Joseph Dreiss - University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA

Professor: Joseph Dreiss

Department: Art History

College: University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ARTH354
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took this class online for the summer. Lecture heavy and you must participate in the discussions. Driess is a nice professor, really knows his stuff, and I like that he introduces interesting material to his class. If you have the chance to take a class with him be sure to do so.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: AHIST115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took his online class this summer, and I will say be ready for a lot of lectures and a lot of reading. He obviously wants you to pass, willing to work with students on grades. A decent professor and I would take another class with him again.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ARTH114
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took his 5 week Online Summer Class. He does a PowerPoint/VoiceThread each module that you need to take detailed notes of. You take 3 exams that are open note. Make Quizlets of the terms along the way and you will do ok. Keep up with the work every day and ask questions when you need help. Do the discussions because they are a participation grade.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ARTH351A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dreiss is way more chill in his upper level classes. The course consisted of two papers and a project, both which had flexible but straightforward questions. He doesn't take attendance for upper levels (but does for 114 and 115) but you'll miss a lot if you don't go because he doesn't post slides. He's the only guy I'll ever take ARTH classes with!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ARTH115A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Prof Dreiss is a sweet and genuine guy, you can tell he loves art and gives significance to every piece he talks about. His tests are very MEMORIZATION heavy. You must memorize the artist's named, title, and period of each piece on the study guide. Flashcards are a must here.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ARTH115A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Outstanding professor, VERY passionate about art history. Attendance is mandatory, but 6 unexcused absences are permitted. 3 exams (30% each) - nothing too hard but studying is a must and a journal entry (10%). Show up to class, he normally covers exam material word for word. Super willing to work with you, very accommodating and genuine.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ART300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hes a great professor, super passionate about art history. Students respect him and treat him as a friend. You have to research a lot. Keep up with it and it wont be that bad.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ARTH115A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Lectures are kinda boring but as long as you take good notes this class will be really easy. He gives a list of which terms/artworks will be on the test so you know exactly what to study. Your grade is based off of 3 tests and 1 (easy) paper. He knows a lot of people are only there for the gen ed so nothing about the class is too difficult

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: AHIST115
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Dreiss is the shiiit. If I could take all my art history courses with him I would. He's clear about what images you'll need to know, he even makes a list for you to study. You don't even need the book, just use the study guide he makes for you. One short paper and it's all about your opinion on an art piece of your choice. Easy class!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ARTH115
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Sure he rambles a bit but his insights help bring humanity to the objective world of art history. He mad eye love art more and keeps it fun. I used the textbook for reference images to make quizlets for the sections and there is a portion of the test thats on info from your lecture notes/textbook!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ARTHIS355
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Such an awesome professor! Even though I am not majoring in Art History I literally took every single class that he taught on UMW . He has a lot of funny witty comments sometimes and I love how he points out the details that would've been easily missed! All of his classes seems to be made of 3 exams and one project and a couple more!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 115A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Go to class. His lectures can be boring if you aren't interested in art but if you show up for class and take notes you can get an A. I made powerpoints to help me study the name and artists of certain works. Make sure to know key terms and how to spell them cause there are no word banks. Three tests and one paper. I really enjoyed this course.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ARTH115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very good professor. He really cares about the subject and wants students to succeed.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ARTH350A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dreiss is a really nice professor who knows his stuff. Attendance is not mandatory, he tells you what will be on the tests, and tells interesting/odd stories.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ART115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is straight up memorization of pieces of art throughout history. I found it difficult to memorize over 60 works+definitions for exams. Attendance is not mandatory, I never went, you dont have to go. Everything is provided for the exams and papers beforehand (study guide). Gets the gen ed out of the way

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ARTH115A
• 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:

The BEST teacher at UMW and my favorite. He will honestly make you fall in love with art history. If you're looking for a really good art history teacher I would recommend him over all of the teachers.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ARTH115
• 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:

Probably my favorite professor here at UMW. He's extremely nice and very passionate about his subject. I liked the class a lot.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ARTH115A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dreiss is probably my favorite teacher so far. Knows his stuff and tells you everything you'll need to know for his exams. Use his study guide and you'll get an A.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ARTH354
• 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:

DREISS IS AMAZING. He is seriously my favorite professor I have ever had. He's a little absentminded but he is so funny and interesting. I recommend taking a class with him even if you are not an art history major. He's the best!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ARTH115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's so nice! His class in interesting and you can tell he is passionate for Art History. Study for the tests and you will do well, he doesn't demand much. Definitely take his class