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JORDAN ADAMS

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Raw average: 4.50/5 from 2 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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What students say

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ART 112
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Jordan is a really cool and laid-back guy. He made showing up to class enjoyable. We'd usually have some type of drawing assignment after each class but they were very reasonable to complete in the given time.
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ART 222
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
Jordan is a such a wonderful human. You can tell he has deep thoughts and has a cool insight into the world of art/life. He has great advice--just ask and you shall receive. Love him would 10/10 recommend.
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Classes with JORDAN ADAMS

ART 112

Drawing for Non-art Majors

3 credits

ART 112 is an introductory drawing course for non-art majors covering core elements like line, shape, and composition.

No offering record · Fall 2017

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Jordan AdamsMariah Klemens+2 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2013–Fall 2017
ART 222

Introduction to Painting

3–4 credits

Introduction to painting technical processes and studio practice through lectures and critiques.

No offering record · Fall 2017

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Jordan AdamsLeslie Smith III

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2013–Fall 2017

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2017ART 112Drawing for Non-art Majors
Fall 2017ART 222Introduction to Painting
Spring 2017ART 222Introduction to Painting
Spring 2016ART 222Introduction to Painting
Fall 2015ART 222Introduction to Painting

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