Jennifer Shaw - Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA

Professor: Jennifer Shaw

Department: Art History

College: Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ARTH273
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took her class for the SYRCE Art History class. Her class is very easy and she makes Art History kinda interesting. She is very clear on what she wants from the class and is helpful with questions. Attendance does count for quite a bit, but missing a class here and there won't kill you. I would recommend taking this class! No textbook required.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ARTH490H
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Shaw is really tough and you definitely have to study hard and do the reading. However, she's one of my favorite art history teachers because she's SO passionate and because she cares about quality. She's really willing to put in the time to help you succeed, so long as you do the same. Not a lot of tests; puts more emphasis on writing.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ARTH160AB
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She is very unorganized! She also tends to make inappropriate comments about the art discussed. She does assign weekly readings and papers.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ARTH300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Are you an art major? If you are not, I would avoid this class. The professor gives a lot of reading for just a GE. The texts themselves were written by artists for artists, and are extremely confusing and inaccessible. The quizes are very long as well. This class actually has made me hate modern art, and I am becoming a less well-rounded person.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ART211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Cool teacher! Very funny at times and I enjoyed coming to class. However, when it comes to grading she is a beast. If you want to pass this class, I have three words for you: study, study, study.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ARTH211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She was an amazing teacher really funny and nice. Extremely helpful, fantastic class I loved it! Used the book for terms and just when we had to compare paintings. Midterm and final easy of you study for it, recommend flashcards.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ARTH211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

BEST CLASS EVER! Tests are easy if you study your ass off, but it's worth it. Be prepared to start studying a week before the midterm and final. Other than that Shaw makes this class fun, interesting, and worthwhile. Attendance is necessary, but class is so interesting that you will want to be there.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ARTH454
• 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:

She is a great teacher, but if you don't know art well, don't take the class. It's hard. But it did like it. Midterm, 2 papers, and final or a paper. You pick one.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ARTH211
• 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 was not interested in art at all coming into class but now i LOVE it! She makes everything so interesting and has a sense of humor while teaching it. SHes really nice but you HAVE to come to class and participate. dont buy the textbook! amazing class i recommend taking it but be ready to write essays for the exams!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ARTH452
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Shaw was average in most areas. However, she wouldn't respond to my e-mails, and she doesn't seem particularly enthused about helping a brotha out. It is unlikely that she will make much of an impression on you, either positive or negative.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ARTH211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Jennifer was a great teacher, she relies a lot on her TA but none the less is very clear and interesting. You don't need to buy the books just go to class and almost everything on exams is right out of class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ART211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Shaw is an easy professor as long as you go to class. Do NOT buy the textbook, I never opened it. she tells you everything you need to know in class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ART201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A good teacher, very good at what she does, but pretty ****y and often misses class or things come up in personal life.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ARTH211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am not an Art History major but I found this class to be very interesting. There is a lot of memorization required which can be time consuming. I don't think she was that hard with grading, especially if you take notes and study them before the exams since all of the questions come straight from the lecture.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: AHIST454
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very interesting class, she puts it all in an understandable historical context. The art and the context takes precedence over memorizing artist/title/date. Lots of reading.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ARTH211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. Her lectures can be long but she is very clear about the subject. you dont have to buy the book, she explains all the concepts that you are expected to know in class. She made the class quite interesting. Recommended.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ARTH454
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is a great teacher and you will learn a lot from her. Class work is very time consuming though so don't take an upper division class from her if you are not going to have a lot of time to put into the class. Make sure to do the weekly assignments because they make a difference in your final grade. Is always will to help you and go over things.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ARTH454
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Shaw only receives good ratings because mostly everyone taking her are ARTH majors themselves, with a real passion for the subject-- quality of professor be damned. As someone who is not an ARTH major, I can assuredly tell you that she's impossible. She's an unreasonable grader with the essays and midterm. I wouldn't take her unless you have to.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ARTH211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very fair grading. You never have to read, just show up to class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great class, great professor. Her lectures are interesting and not too much work is required in the class, just study for test.