David Ehrenphreis - James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

Professor: David Ehrenphreis

Department: Fine Arts

College: James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ART206
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Get ready to write! there are lots of short papers throughout the semester but he really makes an effort to better your writing. my grades on them started at B-'s and ended the semester getting As on the last few papers. very detail heavy with th material so it would help if you have an interest in art.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ART206
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Ehrenpreis is passionate about his subject and it shows. His lectures are phenomenal; he truly makes an effort to engage his students. I found the exams difficult, but as long as you keep up with the reading and invest time in studying, you should be fine.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ART206
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took this class for my GenEd requirement and I thought it was pretty difficult. There are 5 one-page papers which he grades very harshly. I've gone to see him several times in his office hours and he was extremely helpful and helped me become a better writer. Need to participate in class and show up, and you will need to put in a lot of effort.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ARTH206
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

honestly the worst class and professor avoid at all costs. he acts like everyone in the class loves art and you will struggle severely if you do not. midterm and final are extremely difficult. essay is extremely unnecessary and time consuming. one page papers are graded very harshly. don't ever take this class or this professor

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ARTH206
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Lectures can drag, but he is always passionate about what he teaches. Only 2 exams (midterm & final) which are all written blue book. About 5 one-paper essay and a term paper. Has short quizzes online. I would say attendance really matters for this class, b/c everything he says in class is relevant to the tests. Don't buy the book.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ART206
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He is really funny but his lectures are kind of boring. He is nice and willing to help. WAY better than the other art history professors and a LOT easier! You only need to listen in class and take good notes. Midterm isn't too bad and there is not much homework.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ART206
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I would definitely take him again. I was not interested in art at all and he changed my mind towards art. You can tell he clearly cares a lot about what he teaches and is very passionate about art. For the two exams, you have to memorize quite a bit of info but nothing too difficult. Being active in class is very important.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ARTH206
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He is super funny and really nice and tries to help, he's just a harsh grader. I never saw anyone get above a B+ on a paper,midterm,final, anything. A lot of work for a gen Ed, like ALOT. not horrible, but I wouldn't reccomend.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GARTH206
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I would recommend Dr. Ehrenpreis, class can get a little boring and he get's caught up in rants but you will learn a lot and the class is not un-necessarily difficult like some Gen eds. Class discussion is important and if you need help with something he will do his best. With moderate effort it's an easy B.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GENG209
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This teacher is very kind and willing to help you but he is an EXTREMELY harsh grader. It is almost impossible to do well on any of the papers and he expects so much out of students. Great guy but too harsh of a class to take especially considering that it is a GenEd class. Tests seem somewhat easy and straight to the point but his grades are not.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GARTH206
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This class isn't too difficult, class is mandatory, 5 one page papers, a research paper, a mid-term, and non cumulative final. Very helpful and accommodating if you visit his office hours. He gets really excited if you participate in class. Easy subject matter and discussion based lecture. Never read the textbook and will probably get an A.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ARTH300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The BEST professor in the art history department.He will challenge you and ask a lot of you, but he is there for you 100% of the way..you just have to ask for support! People who gave bad ratings were clearly just taking his class to fulfill gen-eds and were too lazy to try to approach him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ARTH300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Ehrenpreis is without a doubt the best professor I've had thus far. He's extremely smart, loves answering your questions and he's so easy to approach! You will learn so much and have the greatest time in any of his classes. He's a tough grader and it's tough material, but so worth it. Take, take, take!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GARTH206
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took this class as an elective and was pretty disappointed. I love art hist but found his teaching incredibly boring and he grades his essays (and there are a lot of them) too difficultly. You have to go to an art museum to write your final paper (so have a car or a ride). Go to class- he takes attendance fairly regularly. Overall not a fan.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GARTH206
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Took class for gen-ed. Alot of work to memorize slides for midterm & final. I had NO prior knowledge in the art/art history field. I was expecting to get a lot more direction. He calls on people when they don't want to talk & puts you down if you don't know the "right" answer. 6 Short papers & HARD final paper where you have to go to art museum.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GARTH206
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very energetic guy and clearly knows his stuff. Will always talk after class if you're confused. One-page essays every few weeks, a midterm/final (on slides) and one bigger paper at the end. Pretty easy class. You don't really HAVE to do the reading but it helps with contributing during discussions. I recommend him if you're taking GARTH206!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GARTH206
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

awful

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ARTH300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

this was the best art history class i have yet to take. every class was a pleasure and i learned so much from this man. he is kind and pushes you to understand as much as possible. take class with him, hes a great teacher and person.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GARTH206
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very passionate and energetic professor-very motivating and intelligent, knowledgeable in the field. Class is manageable with readings and one page essays every other week or so, one major paper, and two major tests. You'll do well if you just go to class and take notes. I hardly needed the book. Take him!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GARTH206
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Lots of short essays, tests not too hard, out there personality, pretty flamboyant at times, but overall a good teacher. Hate art, and thought pretty much every class was boring, but not too hard to get an A, and you'll probably like the class if you're into art.