3.3
Quality3.6
Difficulty50%
Would Retake150
Reviews50%
Would Retake
150
Reviews
Rating DistributionOfficial
5
52
4
25
3
27
2
28
1
18
What Students Say
“A bit boring if you don't like Art History”
ARTH1212 - 4.0 rating“never take if possible”
LBST1105 - 2.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
63%
Textbook Required
31%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
-0.15 avg changeRatings by Course
ARTHIS
5.0
(1)ARTHART2
5.0
(1)ARTH3124
5.0
(1)ARTH
5.0
(1)ARTH2140
5.0
(3)Difficulty by Course
ARTHIST12
5.0
ARTAPPREC
5.0
ARTH2112
5.0
ART101
5.0
1105
4.5
Reviews (150)
No matter what she says you dont have to read the book!
No Comments
She is wise beyond her years
SHE IS VERY SMART AND DEMANDS AS MUCH AS SHE GIVES IN CLASS
GRRRRR
go to class get an A, dont go and get a B...dont buy book, no studying required.
brilliant, can learn a lot from her
Coll level course. If you can't take it you shouldn't be here.
In charge of her household!
No Comments
No Comments
No Comments
Great teacher
No Comments
Interesting topics, good teacher.
HARD AS HECK!!! But, she knows her stuff. If you love art, you’ll appreciate the class.
She likes to talk a lot on one painting for hours. EXTREME FEMINIST. talks a lot about the male dominant society
Annoying, take medication to stay awake, study is a must, she could tell you how many hairs King Hamerabi had on his head, a huge feminist, pics favorites, exams are hard to relate material in class to, i think you know what i'm getting at...
Do not take this class if you don't like Art.This lady definitely knows what she is talking about;she visited a lot of places you study about;the key:take GOOD notes, don't sleep in class-it is not one of those classes where you can not show up & get an A
Feminist, not in a good way. She is horribly boring at times and seems to ALWAYS have a chip on her shoulder. Very unapproachable if you are having problems. Tests are'nt extremely hard, but she does not prepare you well enough for them at all. Avoid.
Good teacher. Can be up tight with an attitude so don't be late for class or cause any kind of distraction.
She sucked. She was so hard, extremely boring, arrogant, and does not care about her students, only herself talking. Her tests are hard and you need a dictionary for her vocab she uses in class. Dont take this class if you dont have too!
She doesn't care much about her students. To her, this must simply be a job to pay the bills. She is extremely stand-offish and her tests are difficult, but don't dare go ask her for help, she will eat you alive.
Amazing teacher! She is kind of anal about disruptions, but she's so passionate and knowledgable in her field. If you're not interested in art history, forget it, but if you're a serious student, it's so worth it!
I have never met a more arrogant professor. Just because you teach higher education doesn't mean you are better than your students, Dr. Noble. If I had to describe her in one word: mean. Avoid at all costs, there is much better elsewhere in the Art Dept.
Maybe I have a sick interest in art history or something, but I think dr. Noble is highly interesting and knowledgable, but you have to come to class, that is crucial, a lot of the test comes from notes, if you are a serious student that likes challenge, take her, you wont regret it.
She knows what she is talking about, but her demeaner towards our interpretations just plain suck. Tests are so confusing, and godforbid should someone sneeze in a class it would get a go to hell glare from her. Needs to calm down and squirt her demon child out.
Mrs. Noble obviously cares very much about art. She knows a lot about what she's talking about but is slightly difficult when i comes to the test. She tries hard and expects A LOT from her students. NO class clowns or being late.
If you are a true student and love to be challenged so you can learn, she is the professor for you.She doesn't put up with high school silliness.Its a lot of info. to learn but she provides real insight and relevancy to art.One of my fav. professors and I've had a lot!
If there is any way to get another teacher I would advise not taking her class!! She is a very unapproachable and NEVER come to class late or leave early because she stops Everything to glare at you as you walk by. Tests were difficult...don't miss class or you miss a lot of information.
