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Great Teacher........
Love BS in the class, doesn't teach much in class. An easy A class.
Just a fun class... I'd recommend it to anyone w/ Mr. Bishopp.
Great guy~~~! great class.
so easy that i never came to class and got an A
Very easy and very informative
Really great guy, knows his stuff. Class is pretty easy, take home midterm and final. He requires that you come and meet with him at least once during the semester, and he's a really cool guy to talk to.
i went to class 3 times. once for the first class, second to turn in my midterm, and third tp turn in my final. easy A
Dont take anything with him
funny teacher,and very nice person.easy to pass!!
highly recommended! he's great! fun class. learn lots about art! he's very laid back and easy going. i love that he's always telling us there's a big world out there and we should go explore it! he's a very inspiring man.
Very Intelligent class. Learned much about philosophy of art...Great Class
You can tell Professor Bishopp enjoys teaching, and being around young minds that he can help mold.I know he gets a kick out of shocking the students with some of his comments like the one about Sesame Street contributing to attention-deficit disorder.
I really enjoyed this class. I learned a lot about art, he is a fun teacher. It was a great class
I enjoy his lectures because he's not afraid to speak his mind. More power to teachers like him!!
Bishopp is an enjoyable person, making a great teacher. Its important to attend class to take notes. They will be very important for your mid-term and Final. He doesnt strictly follow the book, but I recommend buying it. I enjoyed the museum assignment!
he is a funny teacher that will make you lauh and he will also teach you some stuff while making you laugh. not too hard but a lot of fun activities.
I'm in his class right now and "honestly" he is one difficult teacher... his midterms and projects are graded way beyond any scale I've ever seen a professor use. Though I learned a great deal about art, I'd suggest him to tone down the difficu
REALLY interesting class. Doesn't compare to other IVC classes or teachers for that matter. But be forewarned, he really believes in the feedback loop so be prepared to engage/participate in lectures. Attendance is also an ABSOLUTE MUST.
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Not learning too much except his thoughts on feedback loop & other assorted opinions not class related. He pressures the student to participate. Hint:we take the class to listen & learn. Have not learned any "theory" or "political aspects&
i barely went to class, wrote 4 essays and got an A. but his essays arent easy.u have to be able to write REALLY good essays! but theres no tests-ur grade is just based on ur writing skills.
Very good teacher!!! I'm so glad to be in his class. I feel lucky! I learn about other things besides the coarse topic. For the rest of my life I know I'll remember what he has said. I wish he taught other subjects, I'd sign up!!!
His theories about art and life are all bogus. He is very biased which is the worst thing you want to happen. He will give u an A only if he likes u. He is so full of himself. Dare to disagree with what he says and you fail.
im taking mr b for art 4 right now.im only taking this for GE cuz im not an art person. basically ur grade is based on 4 papers: 2 from a museum vists (EASY As) & 2 midterm (requires effort!) do ur work and u can def. get atleast a B :)
This professor is so intelligent that he anticipates those misfortunes that befall every student.
Professor Bishopp loves his job and it shows. I thoroughly enjoyed his class and I was sorry to see it end. If you do the four papers required and attend class you should get a decent grade. His lectures were very entertaining.
Bishopp is pretty intelligent. You have to listen and take notes..the exams are pretty much from the lectures. This class is about way more than just art.
Alright kiddies-you want to take this class. Seems more like a philosophy class. Don't bother getting the book-essays based on lecture notes. His thing is sttendance because he's only missed 2-3 days of class as a student. Hilarious-fun lecture. Easy grader-impossible to not get an A
Best teacher ever!! Will make you think about life. Really inspiring and eye opening. No need to buy the book, plus its an easy A.
this guy is the man! he does stand up comedy for the 20-30 minutes he keeps you in class then lets you go. funny, cool, the best. only 3-4 papers that are short and easy. class was actually fun and intertaining becasue he is insainly funny
This class is pretty general. Bishopp is funny and really smart. The assignments are pretty easy to do.
The best art course you'll ever take, maybe even the best class you'll ever take. Interesting combination of art, history, science, philosophy, psychology, and world cultures. A fascinating journey. You will learn about art like you have never learned about it before. Don't miss this one!
the most awesome and funny teacher ever, you learn alot from him talking and his assignments are all reasonable and fun to do the best teacher ive had
A boring class. Lectures are not relevant to course. You have to give him the museum ticket if you deserve an A. If you just want to pass this course, he's fine. But, don't forget to attach your museum ticket to your papers.
Totally liberal in his methodologies and very insightful. Introduces an "out of the box" way of thinking. Openly shares his views, but doesn't pressure you to identify with them. Encourages you to uncover your own beliefs. And a funny, funny guy. Above and beyond a great art class!
Everyone says he is an easy"A". Well guess what, he's not. Everyone I know got a "B" in his class. His class is pretty fun though, lots of comedy and alittle art to go with it.
Honor classes very very tough. but you will learn a lot . I have paid lot of effort in this class , however i have achieve a C.
Seriously easy professor, all you need to for an A is show up to all lectures and take good notes. There is no need for the text. This professor is for the mature and open minded only as the class is not entirely about art, Art 4 deal with the sociology behind it, and Art 20 deals with humanaties.
