2.2

Irene Soriano

Art History - Santa Ana College

2.2
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
22%
Would Retake
121
Reviews
2.2
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
2.1
Helpful
2.3
Clarity

22%

Would Retake

121

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Usually, we watch videos for the majority of class

ART101 - 2.0 rating

Soriano is a odd, strange, eccentric lady

ART104 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

92%

Textbook Required

75%

Grade Predictor

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B+

95% confidence
Based on 32 grades
Most common grades:
A (9)
B (7)
A+ (6)
Grade Distribution
A(15)B(7)C(2)D(3)F(1)A-/B+(6)
Based on 42 reported grades
A: 9
B: 7
A+: 6
Not sure yet: 5
Common Tags
Get ready to read (18)
Tough grader (16)
Graded by few things (14)
Participation matters (10)
EXTRA CREDIT (7)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (6)
Clear grading criteria (6)
Lecture heavy (6)
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Reviews (121)
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ART104
Jul 16, 2004

I don't recommend her class. Her lecture was boring. Most of her lecture were video. Exams were hard.

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ART104
Jul 20, 2004

SHE IS THE NICEST TEACHER HER CLASS IS HARD BUT IF YOU DO THE ATTEND CLASS AND DO HER QUESTION AND READ YOU WILL PASS...I GOT AN A IN HER CLASS THIS SUMMER IN 6 WEEKS.. SHE IS NOT BORING JUST PARTICIPATE IN CLASS AND YOU WILL SUCCEED!

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ARHISTORY
Jul 28, 2004

This is the most egocentrical professor I've ever had. the fact that she is a Doctor does not give her de right to humiliate students. Art Is about prespective, in her class Art is whatever Ms. Soriano says or should I say "Dr. Soriano"

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ART102
Aug 3, 2004

She is difficult. If you fail to do the work that is assigned, you will receive a failing grade. She is a Professor that knows her material and is not affraid to express it. She is an excellent professor. Tough but good.

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ART101
Aug 30, 2004

She was very difficult and she stands there and sweats. She also has very stupid rules and sets us in class by alphabetical order. Don't take her class.

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ART104
Sep 4, 2004

shes to hard

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MEXART
Sep 6, 2004

When asked challenging questions, she ignored me by saying that "we were not covering that at the moment, so i'm not answering that". So much for DR.Soriano! Her class levels to a kindergarten class.

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ART104
Oct 6, 2004

She is not organized in the topics, and jumps from one thing to other things giving students an unclear understanding on the lecture.

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ART104
Nov 2, 2004

The class is very tough, yes. Material is very hard to understand, I agree. Let me tell u my secret to getting an A. PARTICIPATE. TALK TALK TALK. She's not bad like they say. She just likes students to work hard and not come to class unprepared. Do all of the reading.

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ART104
Nov 22, 2004

DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS. She is the WORST teacher I have EVER had. She is not organized we read out of a book that was published some 43 years ago, she gets mad when someone is late and makes you sit in a particular order. She thinks that you need to have 3 hours of homework each week. The WORST...

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ART
Dec 2, 2004

Irene is a dedicated professor who you will learn alot from but she is more difficult in World Humanities than Latin (Mexico) class. You will get at least the grade you think you deserve. She is professional , a fair grader, and strict. You will learn alot.

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ART100
Jan 12, 2005

her classes are extremely boring, but they are easy. she gives enough of extra credit. it is easy to get an A with her. you dont really need to buy the book. you need to talk a little bit in the class and take notes from the videos

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ARTHISTORY
Feb 22, 2005

Vey excellent teacher, though she can be a bit overwhelming with homework, I really enjoyed her lectures. You need to do a lot of reading and ask questions. I truly enjoyed her class.

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ARTHISTORY104
May 3, 2005

Likes to patronize students- Assigns alot of work but it is relatively easy to get through course without studying too hard- very irritating voice-

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ART10463
Grade: A+
Aug 30, 2005

i had her forchicano art? lol i forgot, she could get really boring..but i passed with an a.,.,shes easy!!

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MEXAMHISTORY
Aug 30, 2005

don't take class if you don't like seating charts. Nuff said.