She talks non-stop about the art and then you're supposed to know what to write down... I still don't know what to write down. I just know I write alot! As far as tests go, I look over my notes an hour or two before the test and usually make a high C or B. The test is multiple choice and I think that's the only way I am somewhat passing.
very boring, talks too fast and you cant write down the info fast enough and she likes to **** about the projector. tries to be all smart and intellectual but every other word is "um" or "uh", and she likes to ask the class if we kno what words mean.....we're not that stupid, but hey thanks for treating us like we are.
Hey, she may be anal on some topics, but her teaching method sure beats your other choices of art history professors. Youll learn to love her when you step into a Frakes class and he makes you memorize every name, date, medium, and period about every single piece of art. At least she tests us on what REALLY matters in art history, not stupid dates
dont pack up early of she will yell at you, and dont come late to class, she stops teaching to yell at you if you do.
her speaking skills make it difficult to understand subject matter. The time/ dates for the slides are never clear but always on the test.
She's not as bad as some may say. She's actually pretty interesting.
Passed Survey I and II with C's. She has mellowed out, tests are much better in Asian Art. Focus on all of the dynasties when studying. I recommend her over the other art history professors.
go to class, make flash cards, follow her rules, and you will be able to pass with flying colors!!! she is actually really nice and interesting
Yeah... erm... probably the most difficult professor I've had yet. Be prepared to do hours upon hours of memorization and study.
the fact that Dr. Noble is sporatic and almost eccentric in her teaching style make it hard to focus (especially when you have ADD, like myself) during class. She seems to always tell us the wrong dates for almost everything and then puts it all on the test. Overall, this class and its professor are rather boring.
Tests are super hard...and if you are a Christian, she will make your blood boil on numerous occasions.
She's a terrible professor, if you go to ask for help she just makes you feel stupid. she gives you tons of reading in the book and if you don't read you probably won't pass the test.attendance isn't mandatory, but theres no way to pass a test if you miss class.
doesn't give study guides, reading assignments have lots of material not covered in lectures or exams, she will stop in mid. of lecture if someone makes "too much noise" (gets irritating), does give multiple-choice test w/ 1 or 2 freebies, gives optional extra-credit paper (although a very dry reading essay to write about)
Anyone who is a decent student should do fine in her class. All material in her exams come directly from her lectures. The book is mainly supportive material and a source to get some of the images she uses. Cares about the course material. Grow up, go to class, and take notes. You're not in high school anymore.
One of the worst prof. ever! She's freaking crazy, and she makes you memorize a lot of pics, dates, etc. If you take her u might as well drop out of college!!!!!!!!!
People give her a bad rep because they aren't into actually learning art history, they just want to do their crappy artwork. She doesn't ask hard questions, everything is straight forward and if you study like your supposed to in college then you'll make a good grade. Usually everything is cohesive and comprehensive.
Dr. Noble is passionate about her subject, knowledgeable, and expects students to behave as if they're in college. She makes it clear what will be on the tests and what she feels is important to remember. Go to class, pay attention, read the text, take notes, study for tests, and chances are you'll pull an 'A'. Do your part and enjoy!
Lazy, poor excuses for college students should not take her. She expects you to study, and do work like you're in college. Take notes, ask for help if you need it-she is very nice if you just ask- and study. She's not easy, but she's not impossible. She knows her stuff, so stop being lazy and learn from her....this is a university, not high school.
We can all judge our teachers based on their opinions and personal ideas. Every professor is going to show a little of his or her opinion. Noble was great! Yes her class is hard. Her tests are harder. Yes, be on time and there! but you are an adult now. You can handle it, cant you?
Absolute worst teacher I have ever had at an institution. What was discussed heavily during class isnt on the tests. If you go to her office, she hands you the tests and tells you to sit at the end of the hall. Doesnt return emails. She knows her stuff, just has no idea how to explain it. Avoid if possible. I studied everyday, but didnt help.
she doesn't teach HISTORY, she teaches her views and thoughts on subjects. She is often historically inaccurate, is NOT open to students ideas or view points. She does nothing to help her students and makes it clear she could care less. she will not give you back your actual test so you are able to learn from your mistakes.
