2.5
Quality3.9
Difficulty23%
Would Retake99
Reviews23%
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What Students Say
“Study for the exams they are all memorization”
AH203 - 1.0 rating“Terrible professor, terrible teaching style, terribly structured class”
AH330 - 1.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
82%
Textbook Required
100%
Grade Predictor
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Predicted Grade
B
Grade Distribution
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-0.74 avg changeRatings by Course
HIST101
5.0
(1)AH101AH102
5.0
(1)AH101102
4.0
(1)AH315
3.5
(2)101
3.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
AH324
5.0
AH270
5.0
AH203
4.2
AH
4.2
101
4.0
Reviews (98)
Lectures right from the text, critical of student comments...
shes nice, weird and cooky but knows her stuff...
the worst teacher i've ever had.
she was very unclear on expectations
I think she's good but you gotta do the work.
She is an awesome instructor, very entertaining and encouraging, so funny!! Just loved her class,
Always comes late to class and stays overtime, she is good at getting the message out.
Oh my goodness. I wish she spoke a little more english. And that the lectures weren't straight from the text (although I'll admit it saves a lot of reading time). Tests-vicious. How one's supposed to know so many pictures in so little time is beyond me.
Very hard to listen to, she missed TOO many classes in one semester->not very profesional
words cannot describe...
very unclear can't speak english, misses a lot of classes, and gives lectures on how we should be reading more instead of teaching us the material, she is nice but very wierd and technilogically impaired
I'm genuinely surprised by all the negativity. Aleksandra's passion for the subject is infectious, and her lectures benefit from this enthusiasm, as well as her wit. Although somewhat unclear on expectations, she is not a difficult marker. Her accent is rarely a problem. My class seems to adore her
If you're at all interested in Art History, then you'll enjoy Aleksandra's courses. She really know her stuff and is enthusiastic about it. The problem is generally the student's lack of enthusiasm.
Brilliant woman.
Covers a lot in first year but then, so does art history. Really knows her subject but you have to do the readings.
God she's smart! Very politically knowledgeable, can rant a bit and HATES the lazy, stupid, students but likes the students who at least try hard. Great teacher.
Never gives back class work, assignments, essays, or exam work. never. what's with that? nice lady but really some feedback would be good.
Very smart, very passionate woman. Love the accent and she's not hard to understand at all if you take a moment to listen. Half the students can barely put together a coherent sentence and their going to critique her...hmmm.
Aleksandra is a great teacher! Her enthusiasm and passion about art (architecture in particular) is inspiring. Her lectures are long, but are easy. She buddies students up to get them involved in learning the material. Read the chapters. Make good notes. Midterms are not hard if you study for them. Remember, Artist, Era, Date and Significance. Enjo
excellent subject knowledge and ability to teach
really nice prof. she actually cares if you pass or not. if you go to every class, and say at least one thing each class you'll have no problems. she is not afraid to give As.
Way to high on herself, belittled students, unorganized, often late (even for the final) Very educated but just not a good teacher
All she did was argue with students the entire time. The readings were pointless. I learned nothing except how annoying feminist art history is. Presentations were a complete waste of class time, as was the entire class.
She's very fair, but you've got to work for your mark. She's very helpful if you ask for it, and willing to work with you to get a good grade. She's caring, but you can't slack and do well.
Excellent teacher, interesting, extremely knowledgable, helpful, explains carefully and has a great sense of humor. She is polite and very fair, treats all students with respect..
She's hilarious. I remember her cracking great jokes during class. She's very passionate about art history and very intelligent. She will expect you to do the readings and have an opinion during class. If you don't do the work or don't pay attention during class, she will nail you for it.
Her accent was hard to understand. She marked very hard. Her expectations were unclear and they turned out to be way more demanding than anyone thought. She missed class a lot and didn't email/notifiy us before hand so we'd show up several times to no prof :( Learn to speak English!
