He will go out of his way to help you, i never took art before and got an A

I love the way he ties music into art lessons, he is very interesting!

Extremely nice, extremely knowledgeable, cares very much about students!

He is really nice and always willing to help students,but is unclear at times

i slept evryday-and got an A-hes smart and easy going- just memorize all slides

Very helpful and very concerned about students performing well.

i slept through the 8 oclcok final til 9:30 and he let me finsih it...i got an A

very, very strange, but helpful, and knowledgeable about art

hes unclear, but at times its very amusing..and hes an easy grader

He is the nicest man in the world!!! He's always willing to help. just ask!

OH so easy!!!

papers were easy to write - good teacher but boring subject at times

very kind, approachable, willing to help out students, wants you to do well...

Cutest old man you could ever want to meet. So sweet, interesting class. yay!

I loved him! He was really nice and approachable.

Mr. Maddox is the best! He is the sweetest man ever and always willing to help... he just might worry about your grade more than you do! He loves what he is teaching, and it shows... take this class

SO precious! he REALLY wants you to do well and be his friend... take him and ask for help

nice man, must understand information not just memorize, helpful to students anyway possible, stutters a lot so difficult to follow sometimes, all in all great, must take if you really want to learn

subject is boring to not an art person but he is a very kind and wants you to do well in his class, he is a great guy

I'm an art major and i thought this class was horrible. Cannot understand what he says- uses ancient terminology, stutters, and doesnt project his voice. He's a very nice man but, last class half of us were asleep.

He is a nice man but does not talk loud and rarely repeats things if you miss what he is saying. I am not an Art History major and I was able to get a B in this class. Not that bad

This prof is one of the nicest people I've ever met! Unfortunately he's not the best lecturer, but he's always willing to help and not too hard a grader.

I loved this class. Maddox is extremely intelligent and is very passionate about the subject. I would definitely recommend him!

One of my favorite teachers ever! Incredibly educated, funny, eloquent, nice, and interesting. Reading the text is important, and sometimes talks quickly. But if you really listen and go to class, you WILL learn more about art than you thought you could

such a nice guy....he loves art and loves teaching. he gets really into his lectures. papers not too hard, tests are easy if you go to review sessions

okay so yeah the class is pretty boring and he rambles a lot, but i've slept through most classes and as long as you go to the review sessions you'll be fine.

class was extremely boring! didn't listen to him in class or read the book and I could still get an A. he would tell you exactly what to study for. he was always willing to help...use him! the tricky part of his class was the essays.

Class is fun if you like art history. He's very smart, but I think he has a bit of diffuculty talking in front of the class. He knows a lot about art, especially stuff after 1500. Good guy and class isnt too hard. Takes attendance with sheet.

He is nice but kind of spacey. He is interested in what he's teaching but I dont think he was an art history teacher before this semester. he talks too fast and is unclear about what he's talking about. doesnt seem to be a hard grader though.

Easy class. So helpful just go to him. Seems like a lot of work, but not really. Just make sure you go to his reviews and follow his review sheet. He tells you exactly what will be on the test and memorizing is less compared to most GARTH classes.

He is a great prof. Knows what he is talking about for the most part. Willing to help you out. Pretty easy grader. Just have to study and learn the material. If unsure, ask him. would recomend taking him for this class. He can be a little confussing and spacing, but he is really enthusiastic

It was his first time teaching 205 and he didn't know in advance that he was so he was very unorganized for our class. I'm sure he'll be better next semester though. Nice guy, willing to help you out on everything.

Really nice guy, tests are average, but you know what is going to be on them. The classes are tough to get through because it's art history, but he is enthusiastic and loves the material. Take him

mr maddox is really great! hes spacy and weird but hes so helpful and easy! he tell you exactly what you need to know, and if you dont know something on a test, he'll tell you the answer. 2 papers...very very easy! take him!!