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ARTHISTORY102
Aug 31, 2005

Her class is easy to pass but she is rude, boring and I would never, ever take a class with her again. She talks down to her students, makes it very uncomfortable to ask questions and she does have a VERY annoying voice.

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CHICANOART
Sep 8, 2005

DON'T TAKE HER CLASS! I wish I would have read this sooner about her. She's arrogant.RUDE.Incredinly UNorgainized.Scatter brain. She jumps around subjects more than ANY other teacher I've EVER HAD! She doesn't like to be called Ms. Soriano...it's DR. soria

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MEXARTHISTORY
Oct 3, 2005

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ART100
Jan 13, 2006

her class was pretty easy, i got an A for her class, i recommend student's from watever college take her, she is very cute and charming, most of her test was pretty much it easy, remember to buy the text book it's very helpful for the exam, and if you need additional help in any topics, remember to ask her for help she is the most wonderful teacher

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ART100
Jan 21, 2006

I'm taking this class over the intersession (a four week class)...if you have the opportunity to take this shortened class, i would definitely do that - personally, i couldn't stand this lady for over 4 weeks. not only that, but the class is easy - i guess in a semester she does some project. not the case with the 4 wk class. exams-easy.

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ARTHISTORY
Aug 8, 2006

Good and not good teacher

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ART104
Aug 18, 2006

I only lasted three weeks in the class before I RAN away. I'm an adult, PAYING for this class-- what right does this lady have to talk to her students like they're children? She wasted FAR too much time on telling us where to sit and how to take notes-- after 3 weeks, we still hadn't covered any actual course material.

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ART104
Nov 22, 2006

It's true there are alot of notes, a strict seating assignment, tons of handouts, & political rantings but overall I felt like I learned alot. Ms. Soriano kinda grows on ya after a while. She's knows her stuff. Hang in there & youll learn alot.

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ART104
Dec 8, 2006

took her last semester.she is R-U-D-E.very cranky.seating chart is pointless.tardiness is a NO NO.just participate in class,give your opinion.if you ask Q's she doesnt like,she'll talk down to u like a child.i hate that!and you will too!too bad she's the only teacher for art 104.TAKE ANOTHER TEACHER,TRUST ME!

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ART104
Jan 12, 2007

Dr. S is a hard teacher but this is the kind of teaching that will be done at Unversity levels whichs makes it refreshing - hindsight. The seating chart is dumb but it's for a memory technique that shes trying to help you out with b/c class is challenging. Don't take her comments personal - if so stand up 4 urself. Got an A and learned a lot.

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ART100
Jan 30, 2007

her tests are easy, study her quizzes, lecture notes, and participate, and youll do fine. she tries to keep it interesting, but you still need to hang in there. good teacher but requires some effort to get an A

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ART102
Nov 28, 2007

she goes off tangents and your opinon doesnt matter to her, she likes to make everyone feel stupid, make sure to buy a milion scantrons, she treats you like your still in middle school, your not allowed to drink or eat in her class, it doesnt seem like shes all there...yeah...horrible waste of time...

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ART100
Dec 20, 2007

I think ,she is one of the best teacher in sac.she want you to learn the materials and understand.In order to get a good grade you have to follow her instructions.Her exam is easy.

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ART100
Jun 26, 2008

Professor Soriano is one of the best teachers at SAC. She requires you to complete quizzes online but they are the same questions on her tests. She offers extra credit work and makes herself available for if you need extra assistance. She truly wants everyone to get an A. I highly recommend Professor Soriano if you need to take Art 100.

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ART104
Jul 21, 2008

Very easy professor, not much homework, learn many interesting things, a little bit picky but still shes good.

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ART104
Nov 3, 2008

Prof. Soriano is one of the smartest and talented people I have ever met. I was grateful to have her as my professor she makes me proud to have latina professors like her!

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ART100
Feb 11, 2009

How disappointing! Instead of assuming that no one in class understands English, she should have assumed students are capable. She shouldn't ask students to answer unrelated trivia. She should talk less about her Ph.D. and focus more on what students can expect to learn, not flaunt her own intellect. Her poor first impression influenced me to drop.