She missed way too many classes, which effects how much people are able to get out of the class. Her english is horrible, and her teaching style is inconsistant-she's chewing gum one day, and yelling at someone for chewing gum the next day, ridiculous! When asked for help her attitude can only be decribed as snotty
Incomprehensible. I'm usually pretty good at understanding accents-but her accent is thick, she mumbles,speaks incredibly quietly, and has awful articulation. 5 people failed the midterm, and our class average was a C-, the amount of work she expects us to do for a intro class with no prereqs-is absolutely ridiculous. Smart lady,AWFUL teacher.AVOID
Can never understand what she's saying. Rude when asked a question. ALWAYS, ALWAYS late and wastes the first 30mins. Extremely high expectations. Huge workload for a 100 level. You can't just read the text and come to class and understand whats being discussed. Lots of outside research involved. Very well educated, but can't teach.
Her voice is extremely monotone. She also very unhelpful outside of class: she never answers emails and is hard to get a hold of. I just eventually gave up. She explains the assignments on the first day of class and then wont go over them again - expecting that everyone will just understand what she's saying right away. Study hard for the exams.
A highly competent, and passionate art teacher. Any struggle in the comprehension of her lectures derives from incompetency on the students part. Do your readings, like the subject, and you'll do fantastic. She is not hard to understand if your attentive.
Great prof. Tough exams & papers, so study the material & be prepared. She expects alot, but do the work & you will be rewarded for it. People complain about her, but she is passionate about her job and expects her students to reciprocate. If you fail with her, its your own fault. The courseload is at par with any other course in any other subject.
Is scary at first, may cut you off but, super smart and not so scary if you just say what you mean, because she likes other opions.
This teacher is wonderful teaching the 100-level, though by the time you reach 300 level courses, her disorganization and abrupt manner of answering questions becomes discouraging.
Great prof. I would definately recomend her. Her passionate teaching got me very excited about the history of art. Relatively easy marker with good expectations for a first year class. She speaks perfectly fine english, and if you are paying attention, her accent is easy to understand. Would absolutley take another of her classes.
Aleksandra was certainly passionate about Art History, and has extensive knowledge on the subject. But her teaching style needs work. Class presentations were useless and wasted class time. There was an obvious disconnect over what we covered in class and what was tested.
Cannot understand her, tests cover only the assigned readings, basically memorize everything in the book like a trained monkey. Very boring class
This class was the best I've taken. She is fair but make sure you memorize every piece of work that she puts on the study list. This is crucial to passing the tests. Papers are fun and I found she marked pretty easy. Just site sources right and follow all the rules she sets out for you.TAKE THIS CLASS! it will give you a new appreciation for art
Didn't actually teach or discuss expectations for essays. Class always runs late. Super enthusiastic, but hard to understand, easily distracted, and goes on tangents about pet projects completely unrelated to the topic. She seems to expect memorization of the reading, both for in-class discussion and tests. Interesting material, but awful prof.
She is very hard to understand, and she always comes late to class. Make sure you memorize the study list because her tests are very hard.
Incredibly intelligent with a great sense of humour. She knows the subject matter of the course impeccably, and lectures move along smoothly and steadily. You must work diligently for a good grade in this course, exams are difficult and papers require extensive research. It's not impossible to get an A+ however. She can be late or cancel class.
Aleksandra was very knowledgable and passionate about the material. I found her sarcasm and humor to be entertaining and I enjoyed her lectures. The exams are difficult and her expectations are high, however if you engage her lectures and do the assigned reading it shouldn't be a problem. I would gladly take her class again!!
I did not enjoy this class at all. Very hard to understand, and expects you memorize all the chapters you are assigned. She is not specific at all with what she wants in a paper, considering everyone I talked to go the "Chicago manual style" wrong according to her. Would NEVER take a class with her again. Memorize the artworks and you'll do fine.
Like life, you get as much out of this as you put in. Yes, there is a lot of reading and yes, it covers a huge period in time but as a foundation to other Art History papers both 101 and 102 are excellent. The prof. Is exceptionally well educated and unlike some professors who prefer to posture, , is only interested in sharing her knowledge. Great!
Aleksandra is a good professor, she's very knowledgeable and approachable. Textbooks are expensive, she goes off on tangents sometimes, lots of reading, she missed three classes one semester, can be difficult to understand the criteria of assignments.
