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LYNDA BARRY

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Raw average: 4.33/5 from 6 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 307
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
She xhanged the way I thought about art completely. Such an incredible and caring individual; super inspirational too! She helped me come out of my shell and truly delve into art the way I wanted to, and I'm happy to know she had a big part in that.
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ART 448
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Lynda Barry's class changed my life. She is a truly special person and her class was the best I have ever taken at UW.
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ART 448
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
Great teacher! Make sure you show up, do the work, and put in the effort and you will get an A.
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ART 448
Quality 4/5Difficulty 3/5
She's a great creative mind and is genuinely interested in her students. Make sure you're doing the assignments. They are time consuming but you may surprise yourself with what you're capable of. In this class at least, the purpose was to struggle through creative problems. Put the time and effort in, and you'll be happy with the results.
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448 · course not matched
Quality 3/5Difficulty 2/5
A lot of work, but she is fun and entertaining. Daily drawing (& writing) assignments. Very encouraging, which is why I was surprised when I received my final grade. Was told I was getting an A at midterm, and kept up with class. Never gave any indication I was doing poorly during second half. Disappointed but still enjoyed class and learned a lot.
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ART 448
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
She has a way of bringing the best out of her students. There were a lot of fun drawing exercises that everyone enjoyed. She's optimistic and enthusiastic, and you will learn a good deal about how you yourself think through her writing and cartooning exercises.
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Classes with LYNDA BARRY

No teaching recorded in Fall 2026.

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Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026ART 307Making Comics 1
Spring 2026ART 699Independent Study
Spring 2026ART 999Independent Study
Fall 2025ART 448Special Topics
Fall 2025ART 699Independent Study
Spring 2025ART 307Making Comics 1
Spring 2025ART 699Independent Study
Spring 2025ART 999Independent Study
Fall 2024ART 448Special Topics
Fall 2024ART 999Independent Study
Spring 2024ART 307Making Comics 1
Spring 2024ART 699Independent Study
Fall 2023ART 448Special Topics
Spring 2023ART 307Making Comics 1
Fall 2022ART 448Special Topics
Spring 2022ART 307Making Comics 1
Fall 2021ART 307Making Comics 1
Fall 2021ART 448Special Topics
Fall 2021ART 507Making Comics 2
Fall 2020ART 448Special Topics
Spring 2019ART 548Special Topics: Advanced Level
Spring 2019ART 699Independent Study
Spring 2019ART 999Independent Study
Fall 2018ART 448Special Topics
Fall 2018ART 699Independent Study
Fall 2018ART 999Independent Study
Spring 2018ART 448Special Topics
Spring 2018ART 548Special Topics: Advanced Level
Spring 2018ART 699Independent Study
Spring 2018ART 999Independent Study
Fall 2017ART 448Special Topics
Spring 2017ART 448Special Topics
Spring 2017ART 548Special Topics: Advanced Level
Spring 2017ART 699Independent Study
Spring 2017ART 999Independent Study
Fall 2016ART 448Special Topics
Spring 2016ART 448Special Topics
Spring 2016ART 548Special Topics: Advanced Level
Spring 2016ART 999Independent Study
Fall 2015ART 448Special Topics
Fall 2015ART 699Independent Study
Fall 2015ART 999Independent Study
Fall 2015ENGL 699Directed Study
Spring 2015ART 548Special Topics: Advanced Level
Spring 2015ART 699Independent Study
Spring 2015ART 908Seminar-art
Spring 2015ART 999Independent Study
Spring 2015ENGL 699Directed Study
Fall 2014ART 448Special Topics
Fall 2014ART 548Special Topics: Advanced Level
Fall 2014ART 699Independent Study
Fall 2014ART 999Independent Study
Spring 2014ART 448Special Topics
Spring 2014ART 548Special Topics: Advanced Level
Spring 2014ART 999Independent Study
Fall 2013ART 448Special Topics
Fall 2013ART 548Special Topics: Advanced Level
Spring 2013ART 999Independent Study

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