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ART104
Mar 24, 2009

WORST TEACHER EVER.too bad that she doesnt know how to teach such a good subject. Never lectures and expects u to know everything about art.Cant ask any questions because her answer will be use critical thinking!!

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ART102
Apr 14, 2009

I had heard she was a mean and hard teacher, which she wasn't. I ended up really liking her. All the work she gives is fair. If I had to take another art class I would take it with her again.

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ARTMEX
May 21, 2009

Who is writing all these nice stuff about this teacher?? Im pretty sure its MRs. (OH EXCUSE ME) DR. Soranio herself. She is very moody. Her opionin is the only one thats valid.She treats the class as if we are all 5th graders and she corrects you on EVERYTHING you do. She already makes up her mind about what she thinks of you when you walk in class

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ART102
May 25, 2009

i seriously cant believe people are writing good comments about her class. SHE DOESNT lecture at all, and the whole class is based on u reading the book word for word because the test are so detailed. this class is rediculous, and she thinks she is always write and has to correct everything u say. warning do not take her class!

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ART104
Jun 5, 2009

She's not too bad. She provides answers to upcoming quizzes/ tests. ALL IT TAKES IS STUDYING. THAT IS THE FORMULA TO SUCCESS IN THE CLASSROOM. I personally would recommendher

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ART104
Jun 8, 2009

I'm glad the semester is over. She is moody, puts you down in fron of everyone in class, picky about the seating chart, and overall horrible. I do not recommend the class. You will have a horrible semester.

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ART100
Jun 10, 2009

I JUST HAD TO DROPPED HER CLASS! SHE WAS SO FULL OF HERSELF, CONTSTANTLY PATRONIZING STUDENTS & FLAUNTING HER PH.D. IM A NICE PERSON BUT I CANT STAND PEOPLE LIKE HER.SO RUDE.

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ART100
Jul 13, 2009

She is a horrible instructor. I dropped the class right after the first meeting. She gives you like 7 chapters to read every week and makes you take quiz and she "forces" you to go visit some museum in LA, in order get that grade which is 20% worth but you can't expect those who live far from LA and don't a ride and works to go there for grade.

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ART100
Dec 22, 2009

She is obsessed with the seat chart, and yes she makes you sit where she wants you too in alphabetical order. She doesn't lecture just puts videos in that are like 100 years old. If you try to make a point she makes sure she is right no matter what. I highly do NOT recommend her!!

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ART100
Dec 28, 2009

Terrible professor. Very patronizing and condescending. Not very clear or organized when she talks. Particular about details that don't matter like making us sit in alphabetical order in every other chair.

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ART100
Jan 8, 2010

TEacher sucks

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ART104
Feb 5, 2010

Shes not that bad! Her work is easy its not rocket science. You will have HW every day and expect a short quiz everyday on your homework questions. Test are easy if you keep up with HW. Museums are San Juan Capistrano and Bowers you can just not go and sort of BS your essay and still get a decent grade. Im sort of lazy but I got an A. its college!

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ART102
Feb 23, 2010

6 words: I AM LOST IN THIS CLASS!!! This class feels more like a philosophy class than an art class and everything that we've done so far has had nothing to do with art history. She makes us do assignments each day that you would expect to do in 1st grade, feels like a waste of time :(

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ART100
Jul 8, 2010

Do not take her i repeat DO NOT TAKE HER!!!!! she is a hot mess speaks about non sense and expects the correct answer exactly how she has it in her head!! The class itself is not that hard exams are ok but she makes the class horrible!!

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ART101
Aug 9, 2010

The work was super easy. All her exams were based off of practice quizzes from the textbook & CD. Her lecture was based off of "popcorn" reading, with each person reading 1 sentence at a time. If your pronunciation is off she picks on you til you get it right, especially those that have a difficult time speaking English. Easy work but torture.