If your looking for an easy class, this is not it, but I am glad I took it. I learned a lot. She is very opinionated, and her opinions do show up on tests. All tests are cumulative and dates do matter, but test questions are recycled from previous tests you have taken. Study hard, pay attention, don't be late and you'll do fine.
She is very knowledgable and helpful. She basically gives you the questions on the test in her lectures. She takes attendance everyday. There is a lot to learn in such a short time, but the test are accumulative and it is basically the same questions everytime with a few new ones added on each time. There are only 4 test.
Horrible teacher. Noble will tell you two answers for one painting and you have to guess which one she believes. The tests are all cumulative and she only gives you about 30 seconds a question. She is not very clear what will be on the test either. She throws away all the tests at the end so you can't study from them.
Avoid this teacher if at all possible. Tests are extremely hard. She def. doesn't hide her opinions of her views and doesn't mind if it offends anyone. Some topics were completely inappropriate and had nothing to do with the class.
People who don't do well in her class have some issues. If you show up, take regular notes and not study, there's no reason why you shouldn't get at least a B on the her exams. If you study, you should get A's all the way, no questions asked. Yes, she can be slightly controversial, but she welcomes discussion. I think she's great!
She is awesome. Her tests were easy (as long as you came to class and studied the material). Unlike many teachers who are also working art historians, she really brings it to our level and makes it easy to understand. She's very flexible with grades as well, as long as you let her know beforehand if there's a problem.
I loved her survey 2 class! she is very clear, and she tests verbatim from the lectures. If you study and understand your notes, you should EASILY make an A. don't worry about the dates..she only gives about 2 questions on dates per test.
She loves art and is very passionate about what she teaches. For LBST classes she gives 4 tests for the semester, I thought they were hard but at the same time I didnt attend class as much as I should have. The test questions were easy when I actually went! Prof. Noble is so sweet and I enjoy listening to her lectures, she opened my views about art
I'm sorry to say this, but her class is so boring, she doesn't make it fun to learn, she's sometimes just laugh at herself and no one else does... she only gives 4 grades for the whole semester which is just UNFAIR! When she explains something she put it in such a difficult way to understand, not simple to understand.
She's the more judgmental professor I've ever have. She does give extra credit, she only gives 4 grades, she takes attendance, she doesn't make anything very clear, she's not fun, she's boring, she's feminist, she's mean, avoid her! Her class is so boring, it's a serious class no humor. she doesn't know how to teach in a good simple way.
To be frank, she kind of sucks. She is overly judgmental and the whole class is basically her opinion. If you don't agree, you won't do well. She randomly inserts her views on other topics into class, even when they're totally irrelevant. She is also super impatient, so just get everything right the first time.... easy enough, right? no
Horrible teaching skills; seems only interested in judging your errors rather than telling you how to fix them. Turned a short writing assign. that was meant to be a "practice exercise" into a device in which she could mass fail the class. She offered rewrites, however for these her highest grade given was a "C" and so the final grade avg was a D.
I dropped because I could not take the mad house anymore. I liked Noble once upon a time, then her spiteful ways has come into existence. The course consists of essays in which one could never make a high score. Noble has created a world, much like the paintings. Hellish nightmare which one can never try to escape,no matter how hard you pray you.
I took the class feeling very confident until the first test. I failed the test. I studied the slides each night. You should read and read and READ some more.
I don't know why everyone dislikes her class so much, she's the one who got me interested in Art History (I'm majoring in it now). She is really passionate, which makes the class fun. It's a lot of memorization, but it's really not that hard. I study the night before and I still get an A on all my tests. I really enjoyed this class.
Professor Noble is a great teacher - her lectures are extremely interesting, and she really knows her stuff. Her class isn't a piece of cake, but it's not overly difficult if you study and come to class. Although I was a little intimidated to talk to her in her office at first, she turned out to be extremely kind and helpful.
The class itself isn't hard at all. She makes everything really clear during the lectures, and will always spend more time on something if you dont get it. It's a good class, but BEWARE; she has the nastiest attitude I have ever encountered.
