He has a very good sense of humor and is very straight-forward. He will be strict with his work and as long as you follow his instructions and do what you are supposed to do, you will succeed in his class.

Brian is a very fun guy but takes his and your work seriously - do your job: show up, do the work and learn from him. Video art is a kick ass class!

Brian is a great teacher. More than being knowledgeable, he really cares that we learn something. I have the utmost respect for him as a teacher and a person. I would take any class he taught just because he was the teacher! Plus he is very easy on the eyes and has a sparklingly magnetic personality.

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He's a great teacher but you gotta so what he says or done.

Great teacher, he genuinely cares about his students and the art world. If you take him be prepared to learn about the subject and do not be late to critiques (he locks the doors and you will lose points). He really wants you to know the material and if you bring up Alfred Hitchcock he could talk for hours on the subject! Great teacher.

very funny and awsome teacher.

Good Teacher, but kind of annoying. He's a post modernist and thinks everyone else should be too. If you just like to take pictures that look cool, take a different teacher. All of your photos have to have meanings, and it's kind of lame. The class itself is cool though. Easy A

Very good teacher, but very opinionated. Show up for class, be on time and you'll do good.

i've had him for two classes: the first time around, he seems intimidating, but really he just wants people to be on time and be prepared!! geesh not too much to ask! dont take him so seriously, and you'll love him. he jokes around, but most people see it as being mean, but he is so helpful!! i love bmack!!

Brian is a really easy going teacher. Just make sure you stay on his good side, or it will be a tough semester.

kind of picky, high expectation... I made a really meaningful sculture art one time, but I didn't think he understood... worse is he won't even let me explain what it was after he graded it... but overall he knows a lot and very interested about art (visual).

He is a great great teacher. He has a sense of humor, isn't afraid to tease you and be honest. He is helpful and genuinely interested in photography and yours. He is over all a cool cat, I don't regret taking his class at all.

He's passionate about photography, so it's a tough course. But, he's also passionate about teaching, so he does everything he can to help you succeed. He's also an all around cool guy. Very highly recommended.

I very much enjoy Brian. I had him for video art also, and can appreciate his teaching style. Contrary to other photo classes, you're not just making pictures that look good. Be prepared to make interpretive art. Oh, and be on time, do the reading, and don't ask stupid questions. Consider taking him for a different kind of art class.

This man definitely understands film art and the hidden messages behind it. All my projects were done by myself with just one character in them, me. He found a way to critique everyone's pieces well. Yes, a camera is required so if you don't have one don't bother taking this class. I enjoyed it. I also have some material for a portfolio now.

I really enjoy Brian! He's a great teacher and really easy to understand. Although he is really sarcastic I like that he can talk to his students as if we are just people, not some dumb kids he needs to teach. There are some people who don't like his methods of teaching but I enjoy them. Paying attention and asking for help are key.

Good fun teacher, enjoy being in his class. Assignments are pretty hard.

I had Brian for B&W Photo and I really enjoyed the class. He knows his stuff and can be very helpful if pursued. Brian does not like people who don't try, and I think he enjoys being jerk to them. I personally found his harsh attitude towards those who don't care refreshing. He is a cool guy and I would take a class from him again if possible.

I had Brian for B&W photography. He gives you projects to complete, and definitely expects you to complete them. If not, he knows you don't respect him so he won't respect you. An AWESOME teacher, and is so helpful and nice to questions asked outside of class. Must attend to earn his respect. Such a cool guy and knows his stuff.

I took his 2 week, J-term visual arts class, and it was fantastic! The work was fun with the two projects we did. There was a good amount of reading, but it was all very useful for the exam, and pay attention in class discussions! the class was from 9-130, but we almost always got out early. Definitely take this class.

i definately recomend this guy, the class was fun. he is very enthusiastic about the subject and explains everything well especially the projects and what he expects. pay attention and follow WHAT he says in class. show good work ethics, do not miss class and you will get your A.

Great teacher. I hated art before I took it. I got an A in the class. It was not easy but he helped me and turned my on to art. Show up to EVERY class ON TIME. Participate and you will get an A. Not a single class went full time. Some classes were only an hour! Critiques are fun, but he is extremely opinionated might come across as offensive but I

Brian is such a cool guy. Is pretty sarcastic, but keeps class super interesting. Must attend ON TIME-you will get a huge glare for interrupting his class. Really appreciates his job, and you'll look at art in a different way. Do your work + participate = easy A.

Brian is awesome. If you come to class and act like an adult (this is college folks) he acts accordingly. If you're a slacker, skip this class. If you want to learn more about B&W photo, and are in general, take his class. He will challange you though. And the student he flipped off in class was joking around with him. don't be so sensitive.

He is a moody girl. He can be helpful when he's not giving you attitude but that rarely happens. The projects are way too stressful for a 3 credit course and the tardy policy is ridiculous (when it takes you more hours to park your car than the amount of credits you're taking). Would not take another class with this diva.

Really nice guy. Funny. First year with him and u would take another class from him. The work is hard but from that comes good quality education and good critical thinking skills. You will talk a lot about art in his classes and do several critiques. You will not do poorly if you try hard and discuss ideas with him before you do a project.

He's a great teacher. IF you do your assigned work. Even then he's fairly forgiving. Just get the assigned work done and the class will be very enjoyable.

Seeing these reviews makes sense but I actually thoroughly enjoyed B&W photography. Brian is an extremely intimidating teacher but if you listen to him, come to class, and put effort into your projects, you will do very well. It is a lot of time in the dark room but if you have the time, money, and motivation you will get an A.

