4.6

Kathryn Brownsey

Art History - Mount Royal University

4.6
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
86%
Would Retake
89
Reviews
4.6
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
4.6
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

86%

Would Retake

89

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What Students Say

Exudes passion for her subject

ARTH1101 - 5.0 rating

She is a really great teacher, makes a boring subject interesting

AHIST1101 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

71%

Textbook Required

23%

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Not sure yet: 6
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Reviews (89)
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3.0
ARTH1101
Oct 29, 2008

Katherine is one of the best teachers I've ever had! I loved her class. She really makes art history interesting. I highly recommend taking one of her classes.

5.0
4.0
ARTH1101
Aug 30, 2009

Katherine was great. She made the class really interesting and the tests were do-able if you studied what she gave you. I don't recommend skipping class -- there are a lot of notes. TAKE GOOD NOTES!! There is a lot she says that is NOT in the textbook.

5.0
2.0
ARTH1101
Dec 3, 2009

Kathryn is the Maury Povich of the daytime television that is art history, she was the ray of sunlight during my semester from hell

5.0
3.0
ARTH1103
Jul 8, 2010

Kathryn is a great professor. She makes the subject of art history interesting and easy to learn. I would defiantly take any of her classes again and recommend them for everyone.

5.0
2.0
ARTH1101
Aug 29, 2010

Katherine is a really good teacher, she is very organized and has a great teaching method. She helps a lot with preparing the class for a midterm. I would HIGHLY recommend taking an art history class with her.

5.0
3.0
ARTH1101
Dec 15, 2010

Katharine was a very good professor - she was organized, clear and very passionate about what she was teaching. I also found that she was very approachable and friendly. The class was a lot of work, and the tests were hard, but she provided very clear study guides. I don't recommend skipping classes, and I recommend taking thorough notes.

5.0
2.0
ARTH1101
Dec 29, 2010

I couldn't have asked for a better teacher. Her interest in the subject helped capture my interest. She tells you excatly what's on tests, her study guides are easy to follow, and teaches you how to write a good essay. Funny, smart, insightful, supportive, interesting and passionate, Katherine is the perfect instructor.

5.0
3.0
ARTH1101
Jan 6, 2011

Has such a passion for what she's teaching and she really knows her stuff. She was an amazing teacher with great enthusiasm. I really thought I'd be sleeping through this class, but she made it so interesting.

4.0
3.0
ARTH1101
Jan 10, 2011

She is a pretty good prof. She knows her stuff and as long as you study her tests are a breeze. I felt like she marked the essay a little unfair. Overall a good teacher.

4.0
2.0
ARTH1101
Jan 27, 2011

i loved her! she was such a great prof, she told you what you needed to know and was very helpful. class is defs mandatory, as she gives quite a bit of notes, but it is worth it. she definitely made me want to take another art history course. highly recommended!

5.0
1.0
ARTHXX
Feb 11, 2011

Brilliant prof, explains everything very well and is always willing to answer questions. Be prepared to take lots of notes. Gives a lot of extra info in class, so best not to skip any classes.

5.0
2.0
ARTH1101
Apr 19, 2011

Took two classes with Katherine. She is great, tells you exactly what you need to know. A little hard on you when marking essays though. However, overall, she is a great prof! I'm minoring in Art History because of her!

5.0
2.0
ARTH3311
Jun 22, 2011

I have taken three classes with Katherine, and I was to take more. She is my favourite instructor. She's passionate, clear, concise, interesting, and helpful. Her tests are a little difficult, but she tells you excatly what's on the test and what to study and if you actually do study it's a breeze. THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT CLASS KATHERINE :)

5.0
2.0
ARTH3311
Jun 26, 2011

Kathryn is definitely one of the best professors I have ever had at mount royal. You need to work hard to get an A but I actually looked forward to going to her class during the spring semester. It was so interesting! I feel as though she marks very fairly on both the tests and the essay. She is extremely nice and was very helpful when I had questi

5.0
2.0
ARTH3311
Jun 26, 2011

Continued.. questions regarding my essay. She puts the study slides up early so that you have plenty of time to study and provides useful study guides. Wonderful lady and I highly recommend her!