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ART100
Nov 21, 2010

Really a one of the worst kinds of professor. Grueling to listen to; she can't help it but her voice is just absolutely grating. She is also very condescending and droll. Has the worst memory ever (insists you never showed up when you did, over and over.) Plays videos made during the Einsenhower Administration. For your sanity, don't take this clas

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ART100
Nov 24, 2010

If you can avoid this class, please do. She is boring. Has an annoying voice. She'll play videos that will put you to sleep. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU DONT HAVE TO.

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ART100
Dec 14, 2010

Easy A. Do the online quizes (not "essay questions") and the personal commentaries.The other stuff will not really matter. Study quizes & images she dictates for the tests and you will do well. No need to read. The quizes have what you need to know. She is very rude&on a power trip. Follow instructions carefully.She makes it seem harder than it is!

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ART104
Jan 30, 2011

I thought she was a great teacher! The issue everyone seemed to have with her is that she actually assigned work. Its not her fault that some people going to community colleges expect to get by on no work and no reading. I learned a ton from this class, it was hard work but worth it. Some times she was a little kooky,but so are all art majors.

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ART102
May 20, 2011

Easiest class ever once you understand the way she teaches. Do as she says, follow directions and its a guaranteed A+. She is extremely anal about directions, she wants them EXACTLY done as she says. Tests consist of memorizing 10 pieces of artwork ( artist name and artwork name )the rest are multiple choice that she provides the answers to online

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ART104
Jun 27, 2011

Just got back from the first meeting and OMG, I should of checked her rating first because she is horrible. Shes always right no matter if your correct, has a alphabetical seating chart, gives ton of homework/reading assignments, shes condescending, and rambles on about pointless topics just to keep you there longer. Don't take her!!!!!!!!

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ART100
Jul 29, 2011

It is so hard to sit there and just listen to her ramble on, and pick on people for the dumbest reasons. You are not allowed to use the restroom during class, and you have a seating chart. It just feels like highschool and is very boring. I couldn't take it anymore and dropped the second week. And school is my top priority.

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ART104
Aug 3, 2011

Extremely boring class. Rambles on about unrelated topics and watch pointless videos to fill time. Gives tons of homework. You'll pass if you do the homework. Everything revolves around the three textbooks. Don't even think about raising your hand, she'll make you feel stupid.

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ART104
Aug 21, 2011

Sure she seems extremely harsh &demanding but in the end it's not so bad.Many people did end up dropping ,but they where the students that acted as if there where still in high school. This is college not H.S., it's not supposed to be easy. Overall everyone who stuck though the class received either an A/B. u go twice to bowers& once to SJCapistran

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ART104
Oct 10, 2011

We can tell that se is well educated in her profession, but please dont take her class. She will always be right no matter what. tons of homework, but you can get by. She is a horrible instructor. I hate the class but i have to pass it under her sophomoric ideals.

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ART100
Dec 10, 2011

This was one of the easiest classes I've ever taken. She doesn't give much homework at all; it's just required that you prepare well for her exams. Her 3 tests are based off of a website, with additional book information. She's knowledgeable, but she can be a little too much when it comes to lectures. Don't be late to class either.

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ART104
Dec 16, 2011

Don't take her she's confusing, unclear, and non helpful. I don't even know how I passed her class.simple as JUST DON'T

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A101
Sep 28, 2012

I love you guys. I don't want you to be a failure in this class. PLEASE DON NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. This teacher has problem with her brain. She let us watch art movies that are extremely boring in 3 hours while she was falling asleep. Is that a professional college teaching ? I wonder how she got her master degree

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ART101
Oct 29, 2013

She is VERY particular when it comes to assignments and seating arrangements. She doesn't lecture at all in class, and usually goes off on random unrelated tangents. Usually, we watch videos for the majority of class. Don't learn much about the material, but if you read the text (time consuming), you will succeed in this class.

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ART101
Grade: B
Mar 2, 2015

Irene Soriano is not a good instructor and seriously do not take her if you can help it!!!! Gives out so many papers that i feel bad for the trees. Very condescending, always right, lectures are pointless. She is an example of what not to do. Listen o everyones advice and do not take her.

