Take if you're good at memorizing! She's very passionate and knowledgeable about art history & accessible outside of class. She talks fast so TYPE YOUR NOTES, hand-writing them will make it impossible to keep up. Don't skip because it's hard to recover if you miss class. Limited textbook use. Easy A/B if you go to class and study!

I literally loved her! She is so good at teaching Renaissance section, but is extremely straight forward in lecture and telling what will be on tests/ quizzes. 2 quizzes, 1 paper, midterm and final, highly recommend

Professor Stewart is awesome! Take this class if you can. You can tell she's passionate about art history & wants to help students. She is really good with talking to students, and always welcomes feedback to help us. She's always clear about what's on tests & gives a lot of time to study. She even did review classes for us. :) A+ teacher & class.

I thought she was a great and accommodating teacher! Going to class, and then learning the slide lists before the tests was all you really needed to do (along with a few papers). Minimal work, and I found her teaching style interesting! If you put in a bit of work you can easily get a great grade!

The class can be tough because of the memorization for the quizzes and tests, but that was the only difficult part of the course. Super helpful on telling you what to study for the tests, very straightforward and easy to understand. All the tests have bonus sections, which is great. Easy to talk to and will definitely help you if you're struggling.

LOVED HER. Two tests, a couple quizzes. All just memorization of slides. She tells you exactly what to study and what to do for all assignments. Attendance is mandatory but the class is actually interesting so its not too bad. SHES AWESOME. If you must take this GenEd take her, she's wonderful.

This was the perfect art history class! A textbook was not utilized; the professor was wonderful; and material was explained succinctly. The class is very laid-back and interesting. There is a midterm, final, two quizzes, and a research paper. Dr. Stewart is very enthusiastic about art history and this class is an easy "B" with minimal effort.

I took Professor Stewart for Garth206 and then again for Arth346. She is super interesting and made me want to minor in art history. DEFINITELY bring a laptop to class because she moves quickly, but she is also very clear on what she wantsthe information you need to know. There are readings for every class but really its the lectures that matter.

Prof Stewart is the best! Love her class, she goes over the material but keeps it interesting and has reviews before every quiz and test where she literally goes over exactly what you need to know. Treats it like a gen ed but you actually learn a lot if you want to. Would definitely take her class again if I could. TAKE THIS CLASS!

Professor Stewart is AMAZING. She is funny, helpful and personally got to know each student by their first name. Her lectures are not boring, she makes them interesting. She likes participation. Study for her quizzestests, go to class, and take notes, you'll do great. Very easy, she says how exactly tests are set up and what to study. I recommend!

Stewart is GREAT! She is my favorite prof this semester. She is so passionate about art and has personally made me more interested in it. The class is all memorization and she isn't a harsh grader. Be prepared to bring a laptop to class and type everything she is saying. Lectures go by quickly because of that. I would definitely recommend her!

TAKE THIS CLASS! I took it as a gen ed my freshman year and I couldn't have asked for a better teacher. She's so passionate about Art History and it really shows in her lectures. She's extremely clear in what she wants from you and gives study guides for testsquizzes. The class was so interesting but I have a natural interest in art. Loved her!

Jessica is such a great professor! She really takes time to make the material relevant to us and easy to understand and remember! Her grading is fairly easy, and there are 2 quizzes, a midterm, a paper and a final. As long as you pay attention in class (you need to go to class) and memorize the material, you'll most likely end up with an A :)

Prof Stewart is great! I hated art before taking this class and she made it so interesting! You have to go to class if you want a decent grade. Memorizing is also a huge part of the class, but if you are good at it you will get an A.

Doctor Stewart made Art History interesting and exciting to learn. The quizzes and tests have a lot of memorization, so be prepared to memorize. Class participation is encouraged and even if you aren't an art major it's easy to participate. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

She is very straight forward with her expectations and requirements. 2 quizzes, 2 exams (midterm and final), participation grade, and a 4-6 page paper. Exams are challenging but if you study exactly what she tells you, you will get an A. A lot of work, but it all pays off! She is passionate, very kind, and looks out for you. I love her style!!

Very clear about what you need to knowdo for tests and assignments. I'm by no means an art fan but she managed to make lectures semi-interesting and tolerable. Very understanding teacher. Getting an A will take some work but it is 100% doable. Strongly recommend her.

Professor Stewart is the BEST. She is clear and understanding, and the tests are sooo easy if you just study a bit. Definitely 100% recommend, especially if you're just doing it for Gen-Ed. And best of all - NO TEXTBOOK!