His lectures are interesting but he isn't really a helpful professor.
This man is one of the best teachers I have had in College. He is incredibly intelligent and funny. Assignments are totally fair. He's cute, too.
great teacher, funny, insightful and understanding.
Terrible lecture, lots of bad words in the class. grading are even worse, unfair. about 30% of the students get C.
The WORST teacher I've ever had! If you want to learn all about his personal problems then sit through his boring lectures. You won't learn anything about art in this class, just all about him and how great he thinks he is. He rambles on and on and gets nowhere. He should be FIRED! HORRIBLE TEACHER!
Bishopp appears to be a grumpy middle-age man. He is always using profanity, but I think most of the time he does it for laughs. Class is very easy. Just show up, take notes, write a few papers, and get yourself an easy A. If you don't get an A in this class, something is wrong with you, not him. Lecture is pretty boring, but bearable.
He is an awesome teacher! Makes any class interesting. As long as you listen and try you will get an A.
He is one hell of a comedian! and a great lecturer.. i really enjoyed his lectures on the "importance of self" ... had some good times there :)
This guy is chill, lets u go early most of the time, not much work..like 3 papers, easy A... and he is funny for a old guy
This guy is the funniest teacher ever. So he says some stuff that might piss some people off but hey its still funny and sometimes true. Super smart guy you will never be bored in his class.
He's the coolest dude ever. A HIPPIE. I love his style. He an ****, and thats cool. I feel the same. I dont like stupid people either.
Always a blast, very bias but very effective teaching. Very well educated, great experience.
A very nice and helpful professor (though it is true, he does have a very foul mouth). His class is really easy (a little too easy, if you ask me). If you can write at all and you pay attention in class, you'll get an A.
the most interesting, eye popping, controversial, out of this world, fun class experience ull ever have, i heart this art class:)
He is an incredible teacher, the lectures tend to veer off the original subject, but it makes the information more memorable. He is truly the reason i found my major, and he should be recognized more for his views in society, life, and politics. and be careful what you say on here, he definetly checks it, he talks about it enough!
This guy has an interesting style of teaching. He's really smart and really funny. Don't be tricked though....He is easy, but only if you do the work.
This guy is great....very intelligent, funny, cool person. Dry and sarcastic humor. A joy to be in his class.
wonderful teacher to say the least. genious, witty, organizes thoughts well and weaves art theory into everyday life to make the idea easier to pallette.
he's sort of emotional and volatile, dont get on his mean side then the class will be a whip
I have no clue what 'the class will be in a whip' means: But he can be sarcastic and grumpy. However, you'll still enjoy his lectures and grades pretty easy.
Bishopp is cool......
Bishopp puts philosophy and psychology together to explain art. He has a pretty good snse of humor.
I only went to the class twice, and i forgot to drop it. And i got A!!!How Amazing!
He is graet. Really eazy ... take it he is so cool. Just one midterm and one final take home.Isn't that awesome.
Lectures are interesting.......Pretty smart guy. Not hard at all
I took Art 4 and Art 20 and both classes were very interesting. Lectures are very interesting. Great teacher. If you can write a decent essay you will get no lower than a B in this class. I'm not quite sure how I got 2 A's, but it happens. Great teacher highly recommend.
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AWESOME teacher! I wish he could teach all of the classes I need. He lets you out of class early every single day and he is hilarious. His stories are weird but funny as hell. Definitely take him for your Art requirements/prerequisites.
Not hot but extremely funny!!! his lectures are hard to follow because he is very philosophical and he goes off on many tangents, but he is super easy because he doesnt have written out lectures that he follows, he kind of "wings it." even thou its a twice a week class, we only meet once a week on average. and we always get out early!!! love him.
I agree with the others - super easy prof. - just laugh at his jokes and show up. Class is often cancelled or cut short and it's easy to do extra credit if you have problems with the other work.
tHIS Dude knows his stuff. ONLY a few exams and a trip to a muesuen and that it. Most of the learning stuff comes from the lectures. Best thing is getting to talk with the dued after class about everythingHE just knows about everything.. Take him.
Super easy A. And he's always gone to a meeting or a conference so many classes are either canceled or let out early.
Easiest class on campus. He doesn't mind if you miss class and gives you easy extra credit to make it up - a museum visit or book report.
If you want to get an easy A take him, but you will learn very little. Many times he does not show up for class. He may have a lot of knowledge but his teaching is not worth the money they pay him and is not worth our time and money as students. And he indicates the book is required, but you won't use it for anything. Waste of money too.
so easy that I may just become an art major! ha ha ha gotta love a guy who doesn't give an F---
He's interesting to listen too, and he's off beat. You probably won't learn a lot in his class, but do the papers just like he asks, and you'll be fine. I recommend that you take his class at the end of your day. He cancels class a lot, and some times will let you out 30 minutes early, if not 45 minutes.
Hes calm, easy going... can be humoruos, and overall a kool guy, really.