If you can, get this guy. Art history in general is a terrible, evil class from the depths of hell. However, Maddox makes it very clear what will be on the tests, and what he expects you to write about. I did practically nothing and got an A.

Kinda weird guy, but silly and fun. Hes very knowledgeable, and I like that fact that he doesnt really assign any work. I probably did 2 hours of studying/writing all semester, but I screwed up on the first test and got a 60...that hurt my grade because there are only two tests.

very good

If you must take this class then take his class, he's actually a good prof even though this class was satans making. Lots of memorization but if u just memorize the slides ur fine. Hes a sweet guy, he'll help if you need it, very lenient

This guy absolutely loves art history and that alone will make this class interesting and easy. It's a lot of memorization, but Dr Maddox is so so great. Go to his office atleast once, even if just to chat, he's a good guy and will remember your face. Answering questions (even if its wrong) is a good idea. He loves people who try.

he is an awesome teacher, very helpful, makes the lecture material interesting and exciting, very nice person

you are seriously an idiot if you dont get an A in this class. There are 2 tests the whole semester and he tells you e EXACTLY whats going to be on them

i was intimidated and ovewhelmed at first, dont be!he is a really nice guy, and grades VERY easily. its alot of memorization, but thats all you really have to do.lectures can be pretty boring, i slept most the time, and came out with an A.if you hate memorizing stuff and hate art, dont take this class.but it really isnt that hard.

nicest guy ever! sometimes rambles but in an aborable, entertaining way. very understanding and only cares about what the students will take away from the class. happy to work with each individual so that they may do their best. passionate and knowledgable about material, if you must take garth definitly take him.

Lots of memorization, but he tells you pretty much what's on the slide tests... the other tests have a question bank that's kind of intense. He's very passionate about what he does. The subject matter might not be entertaining, but just listening to him talk is. Bring work for other classes to work on. Recommended: He puts his heart into it.

Dr.Maddox is the sweetest guy! Sure there's a lot of memorization but he really wants his students to do well and even gives you what's on the test ahead of time. The material's not too exciting but he's so passionate about his work that it made me more interest in it. If you have to take an art history class, definitely take his class!!!

i thought the class was going to be to stupid but he's really enthusiastic about what he teaches and SOOO helpfull. go to is office hours for help on writting papers and you'll get an A. he gave me an extension on a paper just so he could check over it for me a third time! also he tells you EVERYTHING that is going to be on each test and the fina

awesome guy- a little eccentric but it makes class interesting. very passionate about the material and he KNOWS his stuff. definately take him if you can for both 205 and 206.

Dr Maddox is one of the best teachers at JMU!!! He is so passionate about what he does and is a nice, genuine person. He is one of those teachers that wants you to do well. Has review sheets and makes a painful class, very painless.

At first he may freak you out because he uses huge words, but once i got into the class i realized what an amazing and helpful teacher he was. He is a little crazy sometimes, but he knows what he is talking about and is always willing to go over your paper with you. He's amazing and hilarious, TAKE HIM hes a great teacher.

class is boring but hes a GREAT guy, just difficult to understand bc he talks so fast n taking notes is difficult. If u cn get over that, ur fine bc he literally tells u evry studyguide Q that will b on the quiz/test. DO THE STUDYGUIDES n go 2 office hours if u need answrs 2 qs. If u ask 4 help u WILL GET IT. he lovs helpng icant stress that enough

You will know exactly what is going to be on all tests in quizzes. A lot of memorization. Grades first paper tough but the other two very easy. Classes are boring but you do not need to listen because he gives you study guide questions of what is going to be on the exams.

Unusual teaching method, very jumpy. A very nice guy though who will answer all your emails. He makes studying for tests, especially the midterm and final, extremely easy.

He's really nice and passionate about the subject...problem is the subject is really boring. Wayyy too much information to study for tests, but papers are easy to do well on. Would be better if he didn't lecture the entire class, but whatever. Take him and you should be able to pull a C/B with little effort.

totally interested in the subject of art history, and explains it very well. He's very helpful in/outside of class, and gives you ALL the help you need with assignments, very fair grader. Kinda boring some of the time, but it's worth it when he sings, dances, makes funny voices, and just entertains the class. Best course I've taken at jmu yet.