Dr. noble lays the ground rules on the first day of class. You cannot miss more than 3 classes and she does pop attendance questions to check to see who is still in class. If you come to class, review the material and follow her syllabus, "contract" you will do well. Everyone thinks she is smug and mean but if you give her a chance, she is very nic
Dr. Noble is really passionate about art history, and she makes it really interesting to learning about the different pieces. However, she does have a pretty bad attitude. She gets extremely unhappy if your late to class or if you leave during class. Overall, I really would try to avoid taking Dr. Noble if you can.
Dr. Noble is an excellent teacher.Someone commented that her writing assignments were used as a way to "mass" fail the class. I believe they were referring to her Northern Ren. class - I got an A.You have to be able to write on a college level. If you can't, you need to get tutoring.She gives practice in order to help those who struggle.Loved it!
Shes not as bas as everyone is making her seem, Her class is hard though! BEWARE only 4 cumlative test grades! and no study guide or mention of what is on the test!!!! just study what she talks about for a long time and id say ignore all things she briefly goes over. Follow all concepts about major works, she likes to test about the meaning of each
Bonnie Noble is anti-christianity and it is pretty obvious. Giving disclaimers about every work of CHristian work we go over but says nothing about any other religion we cover. The cass is easy, but she her personality is terrible. ESPECIALLY at 8am, which is the only time they offer her class now
Personally I don't mind this class. It is a little challenging just because there is so much information you need to remember, but over all very easy. Take good notes, that's all she tests on mainly. And she lets you look over the old tests after if you go to her office hours. A good idea, she recycles questions.
This class was very difficult because of the amount of information you are required to take in over the whole semester and due to few opportunities to revive your grade. There are only 3 tests to redeem your grade. I barely passed with a 70 but believe that this class was interesting despite its difficulty. Bonnie is difficult but your only option
3360.I USED to love going to this class. Had her for 1211 and 1212, passed with B & an A.In this class I made a 41 on my midterm that I studied my butt off for & didn't make higher than C on papers.Her grading is strict,If you don't know how to 'write about art' (and i've written a LOT of other papers) I wouldn't take it if you're a non-art major.
Dr. Noble is an amazing professor. She keeps the class interesting and gives you a ton of information. In my experience though she doesn't require you to memorize much for the tests- especially compared to other art history classes. Don't avoid this professor based on the negative comments here- she is one of the best at UNCC.
She is a cool professor, 4 test with about 30-40 questions, all multiple choice. Some questions are in the reading of the book SHE wrote, but the Portable edition isn't really "needed". Type, Write everything she says and score high on test (no extra credit)YOU MUST GO TO CLASS, oh and call her Dr. Noble, not Mrs.Noble
Dr. Noble knows her stuff. She's passionate about it and makes the lectures interesting because of it. Her papers are hard, but she makes herself available and is willing to work with you until you get it right. You have to come to class! You can't miss or you will miss a ton of information! She provides slide lists for studying!
By far one of the best professors at UNCC, you need to have an appreciation for art or you won't do well,she is tough but she teaches you exactly what you need to know. She pushes you especially in writing and understanding. This is my third class with her, take her only if you love the dicispline. OH, DO ALL THE READINGS
Dr. Noble is nice. She is knowledgable and open to various views in discussions. That being said, she interjects her own opinions regarding feminism and anti-christian views. I typically write A papers. Highest here was a 78. The slide IDs are pure info memorization. Text was useless. Save the $$$. Purportedly better than other art history teacher.
She is a really cool and unique person and is into what she teaches. I appreciate that, however this class was really hard for an LBST class. I would not recommend doing this for your art LBST. It is very hard to follow and hard to write down notes. Test questions are different from lectures. You must study and go to review sessions.
She is VERY intelligent about the pre-contemporary art subjects. Meaning, if you take this class as an LBST, you're going to be learning pre-medieval, medieval, gothic, and pre-renaissance art pieces. Study all of your images and remember the history topics, too. Go to your study sessions and when she asks if you read, lie that you did.