Made me like art history. She's very clear and intelligent and helpful with her lectures and test reviews. She puts her lectures online if school gets cancelled, and she expects some out of class reading, but they aren't really mandatory. No textbook though, which is great. If you study, it's easy .

I hate art history but she makes it really understandable and easy. She grades the quizzes and tests really easy. No textbook. Boring lectures but whatever its a gen ed class. Must attend and participate.

J Stew is the best teacher there is. She's clear about what exactly the class entails and exactly what you'll need to know for tests and quizzes. She made art history interesting, she's incredibly knowledgable about the subject and her enthusiasm and passion is clear and makes it that much better. It's a lot of memorization but HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

Loved her. Lectures can be longish but she is very clear and makes it as interesting as possible. 2 quizzes + midterm and final which require memorization. No book, she posts readings online but I never read them. Wants participation from the class. Overall great teacher great class would take again

One of the best professors at JMU. I hated art and history but I left the class LOVING art history. Her lectures are so interesting and she shares fun facts to keep it entertaining. She's also hilarious. But bring your laptop and type every word she says. Make flashcards for quizzestests. She's also super helpful and gives good feedback. LOVE HER.

Professor Stewart is very knowledgeable and she does well at explaining things. For each quiz she gives you all the information that could possibly be on it, like works of art, vocal, and usually you have to write some sort of short essay. Overall, a good class. One paper, two quizzes, a midterm, and a final.

One of my favorite professors at JMU. She's absolutely hilarious and made learning Art History so much fun. I love the subject and she made me love it even more with her lectures! DEFINITELY take her!

You take notes consistently the entire time and you'll never get out early, but she's hilarious and understanding and doesn't make you feel like the class is an actual history lesson. You really can't skip her class because you'll miss a boatload of notes, but you really won't want to skip!

Professor Stewart is very enthusiastic about Art History, and she makes you want to learn about the works. She is a funny person, and I enjoyed going to her classes. Attendance is required, but you get two "free" days. There are two quizzes, a midterm, a 4-5 page paper, and a final. She's a fairly easy grader. Would definitely recommend!

The main thing you need to know is that Professor Stewart absolutely loves what she teaches and it shows in her lectures. As someone who has never taken an art class, it was nowhere as hard as I thought it would be. There are 2 quizzes, a midterm, a paper, and a final, but if you go to class and pay attention you'll get all of the info you need.

The class starts out slow, but really picks up when it comes to interesting content by the time you reach the renaissance period. The quizzes are fast paced, but it's pretty easy to get a B if you pay attention in class. There is no textbook.

Jessica Stewart is my favorite Art History professor at JMU. I've taken her multiple times, and new for the upper level art history credit I'd have to be in her Renaissance Masters coursewhich correlates directly to her PhD. She encourages students to think for themselves, comment often, and really enjoy the quirky history we study. Take her.

As a nursing major, I took this class as an easy gen ed and ended up loving it! The material is so interesting and Dr. Stewart makes it so fun to learn as you can tell she really does love the subject. If I ever had room I would love to take a class with her again just for fun! 2 quizzes, midterm, final, and one 4 page paper, all clearly outlined.

Professor is really into material and gives all info you need to know for tests in lectures, so show up. I liked the class and thought it was interesting. Tests are all memorization of title, dates, and key info. A few quizzes and tests which aren't bad if you study and one research paper. Definitely best teacher for ARTH206

Jessica Stewart. One of my favorite professors at JMU. She is ridiculously smart and makes the materials really interesting. She also has a very good sense of humor. She is very helpful as well. Take this class if you need an easy GenEd. She's not a harsh grader. its better to go to class, but if you miss a couple, it wont kill your grade.

Professor Stewart makes art history interesting. She is so enthusiastic about it, and her fast-paced style of teaching makes the hour and fifteen minute class fly by. I would definitely recommend this class for anyone who has to take art history.

Dr. Stewart is amazing. You need to show up to class!! If you don't take notes you won't do well. Other than that the class was easy and interesting as she is VERY passionate about what she teaches.

I really enjoyed her class. A midterm, final, and paper. She is a pretty easy grader and if you go to class and study for the midterm and final you'll do fine. Do not miss her lectures though because she goes over material needed for the exams. She is so passionate about what she teaches and is always open to questions. Take her!

She's awesome, one of the most organized professor I've ever had. She is very passionate about art history and encourages everyone to give feedback. There a couple short papers and a midterm and final. Great class, definitely recommend.

Dr. Stewart is an amazing professor and makes this gen ed very fun. She is so passionate and makes her lectures interesting. It is crucial you attend: you cannot get the information outside of class. She gives you readings online but they are not essential or necessary. A definite TAKE! She is fun, outgoing and I LOVED art history!!!

