Knowledgable teacher who seems to care about what he does! Unlike instructors who just tell you to memorize slides, he wants students to define movements in their own words and acquire a taste for art. His choice of material is also interesting and his grading policy very fair. Highly recommended!

Great teacher. If you really want to learn take his class. His tests are essay and based on what you know, not what you don't. If you go to class and take notes (there are a ton of notes) you'll do great.

Excellent teacher. He makes the subject more appealing and a whole lot easier.

He is a farily good teacher but if you can't retain what he says in lecture it doesn't make sense.Tests are open book and very easy. HAS A BORING TONE BUT ITS EASY 2 GET A GRADE B OR HIGHER.

This is the best professor I've ever had. He really knows his stuff. And I am a museum freak!

He is very knowledgeable and his class was very interesting. Before this class, I would have never imagined that I would find interest in art. The tests were open book. Definitely highly recommended.

Loved this class. I never imagined that I would care about it but thoroughly enjoyed it. There are a ton of notes to be taken but if you take them you can't get lower than an A!!!! I took him at night and never fell asleep or was bored.

I thought this was a very interesting and interactive. I learned alot of information. I would definatly recommend him!

he has great skin... but really, he's extremely willing to help you out with anything, does whats on the sylibus and if you listen in class and take even minor notes you get good grades on the test (you can use your book and notes). the projects are kinda random but cool. i flaged the artists that he talked about in my book and got 90's on the test

Great Professor Open book/Open note true false tests. if you are good with reading then you don't need to study hard at all. Does This Make Sence?

I didn't think I'd have as much of an interest until I took his class. He's an Art Historian and I think that makes him a better teacher. Nice and really funny guy.

He was great. Nice person. I'll take him for Art Apprec. and Art History II, Right?

Professors Kaufman is the best prof i have ever had! he makes the lectures interesnting and fun! the test are extremely easy and the assignments of pass or fail are fun! we even made a sculpture of chewed gum! hahah does this make sense????And he is Sooooooooooooo HOT ;) !!!! LOVE HIM!!!

Great communicator good teaching skills

Professor Kaufman is an excellent Professor, great sense of humor, you have fun in his class, just don't be late, don't fall asleep and don't leave class until break time. Be prepared to work but he keeps it interesting and easy.

Excellent and motivating teacher who makes funny a boring subject.

professor kaufman made such a potentially boring class extremely fun. although i recieved a C,it wasn't because a lack of his teaching abilities but because of my laziness. he is a great techer and is very helpful. the tests are THE EASIEST EVER, and he also makes fun assignments along with humorous lectures.STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for this SUBJECT!!!

He makes art very interesting and really gets students to share their opinions. Tests are True/False, but they are tricky. You can use notes and the book on the tests so yes the book is required. He is quite boring, but i do recommend him because it is an easy A. There's one major paper where you have to go the the UM art museum

This class was easy for me. All you have to do is show up and listen to lectures. His Test are open book, execpt for the finale. You also have to do a museum assignment, which is easy but it is at the Univeristy of Miami. He's a nice guy with a sense of humor. I got an A on everything and in the class.

great professor. excelent class. easy and something to learn from.

Professor Kaufman is a great Art teacher. The class is easy and somewhat fun. However, he gives alot of in class assignments that are graded on a Pass or Fail bases. This class is a must take. Easy A if you come to class and participate. Go Pro. Kaufman.

Very interesting lectures, HARD True false tests and very unclear. Makes class fun..

Pro. Kaufman is awesome. I would highly recommend and take again. One of the best tchrs I have had yet. Not too easy or too hard, but makes life easier with his dry sense of humor. Lovin' it.

CLASS IS EXTREMELY BORING, TRY HARD TO STAY AWAKE. no leaving classroom once class has started, no leaving early. open book tests, class lectures are SO boring. If your lucky enough to stay awake and motivate yourself to come to class you will pass easily. Attendance is part of your grade.

This teacher is very smart and helpful. By far the creme de la creme of the art department at BCC.

He has a lot of assignments but none of them are that difficult you just have to follow the directions.

awesome teacher.. just try to get involved and time will fly.. hes overall a good teacher that loves what he is doing.. just pay attention and try to get the main idea of all paintings.. pay attention to the details he gives

He is an extremely knowledgable prof. I took his night class and I was never bored. You have to take notes- and there are a ton of them. But they are all interesting and clearly related to the tests. I am going to take more Art His classes b/c of this class.

Empowering professor who is fair, knowledgeable, and consistent. He evokes genuine concern for his students' success. Paying attention in class, doing the writing assignments with thought and care, participating, and studying carefully assures students of an A. His syllabus is class law! Bravo Professor John!