This guy is hilarious!! I never got the book, and we never used it. Wasn't really interested in art but he made it really fun and his humor made class great! i would definately take one of his classes again. Easy grade, you learn much about art, and cool museum trip. Take this review as a calling to take his class, you'll thank me later =)
Prof. Greg ROCKS!!! He is a crack up, especially if u get the lil inside jokes! He is passionate about life, hes a deep thinker with alot 2 say. Intelligent man... laid back w/ 1 museum assig;1 easy midterm,and a take home final!! U get out of class early 2!Good 2 take when u have overloads of high prep work for ur major! TAKE HIM, Hes THE MAN! : )
seriously, this guy is the funniest professor I have ever had. He will make fun of you in front of everyone but as long as you have a sense of humor about it it's fine. He does let you out early but as he says "that is so high school". Take this guy for a fun class even if it's not part of your major prep it's interesting and pretty easy.
This is my second course with this professor. This guy is great! You will learn about art, but you pick up so many other things in this class that you can use in everyday life. I definately reccommend this course to anyone. Oh yea, and its pretty easy.
Easiest class of my life! Just take some time on the mid-term and final(both essays) and you're set.
He is a GREAT and EASILY UNDESTANDABLE proffessor. However if you are LAZY and NOT ATTENDING you are in trouble.We didn't use the book at all (but a GOOD idea to buy it and READ IT).There were one midterm which is all essay and 2 BIG ESSAYS prior to final.If you are GOOD at writing AND NOT LAZY, it is an easy A. But NEED to work HARD.Take him NOW!!
Such a funny teacher and sooo easy. But you have to come to class because he docs a letter grade after the 3rd absence. Lectures are interesting but tend to get boring if you sit in the back, I recommend sitting up close! Just take the time on the take home final/midterm and papers and an A is easily obtainable.
What I can say about this guy is that he opened my mind to all kinds of ways at looking at the world. Is a fair grader and attend class if you wish to obtain a desirable grade. If art is not your thing, take his classes anyways, it relates to the world and critical thinking more than art I would have to say.
you can come into class, sign in, and sleep while he has the lights down and the presentation going. just do well on his gallery report, midterm, and final, and u'll be set for an A
Very deceiving Professor. He seems nice and laid back, but barely teaches the subject, and holds secret grudges if you miss class. I aced all the assignments but got a B in the class. I don't know the reason but it must have been attendence which he didn't state was mandatory! Covert GPA destroyer!
I really liked this teacher. He was very interesting and all you have to do is go to the discussions and you should pass easily.
He says, you are young adults/in college so you make the decision to come to class or not. AfTER that he says if you miss 3 class periods, he'll down-grade your current grade by a letter. I recommend this professor, know what his talking about. (Former Professor at UC Campus, UCSB i think it was)
Very cool and intelligent guy. Class is interesting..he gets a lot into philosophy and psychology.
He seems to really know what he's talking about. I wonder if he makes up some of the words he uses though. lol. It's an easy class. I'm not an art person and I got an A. At first he seems to be a cynical arrogant professor, but he's not. You know he's a sensative softie. it's funny. take him.
Great teacher. Don't agree with his religious views, but very knowledgable and funny.
Bishopp is one of the most chill professors at IVC. As long as you attend most of his lectures, you're pretty much guaranteed an A. I would definitely recommend him to fulfill the art requirement.
I am an international student and this college would be my nd degree. This Prof. is wonderful,clear in his lectures and interesting. I would have to say that american students are very irresponsible, and yes! There is no need to be told by the prof. that attendance is mandatory! Student is student when he/ she attend class!Mandatory yes!
Superb instructor, his awesome, clear, and once again superb. He has interesting lectures, stories and etc. to present to the class. There is no hw in this class, all you do is write like 8 essays and turn it in for your blah, midterm, and final. O and get to class on time, Bishopp get really fummed if your late to his class
Mr. Bishopp or Greg as he would like to be called this semester is one of the more interesting and fun classes i have taken at ivc. easy A if you dont have to be a jackass in front of the class to be cool. he hates people who come in late go to sleep or make noise. i got an A and me going to class and taking notes got my slackerfriends an A too
Greg Bishop is the best professor at IVC. He is very knowledgeable because he taught big lecture halls at UCSB. There is no HW but make sure you go to class and are on time. He is really funny and makes the class more interesting then just theory and boring stuff. He tells stories the whole semester and is a great guy. TAKE HIM TRUST ME!!
doesnt know anything but he is so easy. a take home midterm and final. and two take home essays. easy easy A. take him for your art req. or just to boost your gpa!
This guy is smart and knows what he is talking about. he is funny as well and that makes the class not as boring. doesnt give out hw but you should go to class if you plan on passing. take home midterm and final
Bishopp is really smart. His words are sometimes over my head. After an hour and fifteen minutes you're pretty worked. Funny. Take home exams
easy A , stupid if u get less than an A !
easy class. easy A.
Greg will only be teaching one last semester (SPRING 09) so if you haven't taken him and need Art credits, TAKE HIM! Easiest A you will get in college. Great guy, hilarious stories!
great guy, easiest class i've taken, 2 Museum reports and take-home midterm and final, easy grader!! attendance is mandatory
Smartest, best teacher at Irvine Valley College
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