Professor Stewart is super awesome, just talk to her and show interest in the class and participate and ask questions. She has a big paper due before thanksgiving but she sets it up so you do the rough draft and have it reviewed by others so it gives you enough time to think about it.

Great professor, she cares about what she teaches and is really fun. If you don't go to class however you will suffer because she discusses the art in depth for what you need to know for exams (that are mainly memory based). I really recommend her because it made learning about art enjoyable and counts for GenEd.

Professor Stewart is great, I never thought I would be interested in art history. I took this class as a gen ed and she made it less boring than I thought it would be. She cracks jokes and can be pretty entertaining. It is a lot information to remember for the exams, but she tells it in a way that is hard to forget. I'd take her again.

Jessica has been by far my favorite professor here at JMU. She is so funny sometimes and she really does care about her students. Her classes are very interesting and the way she teaches really engrained the paintings that we talked about in my head for forever. Must go to class for good notes. Would definitely take again in a heartbeat. TAKE HER!

YES. Love love love her. She is so passionate it's contagious. Participation matters but literally anything you say she'll be like "yeah!!!!" She is super fair at grading and there are only like 2 quizzes, a midterm, and a paper. You do have to actually go to class but she actually makes lectures really interesting. BONUS: there is no textbook!!

Favorite professor so far! She has an infectious passion for art history, no matter what your major is. I'm taking this for gen ed credit and it's my favorite class! Explains things in such a clear and memorable way. There's a lot of material to memorize for quizzes and tests but she's such an excellent professor that it's pretty easy. Take her!!

Very interesting class--just make sure you show up constantly. No textbook is a huge plus too.

Professor Jessica Stewart wants you to do well. She is straight forward when it comes to what she's looking for on quizzes, tests, and the research paper. She is always willing to give you the help you need. Plus she's super funny and makes a class you think is going to be so boring not boring at all.

My favorite professor/class so far at JMU! She's super passionate about Art History and makes it interesting! She allows two absences, but it's so interesting (and you could miss something crucial in one class) that I wouldn't miss it. There is one big paper that takes a lot of work, but for the most part it's an easy class. Definitely take her.

Jessica knows the class is a gen-ed and does not assign overly intense work. You have to go to class to get the artwork information otherwise you won't have anything to study for the quiz, midterm, and final. Its a chunk of memorization for those 3 things. She's a hard grader and rarely gives As unless you put in tons of effort that shows.

She truly was one of the most amazing gen- ed professors that I have had. There is a strict attendance policy but it is necessary because if you dont attend class it makes the class 10x harder to understand. If she taught all ARTH classes I would take her, one of the very few professors that comes to work loving what they do.

I LOVE her. She has honestly inspired me to appreciate and love art. Her passion and kindness is contagious. Must come to class and it is a lot of memorization. Art history sounds intimidating but in my opinion it's very interesting. If I could take this class again, I would! Please take her!!

Professor Stewart is by far one of my favorite professors while being at JMU. Her lectures are good and you'll always learn something new. Participation and attendance matter, so show up!! Her tests and quizzes are exactly the same. Get ready for some memorization! Lots of papers, but overall easy ones to write. Loved the class and LOVED her. TAKE!

Prof. Stweart is an amazing professor who is very passionate during her lectures. Although the content can be boring, she makes it very easy to pay attention and understand. I went in not thinking I would enjoy this class and ended up loving art history. The quizzes/exams are pretty hard (they are listing and essay format) - flash cards are key!!!

For Art History, TAKE HER. She is so clear, concise, and makes art history very interesting. As someone who has never been interested in art, Dr. Stewart has helped me appreciate art in ways I didn't think possible. Not to mention, she injects humor into lectures. Take her for the 8 week section - you will NOT regret it!

She is an amazing professor! I took this class even though I am not a fan of Art but this class was so interesting! She will help you so much if you go to her and she cares so much! two papers which are related and lots of time to work on it and quizzes are pure memorization of art work details but are very easy as long as you review them. TAKE HER

Jessica is an amazing teacher. She is clear about assignments, gives notices about when things are due, and tells you exactly what she expects on each assignment. She tells you exactly what is going to be on the exams also. She makes understanding art clear and is very passionate in a good way. TAKE THIS CLASS!

Stewart is an AMAZING professor TAKE HER if you can. 2 online reading quizzes every week, super easy. 3 Microthemes throughout the course which are 2 page essays. You have to show up to class to get the information on the paintings because she doesn't put it on the powerpoints. She is really passionate about art and makes the class interesting

Jessica's passion for the subject makes it so interesting to come to lectures!! Take her!! The course isn't super demanding if you come to lecture, the only outside of class work is the quizzes - easy, 3 microthemes and studying for the midterm and test - which is a lot to memorize but definitely achievable. Put in the work and you can get an A!

