out. overall not bad but definitely not online survey, had to be helped.