Karen Shelby - Baruch College, New York, NY

Professor: Karen Shelby

Department: Fine Arts

College: Baruch College, New York, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ART3282
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This course was my favorite course this semester and I really do chalk that up to the professor. It's a discussion-heavy course with lots of reading and physical commitments (visiting museums) but her passion for what she teaches is what makes this course so engaging and enjoyable. She tinkers a lot with the syllabus for the benefit of the student.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: IDC1001H
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took her for IDC1001H class given to only Macaulay honors kids and she was pretty good. The class was mostly a lot of field trips to museums and when it wasn't field trips it was lectures. Her lectures are very interesting but can get boring when you haven't slept at all. The only thing we were graded on was blog posts and participation. Easy A

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ART1012
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took the hybrid, so attending the lectures wasn't necessary. It is a lot of writing, but it's a hybrid. It's mostly your opinion and perception, so 1000 essays aren't that bad. Just prepare 3 hours a week to dedicate to writing and don't really bother to come to lectures if you take the hybrid. But the lectures were fun and good too

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ARTHISTORY1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

WORST PROFESSOR EVER DO NOT TAKE I took her combo course and me and all of my friends in the class drowned in her weekly 2000 word papers. We all left negative reviews last semester and they were some how removed. The cherry on the cake to the semester was a surprise final. I don't think that is even allowed.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: IDC1001H
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Shelby is great! Her lectures were interesting and her knowledge base is huge. She goes beyond art that happens to be in NYC and goes on to cover how it affects culture. Her readings were pretty thick. She's funny and has a good personality and takes her subject seriously. Do the work for the class, show up, and you'll be good!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ART1012
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took the hyrbid course and loved her. It wad alot of writing but nothing crazy. Therr were a fes long essays but most were only a couple hundred words. The only test was the final which she told us what to study. My final was terrible and I did well. If you do your work and show up youll be fine!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ART1012
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

ARE YOU KIDDING ME? She grades fair and very funny lectures. I learned a lot from her, especially Modern Arts which I hated the most. This class was a hybrid and there were many writing assignments indeed. But, remember, you could do the homework when we didnt meet in class. Also, I did EVERY homework altho I had many writinpapers from other class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ART1012
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Shelby is one of the few professors that actually make class interesting and fun at the same time. Super laid back and is always easy to reach for any questions and help! The assignments may have been a lot, but for a hybrid class it was reasonable and super easy honestly. Lectures are super fun, you learn more than just art.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ART1012
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

dude - the class was a hybrid! we met only 1x/week and the other day we had to do our own work. when in class it was fun

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ART1012
• Grade Received: Audit/No Grade
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Self-Guide ! Lots of papers ! So regret to take her ! I don't trust these good reviews anymore! She maybe was good before, but not this year !!!!!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ART1011
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She is the best teacher to take this class with. Karen makes learning about art easy and fun . Make sure you complete all of the online homework's on time, other than that the class is very relaxed and the professor is really cool. Teacher I got an A in this class, If I can do it , you can do it. Stop thinking about it and just sign up

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ART3040
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

extremely passionate and quirky. I'm terrible at remembering facts and dates but she is so dynamic in the way she teaches that even if you pay half attention you'll naturally pick up the information... lectures were accented by endearingly nerdy regfrences to lord of the rings and star wars.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ART1001
• 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:

If you pay attention in class and write all the main points she talks about, you will get a good grade on the tests.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ART3282
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The best professor in the Arts department at Baruch. Good lecture, makes it interesting and seems very passionate about art and teaching. Professor Shelby is really cool and pretty laid back and understandable which is always a good thing.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ART1012
• 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:

A truly amazing professor. Just come to class, listen to what she has to say, and it will be easy. Four papers (all based on your opinion and do not really require actual knowledge on art), three exams (you can choose the questions you want). Will most likely take another class with her again.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ART1012
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

AWESOME! Even though attendance is not mandatory, (you can ask your friend to sign for you) it's necessary for you to listen to her lecture. YOU WILL PASS THE EXAM if you listen carefully can take good notes. After you get used to it, you don't need to study too hard for it, as long as you know the picture and know FORM. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ART1012
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Extremely hard for a basic art history class. So much essays to write and art works to remember. Class is boring. Come on, it's mainly a business school. Not a lot of people would really care about art.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ART1012
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

No matter which professor you take, Art History is a demanding, information heavy class. Professor Shelby makes it just a little bit easier than the others by eliminating the need to memorize minute details. Nonetheless, the class still requires multiple museum visits, quizzes, and tests, all of which amount to an A that you have to work for.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ART3260
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took this class as an elective and it was a huge mistake. So much material to learn and was only graded on 4 things. I only failed the midterm and got a C- as an overall grade. Shelby is a wonderful professor and the museum trips were fun, but I would not do it all again.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ART1012
• 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 Shelby is amazing! Her lectures are entertaining, inspirational and will make you start drawing or painting lol. She is very clear about what she wants in her papers (WRITING INTENSIVE class) and will challenge you in order to become a better art critic . Museums visits and watching movies for a few of the papers! TAKE HER CLASS!!