Take this class for gen ed! Professor Stewart has clear instructions on all assignments and lecture is entertaining and interesting. She is very passionate in her field and makes the class fun. Allowed 2 free absences and all reading is accessed online so you do not have to buy a textbook. Easy class if you review notes before midterm and final.

Jessica cares about all of her students and wants them to do well. There are reading quizzes on canvas (10 questions) due before every class, 3 short papers, and two tests. If you do your work and stay active in class you will get an A

Great choice for art history! One online, open book quiz before each class, 3 papers, midterm, and final. Dr. Stewart makes her lectures interesting and engaging, you will always leave class feeling smarter. Make sure that you attend class and take good notes. Wish I could take more of her classes!

Professor Stewart is the best professor I have ever taken. Her lectures are so interesting and she is so knowledgable of the topics. She is hilarious and really wants everyone to do well. Attendance is mandatory (2 excused absences), but it was a class I genuinely never wanted to miss. My favorite college class and professor, TAKE HER PLEASE.

TAKE HER!! I love Professor Stewart her class was so entertaining and I actually looked forward to going twice a week. Definitely go to class bc the lecture is what you have to absorb for the tests-- Not terribly difficult if you listen take notes and study

100% take her. Her lectures are interesting and she is hilarious. There is a reading quiz due every class, 3 microthemes (which are just like short papers), a midterm and a final. Go to class because that's where you learn all the information you need to know for the tests. I'd definitely recommend her to everyone who wants to take this class.

This was one of my favorite classes at JMU. ProfessorStewart is also really passionate and really good at what she does. In lecture she tells you everything you need to know for the exams. There are three papers, weekly online quizzes on assigned readings (not very hard), and two tests. She makes this class so much fun.

Really chill teacher. Make sure you do the online readings before each class. Will look over your essays if you ask and is willing to help you with anything. A lot of information in one class, but nothing a normal college student couldn't handle.

Solid choice. Just do the work and you'll be fine I pinky promise. Papers are a breeze and midterm, and final are fine as long as you went to class and took decent notes. Could have been a boring and hard class but ended up being the opposite so take her.

She's awesome. She's passionate in her work and describes stuff really well. I though this was going to be my worst class, but she made it the most interesting and my favorite. Homework quizzes every class but word for word, 3 papers, 1 quiz, 1 midterm, and final. HIGHLY recommend

Dr. Stewart is one of the best profs I've had so far. She realizes we aren't all going to be art historians but she wants us to appreciate art. There are online quizzes but as long as you do the readings you'll be fine. She also drops the 3 lowest grades. If you put the effort into this class it's easy to do well.

I've never loved a class or teacher more than ARTH 206 and Dr. Stewart. I took this class without knowing what to expect and I absolutely fell in love with it. She is so passionate about what she teaches and it makes her students want to learn more & participate. I wish I could take this class with her again I learned so much. Take her if you can!!

Literally just go to class. She reviews and literally tells you what she wants. Review and study and you cant fail this class. Lots of interacting and talking about paintings which helps a lot and shes funny

Jessica Stewart is an amazing person and professor! Her lectures lively. She gives three 'microthemes' which are 350 word papers on topics that you do not have to study or research. There are two quizzes on canvas every week, which comprise most of your grade. The midterm and final consist of remembering artwork and comparative short essays.

I can't say enough about how much I loved taking this class with Prof. Stewart. Her in person classes were interesting and she made learning so easy and enjoyable. She really knows her stuff and loves to share her knowledge. After moving online (COVID 19) she was so understanding and sympathetic. Not to mention she's funny and relatable. 10/10 prof

Dr. Stewart is one of the best professors I have had at JMU. I had no interest in art history before this class and now I wish I had room to minor in it. She makes the material exciting and gives amazing lectures. Also just an awesome person in general. Definitely take her if you have the chance.

Taking her during quarantine and shes handling it so well. She constantly checks up on us and has made the coarse 100x easier. During reg. lecture, shes funny and nice. I have a lot of other classes, but the class is easy enough where I can still maintain an easy A. You really only need to take notes from what she says in class to pass!!

Dont know why people are saying shes a hard grader?? Shes really easy! Online quizzes are open note and I honestly dont even look at the material before beginning the quiz timer and I still get 10/10. Super caring and has handled the COVID19 transition very well.