The class was funny at times..likes to joke around..pretty enteraining..must come to class every day and be on time..nice guy..pay attention and study and you'll be fine..got a little boring at times but what class isn't

Very good teacher! Keep with all your writing assignments and you will easily pass the class. He is an example of what a good professor should be.

SUMMER STUDENT: The class was a lot of fun. He really enjoys teaching and wants you to pass. I'm taking him again in the fall. He made me love art more.

He is truly a great teacher, i am so much more interested in art now. for sure an easy A the lectures in class are so interesting you can't help but get involved, take this class its awesome!!!

He is definitely one of the better teachers. Doesn't give major tests but instead many small quizes throughout the class. You really learn alot, even if you aren't interested in art. Took him twice and was happy both times!

Great teacher, I would definitely take him again. He made the class SO easy and he was extremely helpful. You must have the text book to pass, everything comes from the text book. Easy tests, easy essay questions, cool museum project. I loved this class.

His lectures are really interesting and he loves to get everyone talking. He's pretty sarcastic at times and a little eccentric. He may make you get up and chant, or dance, or engage in some sort of odd performance, so be ready to get a bit silly. quizzes are really easy as long as you pay attention, and writing assignments are cake.

I took this class online, recieved an A, was an awesome professor, explains every detail, you need to log on and do all work, the quizzes are very ease. I would recommend his class online.

He is a really funny teacher, he make you talk and do silly things sometimes, theres like 10 or so quizzes but you just really have to review your notes or guess because he is confused sometimes...theres 2 important essays and 1 extra credit. but overall he is a great person.

This class is an easy A. I took it online. You will need the book to pass. There is an assignment to go to the art museum which I thought I would hate, but it was actually intresting. I never had any problems with the teacher. When you do the discussion questions, ask good questions or he won't give you credit. Take him, it's an essay A!!!!

very nice professor!! take notes and study the pictures from the book when required.. otherwise, just a really easy/enjoyable class :)

Prof. Kaufman is a nice and funny guy! His class is enjoyable, easy, and fun. Take good notes of PowerPoint presentations, the discussion, and ask questions! You should get an A. This was such an easy class! I studied about one to two hours or so prior to each test and I got an A in the class! Oh, and the museum assignment was easy and interesting!

GREEEAAATTT Professor his classes are fun, discussions are great he will help you and he give an extra credit/make up test. The museum assignment was wonderful if you didn't love artwork, you will after attending here.do participate but don't disturb him or his class. Also BE ON TIME he closes the door at the beginning of the class period.

Took this class online. One discussion and test every week. Very easy! Mr. Kaufman responds to emails quickly and will work with you if you are having trouble. He's a really nice guy!

Took his class online. Test and a discussion once a week. I felt the museum assignment was a little ridiculous and he grades it hard. We're not art majors. He responds quickly to your emails. The last test was really hard. It's only a half and hour and you have to memorize the pictures he stars and all the information about it.

He is very knowledgeable on the subject. He really engages you in the class, so make sure you participate! And take plenty of notes if you want a good grade.

I liked his class. It wasn't as hard, but only if you really take good notes. Notes are super useful, because the notes you take in class pretty much are covered for the writing assignments and tests! Just a heads up on that. Overall, I learned a lot in the class.

Is the most amazing teacher at BC! I love his passion for art and ability to give that passion to others. He will make you love art and his class!!

This is one of the most amazing teachers I have ever had in my life. I did not expect to find this level of teaching in a 2-year program. Even if art is not your thing, do not go to graduation without takingone of his classes. I highly recommend you take this class in person, otherwise you will miss the best part: listening to his lectures!

Great teacher, with a great sense of humor. He likes to use a mixture of lecture and discussion. The class is not too difficult as long as you have a mild interest in the subject area. If there are ever any issues, he is always available to talk with. For the first time at BC, it really feels like I'm in a "college" class. Really love him :)

This professor knows his stuff and is overall good. You have to work for your grade in class and no extra credit is given. It is a writing class as well so you will do writing on the chapters answering questions. Class part. Important and lectures are every class. That's the test!! His lectures, it's mostly stuff not in the book

When i first took this class it wasn't what i expected, there's a lot more work than i thought but i absolutely love this class!!! i've learned so much and it made me extremely interested in art. he's extremely funny and sarcastic. don't get on his bad side and he'll love you. he jokes around with the class and always makes us laugh.i loved him!!!