5.0
2.0
ARTH1101
Sep 7, 2011

Katherine is very passionate about art history and wants students to do well. She encourages collaboration in class and prepared us very well for the exams. Take thorough notes, pay attention and you'll ace this course. Highly recommend her!

5.0
3.0
ARTH1101
Jan 3, 2012

Fantastic prof. She does go over material quickly,and her tests are challenging. But she gives you a study guide well in advance, and posts the study slides on Blackboard. I wasn't too crazy about art history at first, but after only a few classes I was always looking forward to it. Lots of tests, but only one short paper. Take her class!

5.0
1.0
ARTH3313
Jan 9, 2012

Best prof. I'm currently taking my 4th class with her because I absolutely love her teaching style. Katherine can talk in a continuous, inflective stream, all the while making vast subject matter interesting and relevant. Take her classes! If you follow along, take diligent notes, and pay attention to her FAIR study guides, you will do great.

5.0
1.0
ARTH1101
Jan 9, 2012

WOW! What an amazing professor! She is definitely someone who actually wants to see her students excel in what they are doing. Tests are challenging but she gives you an amazing study guide well in advance so there are no surprises. Her lectures keep you interested in the subject material, even at 8:00 in the morning! She is a wonderful professor!

5.0
3.0
ARTH1101
Mar 29, 2012

Clear on her expectations, very available for help, reasonable! Can keep your attention for 3 hours without waiver! Cannot recommend her enough simply the best prof on campus!

5.0
2.0
ARTH1101
May 10, 2012

Kat is the BEST teacher i have ever come across. I took ARTH 1103, just because she was the teacher. She is incredibly helpful, and will go out of her way to ensure you do well on a test/assignment. She is approachable and friendly. Attendance is a must, but she makes it interesting. I had no interest in art before this class and now i love it.

5.0
2.0
ARTH1101
Jul 9, 2012

Katherine is an amazing person and teacher. I loved her classes so much. She is funny, interesting and smart. Cant say enough good things about her. Tons of memorization but she is super clear what tests will look like. I never bought a text book, her lectures are all you need. GO TO CLASS if you want to do well. I preferred 1101 to 1103.

5.0
2.0
ARTH1101
Oct 24, 2012

Katherine Brownsey is great. Her class is super interesting. There is a lot of content involved, but it is not her fault. The course covers hundreds of years. Attend class and read the text and study study study!! It is so worth it and she makes her expectations completely clear.

5.0
2.0
ARTH1101
Dec 5, 2012

Kathryn is awesome! Her class is always interesting plus she is very helpful. Her class just flies by, and I attended the 8:00 am class. Highly reccomend her as a teacher!!

5.0
2.0
ARTH1103
Jan 6, 2013

Katherine is one of the most incredible profs I have had in my three years of university. She has a genuine passion for the subject which she passes on to her students, and her teaching is clear and well paced. She is always available to help out too, she even gave us her home phone number so we could call her outside of work hours!!

5.0
4.0
AHIST1101
Jan 11, 2013

She is a really great teacher, makes a boring subject interesting. She's really helpful and very clear about exams and what she wants from you. Though she is not a easy marker on papers.

5.0
2.0
ARTH1103
Grade: A
Nov 12, 2014

Kathryn is a lively and kind instructor who wants her students to understand and succeed in Art History. She does baby her students by giving them tons of freedom on the exams, but this course still requires studying and definite attendance. Overall, she has made this intro course much more entertaining and tolerable than usual ARTH intros.

5.0
2.0
ARTH1101
Grade: A-
Jan 8, 2015

I. Love .Katherine. If I could write an ode to her I would. She's so passionate about art history and maybe that's why I did well in her class. All the material in class is available online, but the notes you take in class are essential to tests. If you pay attention and ask questions you'll get good marks. I wish she taught more classes ):

5.0
3.0
ARTH1103
Mar 17, 2015

Katherine is so passionate about her subject, that she inspires all her students. Her passion has made me reconsider my degree! She is also really approachable if you need help, and has been really accommodating. You do need to attend her lectures to get great notes to get an A in this class, but her lectures are very interesting!