She's a rambler and expects you to read long articles that don't matter at all for her lessons but will pull random questions from for the tests. She gets distracted then will rush through a ton of material to catch up and you will lose a lot of information. The tests have little correspondence to lectures and are accumulative. Horrid hard class.
The class was interesting but it was kinda hard. You have to work for your grade! The TA was extremely helpful. Attend all the TA's study sessions because it will help you so much! Go to office hours to see your test.
A bit boring if you don't like Art History. Tests are nitpicky about info, but that's with all the Art History classes (all multiple-choice in Survey II). Can get pretty enthusiastic about critically analyzing works and their contexts. Complaints that she's too sensitive are typically made by people who are too sensitive.
AWFUL TEACHER! never take if possible. expects everyone to love art and if you don't she discredits your ability to function. Does not respect other peoples opinion & be ready for offensive feminist comments, and just a warning if you call he miss, she will stop the class to lecture you about how ignorant you are. Get ready for a room of negativity
She's tough, for sure, but she's passionate about teaching. She takes her subject seriously and she wants the students to as well. She expects a particular level of adequacy when it comes to writing, and if you struggle to meet it, GO SEE HER. Your interest and effort directly correlates with your success. She's understanding and patient with you.
Survey classes suck, especially when you don't care and ESPECIALLY at 8am. She expects you to be on time, but is forgiving given the circumstances (traffic, flat tire, unexpected emergencies, etc). READ WHAT YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO READ, otherwise she dishes out homework. Besides all this, info explained well, expectations clear, and she's nice!
Papers are hard, but personally seek her help and she's incredible. Intimidating at first, but once you become a familiar face and make it clear you care, she's incredible to work with. She gets the tough aspects of student life and wants to accommodate. Be respectful. She is engaging. Do the reading and discussions will be seamless!!!
No nonsense, but friendly and funny not for people looking for an easy A but she really knows her stuff and is very passionate. You have to do the readings before class tho.
WORTH IT. Learned a lot! Hard papers, but helpful in tweaking it and forthcoming with ways to improve. Info conveyed clearly followed by open discussions with plenty of room for questions and elaboration. Had an issue with lack of contextualization, told her so, and by the next lecture she adjusted the material to expand on the historical context!
Wonderful instructor! If you go to her for help during office hours, she will answer your questions and explain things in more detail.
Dr. Noble is really an amazing professor and just an awesome human being. She is passionate about the subject and lectures are really interesting. The ways I thought were definitely challenged and that's what college is right? She is a tough grader and you might not do as well on the first test as you'd like but she will work with you.
I'm not sure why there are so many negative reviews about Dr. Noble. She is an excellent Professor who is very passionate about her work and area of research. I enjoyed Dr. Noble's class so much that I'm planning on taking the next Art History course that she is teaching.
Dr. Bonnie Noble is an exceptional professor. She grades based on knowledge and intellect put into your work and while many find this difficult, this class alone will prepare you for any form of college course and masters degree. On of my favorite classesprofessors. Very nice, distant in a good way. Funny and short but very passionate of her field
Dr. Noble is a very good, very consistent professor. I have taken her classes since my freshman year and I always learn a lot. Some people aren't too fond of her, but in my opinion that is because they expect all of their professors will be "breeze-throughs" and they don't like that she isn't. She's always cracking jokes and I love her teachings.
I absolutely adore Dr. Noble! She's such a quirky, sweet woman. She's a tough grader and assigns difficult papers, but if you email her she'll look through your paper before hand and offer suggestions. I really enjoyed her class. Also, don't bother buying the textbooks. I literally never used them.
I have had Dr. Noble for two art history classes now, and I have loved every minute of both of them. She is very passionate about her work, which always makes class more enjoyable. She talks about art lovingly, and eloquently. Through taking her classes I have not only gained a deeper understanding of art, but also society and the world in general.
Dr. Noble is one of my favorite professors at UNCC who loves her work and is very knowledgeable about every aspect. As long as you give your undivided attention, respect (as you should be giving everyone), take the class seriously and actually take the time to look over notes to understand instead of memorize the material, you will do just fine.