Professor Maddox is such a sweetheart. He loves what he's teaching and really cares about all his students. Go to office hours and he will help you with anything!! Class can get boring and you have to memorize a ton of slides for the midterm and final...but he's completely worth taking.

oddball. but incredibly sweet. class seems intimidating at first, but hes an easy grader. got an A+ without difficulty.

Professor Maddox is such a nice guy! He truly cares about his students. He is pretty crazy, kind of out there, but always willing to help and clarify. 3 Papers, MIDTERM, FINAL, and two quizzes. I really enjoyed his class overall. Take him if you can!

Maddox is the man! His class is a little overwhelming at first but you eventually get in the groove of things and get settled in. He definitely gives you a new perspective on art and really cares. Such a great, unique guy! TAKE HIM!

maddox is one my favorite professors so far! all of the negative comments are completely false. he is totally approachable, easy to understand and loves his subject. the class is a lot of work, but if you put in the effort you can come out with an A.

Professor Maddox, though admittedly a weird guy, is an incredibly sweet and kind professor. He wants his students to succeed to an extreme degree and will go to incredible lengths for them to achieve that. Yes, the class has a lot of memorization, but he is flexible with wording and compared to other geneds is a fraction of the work. TAKE HIM!

He's a super sweet guy. extremely nice to everyone. hes so smart sometimes he looses himself in his random thoughts but it can be fun to listen to. you need the textbook for the study guides he gives you. the class can be boring but hey, its art history. he tells you exactly what might be on the test with the study guide with no surprises

Mr. Maddox is helpful and knows what he is teaching. He explains the material well if you pay attention which is tough as the class tends to get boring. If you like art I would take this class. If not, or are border line I wouldn't. Tons of memorization and studying for quizzes and exams and a couple essays which aren't bad. Overall just ok.

I really enjoyed this class. Professor Maddox is really nice and extremely helpful. You have to memorize a lot of things for his tests and there are two relatively big papers, so its not a complete breeze, but if you intend to take Art History and not die of sheer boredom, take it with Maddox.

i originally took this class because i am a visual learner. However I failed the first two test. However I went to meet with him and he really worked with me and now it is right before the final and I am hoping for a B. There is alot of material to learn and you dont even know if it will be on the test. The papers throughout the semester helped alo

Professor Maddox is very passionate about art history, and knows what he's talking about. He's also hilarious sometimes! There's a lot of memorization, but if you're interested in art, you won't mind the work too much. There are no surprises on quizzes or exams, he gives you all of the info beforehand and is always willing to help if you ask.

Loved this class! Not only did I learn about art (never took any art course before) but Maddox was a great prof! He was a little cooky sometimes & went off tangent but he was funny & VERY passionate about art. Tests were easy if you started studying early & were good at memorization. He was extremely helpful and would answer any question! TAKE HIM!

Interesting class if you like art but definitely not easy. If you're not very good at memorizing terms and art identifications you will not do well...just a warning. I had an A but then the final knocked me down to a B. If you study hard and like the material you will do okay.

This was the best class I've taken at JMU so far. He honestly is probably my favorite professor as well. Extremely passionate and goofy. There is little to no homework except the two papers and tests/quizzes. However, the tests and quizzes do take a lot of time and are very hard. Work hard on them and you'll get an A. I did! I learned a lot too

The perfect example of the absent minded/goofy professor. Maddox is a highly knowledgeable guy when it comes to art. His quirkiness makes him difficult to understand at times, but after a little while you get used to it. He grades pretty well, but art history is just a really difficult course that i wouldn't recommend. A lot of memorization.

