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Rex Weil ARTT150 Anonymous 10/18/2023	Graduated a couple years ago and just came back to write a glowing review for Rex’s 150 class. I’m currently referencing his course packet for work. This packet is the most comprehensive text I’ve ever read; not just for art theory but for philosophy in general. So grateful i took this class; genuinely changed how i view the world
Rex Weil ARTT150 Expecting a B Anonymous 02/07/2023	I did not enjoy this class too much due to the subjects not interesting me and although the professor is not a bad one, his monotone voice on top of the interesting subject caused a class that was hard to stay awake in. Honestly, you don't really have to attend lectures, though I recommend at least attending some due for the attendance grade. The discussions I do recommend attending since quiz reviews happen and the lectures/information is easier to understand than in the lecture or the book. The quizzes aren't too bad but the exams are annoying, have those study guides and notes prepared to check quickly because you will have no time to take on questions. Some of the questions are worded weirdly or have no reason to be there, easy grade but just annoying. Also, DO NOT BUY THE BOOK, it will be discussed in class n can be discussed elsewhere. Only buy it if you really prefer having an in-person copy to mark up!
Rex Weil ARTT150 Expecting a C Anonymous 05/25/2022	Absolutely horrible professor, I have no idea why he's rated so highly. The reviews lie to you. Do NOT take this guy, he so boring and tech-incompetent I wonder how UMD even hired him. His lectures are super boring with his monotone voice and he makes you buy a super expensive textbook that he just reads off of all lecture. There's no visual aid in his lectures at all and you bet he makes attendance mandatory. Also, no phones or laptops in class, good luck not falling asleep. Do. Not. Take. This. Professor. I warned you.
Rex Weil ARTT150 Expecting a B- Anonymous 05/18/2022	One of the most boring professors I've had. The lecture is designed so dull that it is impossible to pay attention. Harsh Grader, made the exams and quizzes unnecessarily hard. DO NOT take this class.
Rex Weil ARTT150 Expecting an A Anonymous 12/09/2016	If you're taking this for gen ed you might feel like the topics have nothing to do with anything, but try paying attention and see if you don't learn something really interesting. Worst case scenario you'll learn something to say on a date that will make you seem halfway cultured. The lectures are dense with information, but once you get used to the flow, you will get a lot out of them. For art majors, you must take this class with Prof. Weil.
Rex Weil ARTT150 Expecting a C Anonymous 05/09/2016	This class is undoubtedly the MOST BORING POINTLESS CLASS EVERRRR. First of all, he makes you purchase a special edition textbook that HE specifically created with his "quotable quotes" so that if you don't have the text, you either have to spend the $90 to get it, or just try to skim by without it. There's no alternative. Secondly, in lecture he may be knowledgable but I wouldn't know it because he speaks so slow and in a boring tone, it's a real struggle not to just zone out. I ended up hardly ever attending class just because every time I went it just seemed like a true waste of my time. His quizzes in discussion are easy, but only if you've read the text. He gives out two 2 hour midterms which are very "words-used-in-the-text" based. He wants you to say exactly what is in the text. It's annoying. He also requires you to take 2 trips to DC and take selfies in front of 20 different paintings/sculpture that he specifically picked out. tl;dr This is the worst class I've ever taken, just because it is SO FRIGGIN BORRRINGGGG. On a lighter note, if you are a person who enjoys debating about an art piece for weeks on end and never really coming to any conclusion, you'll like this class a lot.
Rex Weil ARTT150 Expecting an A bcox 09/02/2014	Professor Weil was an extremely knowledgeable lecturer. He had a great, dry sense of humor that kept the subject matter interesting so that it felt more like a conversation rather than a lecture. His grading was fair, and as long as you take notes, you'll be golden for the quizzes and tests, for he rarely asks in depth questions regarding the texts; it's more overarching themes. Overall, I very much enjoyed this class and suggest it.
Rex Weil ARTT150 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 08/09/2014	Let me start out with "TAKE THIS GUY'S CLASS." It's easy, it's interesting, it's enlightening, and it just may change your life. Do the reading, go to class, and go to discussion. There is so much extra credit you'd be a fool to not get AT LEAST a B (I got an A+, easily). Now, the deets. Rex is absolutely delightful. His penchant for turtlenecks and oval eyeglasses, his shaved head and pursing of the lips, his snarky and pretentious yet non-intimidating way of explaining things is exactly what I would have wanted from an art professor. (I urge you to youtube "Sprockets SNL" but imagine an American if you want a preview of what I'm talking about.) I signed up for this class because it filled one of my CORE requirements. I was not expecting much, but I know the things I learned in this course will continue to benefit me throughout the rest of my life. I came into this class having no formal training in art, philosophy, or art appreciation. I left feeling like I had a baseline understanding in all fields, and with a passion to learn more. I have always enjoyed going to museums (there are two museum assignments in this course; go and enjoy the free museums of DC! This is a luxury!), but when on outings with more artsy friends I was without the vocabulary or historical context to contribute meaningfully to our conversations. Now, I feel like an art boss. And you can, too. This class isn't about memorization, but without going to lecture it is (very hard to get full credit, attendance is mandatory) and hard to digest the readings unless you pore over them. Rex's explanations and summaries are crucial to understanding the material and enjoying the course. The exams focus on broadish facts, but there are essay questions that ask the test taker to elaborate on the themes of each writer. As long as you explain what you're doing with an informed modicum of intelligence you will do well. So, in closing, do you like art? Do you need a CORE? Are you an art major? Have you always loved art but felt deficient in your conversations with "art" friends in the context of your own life or in historical context? If you ANY any of these things, take this class. It changed my life for the better, and it might change yours.