Good teacher! U basically pass just by showing up and there are 5 writing assignments... Tests are easy

Professor Kaufman is a really entertaining art historian. Get ready for a lot of work, although it is easy. Make sure you get the textbook, you will need it for the assignments and discussions. Lectures can take up a few classes, based on the pace. This class is the best I've had so far. Kaufman is funny and likes to joke around with the students.

easy class! everyone should take him

He's an awesome professor! He makes the lectures fun and entertaining. The chapter tests are exacly the same as the final and he reviews the answers after each test so as long as you write down and study the answers, the final will be a breeze.

I love Kaufman! He's so sassy and funny, it's great xD He definitely makes class entertaining, but he does request your attention and a bit of thought and effort (something a few classmates seemed incapable of)but overall, this course is a great intro into the world of art history.

He's a sassy teacher but it keeps the class interested. He is strict about his rules in the syllabus, no immaturity allowed. The class itself is very easy and the only way not to get an A is by not paying attention or doing your assignments.

Have taken him for both art history courses and I like his teaching style. Attendance is mandatory and you do learn a lot. He makes art fun and interesting, assignments are not to many and not to hard. He is always there if you have any questions and tests are pretty easy. No complaints.

he's a great prof just study and you'll do fine :)

I took this class online. The subject matter is pretty interesting; the reading itself is very easy and simplified. The quizzes on the reading were easy as well. The only issue I had was with the weekly mini summary essay, which I thought was pointless to do. Overall, he's really nice and helpful. The class is easy, but can be confusing and boring.

Professor Kaufman made getting out of bed in the mornings a lot easier. The classroom environment is very comfortable, I enjoyed listening to his lecture. Take notes, do your weekly online assignments, discuss, and pay attention and your good to go. I got a B, and slacked off a little, had I not... A for sure. Oh, and he's realllyyyy funny.

This class is easy if you study his power points. If you do not study you will fail. He posts the power point online. His tests are 20 questions. You have to write 6 papers and 1 of them is a museum assignment. If you do all the assignments and study the class won't be too difficult.

Best professor ever!! His class is easy and he is so funny!! At first I did not think I was going to like him but he is one of my favorite professors and I am going to take him again!!

He is just amazing!! If you like art you will enjoy the class, even if you don't like art you will enjoy it. he is so funny, great professor. The class is not hard at all, make sure to go to class because he will explain the power points. the test are 20 questions and you will have to write 6 papers. easy and amazing class.

Awesome professor! All you have to do is not be late, disruptive, and study the powerpoints. Tests are generally easy. You can miss up to 6 classes. Very funny and down to earth!

awesome teacher! funny guy and class is interesting! he isn't a difficult teacher. just make sure you go to class and study you power points.

Even if you do not like Art, please do yourself the favor by taking Kaufman's class. Believe the hype, he is such a great professor! I took him for both 2050 & 2051 back to back, best decision I ever made! 5/5 THE BEST

really great professor! actually knows what he's talking about.

Amazing Professor! I've had him for ARH2050 and ARH2051. His way of teaching captures your attention. Take his class, you will not regret it. Because of him, I will be doing a concentration in Art History. Thank you, P. Kaufman.

I took this course as an elective and I'm not very artistic. I think I was the only one in the class who wasn't majoring in an Art major. I absolutely loved this class and I've learned so much...

Taking his class is so easy. You just have to write everything your professor says about the types of art images in, what it means, and about its history.

Kaufman is a nice guy and the class is simple. The first 15 minutes of class you write, then he gives a lecture on a piece of art and the last 15 minutes of class you write again about the piece he just went over. The whole class is based on points you accumulate with the writing. He is lighthearted and makes jokes here and there. Great teacher.

I am taking this class just because John is the professor!

I took this class online because every online class has been so easy to pass. Until I took this one.. it started three weeks ago and I'm almost at a "B" because he grades so harshly. He takes his Art very seriously. If what you have written isn't up to his standards he won't give you an "A". DO NOT RECOMMEND if you're looking for an easy A

His class is realllyyy easy. He just makes you write about what you learned at the end of class, barely have homework. He's pretty funny but super anal. oh and he's big on participation. Bring your book to class and don't be late

He will make you write about the class by the end of it using the terms and descriptions he gave you, easy if you do it the same day you had the class. he will give you extra credit if you write a few extra essays from an online page which would be your "book" (its free tho). very particular guy, very passionate about art. He will help you.

When the term started, he gave class rules and SEEMED strict but he's really super nice, funny, and makes passing SO EASY! Every assignment's done at the end of class -1 paragraph for each work- and offers extra credit! Tests are on everything you learned and SUPER easy! Plus, he gives real insight into art and understanding it in new ways.

Excellent professor, definitely not boring. Experienced and with vast knowledge of the subject, manages to spark interest for art.