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Foothill College · Art History

Cynthia Brannvall

ART2F · ART2B · ART2J · ART2AH · F001 · 45 lifetime ratings

AI rating
45/100
RMP rating
3.0/5
Take again
50%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

if you can handle heavy writing, detailed citation rules, and .

Best fit · Effort For RewardAI accusation riskWriting heavyExtra credit availablePolarizing teachingClear modules for some students
  • Reviews are extremely polarized, with and easy grades while many recent reviews warn about heavy writing and AI-flag disputes.
  • The course can produce A grades, but the effort is high and .
  • Online reviews contain the strongest conflict, especially around AI detection, late communication, and long papers.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

69/100

Many students earn As and mention , but the A often requires steady quizzes, discussions, essays, exams, citations, and careful AI-risk management.

Both formats include easy-A claims, but online reviews more often warn that AI checks and .

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

The content can be straightforward, but the amount of , and research work makes the class feel heavier than a typical GE.

Online modules can be clear and self-paced, while and strict classroom expectations.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

32/100

In-person reviews say students must show up, stay engaged, and , while online work requires consistent weekly participation.

In-person evidence is stricter about attendance and engagement, while online , and deadlines.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

46/100

Recommendations depend heavily on whether students value structured art history content enough to tolerate heavy writing and .

Online reviews are more negative recently because of AI disputes, while and strictness complaints.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

52/100

She offers and many students earn As, but AI penalties, strict deadlines, and nit-picky citation expectations reduce leniency.

Format shift

Online grading concerns focus on AI detection and papers, while , and strict responses.

Workload

Heavy

25/100

Reviews repeatedly , and long research papers.

Format shift

Online workload is strongly writing-heavy, while and frequent essays.

Teaching experience

Average

50/100

, and passionate, but many recent reviews describe rude communication, inflexibility, and poor handling of AI flags.

Format shift

Online teaching is more polarized due to AI and communication issues, while and unfriendly.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Courses , and research papers.

Format shift

Both formats use a mix of writing and repeated quiz and paper structures.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

15 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews also split sharply, with some calling the class an easy A and , and harsh email tone.

Main concern

Students may struggle with strict deadlines, lecture expectations, and heavy writing even in an art history GE course.

What students said

“Way too much hw and worst part while while ”
F001
“Overall, super easy A, but you gotta show up.”
ART2B
“this class is an easy A+ as long as you pay attention and do all of the work.”
F001

Remote format

Online

31 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are polarized between easy, well-organized modules with and severe complaints about AI accusations, writing load, and poor communication.

Main concern

The main risk is being penalized or accused over AI detection while managing a writing-heavy workload.

What students said

“ and flags you for AI usage when you don't.”
ART2F
“Weekly quiz, discussion post, 3 papers, 2 midterms, and a final.”
F001
“easy to learn with and videos.”
F001

Exam style

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quizzes, midterms, finals, and essay portions, with some online reviews calling exams untimed and easy.

Weekly QuizzesTwo MidtermsFinal ExamEssay PortionsUntimed Exams Mentioned

Assessment risk

Standard

56/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and essay requirements, but do not clearly prove proctoring or open-book rules.

Midterm EssayFinal ExamWeekly QuizzesEssay Requirements
“two typeof midterm one 20 question and other 500 word essay for midterm”
F001
“There are 2 midterms and a final, where she expects to see a 500+ essay with a citation from the texbook.”
ART2B
“there is a discussion and .”
F001

Online

Online reviews describe weekly quizzes, two midterms, a final, essay portions, and some untimed exams, but .

Weekly QuizzesTwo MidtermsFinal ExamEssay PortionsUntimed Exams Mentioned
“midterm and .”
F001
“Two midterms and and 500 words essay.”
ART2B
“ and .”
ART2F

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Weekly quiz, discussion post, 3 papers, 2 midterms, and a final. Long module content, especially over Thanksgiving break. A lot of writing, albeit quite easy.”

Voice snapshots generated from 46 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

📝 Workload Weight

25/100

“the level of work we have to do is insane”

⚖️

52/100

“Obsessed with the AI checker and trusts it with faulty results - did not even want to look at edit history.”

🎯 Teaching Quality

50/100

“Fantastic teacher. Module's are informative, content is interesting, and she is passionate about what she is teaching.”

Theme 1

🤖 About AI And Grading

  • and flags you for AI usage when you don't.
  • Not easy to work with. Pretty much the AI Police.
  • She failed me and 1/3 of the .

Theme 2

📚 About Workload And Exams

  • Weekly quiz, discussion post, 3 papers, 2 midterms, and a final.
  • This course is really heavy on essays (prep yourself for the 10 page research paper).
  • There is a decent amount of writing, weekly discussions, 2 midterms with , and a 7-8 page research project.

Theme 3

👍 About Positive Experiences

  • Best professor at Foothill College by far.
  • easy to learn with and videos.
  • She is an amazing professor. The .

Data context

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Analysis sample

46

Recent reviews read by the AI

45

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is based on 46 recent and older reviews across both formats, with , and clear modules.

Inside 46 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 518
4 out of 52
3 out of 53
2 out of 55
1 out of 518

Course coverage

F00117 reviews
ART2B15 reviews
ART2AH6 reviews
ART2F5 reviews
ART2J3 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

42 reported outcomes

A range

27

A+ 11 · A 10 · A- 6

B range

2

B 2

C range

2

C+ 1 · C 1

D range

1

D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

10

Audit/No Grade 1 · Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 8