Current instructor
Original student reviews · all captured dates
Andy is great! Such a sweet guy, always wanting to help everyone, funny, and so knowledgeable. He's more focused on the production of prints instead of the composition, so he doesn't give too much criticism. He said it best by saying he isn't there to make you an "artist", he's there to help you learn methods to make art. Cool guy overall.Rate My Professors ↗
this is for dr. rubin's nyu dc class -- it's true that he's a smart guy but CANNOT teach for shit; if you are knowledgeable/passionate about what he teaches about, class is very interesting and engaging but if you're not, it will be a bore 😬 rubin cares about his students and shows it in his own way, but he does have a bit of an egoRate My Professors ↗
So inspirational and one of the best etching teachers you will probably get. So much experience in techniques and taught many of them over the course of the semester. Only thing that is negative is that you don't receive clear grading requirements/don't know where you stand until the end of the semester.Rate My Professors ↗
Funny dude, fun class. If you put in the time, get the projects done, and demonstrate some level of caring about learning, you'll get an A. He could stand to care a bit more (i.e. go around and check in on how students' projects are going), but IS willing to talk about stuff/lend his help if you go to him. Loves haiku, likes rock formations.Rate My Professors ↗
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ART 306 teaches relief printmaking techniques such as woodcut and linoleum cut through studio practice and critiques.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Andrew Rubin is an inspirational etching teacher with extensive technical experience, though he lacks clear grading requirements and communication about student progress. Some students find his teaching style engaging if they are already knowledgeable, while others find it boring or poorly delivered.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026Teaches direct stone drawing, transfer techniques, and color processes through studio practice and critique.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.89 GPA, 88.9% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleIntroduction to intaglio printmaking techniques with studio problems in platemaking and printing.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Spring 2023: 3.50 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleART 516 is an advanced lithography course focusing on drawing on stone, transfer techniques, and color processes through studio practice and critique.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2019: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=4 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleART 526 is an advanced etching and intaglio course focusing on research in advanced techniques and color printing.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
ART 726 is a graduate course focusing on advanced intaglio printmaking methods and the development of mature, individual imagery in graphics.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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