ARTH 1051

Took this as an "easy" humanities. Definitely got a surprise.
Dobbins is an engaging professor. GO TO THE LECTURES. You'll remember the pieces a lot better, not to mention know what sort of analysis he wants you to talk about during exams. Prepping for tests was basically making a huge stack of flashcards and going through them ad nauseum.

Teacher was very engaging but you had to make an effort to become involved in the material

The class is very memorization heavy, but Professor Dobbins is extremely straightforward about what to expect regarding quizzes (two quizzes), the midterm (33%), and the final (33%). Go to the lectures and do the reading beforehand. He tells you exactly what he expects you to write in regards to essays and short answers on his exams as well.

Professors Dobbins is really enthusiastic, and as long as you're willing to put forth the necessary work and energy, you'll do well.

This class is very interesting, but it is very memorization heavy. Make flash cards or something before the quizzes and midterm/final and you will probably do fine. Prof Dobbins is very clear on what he expects and is a decent lecturer. Going to class helps a lot; lectures are much more interesting than the book.

Took this class a while ago with Dobbins. Hated it. The lectures are shallow and my buddy did fine sleeping the whole time. So easy though, one of the easiest classes I've taken, you pretty much don't have to do anything to get an A.

This class was easy if you took the time to study. This is definitely very orientation based. However, I did not read at all. I just went to lecture, took notes, made a powerpoint of all the slides, and studied the day before the exam.

"Why is this a 4-credit class?" explains itself within the first few classes. A LOT of material will be covered-cave paintings in the Paleolithic era all the way to Christian art in the West. Definitely recommended, but know what you are getting yourself into. Most effective way to study is to make your own powerpoint with all the images to quiz yourself, though he does put his presentations up online. Readings not necessary, but helpful for the two quizzes, midterm, and final (your total grade.) Section assignments are useless but necessary for the grade, TA will be helpful if you seek them out personally. Dobbins himself is cute as a button and if you sit in the first few rows in the lecture hall, he will take the time to personally get to know your name.

The class was somewhat difficult if you are just using it to fulfill a requirement. A lot of memorization of different artworks and cramming for the midterms and finals. Dobbins basically tells you everything you should know in lectures so you should go. There are discussion sections each week but good TAs make them pretty interesting.

avoid at all cost, especially if you don't like walking all the way across the campus to get to class.

This was my favorite class during my first year. Professor Dobbins is an extremely likable person and professor. He is really funny and makes lectures fun. Veronica also makes discussions worthwhile. This is a great class to take if you don't mind memorizing hundreds of pieces of artwork for quizzes and tests.