If you are motivated enough to do some work then this class really isn't that bad at all. His tests require you to memorize a lot of information and put in a lot of time, but I have learned so much this year. Maddox is so passionate about this class and his quirkiness is what keeps me awake during the class. And he says most students get A's!! :)

Very outgoing teacher, but thats what makes the class bearable. Very helpful when you ask for it, will guide you to an A on both of your essays.

Maddox is great. The class requires work, but if you want to do well you will! I highly suggest him! You wont be disappointed!

I thought I was going to hate this class but Maddox is lively and interesting. He tells you exactly what to study for his quizzes and tests. It requires a bit of work but it's completely doable. Follow his guidelines and it's an easy class. Use his office hours for essays or concept clarification - he'll tell you everything you need to know to pass

Love this guy! I took him for 205 and 206. He makes boring material interesting, just by being lively and entertaining. Talk to him, go to his office hours, he really loves that and will be helpful. Lays everything out to study before tests and quizzes. The tests cover A LOT of material though. Definitely need to study.

The material for this class is super boring but Mr Maddox totallly knows his stuff and gets into it which helps a lot. He's more than happy to assist students who reach out for extra help and will tell you what you need to know for tests if you ask. I took this during a maymester and it was pretty simple, just make sure you study hard for tests.

Take his class! As long as you read the book and follow all of the organized instructions that he always emails us you will do fine! There is a lot of memorization and a good amount of writing but he is very clear about it all so as long as you study you will do well! His lectures can be boring sometimes but he is very interesting and unique!

He can sometimes get off topic in class, but he knows what he is talking about. Read the text, do the study guides, ask him if you need help and you'll be golden. He only wants the best for you! 5 or so prompts that require 2 paragraphs max, quizzes are naming info about art, midterm and final are quizzes + short answers and an essay.

Really nice guy. He is a little eccentric but in a good way. He wants to help and definitely knows his stuff. He has had a lot of life experience which adds to his lectures. Art history is inherently boring for most people, but Mr. Maddox's lecturing style and random song and dance will keep you laughing

Not going to lie, this class requires a lot of time and dedication compared to other gen eds, but it's well worth it! Mr. Maddox has a lot of knowledge and experience for this course and he genuinely wants his students to succeed. It's A LOT of memorization and keeping up with the text, but his instructions are very clear.

All art history classes require memorization, so it isn't just Maddox. He's very nice and wants you to do well, but it will require work. His focus is less on the specific works and more about the general history, and although his lectures feel random, he prepares you for his test questions. Study for the tests; reading consistently is optional.

Maddox is super helpful, he gives you study guides for exams and grades so easily on papers. If you go to class, pay attention, and put effort into studying and writing your papers... It's not hard to get an A, just don't study the night before and you'll be golden.

LOVE LOVE LOVE Professor Maddox! It was a phenomenal class full of interesting information. He definitely knows his stuff. You have to write two papers, take two quizzes, a midterm and a final. I have a near perfect grade and even if I didn't, I still would love this class. My absolute favorite professor. Approachable and fun. TAKE HIM

Maddox is great. He makes the class very straightforward and everything is clearly written on Canvas. There are 2 tests-the midterm and final, 2-3 papers, and 2 quizzes. Studying takes time, but it's doable. He posts study guides (answers are verbatim in textbook) and if you spend the time on them, you can easily get an A. Great class! Take him!

Class is very tough and the lectures are boring, but Maddox is a wonderful professor. The quizzes and tests are extremely difficult. Tons of memorization. The essays are really easily graded but long. He gives ample chances to bring up your grade. I did awful on the quizzes and midterm,failed them, but with the essays, A's, and final got a B.

I never knew what he was talking about and didnt pay attention to lectures but he's sweet, EXTREAMLY passionate, and funny. Easy if you're willing to put in work. You can't cram in one night, need to take time to study. Tells you exactly whats on testsquizzzes . You can talk to him about anything and everything and he's real helpful.

Maddox was a great professor. Very quirky and made the material interesting. The papers weren't too bad, but tests were challenging. Really liked this class overall and I'd definitely take Professor Maddox again.