It is clear that Jessica LOVES her field of study and is extremely knowledgable. I am coming out of this class with a lot more interest in art history than I ever came in anticipating I would. Make sure to do the readings before class because she really wants students to participate. No tests, but there are reading responses and a paper.

I really enjoyed this class. I can not say enough nice things about her! Take her if you have the chance.

go to class!!! her lectures are interesting because she's funny and the way she explains makes it easy to memorize, online hw quizzes should be a grade booster and she'll drop your lowest scores on them

She's so funny and nice!! I had her when the pandemic was going on and school transitioned to online. she was very understanding & supportive! Her lectures are interesting & she loves art history! A lot of material but easy if you study her lectures! take her!

She is funny and makes her class so interesting you won't want to miss one. Weekly reading quizzes but doable and you will ACTUALLY learn a lot. Take her!!!!! :)

All I have to say is that I love this professor. She is caring, helpful, respected, and most importantly a great professor. I added art history as my second major, because of this class and this amazing professor. She genuinely made me care. I even had my roommate sign up for this class because I recommend it to anyone and everyone!Take her class.

Professor Stewart was hands down one of the best I've had at JMU. She knows that most of us aren't studying to be art majors and respects that but still manages to make it one my the most engaging classes I took last semester. The class is not difficult if you just attend and participate.

TAKE HER!! She was so accommodating with everything going on with covid this semester. She also made sure we were comfortable while still able to learn. Stewart makes her lectures fun and is very clear what we need to know for tests and quizzes. I really enjoyed this class and highly recommend her to anyone taking ARTH 206!!

Prof Stewart's ARTH 206 class is one of the best gen-eds I've taken here at JMU (this statement is coming from someone who didn't know much about art prior). The lectures are great, the tests and discussions are graded fairly, and overall good vibes. I highly recommend taking her for ARTH 206.

As a finance major, I loved this class and Professor Stewart's passion for art literally was the only thing keeping me focused. Most busy work/content I have had to navigate through so far at JMU (sophomore) but 100% worth it. Easy easy A if you do the work.

Have NEVER had a professor that was so passionate for subject until Prof. Stewart.. like screaming over how amazing a painting of a lamp was kind of passion. She is knowledgeable about the subject and truly wants everyone to do well. TAKE HER FOR ARTH206!!!! You will constantly want to learn more.

Take this class for your gen ed! Prof Stewart is so passionate about art and she makes the material really interesting. Everything is open note and easy quizzes every class day are an easy way to boost your grade

I loved her class! She is really funny and the tests are open note as well as the reading quizzes. She isnt a super hard grader, I wrote most of my assignments in an hour or less and got As and Bs. She is super understanding and really passionate about ARTH.

I took this expecting to hate it and now love going to class because she is passionate about what she teaches. She is an exciting, fun professor who throws in little jokes in here and there. Two quizzes a week and a couple papers/tests throughout the semester but the quizzes are simple/open note. Pretty easy class and highly suggest her.

Professor Stewart is one of the most engaging professors ever. She can keep your attention all class and you will not even realize that class is almost over. She cares so much about what she teaches and makes it interesting. I highly recommend it but you do have to put in a little bit of work. You should go to every class and take good notes.

Prof Stewart is so passionate about art history and makes it so interesting. With no art experience, I was not lost at all because she explains everything and doesn't move on until everyone understands. There are frequently reading quizzes but they are open note and almost word for word. TAKE PROF STEWART!!!!!

Take her for arth! She is literally the reason why I am thinking about declaring an art history minor. Super knowledgeable, explains things really well, and everything is open notes. This means you have to take lots of notes and so the homework does take me a while, but 100% worth it. She's super nice and it's an easy A.

Prof Stewart is my favorite professor in the Art Hist. department. She understands that the semester has highs and lows no matter what. As long as you show up to every class and take good notes you will do well. She is incredibly clear about what to expect on tests and quizzes (which are all open note). It's easy to do well in her class if you try.

If you show up to class and pay attention you will pass. A couple short papers due and weekly quizzes but they are not that bad. Does not do traditional multiple choice tests, but free response. She is a nice person and definitely cares about her students. Makes the content very easy to understand. Definitely recommend.

Professor Stewart made this class my favorite I've taken at JMU. She is an extremely caring professor and is very accessible. This class is also super easy with everything being open book and open note. As long as you take notes during class, you'll be fine. The course content is extremely interesting and Prof Stewart's passion shows. TAKE HER!!!!!

She is amazing - this was my favorite gen ed and changed the way I look at and understand art. If you go to class and take notes during lecture its an easy A - she prepares you super well for exams. She's so passionate and this class will change your perspective!!