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ART104
Mar 3, 2015

Ms. Soriano is a odd, strange, eccentric lady. Over bearing and extremely particular. If you can, avoid this class, unless you have schedule constraints and it fits then brace for a long drawn out annoying semester. A but on the sociopathic side be very particular, DO NOT raise your hand or answer questions. Try and pronounce as clearly as possible

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ART102
May 28, 2015

Literally the worst! She expects you to keep TWO copies of every single thing you do in her class and grades your notebook like a 5th grader. If you read, her tests are mind numbingly easy but putting up with her voice and general demeanor is the worst. She makes you stay after and explain if you're late and knocks off points for it. Don't take!!

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ART101102104
Aug 3, 2015

When you enter her class expect to be treated like a 5yr old. You are to keep YOUR binder a certain way. Don't do it her way and she will deduct points from your overall grade. DO the practice test online they are helpful. Try not to have too much of an opinion she wont like it. TRUST ME. Only take her if you desperately have to.

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ART104
Grade: D
Dec 2, 2015

I wish i saw these reviews before i took her class. She hands out alot of papers, alot of questions for homework which is part of your test too. Expects you to turn in a personal commentary and a internet assignment for every class meet and on top of that you have to make two copies of each, one you turn in and one you keep. Boring class not fun.

3.0
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ART104
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2015

She is not the most interesting professor out there. However, it is an easy A if you complete everything you are assigned to do. You will be tested on what you read from the books. She also asks you to go on multiple field trips on your own. i would not recommend her, due to her teaching style, but she is an easy A.

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ART101
Grade: A-
Dec 17, 2015

She is a must for any art major but try not to take her. She gives endless busy work that doesn't help. The extra credit is nice, but her classes suck. She lectures about stuff unrelated to the subject for an hour then plays movies for 2 hrs. God forbid you ask her a simple question she'll make you feel stupid and wont answer it in the end. SENILE!

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ART104
Feb 9, 2016

Just one tip " run while you can" 1. Zero clarifications 2. Zero explanations 3. Zero answers to questions 4. Long lectures out of the subject 5. Lots of nonsense work 6. A bible of handouts 7. And I can keep on going with more but I'm out of space.

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ART102
Grade: C-
Mar 30, 2016

Worsted teacher of my life, she's anal and going to class is a waste of time and life she rants off about one thing entire class and goes off topic. Just waste of time was thinking of taking same class at scc I should have done that would have been best decision of my life. Her grading makes no sense and when u ask to see ur grade she won't giv 2 u

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ART102
Grade: F
Jun 7, 2016
Wouldn't take again

This is the worsted teacher in the world beware if your thinking of getting her don't she is a waste of time. Find the course at another school. She has tenure she cares nothing of her student and her goal in life is to make you feel dumb. She is wrong a lot but never wants to be so she will fight you to be right so best thing is to let her b right

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ART100
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jun 16, 2016
Wouldn't take again

DONT TAKE THIS TEACHER. Goes off on tangents all of class time, and makes you take mandatory notes on her rants. We talked about dinosaurs, slavery, and little red riding hood. Frustrating class and very unnecessary.

1.0
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ART100
Grade: B
Jul 21, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Mrs. Soriano is a good teacher in the sense that she knows what she is talking about and teaching to her students. On the contrary, she lacks patience with students who need more this quality and may seem as if she even talks down to her students. I would not take another class.

3.0
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ART104
Grade: A
Mar 20, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Tough class but I learned SO much about myself and my ancestry. Lots of handouts, lots of talking. She's a tough lady and at the moment I kinda hated the class but looking back on it I'm glad I took it. Field trips were fun.

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Inspirational
4.0
4.0
ART10477
Grade: Not sure yet
May 13, 2017
Would take again

At first impression one would consider her a tough unreasonable professor. Tough from inintent to teach not only the class but how to succeed in a stream of further education. She seems harder than she really is. Communicate with her after class. You will be able to express your frustrations, she will help you resolve your concerns about the class

Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Caring
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2.0
ART100
Grade: A
Jun 6, 2017
Would take again

I don't agree with most of these reviews. All she wants is for you to show up to class on time and do your work. Her lectures are more videos than I would prefer but she does tell you exactly what will be on her tests. The only way to fail this class is if you don't show up or dont know how to follow directions.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
1.0
ART104
Grade: A+
Jun 23, 2017
Would take again

