I absolutely loved this class. Professor Dobbins is very passionate about the course and he tries his best to involve students in the lecture and keep class interesting. I honestly didn't read very much of the text. This is probably why I only got a B. Do not take this class if you are not interested in learning about art and architecture. You will probably find the classes boring. Otherwise, I highly recommend it to anyone who doesn't mind putting several hours of work into learning the material. The dates and details can be overwhelming if you aren't diligent. I would also recommend Alicia Dissinger as the TA. She is great at breaking down the material so it is easier to understand and memorize. This was my hardest class, but it was also my favorite.

This class is so incredibly hard. So much material. If you are not familiar with how to discuss art historically already, this class is difficult as there is not much instruction on that, though you are graded on your ability to do so. Amazing lecturer and interesting material, but this class is very time consuming. Also, there are no papers and the exams are so hard. Very memorization based. Start studying day one.

This is a four-credit class for a reason--there is a LOT of material, but if you invest the time necessary, you'll do well. My TA, Veronica, was extremely helpful with studying and graded fairly. Professor Dobbins is an entertaining lecturer and finds funny and entertaining ways (such as pictures of himself) to help you remember the material. I'd recommend it if you have the time to invest for the heavy studying required for the quizzes and exams.

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.

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

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.

"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.

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.

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 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.