Peter Thibeault is a Visual Arts professor at Northeastern University rated 2.78/5 by 38 students, with 3.32/5 difficulty and 29.0% who would take them again (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Peter Thibeault professor reviews and ratings: 2.78/5 from 38 student reviews at Northeastern (29.0% would take again). TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Peter is a fun guy but his class is not so fun. Projects are easy but tedious and seem pointless. Never used color until the last week (the class is "Color and Composition" lol). He hasn't graded anything we've done yet this semester and tomorrow is our last class. If you can get another section try to.ARTF1122 2021-12-05 22:11:53 +0000 UTC
Can seem rude when giving feedback but you'll get used to it and you can tell he cares and wants his students to do well. Hated the class while I was taking it but looking back I learned a lot from it. Lots of homework and sometimes you'll have to redo it but you'll probably learn from it all. Probably.ARTF1120 2017-12-10 17:32:33 +0000 UTC
He literally does not make sense. All we did for 2-3 weeks was draw black dots. I have yet to use any color. I love art, however I dread going to this class every week even though all my courses are work heavy. If you want a chill fun art class GO SOMEWHERE ELSE.ARTF1122 2020-11-14 19:30:32 +0000 UTC
Assigns 1 or 2 new projects every week like its the only class you're taking, so if you miss a class its hard to catch up. Doesn't know how to give constructive criticism and gets angry if asked too many questions. Also most importantly: doesn't know how to teach art at all. 1. Gives assignments, 2. Negative feedback for all. No teaching in betweenARTF1120 2017-04-13 11:16:38 +0000 UTC
Honestly, this guy is amazing. He just has to like you. If he doesn't, then I have bad news for you. He assigns a LOT of work to do at home and sometimes its hard to understand his feedback. He's strict about attendance so SHOW UP. Other than that he's really cool and funnyARTF1122 2019-04-08 15:21:18 +0000 UTC
He can be taken as very critical, but is just trying to be honest. He assigns a ton of work (9 hours a week minimum for me) and makes you work for your grade since he grades based on improvement. If he berates you, just fix/redo the assignment and he considers that when grading during your midterm and final portfolios.ARTF1122 2017-11-02 23:04:13 +0000 UTC
Nice Guy. Not the best teacher if you aren't good at art and are taking this class as a non-art major. I hear Sophia Ainsle is better. Alot of students complained that he is too mean when giving feedback, I didn't think so, I thought he was funny, but I also have a weird sense of humor. I was the worst student in his class, and I am getting a B+ARTF1122 2017-04-14 00:34:44 +0000 UTC
Peter Thibeault has an average rating of 2.78/5 from 38 student reviews. 29.0% of students said they would take them again.
Peter Thibeault's classes have a difficulty rating of 3.32/5 based on student reviews.
Peter Thibeault has taught ARTF1122, ARTF1120 at Northeastern.
Data updated July 2026.