This class was mind-numbingly easy. She expects you to function at a college level, which many students tend to lack. Many people came unprepared to class without proper materials and didn't read notes so she spent most class speaking by herself because no one can engage. Easy A if you don't what you're told! I got a 98% without trying.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
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4.0
ART100
Grade: A+
Jun 28, 2017
Would take again

Overall, this class is not hard. She does assign a lot of work and reading, but it is not difficult. She is passionate on the subject. She is not a tough grader on the content itself, but will also not tolerate work not done 100%.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
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4.0
ARTH110
Aug 24, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I'd recommend taking this class at another college just to avoid this professor. Everything about her curriculum is unclear and I promise you will leave her class having not learned anything. She goes off on unrelated tangents and she forgets what she has actually taught you and tests you on things you didn't learn. I had to teach myself.

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
1.0
ART100
Grade: A
Jan 30, 2018
Would take again

This class is easy, if you follow instruction. She seems hard at first, but it took time to adjust to her teaching style. If you adapt to her teaching and just listen to her, it'll be easy, breezy. She's very knowledgeable and know her art history!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
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3.0
ART104
Grade: Incomplete
Apr 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

half way through the semester and i feel as if i havent learned anything, goes off on rants if your binder is not set up her way (which she didnt exactly tell us how to do it in the beginning. Do not take her take the class at SCC if you really need to take this course.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
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ART104
May 29, 2018
Wouldn't take again

The class was highly interesting due to the lectures, and readings. Although, she lacks patience with her students, and truly belittles you for asking a question. This is the reason as to why students don't interact because they are afraid to ask any questions. Homework assignments are fairly simple, and tests are always reviewed beforehand.

4.0
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ART104
Grade: A+
Jun 2, 2018
Would take again

The class overall was easy to pass. A lot of the students writing bad reviews simply don't know how to follow directions. Dr. Soriano was definitely strict in the sense she wants you to pay attention and be on time. Assignments were easy to do and tests were all multiple choice.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
ART104
Jun 29, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Soriano is a great teacher. She is old school in matters of teaching but if you take notes and listen you will learn. I took this class in the Spring '18. Get ready to write in her class, participation is a must, she offers many chances for extra credit so there's no way you can F the class unless you just don't try.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
1.0
ART100
Aug 12, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She has a lot of side work during the course, her lecture pretty bore

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
1.0
ART104
Grade: A+
Sep 6, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Soriano expects her students to be at a College Level. She is very clear with her expectations. You will likely fail if you expect to not show up or do the work. If you follow her instructions, it will be an easy A.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
ART104
Jan 15, 2019
Would take again

Irene Soriano is a great professor! I enjoyed having her as my professor. Very easy to pass the class. Lots of people like to complain about her and blame her for there grades. There is lots of homework given all at once, but it's manageable. Doing ALL homeworkpassing the class. Space out your work for her class daily and it's an easy A.

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LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Respected
3.0
3.0
ARTHISTORY102
Grade: B
Feb 7, 2019
Would take again

I took her class a long time ago at UTEP. As long as you show up and put in a little effort you'll be fine. I remember she would offer extra credit assignments if they were needed.

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EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
2.0
ART104
May 1, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This is the worst professor I have ever taken. Do yourself a favor and take this course somewhere else. This professor needs to be gone PERIOD

1.0
5.0
ART100
Jun 5, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Worst teacher that I ever took .. she doesnt give by percent instead the number you got on every papers for example 15/20 . You will get 15 points and so on

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Participation matters
Graded by few things
1.0
2.0
ART100
Aug 4, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I took this class a couple years ago, but she is still to this day the worst teacher I've ever taken. The homework assignments were easy, though boring, and the tests were an easy pass, but she was rude and condescending. She would belittle students for asking questions and her lectures were beyond boring. I hated attending her class.