Honestly Dr Noble is a great teacher you just have to work for your grade. Hard work pays off people! She'll also help you with your papers and give you feedback. If your lazy or write crappy first drafts you'll most likely not pass. Her quizzes are simple
Really good teacher occasionally goes off on random tangents but that seems to keep people more aware in class the quizzes are really straight forward and easy but theyre always based off of things she says in class so attendance is mandatory even though she doesnt take attendance
She goes off on a lot of random tangents usually about the patriarchy or her travels. She doesn't stick to the syllabus at all and her study guides are essentially useless. She's a tough grader and if you don't show up to class you're pretty much screwed. . Randomly won't show up for class. Wouldn't take her class ever again.
I like that she's not afraid to speak her mind, she is very straight forward when talking about religion and race while being respectful with nowadays situation. Her lectures are interesting and you can tell that she knows and loves what she teaches.
A bit intimidating but she has the best intentions. Dr. Noble is SO knowledgeable in her field. I learned a lot in her survey 1 class. She does not take attandance but I recommend going to her lectures and taking notes, everything on her tests is straight from the lectures. I really enjoyed her class.
I took Survey 1 with professor Noble and really enjoyed the class. Her lectures were very interesting and you can tell she loves Art History. Attendance was not mandatory however if you want an A you should show up. If you go to class, pay attention, and take notes, there is no reason you should not get an A.
This teacher can be a rough grader if you don't know how to write an Art History paper. Advice? Start early and ask for help from the writing center if you need it. She knows the history and the culture surrounding her subject, so the class takes on an almost anthropological tone at time, but it keeps the dialogue fresh in class. Take notes.
Worst mistake of my life. She is extremely rude and will call you out in class. Attendance is not mandatory but, if you don't go to class, good luck. Lectures every class. Quite hard to get the grade you want due to there only being three tests and the final. Do yourself a favor and stay away from this class.
A very difficult professor to please with writing. The average grade for the final paper (30% of overall grade) was a 65. If you are a weak writer this is going to be difficult. Lectures were amazing and she was very knowledgeable. As a lover of art history, I really enjoyed the class. If you could care less about the discipline, pass on this one.
Probably one of the worst professors I have had to deal with. If you struggle with writing papers and are not willing to do the research I would not take her. I poured my heart into her class and yet up until the very last day of class she still couldnt get my name correct-FYI I have an extremely easy name. HATE HER!
Attendance is not mandatory, but if you miss a class make sure you have a friend that has the notes. We did not use the textbook the entire time. Everything on the test is lecture notes. I suggest that you also not be late or leave class early, because then you'll get one big awkward silence. As a professor, she's pretty good & cares about art.
Very traditional, very monotoned and annoying when speaking. Just overall bad dont take her
I am an international student, and Dr. Noble is the best professor I ever had in the U.S. I took four different art history classes in two years with her. Because she is very friendly and easygoing, and her class is interesting. She always honestly share her thoughts about arts with us and willing to communicate with students.
She respects different cultures so well, and she cares about every students' different situations. For this 2000 level classes, her exam is the easiest. Only had 20-30 slides, multiple-choice questions. If you go to every class and listen to her carefully, you even do not need to do any review.
For this 3000 level classes, it should be harder, but still, the easiest compare to other professors. We only need to finish one research paper with 7-8 pages for the whole semester. English writing to me, is the most painful thing. She helped me a lot to make progress and encouraged me to reach my potential. Finally, my paper grade is 90.
Caring, committed teacher, totally devoted to her teaching
Learning from Dr. Nobel is amazing. She creates a conversation within her lectures. The conversation is totally inclusive, non threatening and open. She gently leads us toward ideas and is open to hearing it all. As a continuing education student, I was delighted by her warmth and how personable she is. She is a true delight and wicked smart.
Dr. Noble is the easiest and nicest of ARTH professors at UNCC. She cares about her student's success and is very understanding. Her topics class is a bit challenging so get ready for writing. Her survey classes and medieval are easy as long as you show up and TAKE NOTES! She has a RBF so is misunderstood for being mean. RECOMMEND! Will take again
I took her ARTH2001 (not listed in options). Everything on the tests will be said in lecture. Never used the textbook once, all materials given on Canvas. Happily answers questions. 4 tests make up your whole grade (too many absences will dock your grade). Very kind and understanding. Would 100% take her again for 2000 level class!
