November 13, 1983 (vol. 94, iss. 59) • Page Image 2
… were brand new to the expan- ding campus. Since then, he has earned a reputation for being one of the most accessible professors at the University. "Students that have come and taken art classes from…
… one of the more laid-back instructors on campus, said the school's informality is an integral part of the artistic teaching process. "THE RATIO between teacher and student is about one to 10, which may…
… expanded gradually until it outgrew Lorch Hall and was moved into its own facilities on North Campus in 1974. DAVIS' REPUTATION has grown with the school. Students may try for several terms in a row to get…
… into one of his photography courses. The interrupted flow of students into Davis' office is testimony to his popularity. Many come to ask his ad- vice on projects they are working on, but equally as many…
… a stand-out among University in- structors, his students say. "He seems to enjoy teaching, which is rather unique," said Terry Sisson, another art school senior. "It's really genuine and that's him…
…." Not only students praise Davis, however. Art School Dean George Bayliss considers him to be one of the top photography teachers in the coun- try and says Davis brings the school a great deal of fame…
…. Phil Davis usually has an office full of students - he's known for being one of the University's most accessible instructors. DAVIS' SUCCESS is not limited to the classroom. He has published three books…
…. "The thrust ofouraprogram is to try and heighten visual perception of things," he said. "We are more in- terested in the activity of photography and process rather than the results. The students really…
…. "You have to be exact in the technical aspects in order to do well in this art." Davis says one-to-one contact bet- ween professor and student helps nur- ture the development of technical skills, a…