Lots of homework
1.0
3.0
ART104
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 27, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Took till week five to learn anything of the expected course material. If you want to actually learn anything, take another professor. Shes more concerned about organization standards and keeping students busy. Homework is tedious and boring, but overall manageable. Lecture is uncomfortable due to her style and mannerisms. Extremely condescending.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
4.0
ART104
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Avoid this professor. She talks over students during lecture, doesn't listen to anyone, and is just terribly condescending and demeaning in general. This is the worst professor I've ever dealt with, in terms of both personality and class management. Don't get stuck in her class if you need the requirement to graduate you'll regret it!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
So many papers
1.0
4.0
ART104
Grade: B+
Oct 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She has no academic set up every lecture is from the top of her head for 3 hours or however long the class is. She does not know how to use technology expect the VERY basic elementary knowledge. She gives you about 30+ papers every class meeting that you will never touch again. Theres so much more to say and little space left so just avoid her.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
ART100
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 22, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She reads the chapters word for word. Doesnt discuss the readings. Wont post grades even after you have submitted many assignments already so you wont know what your grade is until she decides to post them. Doesnt really interact with the class but take roll and read chapters word for word every class. Then class is over. Hard to learn.

2.0
3.0
ART104
Grade: A
Jan 16, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Calls roll at beginning/end of class, lectures were just youtube videos and documentaries. DON'T ask her questions, she is very abrasive and doesn't even answer, just yells about you not reading the instructions carefully enough. Classwork is easy though, weekly discussion board, and only 2 papers, follow the instructions. Tests are kind of hard.

Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
ART104
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 26, 2022

Knowledgeable- not very cooperative or helpful

1.0
3.0
ART104
Grade: B
Mar 29, 2022

Horrible. She goes on about non-related topics. She tries so hard philosophical for no reason. She is so big on grammar and spelling. She locks the option to edit, or erase post, so if you make a mistake, you can't go back and fix it. To be honest, assignments are easy, but as soon as their is a misspelling, she removes points, post are 2 points.

Tough grader
Participation matters
2.0
4.0
ART104
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 30, 2022

She spent all of the three-hour classes either reading something word for word or showing us YouTube videos. Also, not only is she a tough grader but there are very few assignments to even get graded. There are weekly discussions, two papers, and a couple of quizzes. If you fall behind, it's hard to come back. I feel like I didn't learn much.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
3.0
ART100
Grade: A-
Dec 1, 2022

Her quizzes were overall easy since she does have practice quizzes, but very few assignments. The lectures were just reading from the textbook and show youtube videos. She often won't give full credit for discussions. It's hard to recuperate from lost points since there isn't much opportunity. She does offer 2 extra credit opportunities.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
ART104
Grade: C
Jan 30, 2023

Class consisted of just youtube videos. Discussion boards were tricky, could never tell what she was asking for. Any little mistake on those, and she'd take off half a point, leaving you with 1.5/2. It's rare to score above a C for any written assignment. Exams were all T or F. You learn more about Aztecs and Precolombian times instead of Chicanos.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
ART104
Grade: B
Feb 28, 2023

The other reviews were correct, all she does is show YouTube videos and have the most confusing discussion posts for assignments. It really feels like the discussion posts are really one-sided as she is looking for a very specific response but she is very broad in the instructions of the posts.

Tough grader
2.0
4.0
ART100
Grade: B
Oct 2, 2023

From personal experience, the online course is a lot of work including hours of reading. The issue that I mainly had was the discussion questions, she would take a few points if you didn't follow instructions precisely. Because the class is online, it is fast pace so expect quiz after quiz.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
1.0
3.0
CHICANOART
Grade: A
Oct 17, 2023

Boring class, awful teacher. So many youtube videos about nothing. We saw two boring vlogs in class. Didn't pay attention in class and just watched and read the info myself and did good. I could write a ten page essay on how much I don't want to take this class. Good luck.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
ART104
Grade: A+
Nov 15, 2023

Would never want to take this class again. It was online yet I wish a god would kill me every night, so I didn't have to attend that boring and annoying class. The only saving grace was that she sounded like a female jordan peterson so that made me laugh. Youtube videos, I left feeling like I didn't learn anything. Just a waste.

