AI Rate Professor

Art History

Patrick Snowden

ARTAP2 · ART1 · ART2 · 103 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.5/5
Take again
91.84%
Difficulty
1.9

The decision

and usually easy art requirement if you can follow his simple rules.

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy APassionate lecturesFew graded itemsAttendance mattersNo phone tolerance
  • Students widely describe Snowden as passionate, funny, knowledgeable, and engaging.
  • The class is usually graded by a small number of tests, one paper, and sometimes a .
  • It is one of the clearest easy-A profiles, especially for students who attend, read modules, and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

96/100

Most students report A grades with , and basic attendance or reading effort.

Online reviews sound easiest with modules and few tasks, while and no-phone expectations.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

90/100

Students repeatedly call the course simple, straightforward, and manageable for a general education requirement.

Both formats are described as easy, though and study guides.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

48/100

Online attendance is light, but time, and paying attention.

Online reviews mention simple attendance quizzes or asynchronous modules, while and punctuality matter.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

94/100

Students strongly recommend him because the , and often entertaining.

Recommendation is very high in both formats, with online reviews emphasizing ease and .

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

94/100

Grades are usually based on a few simple tests and a .

Format shift

Online grading is especially low-friction, while if students attend and study notes.

Workload

Light

84/100

, and one short paper, though reading can feel long online.

Format shift

Online students mention more module reading, while in-person students mention note-taking and attendance.

Teaching experience

Excellent

90/100

Students often call , and engaging, despite a few complaints about boredom or strict rules.

Format shift

Online reviews focus less on live teaching, while .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

Grades and sometimes a .

Format shift

Both formats rely heavily on tests, with online reviews describing modules and .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

33 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews praise his passionate lectures and easy structure, but , and no phone use.

Main concern

He expects , and be on time.

What students said

“ on what he goes over in lecture.”
ART2
“Show up to class ON TIME. He will call you out for being late.”
ART2

Remote format

Online

17 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online reviews are extremely positive , and simple module-based work.

Main concern

The and keeping track of tests.

What students said

“Very easy A. No textbook, he puts everything in the modules.”
ART2
“Only assignments were 4 tests, which were not that bad and only .”
ART2

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

lectures, and sometimes supported by study guides or a .

Easy TestsStudy GuidesLecture-Based ExamsTake-Home TestFew Graded Items

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

88/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, clear hints, and at least one take-home test report.

Lecture-Based ExamsStudy GuidesTake-Home TestEasy Tests
“There's 4 tests, 1 is a and 1 easy essay about an artist of your choice.”
ART2
“The study guide is practically the test.”
ART2

Online

Online reviews describe a , but do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

Easy TestsModule-Based ExamsFew Graded Items
“ if you know where to look.”
ART2
“Only assignments were 4 tests, which were not that bad and only .”
ART2

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Very easy A. No textbook, he puts everything in the modules.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and . Credibility rating: High.

📈 Easy A Signal

96/100

“Very easy A. No textbook, he puts everything in the modules.”

🎯 Teaching Quality

90/100

“Great professor, can tell he knows what he's talking about and has a real passion for what he does.”

📝

88/100

“only 4 tests. . one of the .”

Theme 1

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Genuinely easiest professor ever! No textbook just click through modules and and then.
  • Easiest class I've taken. Just some quizzes, 4 exams, and an write.
  • Easy A as long as lot.

Theme 2

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He really values the art he teaches about, it's clear in the way he talks about them.
  • Mr. Snowden's class was lecture heavy, but he is insanely funny and makes it enjoyable.
  • His passion with the material really strikes you with interest.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Rules and Attendance

  • Show up to class ON TIME. He will call you out for being late.
  • Do not use your cellphone or leave early it really annoys him and everyone else who is trying to learn.
  • If you go to class and .

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

103

Lifetime ratings

96/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty detailed reviews across both formats and many years show a highly consistent easy-course and high-recommendation pattern.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 573
4 out of 521
3 out of 55
2 out of 53
1 out of 51

Course coverage

ART248 reviews
ART11 review
ARTAP21 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

46 reported outcomes

A range

39

A+ 12 · A 24 · A- 3

B range

4

B+ 2 · B 1 · B- 1

C range

2

C+ 1 · C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1