Rex Weil ARTT150 bpate 07/11/2014	Prof. Weil's Art Theory class was definitely interesting. This class is very lecture-based and you must do the readings on time in order to do well. Some of the readings are more difficult to understand, but he is very good at explaining meaning and letting the class know what we need to focus on and remember. If you come to class, discussion, and do the readings accordingly, you should have no problem earning a A or a B.
Rex Weil ARTT150 mchewnin 06/13/2013	Intelligent and funny, Prof. Weil is by far, the best! Rex’s teaching style builds on these attributes, as he gradually proceeds to make a dense subject thoroughly interesting, easily digestible, and thought provoking. The sensitivity displayed to his students is unparalleled, as he is always available to assist you, either after class, office hours, or via e-mail. Trust me on this one folks – don’t miss this class – it will have a lasting impact.
Rex Weil ENST411 Expecting a B+ loboat 10/09/2012	Dr. Weil is a merciless and pitiless grader who takes off points for anything and everything. And with 100% of your grade coming from 3 exams and 1 paper, every single point counts. Also, he lectures with the lights off and offers few chances for student participation, which makes this class a real snoozer. Otherwise, the content is actually extremely interesting and Dr. Weil is a fascinating man with a lot to say and some great stories.
Rex Weil ARTT150 Expecting a B- wombat 05/15/2012	The course packet can be intimidating at first, but if you do the assigned readings, go to class and actually listen to what he is saying, you will do fine with minimal studying. Take care not to fall behind though, because the packet is quite difficult to pore through on your own due to its volume as well as some of the unfamiliar language that is used. As for Professor Weil, he is very chill and his manner of speaking is likewise. It may be too chill for some who can get lost in his droning rhetoric, but I appreciated it because it gave me time to jot down notes and often write down what he was saying word-for-word if it seemed super important. He's got a great sense of humor, doesn't take the material too seriously and is also very understanding. I had an unfortunate situation where I missed a LOT of class throughout the second week of the semester but he was nice enough to not completely annihilate my grade as per the course policy. He makes himself available despite his busy schedule to answer questions, administer make-ups and tend to other official business such as nailing you if you use the Internet on your art gallery assignments. Overall great class, great guy. Take art theory with him and you won't regret it.
Rex Weil ARTT150 Expecting a B Jaddy93 04/26/2012	Weil is a great teacher and keeps the lecture interesting with his humor. I don't regret taking the class even with the monster size course packet. All the topics and people we went over in class constantly comes up in ALL of the classes I have now and I'm sure will appear in the future.
Rex Weil ARTT150 Expecting an A AugustineDylan 03/08/2012	A wonderful course. Professor Weil is a phenomenal teacher. He never condescends and is extremely understanding. I recommend this class for anyone looking to expand their aesthetic consciousness or for anyone who just wants to understand art a little better.
Rex Weil ARTT150 Expecting an A dhruvpatel 03/07/2012	Professor Rex is a wonderful professor. Class is quite boring but discussions help tie to together the concepts. Its good to at least try to read and then wait for him to review everything at some point to drill the information in. The 2 museum assignments arent too bad at all.
Rex Weil ARTT150 Expecting an A sdean825 03/04/2012	Rex is the best professor I have had so far. He is funny and interesting. I love his sense of humor and his exams were easy. The class has a lot of required reading and the reading is dense, but he goes through it in lecture to really help you understand. I highly recommend taking this course.
Rex Weil ARTT150 Expecting a a Anonymous 04/16/2011	This course is incredibly boring. You will be expected to go to 2 museums in DC and do extensive reports on them. the midterm was 2 parts & closed book. Prof. Weil is a very nice guy but he talks very slowly and it is very easy to space out and not listen at all. If you enjoy debating the definition of "art" for 15 weeks, then you will be a happy camper.
Rex Weil ARTT150 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/10/2009	I got an A+ in this class. Before taking the class, I did not think it would be a very interesting class just by the name "Art theory", but it actually was very interesting. At times you may not understand the reading assignments for homework but, Prof. weil does a great job of going over the reading. DEF go to the lectures otherwise you will fail this class. I got a A+ in this class, I did well on the exams, not so well on the quizzes. And he gives up to 8% extra credit, hard class if you don't pay attention and do your work, easy class if you do. PS at times class may seem a little boring but it actually is more of a philosopy class than it is art
Rex Weil ARTT150 Expecting an A tulch 04/10/2009	Definitely one of my favorite professors at UMD so far. I don't think everyone got his sense of humor, but his dry, subtle remarks were hilarious. He's really into old school rap. You should go to class because the reading is hard to understand without Rex going over it in lecture.
Rex Weil ARTT150 Anonymous 11/08/2008	He is a really good professor, although sometimes his monotone voice put me to sleep. He's a pretty cool guy, gives lots of extra credit, open book/note exams, etc. It's a reallly easy A. You'll like it if you're into philosophy.
Rex Weil ARTT150 Expecting an A Anonymous 08/06/2008	Boring class, but he lets you use your notes on the tests so you cant complain about that. Real easy. Gives out extra credit alot so go to class. I think perfect attendance gives you an extra 5% at the end of the semester so it really helps your grade
Rex Weil ARTT150 Expecting an A Anonymous 04/30/2008	Going to class will help you do well. Even though his lecturing is boring, if you take notes and listen, you'll do fine. He gives a bunch of little extra credit things, so go to all of those and they'll really boost your grade, since the class is out of such few points