5.0
3.0
ART1103
May 26, 2015

Kathryn is the best! Super sweet and highly knowledgeable. Tests are a standard format, no surprises, but studying is an absolute must. Definitely attend class and take notes as her PowerPoints don't provide enough info for the test. The textbook is useful occasionally (and is REALLY expensive), but does not go as in-depth as her lecture materials.

5.0
3.0
ARTH1103
Grade: A
Nov 4, 2015

Kathryn is a great professor. If you show up to class and you study for the tests you can get a good grade. She is passionate about what she teaches and I love attending her classes. Every semester I check to see if she is teaching a class I haven't taken yet!

5.0
2.0
ARTH1101
Grade: A
Nov 23, 2015

Exudes passion for her subject. I took Art History, and it felt like attending a Ted Talk, every time I was in that room. While the testing format can be stressful, it can be done without the ridiculously priced textbook mandated for this class if you attend. Discussion is enriching, and you feel smarter taking this course. Highly recommended.

5.0
3.0
ARTH1101
Grade: A
Nov 26, 2015

Kathryn is one of the best teachers I've had at Mount Royal. There is a lot of memorization and content to cover but if you attend class and take notes you won't have a problem. I was not interested in art , but she's made me change my view of things. I will definitely take other classes with her.

5.0
3.0
ARTH1101
Grade: B+
Nov 28, 2016
Would take again

I took art pre history up to the renaissance with Kathryn, and it was an amazing class. The lectures are amazing, and really interesting. Kathryn is also a great prof!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ARTH1103
Jan 8, 2017
Would take again

As my first Art History course, Kathryn made it very easy to love this topic with her intuitive lectures and amazing teaching styles. Very clear and patient with lectures and assignments and always willing to help if needed. A fair bit of information to memorize but if interested in the course there should be no issues.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Inspirational
4.0
3.0
ARTH1103
Grade: A
Apr 19, 2017
Would take again

Kathryn really knows how to contextualize what you look at in this course. This course is mainly memorization, but as long as you listen in class and take notes on what she says you'll be successful. She's a really caring prof and doesn't make anything complicated. Everything is straightforward, so as long as you do what's expected you'll do well.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
ARTH1103
Grade: A
May 8, 2017
Would take again

A great prof, funny and kind. Passionate about art and makes the subject interesting with her engaging lectures. Responds to emails super fast and always willing to answer questions. A lot of material covered but if you take notes and study you should be OK, and she is very clear about what you'll be tested on. Loved her class, a wonderful woman.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
ART1103
Grade: A-
Dec 23, 2017
Would take again

She is an amazing professor at Mount Royal. Truly one of the best! If you have any interest in art history, I highly recommend Kathryn. She made the class really interesting, and how much knowledge she has about the paintings and the time periods blew me away. Very clear on what the tests will be like and always wants to help her students!

Respected
Amazing lectures
Would take again
3.0
4.0
ARTH1101
Dec 25, 2017
Wouldn't take again

nice lady, willing to help but hard market , for an intro Art Class she marked as if this is your major !

5.0
2.0
ARTH1103
Grade: A-
Jan 11, 2018
Would take again

I absolutely love taking classes with Kathryn! Her lectures are interesting! You can also get by without a textbook which is nice! Her tests are very heavy (you have to know a lot) but she gives you all you need to know and as long as you ACTUALLY study you will do great!

Gives good feedback
Tests are tough
Would take again
1.0
3.0
INST2710
Mar 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She quit teaching the class two weeks in and left the students

5.0
3.0
ARTH3313
Grade: A
Apr 18, 2018
Would take again

Ive taken two classes with Kathryn and she is probably my favourite prof at MRU. Her lectures are always interesting and shes very approachable. This course is only hard if you think you will be handed an A for minimal work.

Amazing lectures
Caring
3.0
4.0
ARTH1103
Grade: Rather not say
Jun 1, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Class is not easy, no homework or textbook needed but memorization is key to pass. Her lectures are so boring that people are either sleeping or on their phone.

Tough Grader
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
ART1103
Grade: A+
Nov 13, 2018
Would take again

Kathryn is incredible! She expects you to take notes as she speaks about exam images and her descriptions/analysis are easy to understand and memorize for the exams. She ensures success for the exams, and no other homework is given but one short essay. Loved this class so much I declared art history as my minor!