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Lecture heavy
2.0
2.0
ART100
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2023

Slow to grade and is a tough grader if you don't answer the questions in your reply in the exact order they're listed. Quizes are very easy. The readings aren't as hard as other people are making them out to be, maybe 45-60 min, some were longer than others, but nothing crazy.

Tough grader
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EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
3.0
ART100
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2023
Would take again

Be prepared to read. The readings are really boring but if you like art then you might find this class interesting.This class was straightforward but really boring. Everything was on canvas so I didn't have to pay out of pocket for textbooks or anything. She didn't assign too much homework but it was the readings that made it feel like soo much.

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Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
CHICANOART
Grade: A-
Jun 20, 2024

The professor's lectures and videos do not align with weekly discussions. She expects a specific type of response, grades strictly, and offers extra credit that can significantly boost your grade. Please don't take her for your class. !!! Please ignore the people who find her amusing. You will immediately get overwhelmed once joining in class

Tough grader
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Graded by few things
2.0
4.0
ART100
Grade: B+
Oct 13, 2024

She's the toughest grader from a professor I've ever had. I had to take this class as a prerequisite and she's so strict on what exactly she wants on her discussions. Its an Art 100 class, a INTRODUCTION to art. I don't know if her PhD has gotten to her head, but she makes her grading ridiculous and almost impossible to pass her class with an A.

Tough grader
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Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
ART100
Grade: Rather not say
Oct 20, 2024

DROP THIS CLASS. Discussion board directions vague. Instead of feedback, expect an entire announcement to be created to call you out. Prepare to be belittled for asking questions. FYI ALL discussion boards are LOCKED. You cannot go back and fix/edit spelling or punctuation errors (part of grade). Impossible to get full points in this class. Drop it

Tough grader
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Graded by few things
3.0
3.0
ART100
Grade: A-
Dec 4, 2024

Not as difficult as others might say. Read discussion board prompts well or else you'll get points taken off. Any test, quiz, or exam given is mostly about the readings the professor gives out online or the discussion board. Overall, good professor, but would not take again.

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Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
2.0
4.0
ART104
Grade: B
Jan 8, 2025

Lectures are mostly YouTube videos, but professor is knowledgeable. Discussion posts can be tricky - make sure to follow instructions carefully. unstuck AI was a lifesaver for exam prep.

1.0
5.0
ART100
Feb 3, 2025

Terrible. Wouldn't take again.

Tough grader
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Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
ART104
Mar 6, 2025

She'd never let us leave at the exact time we were supposed to since she would wait for the videos to finish. We'd stay an extra 5 sometimes even 10 minutes. It is easy to get distracted during class since she only shows videos and doesn't elaborate much on what the discussions are about. On top of that, she expects too much from the students.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
ART100
Mar 30, 2025

Terrible. Terrible. Terrible.

Tough grader
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Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
ART100
Grade: Rather not say
May 22, 2025

Take it with anyone else instead. Having a piece of paper saying you're a Dr. or Teacher means just that- you're one on paper. It means nothing for tact, content of the course and attitude towards students.

1.0
5.0
ART100
Jun 26, 2025

This is an Art 100 class and this professor expects you to be a complete art critic. Her feedback is ridiculous as she expects you to have a very high level of understanding of the art concepts. Look before you take her.

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
ART100
Jul 13, 2025

Never have I seen such an awful teacher. Zero accountability, twists the truth and gaslights students into thinking that they're the ones who misunderstood instructions when the instructions were obviously unclear. If question her grading criteria, she will retaliate against you by finding “mistakes” in your every assignment going forward.

1.0
5.0
ART104
Oct 6, 2025

- "Lecture" is just youtube videos and reasing out her Canvas announcements - "Help" is just telling you to read more closely - "Sources" are wikipedia articles - "Discussion posts" are here searching for a specific answer while avoiding asking you for it directly. I have never despised a class as much as this.

Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
ARHISTORY
Grade: A
Oct 21, 2025

Her lectures are all youtube videos and Wikipedia pages with no actual lecture from her. She will pause the video and comment on certain things but not enough to make it a lecture. She is also not tech savvy and is always ending the meeting on accident and we have to log back in multiple times.

Graded by few things
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