Rex Weil
ARTT150

Anonymous
10/18/2023

Graduated a couple years ago and just came back to write a glowing review for Rex’s 150 class. I’m currently referencing his course packet for work. This packet is the most comprehensive text I’ve ever read; not just for art theory but for philosophy in general. So grateful i took this class; genuinely changed how i view the world

Rex Weil
ARTT150

Expecting a B
Anonymous
02/07/2023

I did not enjoy this class too much due to the subjects not interesting me and although the professor is not a bad one, his monotone voice on top of the interesting subject caused a class that was hard to stay awake in. Honestly, you don't really have to attend lectures, though I recommend at least attending some due for the attendance grade. The discussions I do recommend attending since quiz reviews happen and the lectures/information is easier to understand than in the lecture or the book. The quizzes aren't too bad but the exams are annoying, have those study guides and notes prepared to check quickly because you will have no time to take on questions. Some of the questions are worded weirdly or have no reason to be there, easy grade but just annoying. Also, DO NOT BUY THE BOOK, it will be discussed in class n can be discussed elsewhere. Only buy it if you really prefer having an in-person copy to mark up!

Rex Weil
ARTT150

Expecting a C
Anonymous
05/25/2022

Absolutely horrible professor, I have no idea why he's rated so highly. The reviews lie to you. Do NOT take this guy, he so boring and tech-incompetent I wonder how UMD even hired him. His lectures are super boring with his monotone voice and he makes you buy a super expensive textbook that he just reads off of all lecture. There's no visual aid in his lectures at all and you bet he makes attendance mandatory. Also, no phones or laptops in class, good luck not falling asleep. Do. Not. Take. This. Professor. I warned you.

Rex Weil
ARTT150

Expecting a B-
Anonymous
05/18/2022

One of the most boring professors I've had. The lecture is designed so dull that it is impossible to pay attention. Harsh Grader, made the exams and quizzes unnecessarily hard. DO NOT take this class.

