AI Rate Professor

Art History

Thomas Folland

ART111 · ART103 · ARTHISTORY101 · ART101 · ART102 · ARTHIST120 · ARTHIST110 · 30 lifetime ratings

AI rating
48/100
RMP rating
3.4/5
Take again
56.52%
Difficulty
2.5

The decision

Online can work for self-starters who want Khan Academy quizzes, but if you need warm teaching or .

Best fit · Self Taught ProKhan Academy heavyHarsh essay graderPolarizing personalityOnline easy quizzesStrict no-late-work
  • Online sections can be an easy A if and submit on time.
  • Essays and formal analyses are graded strictly and often decide the real difficulty.
  • In-person students frequently call , and unpleasant to question.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

Quizzes are often easy via Khan Academy practice, but free A.

Online can feel like an easy A if ; in person is harder because papers and participation weigh more.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

62/100

Content is intro art history with external readings and , though volume of .

and quizzes; in person adds lecture intensity and mandatory participation.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

42/100

Online is flexible, but many and participation pressure.

; in person is often strict and mandatory.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

52/100

online self-paced students often yes, in-person personality critics often no.

Online leans recommendable for easy quizzes; in and strictness.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

34/100

Quizzes can be easy, but essays and formal analyses are repeatedly called harsh or .

Format shift

Online quiz scores are soft; .

Workload

Moderate

48/100

Weekly readings, quizzes, and discussions are manageable, but and .

Format shift

Some online summers feel heavy with daily due dates; other online terms are light if paced well.

Teaching experience

Average

52/100

Knowledgeable and sometimes passionate, but many students dislike sarcasm, pretension, or over-reliance on Khan Academy.

Format shift

Online feels more hands-off via external videos; in person personality friction is the main complaint.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Mix of reading quizzes, discussion posts, and one or two major essays or projects.

Format shift

Online is quiz and discussion heavy with essays; in person adds midterms, formal analysis, and participation.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

14 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In person he is often described as sarcastic or pretentious, with , and tough grading on papers.

Main concern

Personality conflicts and strict participation or .

What students said

“Hes very sarcastic with his students & doesnt really encourage . ... Attendance is mandatory & he even locks the door for late students.”
ART103
“He is incredibly pompous about art. Answers questions while simultaneously insulting you.”
ART111
“ and formal analysis, grades VERY hard on these and ”
ARTHISTORY101

Remote format

Online

17 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online art history relies on Smarthistory or , and one or two essays graded more strictly.

Main concern

, and no late work can still hurt grades.

What students said

“If you want easy A please go ahead and pick up his online class. ... Do your work on time and earn your grades and probably A or A+.”
ART101
“the quizzes are easy to handle if you use khan academy to practice. ... and got an A.”
ARTHIST110
“ !!! Horrible teacher, and difficult quizzes. ... He is such a !”
ARTHISTORY101

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

external reading quizzes that are practiceable, plus stricter essays and participation expectations in person.

Khan Academy quizzesDiscussion boardsComparison essaysNo late workMandatory in-person attendance

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In person, expect mandatory attendance, participation pressure, online or random quizzes, and .

Mandatory attendanceLocked door for latecomersHard-graded essaysKhan Academy style quizzesParticipation required
“ for late students.”
ART103
“ and formal analysis, grades VERY hard on these and if ur not careful.”
ARTHISTORY101

Online

Online quizzes often match Khan Academy practice quizzes; . Reviews do not clearly prove webcam proctoring.

Khan Academy practice quizzesWeekly discussions1-2 essaysClear rubricsNo late work
“There are and they are identical to their reading quizzes ... He grades easily on everthing except essays”
ART101
“This class was the Easiest A class, but . Wants his students to write 5 page essays about comparing art works.”
ART101

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Unfortunately I would never take this class again ... and the quizzes are ... VERY specifics details ... .”

Voice snapshots generated from 31 reviews, highlighting the . Credibility rating: High.

💻 Online Easy Path

70/100

“Took this class and it was an easy A. the discussions are straightforward, the , and the .”

📝

30/100

“he graded me a . He takes art way too seriously.”

😤 Classroom Personality

25/100

“He is incredibly pompous about art. Answers questions while simultaneously insulting you.”

👍 Conditional Recommendation

52/100

“I dont know why people giving his class high difficulty level just because he . Do your work on time and earn your grades”

Theme 1

💻 About Online Format

  • the if you use khan academy to practice
  • All of his lectures are from khan academy.
  • Very understanding and .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • He grades but .
  • grades VERY hard on these and if ur not careful.
  • This class was hard but not impossible.

Theme 3

🎭 About Personality

  • He is very pretentious about art but you can get past that since he grades by a few easy things.
  • He is very patronizing when answering questions
  • Amazing lectures. Runs the class like a conversation!

Data context

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Analysis sample

31

Recent reviews read by the AI

30

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

31 reviews with clear split between online ease and .

Inside 31 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 510
4 out of 57
3 out of 56
2 out of 55
1 out of 53

Course coverage

ART10110 reviews
ARTHISTORY1017 reviews
ARTHIST1105 reviews
ART1114 reviews
ART1022 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

21 reported outcomes

A range

15

A+ 5 · A 10

B range

5

B+ 1 · B 2 · B- 2

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

0

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