Stewart is great and this is one of the best classes you can take. she made art history actually really interesting. 2 tests (online), two weekly quizzes (online), and a few short papers. everything is open book and note. As long as you take notes in class you'll get an A. This is literally one of the best and easiest gen eds you can take!

Dr. Stewart is an excellent lecturer. She is very passionate about art and this is obvious by the way she speaks about it. All of her tests and quizzes are open-note and open book.

Exams are open note with no time limit! Professor Stewart cares about application over blind memorization, and really cares that we understand the content. Surprisingly interesting, even without passion or knowledge about art! Because it's all open note, take super specific notes - you never know what's going to come back on the exam. Recommend!

I ADORED this professor and the class. Attendance isn't mandatory but you probably won't do well if you skip. Professor Stewart is very understanding, funny, and knows how to make the class interesting. I thought Art history was going to be extremely boring but this class ended up being my favorite out of the semester.

Art history is boring but Dr. Stewart is very passionate and makes the content into little short stories. Exams suck and take a long time but they are not hard if you go to class and take good notes. Multiple extra credit opportunities. A few short papers that boost grade. Go to class and you're fine. Very helpful outside of class.

Stewart is super kind and funny! Art history can be boring, but she is so passionated that she makes lectures enjoyable! Midterm and Final are good chunks of your grade, but she grades pretty easily/fairly! Gives a ton of extra credit opportunities to buffer your grade. Does NOT tolerate cheating, so don't even try. Loved her class, take her!!

LOVED JESSICA STEWART! I almost picked up an AH minor because she's so passionate in her teaching and such an amazing lecturer. Short passages to read before class and everything is open note, which I appreciated for a GenEd. Would take her over and over again!!!!

I absolutely loved this class! As long as you go to class and take notes (which isn't a bad thing because she makes the lectures so interesting) you will be fine.

She is an amazing professor with very interesting lectures. There were quizzes before each class but are easy if you watch the videos and assigned readings. All tests are outside of class open note untimed, and very easy to do well on. If you pay attention in class you should have no problem getting an A.

Took this class for a GenEd and it was very boring but it was very easy and there weren't many tests. Mini online quizzes before every class but she provides videos with the answers. She is passionate about what she teaches so if you are into art history you will love the class. TAKE HER IF YOU TAKE THIS CLASS

Professor Stewart is the best professor I have had at JMU. Lectures are so interesting and always left me wishing class could last a little longer. I was never into art until this class, Professor Stewart totally changed my mind. She's hilarious and gives great feedback for assignments. 100/10 recommend!!!

100% take her!! she was super funny and engaging. the material was boring sometimes, if you're not into art (like me) or are taking this for a gen ed. only homeworks are like 3 200 word papers, mini reading quizzes that are easy (most of the reading are videos you watch). 3 open note mini tests. Chillest class ever. Def a GPA booster.

Professor Stewart is super understanding, all you need to do is communicate if you're going to miss class. Tests were open note and online, + plenty of time to work on them. If you attend class and revisit the readings you will be fine. Despite the large lecture class I did feel as though she cared about my well being and wanted me to succeed.

She is truly the nicest professor I had this semester. As long as you go to class and put in some effort you will pass. She makes the seemly boring subject really enjoyable and truly cares about her students well being. There's a lot of small easy busy work that really helps cushion your grade. I 1000% recommend her. TAKE HER YOU WONT REGRET IT!!!!

ARTH289, didn't give me the option. I loved this class! No cumulative final, just a third test that's structured just like the prior two. Her lectures are fun but also educational. Take notes and use them during quizzes and tests because you're allowed! If you miss class just email her and you'll be fine.

Dr. Stewart's class was all lectures, and there was a decent number of readings for homework, but her lectures were so interesting. Art history can be boring, but Dr. Stewart is so passionate about it, and she connects what we are learning to real world issues that we face today like conservation. The tests and quizzes are all open note too!

Professor Stewart is one of the best professors I've ever had. She's so caring and wants you to do well. She gives weekly reading quizzes but they're online and open notes so you can skim through and do fine. No midterm or final and only 3 mini quizzes that are also online and open book. Definitely take her if you can!!

Professor Stewart was great! I don't like history at all, but Professor Stewart made this class easy to get through. I'd definitely take her again if I could.

Prof Stewart is a nice lady, she's SUPER passionate about art history butttt her class is HEAVY lecture. She posts slides but there is zero information on them so get ready to type every word she says.Tests are essay style/short answer online but she grades them HARD. A couple easy extra credit assignments. Attendance will affect your grade so GTC!