Rex Weil
ARTT150

Expecting an A
Anonymous
12/09/2016

If you're taking this for gen ed you might feel like the topics have nothing to do with anything, but try paying attention and see if you don't learn something really interesting. Worst case scenario you'll learn something to say on a date that will make you seem halfway cultured. The lectures are dense with information, but once you get used to the flow, you will get a lot out of them. For art majors, you must take this class with Prof. Weil.

Rex Weil
ARTT150

Expecting a C
Anonymous
05/09/2016

This class is undoubtedly the MOST BORING POINTLESS CLASS EVERRRR. First of all, he makes you purchase a special edition textbook that HE specifically created with his "quotable quotes" so that if you don't have the text, you either have to spend the $90 to get it, or just try to skim by without it. There's no alternative. Secondly, in lecture he may be knowledgable but I wouldn't know it because he speaks so slow and in a boring tone, it's a real struggle not to just zone out. I ended up hardly ever attending class just because every time I went it just seemed like a true waste of my time. His quizzes in discussion are easy, but only if you've read the text. He gives out two 2 hour midterms which are very "words-used-in-the-text" based. He wants you to say exactly what is in the text. It's annoying. He also requires you to take 2 trips to DC and take selfies in front of 20 different paintings/sculpture that he specifically picked out. tl;dr This is the worst class I've ever taken, just because it is SO FRIGGIN BORRRINGGGG. On a lighter note, if you are a person who enjoys debating about an art piece for weeks on end and never really coming to any conclusion, you'll like this class a lot.

Rex Weil
ARTT150

Expecting an A
bcox
09/02/2014

Professor Weil was an extremely knowledgeable lecturer. He had a great, dry sense of humor that kept the subject matter interesting so that it felt more like a conversation rather than a lecture. His grading was fair, and as long as you take notes, you'll be golden for the quizzes and tests, for he rarely asks in depth questions regarding the texts; it's more overarching themes. Overall, I very much enjoyed this class and suggest it.

Rex Weil
ARTT150

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
08/09/2014

Let me start out with "TAKE THIS GUY'S CLASS." It's easy, it's interesting, it's enlightening, and it just may change your life. Do the reading, go to class, and go to discussion. There is so much extra credit you'd be a fool to not get AT LEAST a B (I got an A+, easily). Now, the deets. Rex is absolutely delightful. His penchant for turtlenecks and oval eyeglasses, his shaved head and pursing of the lips, his snarky and pretentious yet non-intimidating way of explaining things is exactly what I would have wanted from an art professor. (I urge you to youtube "Sprockets SNL" but imagine an American if you want a preview of what I'm talking about.) I signed up for this class because it filled one of my CORE requirements. I was not expecting much, but I know the things I learned in this course will continue to benefit me throughout the rest of my life. I came into this class having no formal training in art, philosophy, or art appreciation. I left feeling like I had a baseline understanding in all fields, and with a passion to learn more. I have always enjoyed going to museums (there are two museum assignments in this course; go and enjoy the free museums of DC! This is a luxury!), but when on outings with more artsy friends I was without the vocabulary or historical context to contribute meaningfully to our conversations. Now, I feel like an art boss. And you can, too. This class isn't about memorization, but without going to lecture it is (very hard to get full credit, attendance is mandatory) and hard to digest the readings unless you pore over them. Rex's explanations and summaries are crucial to understanding the material and enjoying the course. The exams focus on broadish facts, but there are essay questions that ask the test taker to elaborate on the themes of each writer. As long as you explain what you're doing with an informed modicum of intelligence you will do well. So, in closing, do you like art? Do you need a CORE? Are you an art major? Have you always loved art but felt deficient in your conversations with "art" friends in the context of your own life or in historical context? If you ANY any of these things, take this class. It changed my life for the better, and it might change yours.

Rex Weil
ARTT150

bpate
07/11/2014

Prof. Weil's Art Theory class was definitely interesting. This class is very lecture-based and you must do the readings on time in order to do well. Some of the readings are more difficult to understand, but he is very good at explaining meaning and letting the class know what we need to focus on and remember. If you come to class, discussion, and do the readings accordingly, you should have no problem earning a A or a B.

Rex Weil
ARTT150

mchewnin
06/13/2013

Intelligent and funny, Prof. Weil is by far, the best! Rex’s teaching style builds on these attributes, as he gradually proceeds to make a dense subject thoroughly interesting, easily digestible, and thought provoking. The sensitivity displayed to his students is unparalleled, as he is always available to assist you, either after class, office hours, or via e-mail. Trust me on this one folks – don’t miss this class – it will have a lasting impact.