My biggest complaint about Mr. Maddox was the contradictory nature of his lectures vs. his testsquizzes. During lecture he was never concerned with the specific dates and names of the artists or works but on the quizzes and tests that's what was asked to spit back out. As an art history minor it was difficult to understand what he was looking for.

Quizzes (2 & tests (2) are straight forward: Definitions, then MDID pictures (ID, date, location, style), short answer, & 1 long answer (gives several options to choose from). Both short & long answer were straight from his studyguide. His class looks scary at first, but he's the NICEST MAN ALIVE & so willing to help. Easy A if you put in the work.

Great guy, wants to help you. The class is hard. He helped more with writing skills than anything, the papers took considerable time and effort but you'll get an A if you actually try. Tests are very very hard unless you study like hell, the class material isn't important really all you need are study guides and many hours to study

Mr. Maddox is truly a sweet guy, but his class is incredibly difficult. He talks about wanting you to focus on interpretation of art, but pure memorization is the only thing that will help you do well in this class.

His tests are impossible but really tries to help students if the ask. The material is dry and uninteresting but Maddox's quirks keeps the class somewhat interesting.

He so incredibly passionate about what he teaches, I often times find myself moved by his lectures. I would strongly recommend him for those that are Art or Art History majors or anyone generally interested in the subject. Expect to work to get a good grade, but it really is worth it. Left the class actually feeling like I learned.

Professor Maddox is a little goofy but overall he is my favorite teacher at JMU. His exams aren't easy but he provides you will all the resources you need to pass, you just need to put in the effort. He is always willing to help you if you're lost and gives an extra credit opportunity. I would definitely take him again.

Prof Maddox is awesome! Although he may go on tangents, he's fairly clear about which parts of the lecture are important (he'll often repeat himself or tell you to make a note of something). Tests are easy if you put in the time and effort to study. He provides study guides for exams and gives extra credit as well. Totally recommend him!

Maddox is a very sweet man and cares about the success of his students. However, the class is not easy and does require a lot of studying for exams. I would advise against taking this class unless you're willing to put in a lot of work. Lectures are dry and boring. Attendance is mandatory.

Lectures are sometimes very vague and don't match the content that is on the quizzes and tests. Reading the textbook and studying on your own is important. He has a lot of energy and tries to keep things interesting.

Mr. Maddox has so much passion for art history and as an art history major, I loved his class. He gives two quizzes, a midterm and a final. You have to really read and study on your own to do well on these since his lectures can be all over the place. He also gives two papers which are fairly easy.

MDID, essays, and the study guides on Canvas are your best friends. If several did poorly on the midterm, he'll assign an extra credit essay which will definitely improve your grades in the long run. I had a D+ after midterms and, to my surprise, ended with an A- after the semester. Sometimes, during midterms and finals, he gives you obvious hints.

my absolute fav professor. inspired me to become an art history major!

Ok 1) this class is very difficult and 2) but if you are willing to work really hard it is super rewarding. I'll be the first to admit Prof. Maddox's lectures are all over the place, but if you listen carefully he gives good info. Canvas docs are your best friend, esp. for writing papers and studying for midterm and final. Helpful in office hours.

Professor Maddox is insanely nice and is more than willing to help you succeed when available. His lectures are scatterbrained though and he will hold you to a high expectation for a Gen Ed. Reading and Study guides will help you do well on Quizzes and Tests and speaking with him will help with your essays. Also get ready to memorize a lot.

Professor Maddox is super kind, understanding, and funny at times. He is very caring for his students and their grades. This class is difficult but he is always there to help. Not to mention his essays boost your grade up which balances out the difficult midterm and final. He is a very lenient grader on his essays.

If you're just looking to take Maddox's ARTH to knock off a Gen Ed (that is, if art/art history is outside of your interest), I wouldn't recommend him. However, if you ARE into art (history) and willing to do the work (reading, memorization, essays, and an (!)open mind), Maddox is your guy. Funny, helpful, and passionate about art history.

