5) Did the actual course content correspond to its RBS brochure description and Expanded Course Description (ECD)? Did the course in general meet your expectations?

1-2: Yes. 3: It was exactly what I have been looking for and expected. 4: The course content met my expectations -- actually, I feel we covered far more than I expected. 5: Yes. 6: Yes -- it was very much what I expected based on the descriptions. 7: Yes. 8: Absolutely. 9-12: Yes.

6) What did you like best about the course?

1: Using the BAP illustration packets along with the lectures to see real examples of the techniques used, rather than having to rely on copies or descriptions of the processes. 2: The experience of examining prints and being guided in what to look for. 3: Looking at and examining the prints. 4: The multitude of examples truly helped with defogging types of prints. 5: Handling and examining of examples in various packets. 6: Discussing (ie arguing over) individual prints. 7: Looking at wide variety of original materials. Instructor's expertise. Very well organized resources. 8: Being able to see original prints in conjunction with lecture. Fantastic. 9: The packets that supported the course work. 10: Examples of prints. Hands-on. 11: The content, presentation and lectures. 12: Looking at the packets and physical examples (ie litho stones, woodblocks, kits, &c.)

7) How could the course have been improved?

1: Don't feel we were able to spend enough time on each process. Would like to see this course become a 2-week class. 2: Perhaps you have such a packet which I, overwhelmed with all that was made available, overlooked, but, if not, I would suggest making available packets of a large variety of prints together with a key -- so that we could test ourselves on nights we returned to the classroom and then focus our study where we need it most. 3: If time allowed, to look at different types of prints side by side. Especially the techniques that look similar and are difficult to distinguish!! 4: Given the time constraints, it was difficult to ask questions. Perhaps this course could be taught in parts? Or over more than one week? 5: Although the hands-on work with plates and block was useful, I got the least out of the non-class time spent on the linoleum block. I would have preferred being able to use that time for other class purposes. 6: Labs were useful to help appreciate how print processes were done, but perhaps easier or briefer examples could be used so that more time could be devoted to discussing examples of prints. 7: More time to review basic categories would have been useful. Last day should be used to review what has been learned -- not only to introduce oddities and problems. 8: Doesn't need improving. 9: It is excellent exactly the way it is. 11: I have no suggestions.

8) We are always concerned about the physical well-being both of the BAP's teaching collections and of materials owned by UVA's Special Collections. If relevant, what suggestions do you have for the improved classroom handling of such materials used in your course this week?

1: a. I was surprised, but pleased, with the amount of latitude TB gave the class when examining/handling the prints. b. I was equally surprised to see many in the class writing with pens and using highlighters around the many books and prints. 2: None. 3: Only allow students to use pencil in the classes. 4: It would help to have more table space per person to diminish possibility of accidentally damaging prints. 5: None. 6: I always cringed a bit when print packets were curled in handling. I know the mylar helps support brittle paper, but I think there is still a risk of curling too much and breaking or weakening paper -- but maybe I'm wrong. 7: Materials seem to be well managed -- opportunity to handle original materials is invaluable. 8: Probably more space, but that's already being addressed. 9: Handling the materials is important for learning.

9) Please comment on the quality/enjoyability of the various RBS activities in which you took part outside of class (eg Sunday afternoon tour, Sunday night dinner, evening lectures, Bookseller Night, Video Night, Study Night, tour of the Alderman digital/electronic centers, printing demonstrations, &c.).

1: I was unable to make it to Sunday night dinner and reception, and consequently missed TB's annual state of the BAP talk, which I would have liked to hear. Other evening activities and events, as usual, enhanced the RBS experience. 2: I didn't get to the Video Night. All other activities were valuable and enjoyable and are appreciated. 3: I particularly enjoyed the Sunday night dinner, which introduced the staff and RBS. The Bookseller Night and various exhibitions were also an enjoyable part of the RBS experience, and introduction to the University and Charlottesville. 4: The Study Night and Video Night were nice on-our-own learning opportunities. 5: The Sunday night dinner and lecture, the Reese lecture and the bookseller night were useful. I spent the Study Night on my linoleum block and would have preferred going through the RBS library. 6: Evening activities were great -- one suggestion -- perhaps sign-up lists could be posted for various restaurants to encourage and facilitate more informal group outings outside planned activities. 7: Found myself too tired to really enjoy evening activities after the first couple of days. Opening dinner was nice. Video Night was relaxing. 8: Sunday dinner was great. I haven't had mayo for years. 9: All the 'breaks' fostered great camaraderie between the classes. 10: Good [evening lectures]. Good [Bookseller Night]. 11: I enjoyed all of them.

10) Any final thoughts? Did you get your money's worth?

1: Would hope future attendees of RBS courses would be sure to prepare for their class by completing their reading assignments, think before speaking in class, and pay attention to what is going on around them while in the classroom. (Now whose temper is brittle!) 2: Do your homework well, and prepare to be humbled anyway. The course was stimulating and well worth the investment of money, time, and energy. 3: The course is well worth the tuition. It is very important to be as familiar as possible with Bamber Gascoigne before taking the course. 4: I feel I more than got my money's worth. This is the best course I've taken in years, and I would highly recommend it. 5: I'm more than satisfied with what I got out of the course. 6: Yes [got my money's worth], but it wasn't mine -- but yes, well worth applying my travel budget towards. 7: Advice to instructor is to allow more questions and discussion, more review time. Advice to students is to read materials very thoroughly ahead of class. Yes: definitely worthwhile investment of time/money. 8: You bet! 9: Certainly got my money's worth. 10: Absolutely. 11: It was wonderful and I got my money's worth. 12: Absolutely -- as always!

Number of respondents: 12