One of the best professors I have had the pleasure of learning from. Strict at times but is generally a funny and cool guy. You can really tell he loves teaching and has high expectations for his students. I registered for his Video Art course assuming it would be a fun, easy class, but soon realized that it was so much more than that.

Brian is definitely tough. Many students may view him as kind of strict and rude but I really truly think it's just that he is very passionate about the work he does and when students take a photo class or an art class, they view it as an easy A. He is not trying to prove them wrong, he just wants you to put in the effort and not just shrug it off.

I've taken several classes taught by Brian, he's tough but all around chill professor. Participation is absolutely necessary, counts for just as much as the actual work does. It will be a good amount of out of class work, but he is willing to help and wants to see his students succeed.

He is a great teacher if you respect the class. He is almost always available to talk with about the project you are working on. Overall one of my best teachers. He is probably in my top 15.

When I first started this photography class I was honestly really scared and intimidated by Brian, but later in the month I really found a greater appreciation for his teaching methods and the way he viewed art. He totally changed my perspective on the world and would definitely recommend him to anybody with a strong work ethic.

To me he was a really great teacher, very informative and funny. Class can get slow with lectures but if you're interested in art they'll teach you a lot of valuable things and be really interesting. Would recommend Brian to other students, the class is really cool and the projects are actually fun. 10/10

he can very intimidating and sometimes just plain rude. And he still scares me to this day. That being said he is an amazing teacher. His projects make you to think and go outside your comfort zone. He wants you to push yourselves and create worth wild art. Not just pictures of your dog. If you want to take an easy A photo class don't take him. But if you are going to try and grow as an artist and want to be challenged take him. Also I think he is very available if you want to talk to him he encourages student's to tell him their ideas.

He's sort of intimidating as a person so just keep that in mind. He cares about artistic style a lot less than he cares about the message of your photo, he LOOVES political messages in photography so I'd recommend going in that direction, if not just try and do something moderately personal and be able to talk about it.

Out of all my Professor I would have to say he was by far the best. He challenges you at a college level and expect your best. I would recommend this class to those who are passionate about art.

Brian is bar none the best professor I have had the pleasure of taking. He is very strict on attendance and you should NEVER be late. Despite that, he is understanding if you let him know in advance. He is very blunt about what he expects from his students and as long as you show him you are making an effort then an "A" should be very attainable!

Brian cares about his students doing well in his class and his critiques help you grow as an artist. He pushes his students to grow as artists and allows for the duality of self-expression and serious artwork. This class is EXPENSIVE, be prepared to spend hundreds on film, matboard, and photo paper. Brian is a hard-ass, but his class is worth it.

Brian is one of the best educators I have had to date. He has high standards. As long as he sees you putting in an effort, going outside of your comfort zone and asking questions, you will do well. He is not for the weak of will or those who don't want to go above and beyond. B&W photography is expensive. Be prepared to drop at least $600.

Prior to taking Brians Visual Arts 101, I graduated from a reputable arts high school. Ive had various art professors that were both skilled and knowledgeable in the field, though Ive never had a professor as concrete and concrete as Brian Mack. This professor will push you as an artist. If thats not what youre abt, opt out of this course.

Brian Mack was well-equipped to teach via online synchronous methods. He had clear guidelines for respectful engagement, a passion for the material, and inspired critical thinking. Condensed class that required a lot of written response and in-class discussion. I got far more out of having work critiqued and discussions than just textbook-based.

To start, Brian is an intense personality. You either like him or not. Regardless, he's always pushing you to improve and think bigger on each successive project. The class has 4 individual projects and an in-class presentation, and you'll be working in the darkroom outside of class to prepare. He helped me find a new favorite hobby in photography.

Brian was a great professor, the only thing I will say is that he definitely has a 'no BS' attitude, and while it can be slightly offputting at first it's understandable. He really seems to care about the success of his students and their connection to art and he was always very friendly. As long as you actually try in your projects you'll do good.

Great guy that's very interested in what he teaches and very interested in how you're able to learn and understand the topics. Very enthusiastic and his lectures feel less like lectures and more like discussions about common interests in art. As long as you put in decent effort in the projects, you'll do well.

I will say about this professor is that Brian is a good decent honest teacher who will engage and try to understand the artwork you make. Honestly, I would say, as for his grading, he does not get extra credit. However, the class overall very easy. I would definitely take this class again if I was a art major.

I took his class (ART 1101-30) with very low expectations. I was very happily surprised that he was very welcoming. I enjoyed going to his class and felt welcome without being pressured to talk. He would make sure everyone had a chance to speak. I personally really liked having him as a professor and hope to have him again.

The professor is helpful, passionate about teaching, and truly cares about his students. He expects you to pay attention and not be distracted during class. There's no extra credit— show up, participate in class work, and you'll learn a lot about photography, art, yourself, and the world around you.

I only took this class to complete a MNTC Goal, but I am glad I did, because it turned out to be one of my favorite classes ever, and Brian was a big part of that. He cares about his students and their success and really makes the class/projects enjoyable. Since we only met once a week, participation was a big deal and is a large part of your grade

I will say his personality is not everyone's taste, I enjoy him as a teacher. He tries to be understanding, but makes sure that you are doing the work properly. He is very insightful about ideas when teaching and wants you to be involved. The class I took required us to be more vocal than we might be usually, partly because participation is crucial

I absolutely love Brian. I've taken 2 classes so I can confidently say this: He's a very honest guy, you can ask him anything and he will answer truthfully. He sets his expectations VERY clearly from the get go. If you follow them, arrive on time, & give him basic respect you will have no issues like some ratings have said. I've seen it first hand.