Maddox is great guy, but do not take him if you're looking for an easy A. He will make you work for it. I'm an ARTH student so I found this class to be wonderful. He's super sweet and the information I learned was extremely interesting. (He's also pretty cute too)

one of the nicest people you will ever meet. so passionate about life and seeing students succeed and grow. honestly, get the book at your discretion. def helpful, but not vital. makes you work for your grade but show up and pay attention and you will do well. lectures are long and boring, but he will sing and dance to keep it fun

Mr. Maddox is such a sweet man who really cares about his students. While his lectures are hard to follow, I would heavily suggest getting the textbook as it will help keep you on track. He has multiple essays he assigns that are super easy, as well as alternatives to some essays. The quizzes and tests you definitely have to study for.

Super nice guy who really cares about his students and their success. His lectures are really boring at times and really hard to follow because he tends to get off topic VERY often but there's about 5 essays and he grades them super easily. Rare quizzes and not hard. I studied for the midterm for maybe an hour and I got a solid 86. not mad.

You better hope you have friends in class or you make some because 80% of these lectures are UNBEARABLE. I have a 90 in this class currently and i've opened the textbook maybe twice. i should've taken a different gen ed in this cluster because this class is just unnecessary work. maddox is a cool guy- all over the place though.

DO NOT BUY THE TEXTBOOKS. I got an A in this class without reading either of them. Half of the exams Q's are on quizlet. You have to study for the tests, but if you study hard the night before you'll do fine. The only nights I worked on stuff for this class were the nights right before tests/papers were due, so it's kind of like an online class.

He is one of the nicest professors I've ever had and hands down is my favourite at JMU. He really cares about his students, is super passionate about his work, and is hilarious.

Professor Maddox is super quirky. He loves what he does and he's super unique and funny. The tests are from a slideshow of art he gives you and he'll select like 10-20 depending on the test and you have to know the title, artist, style, and date. Then there's a vocab section. It's really straightforward but a lot to learn.

Maddox is absolutely amazing. His class is very hard and requires a lot of work but seriously his lectures are amazing and if you try, he will prepare you for everything. Every quiz and test he tells you what will be on it and what to study and is always very helpful if you're struggling. His lectures are really goofy and hes very entertaining

Super hard class but Maddox is willing to help. I went to his office hours a lot and he gave me extra credit opportunities. He is one of the nicest teachers ever and makes a difficult class not so bad. Cramming the night before is the best way to go.

Maddox genuinely cares about each one of his students and is a pretty cool guy. His lectures can be a bit disorganized & hard to follow, but the only time I really ever had to do work for this class was the papers, the midterm & the final. Grades papers very easy & gives lots of partial credit on exams, but you definitely have to study a lot.

By FAR one of the most caring professors I've ever had but this class is entirely memorization. If you're willing to put in the effort to study the study guides and if you utilize rubrics given to you you will be fine, but both final and midterm weren't multiple choice and you're memorizing 75+ images and short answer questions. Didn't use textbook

I really love Maddox. He cares about his students' success and his grading is pretty lenient. Every class is only lecture, but he gives information for the exam not in the book. Like 5 papers, 2 quizzes, a midterm and final are the only grades. He gave an extra credit to average with the midterm. Be prepared to memorize a ton of information.

One of a kind. He is the most caring professor EVER and wants his students to do well. He is willing to go the extra 100 miles for you and gives you a ton of extra credit. His lectures are seriously disorganized and you probably wont get much from them, but follow directions on assignments as he says and you will get an easy 100. Easy grader.

An interesting professor, but truly passionate about art and teaching. The class was extremely difficult for a gened. The final is 30% of your grade, although most of what is expected of you is given to you in advance for preparation, BUT it's A LOT of material. 60+ artworks to memorize, study guide questions, multiple essays on both exams.

