Joe Futtner - Pasadena City College

Professor: Joe Futtner

Department: Fine Arts

College: Pasadena City College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ARTHIST1B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Futtner is a great professor. Very sharp and smart. The entire class is made up of lectures - if you're not into that, this probably isn't for you. Don't let that scare you - he's fantastic at what he does and keeps the class engaged. Would take again.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: REL1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dear lord do not underestimate how boring this class can be.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ART1A1B
• 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:

Amazzzing prof. he made me want to learn more about the art themselves. he has his days, sometimes he will be in a mood to just put in a video & chill or give a lecture and crack jokes left and right. But dont bother taking his class if u come late, he hates late pple. Get to kno him he gave me amazing advice i can take in life and remember it 4vr

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ART1B
• 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:

Very good professor! If you know nothing about art, take him and you'll pass. All you have to do is pay attention to his lectures and answer prompts at end of class. Great professor, never dull, very helpful, and speaks VERY clearly.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: A4090
• 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:

I really like art, so this was a totally cool class. He keeps it plenty lively so you have an easier time paying attention, and helps lower your stress by not giving out actual tests, homework or projects, just a few in-class writing assignments. Plus, he barely uses the text. Go by notes, get there on time and you'll be fine.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: AHIST1B
• 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:

Professor Futtner is the BEST. He's absolutely HILARIOUS, his lectures are always interesting and easy to understand, and he's just a genuinely nice man willing to help you with anything. I recommend you take him if you like art. He's AMAZING.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ART1A
• 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:

He's a cool guy. He stays in shape and drinks coffee, so his lectures are energetic. You still need to survive the lectures though, as some meetings are 3 hours long. He ties in a little bit of philosophy and cold hard truths about the reality of the world into his lectures about art history. Class is easy if English is your first language.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ARTB4091
• 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:

BEST LECTURE CLASS EVER...LEARNED TONS...TAKE ALOT OF FOOTNOTES AND YOULL BE FINE :)

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ART1A
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Professor Futtner will talk for hours! The class is basically all lecture. No exams, no homework, not even a final. There are one or two small writing assignments in class a week and thats all. Reading the textbook isnt needed either since he covers everything during the lectures. Overall a really good professor.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ART7A7B
• 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:

Futtner's a highly intelligent professor; he requires conciseness and clarity in the writing assignments you hand in. He's also very strict on attendance and being in class on time, which is understandable. He made me consider switching my major to Art History because he presents the subject in such a fascinating way. He's the best PCC has to offer

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ART1B
• 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:

took in intersession. 11 writing assignments, w/ 1 dropped. not too difficult to get an A, easy to get a B. if you're good at writing and have paid attention in class, you should get an A. Also, minimal book use.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ART1B
• 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:

loved this class!! i wish every class was as fun as his

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

-lecture, notetaking, videos; lets his classes out earlier than scheduled time, assignments given at end of most classes based on lectures that day or lecture before (memorize material); these 1/2 page assignments are the only determinants of your grade; no final, not tests; EASY A IF YOU PAY ATTENTION & STUDY. EASIEST ART HISTORY CLASS EVER.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ART1B
• 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:

Futtner was a great teacher - helpful, interesting, and constantly making jokes - and made the time fly in class. He gives writing assignments at the end of lectures so beware, and checks up whether you're goofing off on your laptop or not. I took notes on my laptop all semester and got an A. I loved his class, he's the best at PCC hands down.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ART1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Futtner is a really cool guy. 3 hours straight in any class sucks, but he does his best to keep it interesting. I felt as though it was one of those classes that is really hard to get an "A", but show up and you'll get a "B". He'll make you laugh and knows his stuff. If you need this class please take him!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ART1B
• 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:

loveeed this class!! hes an awesome prof. vveryy understanding. if you have any questions he helps u.. hes funnny and makes sence of everything, gives random writing assignments if u listen to wtv he talks abt there is no way u can fail i passed with a B but the class b4 i took with haynes i failed pretty big dif if u ask me. i highly reccommended

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ART1B
• 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:

Random check-ups on the students, to see if they are there, otherwise he drops you. Don't buy the book, waste of money. Make sure you take notes for in-class papers, they are randomly given. I highly recommend him, he's funny and witty. btw it's an easy A if you understand and like art

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ART1A
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Professor Futtner was one of my favorite professors at PCC. His lectures were clear, he made art history relatable, interesting, and the learning experience worthwhile. He's WAY BETTER than Haynes! The only downside is that he doesn't allow laptops in class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ART1B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't take this class unless you are familiar with art hist or are an excellent writer.I take this class in hope of learning more about art history and all we do is watching videos and write in-class essays.He is a funny and charismatic lecturer but the thing is he doesnt tell you clearly what you are missing to get an A.Try other professor first.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ART1B
• 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:

He makes art history fascinating. No boring textbook memorization. Just attend the class, take lecture notes, and do your best at his end-of-class writing assignment. The questions are not rocket science, as long as you listen, you will love art history. Extremely knowledgeable about the subject. Totally recommend him for Art 1A and 1B.