Rex Weil
ARTT150

Expecting a B-
wombat
05/15/2012

The course packet can be intimidating at first, but if you do the assigned readings, go to class and actually listen to what he is saying, you will do fine with minimal studying. Take care not to fall behind though, because the packet is quite difficult to pore through on your own due to its volume as well as some of the unfamiliar language that is used. As for Professor Weil, he is very chill and his manner of speaking is likewise. It may be too chill for some who can get lost in his droning rhetoric, but I appreciated it because it gave me time to jot down notes and often write down what he was saying word-for-word if it seemed super important. He's got a great sense of humor, doesn't take the material too seriously and is also very understanding. I had an unfortunate situation where I missed a LOT of class throughout the second week of the semester but he was nice enough to not completely annihilate my grade as per the course policy. He makes himself available despite his busy schedule to answer questions, administer make-ups and tend to other official business such as nailing you if you use the Internet on your art gallery assignments. Overall great class, great guy. Take art theory with him and you won't regret it.

Rex Weil
ARTT150

Expecting a B
Jaddy93
04/26/2012

Weil is a great teacher and keeps the lecture interesting with his humor. I don't regret taking the class even with the monster size course packet. All the topics and people we went over in class constantly comes up in ALL of the classes I have now and I'm sure will appear in the future.

Rex Weil
ARTT150

Expecting an A
AugustineDylan
03/08/2012

A wonderful course. Professor Weil is a phenomenal teacher. He never condescends and is extremely understanding. I recommend this class for anyone looking to expand their aesthetic consciousness or for anyone who just wants to understand art a little better.

Rex Weil
ARTT150

Expecting an A
dhruvpatel
03/07/2012

Professor Rex is a wonderful professor. Class is quite boring but discussions help tie to together the concepts. Its good to at least try to read and then wait for him to review everything at some point to drill the information in. The 2 museum assignments arent too bad at all.

Rex Weil
ARTT150

Expecting an A
sdean825
03/04/2012

Rex is the best professor I have had so far. He is funny and interesting. I love his sense of humor and his exams were easy. The class has a lot of required reading and the reading is dense, but he goes through it in lecture to really help you understand. I highly recommend taking this course.

Rex Weil
ARTT150

Expecting a a
Anonymous
04/16/2011

This course is incredibly boring. You will be expected to go to 2 museums in DC and do extensive reports on them. the midterm was 2 parts & closed book. Prof. Weil is a very nice guy but he talks very slowly and it is very easy to space out and not listen at all. If you enjoy debating the definition of "art" for 15 weeks, then you will be a happy camper.

Rex Weil
ARTT150

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/10/2009

I got an A+ in this class. Before taking the class, I did not think it would be a very interesting class just by the name "Art theory", but it actually was very interesting. At times you may not understand the reading assignments for homework but, Prof. weil does a great job of going over the reading. DEF go to the lectures otherwise you will fail this class. I got a A+ in this class, I did well on the exams, not so well on the quizzes. And he gives up to 8% extra credit, hard class if you don't pay attention and do your work, easy class if you do. PS at times class may seem a little boring but it actually is more of a philosopy class than it is art

Rex Weil
ARTT150

Expecting an A
tulch
04/10/2009

Definitely one of my favorite professors at UMD so far. I don't think everyone got his sense of humor, but his dry, subtle remarks were hilarious. He's really into old school rap. You should go to class because the reading is hard to understand without Rex going over it in lecture.

Rex Weil
ARTT150

Anonymous
11/08/2008

He is a really good professor, although sometimes his monotone voice put me to sleep. He's a pretty cool guy, gives lots of extra credit, open book/note exams, etc. It's a reallly easy A. You'll like it if you're into philosophy.

Rex Weil
ARTT150

Expecting an A
Anonymous
08/06/2008

Boring class, but he lets you use your notes on the tests so you cant complain about that. Real easy. Gives out extra credit alot so go to class. I think perfect attendance gives you an extra 5% at the end of the semester so it really helps your grade

Rex Weil
ARTT150

Expecting an A
Anonymous
04/30/2008

Going to class will help you do well. Even though his lecturing is boring, if you take notes and listen, you'll do fine. He gives a bunch of little extra credit things, so go to all of those and they'll really boost your grade, since the class is out of such few points