Dr. Stewart is a very passionate teacher. She doesn't post notes, so I recommend going to class. 30% of grades are participation through in-class writing assignments, 25% on open-note "mini-tests", discussion posts, etc. Hard to get an A on discussion posts and tests, but easy A for the class overall.

Dr. Stewart is such an amazing choice, her lectures are super engaging and she is very passionate about the subject. There are lots of reading quizzes, but they prepare you for the lecture. This class is one of my favorite courses I have taken at JMU! She explains everything very throughly and if you take good notes her tests are super easy!

Prof. Stewart is THE BEST! Her lectures were super interesting and she is very passionate about the subject. Attendance is mandatory and all of the tests surround exactly what she discusses in her lectures so take notes! All of the exams + assignments were online and open-note except for a few in-class write-ups that took a few minutes. Take her!!!

Dr Stewart is SO AMAZING and passionate about what she teaches. She made the subject of art history so fascinating and I truly enjoyed the class. All you really do is take notes which can get a little boring, but attendance isn't technically mandatory (it only counts when there is an in class assignment, which is rare). Tests are online/take home!

Easy A as long as you show up to class, TAKE GOOD NOTES, and participate. She gives out in class assignments that go toward your grade so make sure you show up to class, she doesn't tell you when they are. Tests are all online and open for an entire day. Quizzes before each class online which are easy if you read the material. Would def recommend!!

Dr. Stewart is passionate about art history! Attendance is not mandatory, but there are participation grades that you must be in class to receive (2 are automatically dropped.) Be sure to take thorough notes in lecture because all of what she lectures on are on the tests! Put in the work, come to class & you will be fine! Extra credit also offered

Professor Stewart is honestly one of my favorite professors. She's so sweet and she makes art history so interesting because of how passionate she is about it. She gives 2 reading quizzes every week, 4 discussion posts, and 4 mini tests all of which are open notes! No midterm or final! I had her for 289 as well and she was awesome! Take her class!!

Dr. Stewart is the best choice for your gen ed cluster. She is incredibly accessible and shows genuine care for her students. She is clear about her grading criteria. She doesn't require any bought materials, her lectures are engaging and interesting. Tests are open notes. I enjoyed this class so much more than I thought I would. TAKE HER!!!

Dr. Stewart is my favorite teacher. Her lectures are interesting and she tries to connect with her students. There are reading quizzes and exams, but they are entirely doable if you look at the material and show up to class. She's very understanding about ODS accommodations or illness and is easy to reach outside of class.

Dr. Stewart is SO GOOD!! i hate history, but I loved listening to her lectures. she's very easy going and humorous and she put the textbook on the course website so its free. definitely take notes during lectures, stuff that is said that is not in the textbook will be on exams. Exams are long, but there's no time limit, so 10/10 she's the best!!

She is a great professor. Lectures can feel long, but if you take notes it will help you with the tests. There is daily readings and quizzes that can take a while but overall not bad. All the tests are open note and on your own time, so it's easy to do well if you just take notes. She is also super funny and makes the class fun and engaging.

I went into this class thinking art history was boring and came out of it with an art history minor because of Prof. Stewart! Though the lectures can feel long, she is so engaging and her passion for the subject really shows. You'll have a quiz due before every class, but they're super easy and there are two tests (also easy).

She's super great & has fun lectures! She has random SUPER EASY in class assignments, so I would just go to every class just in case they come up. There's quizzes due before every class that you can use the online reading for. We only had two exams & you could use notes & those same readings that were used for the quizzes. Very much recommend!

She is an amazing teacher! My class had around 140 students and teaching those many students is not an easy job! You have to do reading quizzes before class but those aren't that hard if you pay attention; doing these quizzes will also help you understand the lecture as the lecture is based on the topics in these quizzes. Overall, a must have!

Jessica is awesome and passionate about the topics in her lectures. She really knows what she is talking about. Her class is also super easy.

Most information for tests comes from her lectures that are concise, and she's always open to answering questions or hearing opinions. Her tests are open note and you can definitely do well if you pay attention during lectures, but they are still rigorous. She is very caring and wants you to succeed!

I loved Professor Stewart! She is a very knowledgable professor who makes this class very interesting. She made this my favorite class of my entire time here at JMU. There were two exams which are online and open note/open course website. Also a few discussion boards. She is very funny and allows for participation, but doesn't require it! Take her!

Love Dr. Stewart! She is super caring and accommodating if you ever miss class and lets you catch up. Lectures are super interesting and detailed and the hw consists of reading quizzes before class that are online+open note and sometimes discussion posts. Tests are also online+open note! TAKE HER!