SO hard to understand. Not only that, when you try to follow along she will go off on a tangent for 45 minutes that's vaguely related to the topic. Either that or she will try to find her next thought/words mid- lecture by saying, "uh ,uh, uh,". which takes you RIGHT out of the lecture (they should be planned better honestly). Bored to death.
Thr subject was interesting, but the overall class was very hard and overwhelming. Aleksandra is very sociable, and knows her posters REALLY well. It was tough because of the presentations that you had to do (3 individual, 1 group) in between studying for exams and doing a paper. The exams were the toughest I've ever done!
She is hard to understand and makes the students teach the class. There is never enough time for her lecture due to all the student presentations and her consistent lake arrival to class. She corrects students during their presentations and then finishes their presentation with them still up front. Study for the exams they are all memorization!
Be ready for a LOT of studying and reading. Attendance is mandatory to understand and know what is expected during the exam. Lecture heavy because the class is assigned to do 3 individual and 1 group presentation depending on the topic from a chapter, and then Aleksandra will have her lecture right after which takes about 45 min.
She didn't mark anything until the end of the semester. Like how is anyone supposed to know how they did in her class? Then, when grades were due, she rushed and marked everything in one day. Like are you serious? -.- She also gave our marks a week late. Terrible professor, terrible teaching style, terribly structured class.
There was a ton of reading and homework to do- but I loved this class! Her marking was fair and I don't think the previous comment did her any justice. You have to prepare to work hard in any class - it's not a "free be". Do the work and you will be rewarded. Admittedly, the lack of marks during the semester was a tad unnerving.
Lectures have nothing to do with the material you are tested on and she never actualy answers student questions. I only went to lectures because she takes away marks if you miss a few classes. Took her in my second year with a 4.0 GPA first class I ever came close to failing. Interesting subject with a HORRIBLE teacher. Avoid this prof!!!
Attendance in mandatory, yet no participation is required. All the work and knowledge for the assignments are from the textbook. She discourages questions and yells at kids who are taking notes on their computers, as well as does not like students to take notes at all. The Mid term and final have way too much content to remember. Do not recommend.
Nice passionate woman, her accent is not hard to understand at all. Her papers were fairly marked. HOWEVER I am still giving a low rating because her exams require you to memorize 60+ works of art in two weeks, which was extremely difficult. Got A's on the papers and C's on the exams :/
She is a really nice person. Her classes are pretty easy if you show up and take part, you will pass. She will tell you exactly what her tests/exams will look like and what will be on them. Study exactly what she says and you will do well.
Super fun and inspiring teacher. Although the material and lecture can be boring, I find she tries her best to make it as engaging as possible. Always answers my questions and emails. Overall, really great teacher and I have always recommended her.
Aleksandra is very passionate about Art History and wants to evoke a similar response from her students. She has an edge about her which is part of her personality, but her intentions are honorable and genuine.
Class taken because it was mandatory and lots of memory, so not too difficult. Prof is nice however seems to not prioritize grading. Cancelled classes a few times due to sickness, never got one assignment or midterm graded back even after the semester's end, no feedback. Memorize the artworks thoroughly and you'll pass the mid term and exam.
Took this online. If you don't like reading don't take it. Very heavy when reading. wants you to write your opinion on every piece of material. Not clear with instructions. Nothing is marked and it is the end of the semester! I ordered the textbook & the delivery service messed up told her about it and basically got "well you're SOL then".
She definitely wants her students to do well. She takes the time to explain how the exams will look and is very clear about her expectations. As long as you show up and do the work she will notice that you are trying and you will do just fine.
the best art history class, she provides a good selection of reading she knows a lot about symbolism in art her main concern is to encourage the students to love and understand art.