HILARIOUS. I actually looked forward to coming to class he made things so interesting but sometimes would go off in tangents. He gives you almost everything you need to know for tests with handouts and hints, and offers extra credit for those who don't do well on them. Small paper assignments on the side also boost your grade.

very unique and unlike any other professor I've had. Maddox is a very intelligent, surprisingly spritely man. Remembers personal details about his students, loves what he teaches and his job, recognizes that not everyone is a "test taker." would definitely recommend.

Maddox is a very quirky man. His lectures can be all over the place, but its obvious he cares about his students and the material he is teaching. I honestly did not pay much attention in his class, but the week before final and midterm, he set up a lesson with one of his former students which helped tremendously.

Maddoxs class has a lot of information, but just like any other class, it takes organization to do well. If you leave studying off until the last minute of course you will feel overwhelmed and not do well!! Maddox does very well at preparing his students. He has the biggest heart and genuinely wants to see all his students do well and succeed.

I personally loved him. He loves what he does and wants everyone to succeed. He's quirky and his lectures can be a little all over the place. I don't recommend you take this class if you are taking 16+ credits, there's A LOT of memorization. However, he does give you all of the possible questions for exams on day one: this is your key to success.

Prof Maddox cares a lot about his students and material. Granted, lectures can be a little hard to follow, and the textbook is droning. But if you can get through them and play along, you will do well. He gives study guides and tells you what the exam will be like. He is flexible and caring, and so passionate in his lectures. Not a bad choice

Look, this guy is weird, but he's very caring and wants his students to do well. His lectures are boring bc the material is boring. The midterm and final make up most of your grade and seem impossible, but if you study and try your best you'll be fine. He's very understanding too! If you need this class for a gen-ed, you will be fine with Maddox.

Mr. Maddox truly cares about his students and is an inspiring professor. He's very passionate which makes the class super fun and engaging. I highly recommend if you're a decent writer and are willing to put forth effort. He will give extra credit on exams and essays if you provide good detail and reference the textbook/lectures.

this class isn't easy by any means, def don't take if you're looking for an easy A in a gen ed, the lectures are hard to follow along with since it's just pictures of artwork and him talking about them, def need the textbook but for the final and midterm he told us the exact questions that would be on it and we could prepare beforehand

This class is definitely not a class to take if you are not willing to put in the work. You have study and write one paper other than that the class is not bad at all and Professor Maddox is very nice and I recommend meeting with him during his office hours.

Professor Maddox is one of the best professors at JMU. While his class may not be the easiest, as demonstrated by the rest of the responses, it is enlightening and worthwhile.

Mr. Maddox is quite eccentric, so if you're looking for someone unique definitely take his class. His lectures are SO boring, however, and he goes off on a lot of unrelated tangents. There's minimal participation and he's a nice dude but sitting through his classes is painful. You have to study A LOT to do well.

Prof. Maddox is really honest with you when he tells you to read the textbook. He grades you harshly but he always offers extra credit on his midterm and final exam. The only thing he requires of you is to look at the study guides he posts and read about them in the textbook. If you get a 50% on the midterm you can still get an A in the class.

what can I say about this course. firstly, you will have around 6 assignments (including midterm and final) and that's all. it is possible to do well if you want to do well in this course, you have to become as excited about the art as he is. go to class because he is such an interesting man. read the book, too. he really loves his students.

Maddox is lowkey kinda chill and his lectures are pretty boring but like it's prehistoric art so you can't really expect much unless you're into it. The class itself is hard but if you put the work in he'll definitely help you out

Although he rambles on during his lectures, pay attention to the posted study guides he posts, you should be alright once he gets to those sections. Tests are centered around the study guides & offers a ton of extra credits & curves grades when applicable. There is one 5 page major essay which was fairly simple depending on your chosen topic.

If you don't like art, don't take the class. It's not just a GenEd because Art History is a major in JMU as well. That being said, he does ramble somewhat during lectures, but he's a caring professor and easy to talk to. Lots of handouts that you might not need if you're taking this as a GenEd.