Dr. Noble clearly knows what she is talking about. She is very knowledgable of the subject. However, she is extremely unfriendly whenever questions are asked of her. In class, she does not answer the question without patronizing the one who asks it. I have personally emailed her multiple times with questions and she is condescending and rude.
Dr. Noble is clearly passionate about art history. She is a great lecturer. I did not find her class or exams to be particularly difficult. However, I attended every lecture, watched all the videos, did the reading, and took extensive notes. This is what I attribute to the A I received in her class. I am excited to take more classes with her!
She really does care about what she is teaching, but her tests are ridiculous. While she does put things only from the lecture (don't bother reading the textbook) she also adds in random questions about things she barely went over. I went to every single lecture and still had to study for hours to receive an a in this class.
This is a very VERY hard class. ALL test material is from lectures but she moves so fast during lectures its hard to even comprehend anything. she talks about a lot of heavy information during class, but tests you on material you barely went over and would think is not needed. GO TO HER OFFICE HOURS! not an easy A , YOU NEED TO STUDY TO PASS
She gets too distracted easily. There are over 40 people in the lecture hall and yet she stops what she's doing to stare at people who come in late, sleep or text on their phone. She's even cancelled class when she saw someone sleeping. That's not fair to the students trying to learn. She also goes over too much info that won't be on the test.
When it comes to the class overall, it's almost impossible to pass with an A. Her cumulative exams cover 75% of what is discussed in lectures, the other 25% is irrelevant. A majority of the questions have to do with subjects that are barely covered in lecture. The median for all exams were in the low 70s; A dropped to a C after final.
Dr. Noble's classes are very challenging, but if you care to succeed in her class, you will grow so much! Expect to be held to a very high standard in terms of writing and reading comprehension. If you are struggling, have some humility and meet with her--she is quick to go out of her way to help!
I always enjoy my classes with Dr. Noble. Go to office hours, review your past exams, and take good notes, and an A shouldn't be that hard.
The content of the class wasn't bad. The test was mostly IDing art and short(long) written essays. The first assignment was a short essay so that you can gain an understanding of her grading style. My short essay was a page long and she said it wasn't long enough. The assignments in this class, or any Art history class, are highly sophisticated.
She gives a fair amount of homework. It was not crazy amounts however it took a long time to complete because as she is an extremely tough grader. Her grading is tough but she gives great line by line feed back on any written assignment drafts you send her. Her class is overall really difficult not due to content but because she grades so hard.
She can be quite rude when giving feedback which can be discouraging. I did not find that her criticism was constructive or helpful to my future assignments. She grades random homework one paragraph assignments as if i was writing a final essay or a doctorate dissertation. I would just recommend taking anthropology with ANY other professor.
After completing my Midterm, I received a horrible grade due to her not giving me any points on my short written response question and just disregarded the rubric she provided. I scheduled to meet with her and she even asked me to send in an assignment early for her to give me feedback, but she never did. Instead, I was asked again what I needed.
Feedback is discouraging and confusing, she refuses to read papers if they are not exactly what she asked for. Insane amounts of reading and research. If you're not good at writing don't take her classes. Not-ADHD friendly teaching. The quality of work she expects is higher than other classes at the 3000 level in this department.
Terrible. Very disorganized online class. Instructions for assignments were all over the place. She wanted a finished essay for a draft and her feedback was very confusing and unhelpful. Her grading and expectations of this class are too high for this level. Does not seem to care about her students.
I took Noble's class as a freshman. I held an A in her class until I missed the final. I was not allowed to retake the test and was accused of "sleeping in class." I still have a hard time coming to terms with feeling wronged. She probably never thought about it again. Made an A next semester with a different professor and eventually graduated.
As long as you study the slide lists she posted at the end of each week and were familiar with required art pieces, you will be fine. Sometimes abrasive and not tech-savvy, Dr. Noble was a good teacher and she cares about the content. 4 tests: all multiple choice and based on a mix of lecture material textbook reading and misc outside sources.