I could write an essay about how amazing Jessica Stewart is. I hate history but she is so passionate about what she teaches the lecture material starts to feel like a reality TV show. 2 reading quizzes a week get pretty annoying but you can just control F the answers. 2 tests and both are online no timer but you HAVE to take notes to pass them.

Great professor with engaging lectures! 2 Reading quizzes a week, midterm and final (non-cumulative and open notes/course website) and some in-class assignments/ discussion boards. Not a big workload but you will need to take notes and go to class to do well. Tests have an essay/short answer component.

I love her. It's really important to go to class because she verbally says all the notes, but it's really easy to succeed if you do. There's daily homework and it's a lot of information but it's all open note which is so helpful. I never felt stressed about this class and this was my second semester taking her class and I really recommend it.

Loved her! Super fun lady and the material really is interesting. All main tests are online, open notes, and open all day. Final is not cumulative. Overall this is a super easy gen ed for someone that doesn't know too much about art or religion or anything bc she really covers all of her bases. Make sure you take lots of notes for tests.

The class isn't very difficult if you pay attention and actually read the material. The lectures are long and boring but not super difficult to understand. If you miss class your only option is to ask your classmates for notes.

Very kind, passionate professor who made the lectures really interesting and enjoyable for me. Was my favorite class last semester and going to an art museum after being in this class is 10x cooler because you know so much about the artists/art. Tests were online just take GOOD notes in class and be thoughtful/take time with free response questions

Really great!

She is lovely!!

I would totally recommend her!! She is such an amazing teacher and really cares about her students. She makes her lectures very interesting and engaging so much it made me want to minor in art history. Tests are a bit rough as long as you study, but she also lets you use 1 note sheet.

I LOVED Professor Stewarts art history class. She is an absolutely amazing lecturer and makes every class interesting and engaging. The tests are a little difficult, but as long as you study you will be fine, + she allows for one cheat sheet. Would definitely take this class again.

Professor Stewart makes this course engaging and manageable. The lectures are detailed, and the open-note exams are doable if you stay on top of the material. unstuck ai was a lifesaver for prep.

I loved having Professor Stewart as my teacher, she is so engaging and very passionate about art history which made me more passionate about the subject. She is so fun to listen too and I always got excited to come to class.

i loveeee her she is so kind and so engaging. i was always able to pay attention and take notes ands tests are pretty easy. lots of reading quizzes but she was a great lecturer and i learned so much

Very engaging lectures that I found myself very immersed. She often makes jokes and connects to her students. Much of what she says in class is information needed for tests but she does not write that information on slides. She is a very fair grader and provides good feedback. She also gives multiple opportunities to raise grade.

Dr. Stewart was great, super structured class. The most important thing is taking class notes! She'll say what's on the test (only 2 per sem) a lot of buffer grades. Try a little and you'll be fine.

Great prof. She cares about what she teaches and her students' understanding of the content. There are easy quizzes often, but the readings and videos aren't difficult to get through. Participation matters to her. Allows "cheat sheets" on midterm and final. Midterm = first half, final = second half. Take her class if you can, you won't regret it.

She's amazing!! As someone who's never been into art and just needed the gen-ed, she made class so interesting and genuinely enjoyable. Class notes are so important so I'd recommend actually going to class and paying attention. She's so passionate and knowledgeable. If you put in the effort, you can easily do well. Take her!!!!

Two quizzes a week, a few written assignments, a few in-class assignments, and two exams. She seems very knowledgeable about what she teaches and cares a ton for her students and their success. Don't be afraid to reach out to her and ask for help.

i would take her 100 times again. i'm not an art person but she was so engaging and left me with so much knowledge. there's a midterm & a final (not cumulative) and 5 short writing assignments. there's also 10 question quizzes before each class. the workload is super manageable and not overwhelming at all. best gen ed i've ever taken. TAKE HER!!!

I absolutely ADORE her. I've had her for 2 semesters now (also 289), and I've learned sooo much! I was never a huge history person before taking her classes, but I genuinely might take on an ARTH minor now. her teaching style is amazing and so engaging, if I could take her a million times over again I would. I couldn't recommend a professor more!!!

She is a fantastic instructor! All of her lectures are organized and packed with information, and she's very engaging. The only material from the lecture that is on the slides is the images of the artwork, so show up to class, listen and take good notes. She has many additional resources on the class website, and the content is fascinating!

The best JMU ARTH instructor. Dr. Stewart's lectures 100% kept me engaged and she was always so organized and prepared. All content we covered was clear and stuck with me. She lets "cheat sheets" on all exams. Exams are mild but still study for them still.