Thomas Larson - Santa Barbara City College, Santa Barbara, CA

Professor: Thomas Larson

Department: Fine Arts

College: Santa Barbara City College, Santa Barbara, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ART103
• 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:

Art 103 is the class for you if it's easy to memorize dates and pictures. There are only 2 essays, and weekly response assignments, but nothing horrible. I noticed he never checked for attendance, so I didn't go a couple of times to study for some other classes. There are also 3 test, but I would form a group and take the online test together.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ART101ONLINE
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Larson was a very good online teacher. He was always available to talk and was quick at responding to emails or other messages, along with giving good feedback for each and every assignment turned in. The class has a good amount of assignments but is structured extremely well with writing assignments up until the end hands-on projects.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ART103
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very boring. Honestly, just show up, sign yourself in, and leave. He provides all the items that will be on the test, so just study those pretty well and keep up with the online discussions and exams and you should do fine.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ART101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There are weekly discussions and lessons but they're all really easy. The tests are simple and he's really nice

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ART102B
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I never understood Art History before. Professor Larson opened my eyes to the moments where historical events, society, & the individual come together and change everything. I have a greater understanding of not only art; but, how artists and society connect to each other. Anyone serious about being an artist needs to take his classes.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ART104
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are very intersting and enjoyable. He is very organized. Reading is not assigned but its very important to read the chapters that correlate with lecture in order to do well on his exams, which are very challenging. The exams are online so take advantage of that. Other than the exams the class is pretty laid back and fun:)

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ART101ONLINE
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Use the textbook for the online homework and exams and you'll pass. Start the final projects early and you'll be good.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ART101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took my first online class, was really easy! Just remember to turn in the assignments and discussions on time, do the exams on time etc.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ART101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

All you need to do is turn in your assignments and you will get full credit. The assignments are easy and for discussions you don't have to respond to anyone. The tests were easy from my perspective as I didn't use my textbook and still got an A on them. If you skip an assignment your grade will suffer so just do them all.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ART104
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class has by far been the easiest course I've taken at SBCC. 3 exams,all online with 1hr15min timing. Two 500 word essays and 6 slide tests(memorization). Go to class and you will pass.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ART101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took art 101 because it was mandatory but I would take it going if it was not. He is a good teacher, he gives a lot of projects but fair grading. He rounds the grades. Give thoughtful care to your projects and you'll pass with a good/excellent grade. He cares about the students.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ART101
• 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:

just finished taking this class for the summer. Relatively easy, just a few discussions and short essays on interesting topics each week.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ART104H
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a good professor who knows how to teach. His class is hard but that's what you would expect from an honors class no? There are 6 slide quizzes, 3 online tests (hard af), and 2 essays that are supposed to be 2-3 pages long. He's also funny and interesting in my opinion.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ART103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Fairly easy class as long as you study for the Slide tests on the art pieces and take good notes in class for the tests. All of the actual tests are online and he gives you an hour to do them so you have PLENTY of time to figure out the correct answer! He is very passionate about art, you may get a little sleepy in the dark classroom though!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ART104H
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Excruciatingly boring - lectures are long and dull and the honors section is pointless. 6 slide test, two papers, two exams, and a final. Honors section: artwork re-creation and short paper on it. Stopped taking attendance in the honors section about half way through. The answers to the two online exams aren't really in the textbook but easy A

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ART101ONLINE
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I am so glad I took this art class. It was super easy and really interesting. He gives very clear instructions, and you should expect an assignment/discussion every week, but they are not difficult and took me less than 2 hours each week to complete. It was very interesting and I really enjoyed the creative projects! Easy A! Would take again!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ART102A
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mr Larson is a super a chill laid back Art History Professor. He dosnt care enough to fail anyone, if anything he'l help you out if you miss assignments. Sometimes he comes into class and dismisses everyone because he dosnt feel like teaching LOL. Assignments are super easy, most of them are online. Easy A !

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ART102B
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is so boring and very easily distracted. There are 3 short papers, 3 online exams, and 3 slide quizzes. Slide quizzes are easy and so are the papers but exams are all on notes in class and are pretty difficult. Take notes on the major groups and techniques artists used and the exams will be a breeze.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ART104H
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are interesting, can be a bit boring sometimes though if this is not your field of interest. However, papers are on the easier side, so is the artistic response project for the Honors section. The online exams are okay and the regular quizzes in class too, as long as you prepare for them. He is a really nice and helpful person though.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ART104H
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are super boring, 3 exams online, 6 slide tests, 2 easy papers, mandatory attendance, funny guy just really really boring and I can't stress that enough. bring laptop or other hw to do during class and sit in the back. Honors section: make any piece of art that is a response to any work in the textbook and a 2 pg paper about it