It's no coincidence Northern Baroque Art hasn't been offered at UNCC for several years now. This professor literally made me change my major she was so awful, which ended up great because I graduated summa cum laude with a BS instead of a BA. The worst!
Dr noble is a good teacher. She was very considerate with our class and very passionate about what she teaches. I never bought the textbook and although there were assigned readings I understood the class without them. You deffinatly need to show up to the lectures and write everything she says down. Study the slide lists.
Good class, it's a lot of memorization though and the only grades are three cumulative tests and a final exam. Dr.Noble is nice and tries to make class fun. Just be prepared to take good notes, do NOT skip class, you will get lost so fast
I have taken Dr. Noble's Medieval and Northern Renaissance Art History course and have learned so much because of how great she is. She showed concern for her student's mental health and made herself accessible if we needed anything. The course content was easy to follow because of how well-read she is and her ability to explain complicated ideas.
Dr. Noble is without a doubt my favorite professor at UNCC. I've taken 3 of her classes and she is consistently great. She is genuinely so passionate about her field and you can feel it in her lectures. So caring, so funny, and a pleasure to be taught by. As long as you show up to class and listen to her feedback, you're bound to do well.
Very boring lectures. Your grade is made up of 4 tests. The tests contain questions that incude her opinion that youve never heard. If you take good notes you should be fine.
She is kind of rude and hard to understand., She goes too fast during lectures and the homework and quizzes are insane dont take this class if you dont have to.
There are certain professors that have lived what they studied and have fully embodied the experiences necessary to teach their subjects, Dr. Noble is one of these people. If simply curious in the brief history of the progression of art or taking this class for a major credit, I highly recommend. This course is a wonderful place to begin.
Lowkey threw off my entire academic plan and made me drop a major because it was just that unpleasant. Very difficult class in terms of grading. Feedback is not clear and very nitpicky. Sometimes rude. Very outdated. Good info but not worth the mental strain imo. Very happy to be done this was probably the worst semester of my time in college.
She is the hardest professor I've ever taken. She is a tough grader on the papers she assigns but gives feedback and lets you resubmit drafts to get a better grade. She always had an attitude with me. Her feedback makes zero sense and her lectures are filled with her own opinions. STUDY. Each quiz is of 4 to 8 artworks that she chooses from 50+.
Whatever you do, DO NOT take this class if you don't have to. Your whole grade will only be based on attendance, three tests, and a final. She expects you to show up every class even though half of the stuff on the test isn't even covered in the lecture. Professor Noble is a nice person, but she is one of the worst professors I have had here.
Dr. Noble is a very tough grader. I have had her for many classes, and her tests are hard. A lot of her teaching is her opinion, which, while I agree with her on most things, it can make it difficult to remember what her iterations of things were for writing papers and tests. Instructions are never super clear and she wont hesitate to give you a 0.
Every class is a lecture. She requires an attendance scan at the end of class. Information is only covered once, and you're expected to remember everything. She does not like it when students are on their phones or have headphones on, she will stop the lecture and stare at you. No papers or anything, so there is no classwork.
There are no outside assignments, only test and attendance, this makes up your grade. She is very passionate about art and expects you to be as well. Lecture heavy, and you must remember chunks of modules at a time. I would NOT take her again!
Graded only on a Quiz, 4 Tests and a faulty location based attendance system (PollEV Location). Lectures are long and boring, consisting mostly of “ummm” and “uhhh” (we counted over 300 in one lecture). There are no study guides or posted notes besides poorly made slide lists and the test content is either reused or opinionated answers. Horrible.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
63%
Textbook Required
31%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
-0.15 avg changeRatings by Course
ARTHIS
5.0
(1)ARTHART2
5.0
(1)ARTH3124
5.0
(1)ARTH
5.0
(1)ARTH2140
5.0
(3)Difficulty by Course
ARTHIST12
5.0
ARTAPPREC
5.0
ARTH2112
5.0
ART101
5.0
1105
4.5