Her classes are extremely heavy which really doesn't help if you need time to digest the information. I didn't find her interactive with the class at all and it was hard to keep up. Maybe her in-person class is better but anything online or condense will make you feel overwhelmed
Worst prof I've ever had. Written assignments due every single week, weekly mandatory discussion board posts. She doesn't provide real lectures instead around 200 slide powerpoints filled with writing along with the many textbook chapters assigned. Doesn't grade anything until the end of the course, blames it on being sick, marks hard, bad feedback
I was so excited to take this class, but unfortunately, I decided to drop the course after the first week. Instead of proper lectures, we were given a 150-page power point and a bunch of reading from the textbook. There are full assignments due every week, but no actual instructions for said assignments, and all are worth most of your grade.
I'm not sure if it is overcompensation by being an online course, but the amount of content is unrealistic. Multiple lectures, textbook chapter, additional PDFs, YouTube videos, all to be responded to weekly, on top of the final research paper and three powerpoint projects. Because of the amount of info, it's not enough time to digest any of it.
You need to memorize and recite an unrealistic amount of material in her exams. Do not expect to receive a midterm mark back before the course ends. The Essay required in this course is not due until the week class. Expect to receive no feedback on how you are doing in this course until you receive the final letter grade.
This should have been great. Dr. Idzior doesn't interact with the class at all, it's April 09 and the only thing she has marked is our introductions (3 assignments in). She knows a lot but just loads up massive lectures and videos. She doesn't comment on anything so there is no motivation. We pay a ton of money for education and this was a waste.
It was one of the most interesting and enjoyable courses I have taken at UFV. The lectures and reading materials were interesting, and I learned a lot! I also enjoyed the online format of this class: with my busy schedule, it worked best for me.
No communication at all and you have no idea how you are doing with weekly unmarked assignments. very work heavy and no direction given and blackboard is a complete mess and impossible to navigate. uploads massive PowerPoints with essays on each slide plus 2 hours worth of videos and textbook chapters and extra readings weekly.
She was unable to communicate clear instructions, then becoming frustrated when the assignments were done difrently. I hope this teacher learns how to be organized propelry and comes more prepared for classes and learns how to communicate.
Aleksandra is a wonderful human, but not the best professor. She has extremely high expectations for her students but doesn't give any specific instructions. She overloads her students with homework, such as videos, lectures, readings, etc., but gives no framework of what the "big picture" is. Almost our entire grade is based on the final paper.
AH 340 in the Fall. Very poor instruction. Does not communicate her expectations or the course material well. Didn't mark anything until the end. There is a final paper worth forty percent of the grade. Made an otherwise interesting topic extremely boring. Immature outbursts in class. Overly picky with grading.
Prof Idzior obviously knows a lot about art history, but her class was only lectures (so basically her reading off a slide). A big chunk of the grade is the midterm and final, and it's basically all memorization from the lecture material. don't expect to get through this class without studying.
Dr. Idzior gives out work as if it's the only course you are taking, and grades it... actually, she doesn't grade it at all. We are 4 weeks away from the end of the semester and nothing has been graded. All that is left is the final paper and I don't even know if I've introduced myself sufficiently (worth 3%). Horrible, never take her for any class
A lot of reading, late and no feedback, not answering emails, stressful, and even a simple introduction won't give you a good grade.
Throughout the entire semester, all we have received is one grade on our introduction posts, which was graded harshly without feedback. It is the end of the semester, and none of us know where we stand in the class. She is lecture-heavy, hard to get a hold of and grades tough, without feedback or instructions NO grades were given all semester.
I think this was the worst class I have taken at UFV. The "online lecture" was usually about 200 powerpoint slides and every week we were expected to review that, plus hours of videos and online articles PLUS a chapter of the textbook. It was rare we received grades back and when we did it was without feedback. Just an awful class all around.
This professor means well. She could really could use an Education 100 course to learn how to teach especially in evolving new innovative ways of learning. Be ready to study hard for the 2 exams. The only reason I passed is because I can write an essay. She also has zero knowledge of technology, therefore it is a must for her to learn about tech.
this prof is the least professional I have met. she barely replied to emails all semester&now that the semester is over she is finally grading things. she provides little to no feedback but it doesn't matter now because the semester is over. her grading criteria is vague as well. prepare to learn Chicago for this class&spend 6+ hrs on lectures&vids
Communication non-existent. Unanswered emails + zero office hours. Feedback/grades withheld until the bitter end - students left in the dark about their progress. Confrontation met with hostility/dishonesty. Workload overwhelming - lectures over 100+ slides, overwhelming workload, YouTube videos as main method of teaching. Avoid prof at all costs.
