Mario Semere - Santa Monica College

Professor: Mario Semere

Department: TBD

College: Santa Monica College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ARTHISTORY
• 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:

I was surprised to find that Semere is still teaching. I took Commercial Photography at SMC back in the 1970's and took every art class that I could. Semere got me excited about the history or art, because it excited him. I was a Vietnam vet and I ate up all that I could get as I was driven to learn all that I could. I also liked his art work.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GRAPHICDESIGN
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I learned a lot fast, and was interested at all times. my personal life was a little chaotic, but he worked with me. Art history was fascinating, most of it. mind you, I took gd 1,2,3, lettering, & art history 1 2. I still to this day use what I learned in lettering. He was a good guy.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ARTHIST1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Don't recommend him at all. Grade is based on 3 exams which sounds good but are really difficult because they barely relate to lecture. Easy to fall asleep in class and no chance to ask questions or anything. Wish I hadn't taken this class because I ended up with a C. Take any other Art History professor if you can. You can thank me later.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: AH1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hate Art History and Semere did try to enlighten me on it, but to no avail. Would not recommend him to anyone who doesn't love art otherwise you will fall asleep in class. HA.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: AHIS1
• 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:

Pretty miffed at how this course went. He is hard understand at times and just lectures, no real opportunity to ask questions or raise concerns. In hindsight, I would have not taking this course!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: AHIS1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Semere is a great professor overall. His lectures are very interesting, he is passionate about teaching! Do not take him expecting an easy A only because there is no homework and there are 3 Exams. Attendance is a must because he covers A LOT in his lectures and you must read the textbook in order to pass. Take him if you want to challenge yourself

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: AHIS1053
• 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:

Be sure to take good notes and bring your book with you to class to remember what pictures he showed. He tells you what will be on the test a couple classes before. Do not miss a class. You need to study to get an A. exam 1-20% exam 2-20% final-60% He is a good teacher and knows A LOT about art history.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: AHIS1AN2
• 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:

I've never enjoyed learning so much from a single teacher before professor Mario Semere. He's not only a great teacher but he's also a great person in general. And he's also very well traveled which makes his lectures even more interesting. My suggestion is for you to bring a some sort of a video recorder to class - not audio, but video. Good luck!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: AHIS02
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is not an easy A. His lectures are not organized well in my opinion. Grade is composed of 3 tests but you really do have to study for them and read the book.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: AHS1
• 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:

Semere is awesome. Anyone who does not get at LEAST a B in the class doesnt attend the lectures. Getting an A is pretty easy as long as you dedicate a day (8 hrs)of studying before tests. There are only 2 tests no hw and 1 final. The class is so interesting and he is so funny. Be at every lecture buy the textbook and use it when you study.Take Him!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: AHIS1470
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

really great class. but you gotta study study study. no homework only three tests count for entire grade. I got a C but i really didnt study enough.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: AHIS1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor! I would take him again. Changed my life - major is now Art History! 3 tests (True/False & Multiple Choice & Slide Identification). Well traveled, incredibly knowledgeable, funny and very accessible. Highly Recommend!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ART1
• 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:

He is a great professor! I would take him again. No HW, 3 tests which are only true or false questions, slides are personal pictures. Ridiculously funny and a sophisticated teacher. Pure awesomeness!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: AHIS1057
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is really great. Every lecture is full of passion. all the slides are personal photographs. no homework. just three tests. weighted at 20% 20% 60%. very little overlap. the test is fairly easy. its mostly True or False. Overall he is a great professor just dont talk in his class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: AHIS1089
• 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:

Take him, he is amazing! Fun, intelligent, he knows what he's talking about, he has been there! If you want to boost your GPA, take him. EASY A.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: AHIS2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

two exams 20% and one final 60%. your grade depends on the final. very knowlegable he knows his stuff and his slides are from his trips over the countries. i realy liked this class. if you like art you will love it. you need the book and take notes. not easy but managable. got A

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: AHIS1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His class is pretty interesting if you're actually interested in the material. Pretty humorous guy. 3 Tests, which include midterm and final. Attend class and take notes and read the book!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: AHIS1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Literally the ONLY downside of this teacher is that his voice is very calming and relaxing. The content is fascinating, but its hard to resist napping to his voice. Just bring a coffee to class and you'll be fine. Fun fact: Most slides are from his summer vacations, and he compares his height to the monuments. He's hilarious!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ARTHIS1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you need to take Art History for your GE, take him. He is clear and passionate. The information is compact and fascinating. Lots of it though - don't miss a class and take good notes to ensure an A. Your grade is only based off of 3 tests. But it's a great class, definitely recommend him.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: AHIST2
• 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:

Typical art history class. He often makes dark/sarcastic jokes that most people wouldnt get during the lecture, but I find that pretty amusing. He is very easy going. Just make sure you take notes and study for the test. His lectures are very clear and easy to understand. Great teacher