Lecture presentations are 200+ slides. weekly discussion forums of 300+ words and much touch on every piece of material posted for that week in your forum (ex. 4 films, textbook readings, 4+ lecture presentations). professor does not respond to emails. you won't know of any grades until the end of the semester. hard marker, unclear on requirements
Dr. Idzior is nice and has lots of knowledge, but is very lecture heavy and does not grade or give comments until the end of the semester so if there is something to improve on good luck. The instructions online are all over the place, multiple instructions in multiple places sometimes contradicting each other, it's just overwhelming and confusing.
i rather listen to a whole lotta red then a whole lotta slides. 200 slides a week? plus textbook? pull up your socks yall cause thats not all theres also weekly videos.
EXTREMELY LECTURE HEAVY, 200+ lecture presentations. 2 assignments due every week, alongside creating presentations to present to the class. TOUGH GRADER. not accessible outside of class, rude when asking for help, WILL NOT respond to emails, won't receive grades until end of semester. Therefore you will never know how you're doing in the course.
Excessive work load, read 2+ chapters/wk, and 3 - 5 + articles, 2+ long lecture slides (100 ish slides), and watch videos, then summarize one chapter and one reading, and write a discussion post on it all. 3 major projects to complete while doing the weekly work. She is a hard marker, with unreasonable expectations. She's rude and condescending.
DON'T TAKE THIS PROFESSOR!! Done WEEKLY: 2+ lectures (200+ slides each), 2+ films, 2+ articles, 2+ chapter readings and multiple outside of textbook readings - must touch on each material for weekly discussion forums alongside approximately 3 major assignments. Papers to write 14+ pages. doesn't respond to emails. won't give grades till end
two papers and two exams just reads off the board
It may seem like there is a lot to learn, but it is actually a lot of fun. If you are a good reader, this course is perfect for you.
Don't listen to the other reviews, literally none of what they've said has been validated by my experience. Prof. Aleksandra is funny and passionate about the subject she teaches. I mean sure, if you're not willing to put literally any effort into the class it won't go well for you. But try at all, and it's a breeze.
Won't grade you until the end of the semester, so basically 0 feedback on how to improve unless you email asking for it. Really nice about extensions, I asked for a few days she gave me more. Her grading is weird, removed marks for things she said were missing but were there? Very nice person, just wish she put in a little more effort in.
I was nervous to take Dr. Idzior's class based on reviews by previous students, but was happy with her teaching once I had settled into her class. She is upfront about what she expects from you, and as long as you follow the guidelines you will do well in her course. Her lectures are informative and well done. I will take more courses from her!
Not engaging at all.
Honestly, the worst prof I have ever had. Doesn't grade anything until the end of the semester. For a 100 level class the workload / reading is insane. I am taking 4 other classes that are all 300 level and up and this is by far my most intense course. If you can avoid taking her classes, do it. It isn't worth the time.
By far the worst professor I've had here, the midterm and final were extremely hard, especially if it isn't interesting.
Lectures are not interesting, homework consists of readings, two big papers, mid term and final. She will yell at you if you use your phone and is very particular about certain guidelines for papers/ If you are passionate about art, you might like her better than I did though!
Avoid this prof. Her midterm and final involve painful and unnecessary memorization. her lectures are extremely boring, I learned nothing.
Avoid at all costs. Condescending, doesn't know what Chicago-style citations look like even though she asks for them, absurd standards and workload for a 100-level class
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
82%
Textbook Required
100%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.74 avg changeRatings by Course
HIST101
5.0
(1)AH101AH102
5.0
(1)AH101102
4.0
(1)AH315
3.5
(2)101
3.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
AH324
5.0
AH270
5.0
AH203
4.2
AH
4.2
101
4.0