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ARTH3313
Grade: A
Mar 21, 2019
Would take again

Shes the sweetest lady Ive ever met! She gives really good lectures that have related PowerPoints and has so much knowledge to share I have taken two classes with her and she is lovely! Would recommend!

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
ARTH1103
Aug 14, 2019
Would take again

Such an amazing professors bc she gets straight to the point and uses time wisely. Textbook isn't mandatory bc it's only if you u want to read more about the art pieces. Just show up to class, and you have everything you need to succeed. I suggest studying EVERYTHING u studied bc the art pieces u thought aren't gonna be on the tests, they show up.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
3.0
ARTH1101
Grade: B+
Sep 8, 2019
Would take again

Kathryn is such a sweet angel. Her courses require alot of memorization so as long as you show up and listen to what she has to say the art history courses are very do-able. She will always give you an extra hand if needed as well.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
AHIST1101
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 4, 2019
Would take again

Such a good teacher, she makes all of the material easy to understand. She has such an understanding in the stuff she teaches. However, you do have to attend the class to get all the notes as she doesn't post any of it.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
ARTH1101
Grade: A
Jan 2, 2020
Would take again

I absolutely adore Kathryn; shes probably the sweetest lady youll ever meet. Her tests are all based off of in class definitions and pieces of art, so get ready to memorize. I used flash cards and it worked really well! As long as you take notes and study youll be fine, but not the class for you if youre not great at memorizing!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
ARTH1101
Jan 14, 2020
Would take again

Fantastic professor, clearly cares about her work and makes what could have been a boring subject very captivating. Lectures are incredibly informative and she sets you up for success with her PowerPoints and study guides. One of my favourite professors that I have had so far and I am so excited to have her again for my next semester.

Inspirational
Graded by few things
Caring
5.0
2.0
ART1103
Grade: A
Mar 24, 2020
Would take again

Kathryn is a sweeheart. It is evident that she loves the content that she teaches, which makes it interesting to learn. Midterms are based off of her study guides and powerpoints, no surprises at all. Lots of options to choose from for the one essay we need to do, there will definitely be something you will enjoy!

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
ARTH1103
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 22, 2020
Would take again

Kathryn is honestly the best prof ive ever had. I took her art history class based solely off of her reviews and it has not disappointed! I would love to take another art history course now, especially with her. Shes an easy marker and a really caring person! Definitely take this class if you have the opportunity

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
4.0
ARTH3311
Grade: A-
Nov 25, 2020
Would take again

She provides great feedback on your essays but be prepared for tons of reading. Though they aren't long and take an hour to complete maximum, you do one almost every week.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
ARTH1103
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2020
Would take again

Kathryn is a great professor! I had her for the first time this semester and registered for another one of her classes next semester. As long as you attend class, take good notes, the course is super straight forward! No surprises at all. She is so caring and easy to communicate with. Would highly recommend!

Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
ARTH3311
Grade: A+
Dec 29, 2020
Would take again

By far my favorite prof at MRU. I've taken two courses with her and am genuinely upset that I've run out of gen ed options. I would love to take more! Her passion for art history is apparent in her captivating lectures and care for her students. Her Powerpoints clearly outline the testable topics which makes studying easy. I highly recommend her!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
ARTH1103
Grade: A
Jan 4, 2021
Would take again

Kathryn did a wonderful job adapting to online. She always responded to emails and gave great feedback and support on all assignments. Fair warning, though; if you have to take her online, she gave exams as essays rather than multiple choice (which was difficult, but not horrible). Overall her lectures are extremely informative and enjoyable.

Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ART1103
Grade: A-
Feb 24, 2021
Would take again

Her passion for what she teaches is clear. She makes sure that everything she speaks about is understandable to us students. My favourite teacher so far! If you have the opportunity to choose Kathryn, pick her!!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
ARTH1103
Grade: A
May 2, 2021
Would take again

Kathryn is an amazing professor and really cares about her students. Her classes are great if you have an interest in art in general but her classes are quite lecture heavy. She is a fair grader and is very easy to get in touch with if you have any questions. The textbook isn't necessary for her class as long as you attend her lectures.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
ARTH1101
Grade: B+
Jun 15, 2021
Would take again

She is one of the BEST professors I have had. She makes the concepts easy to understand and on her PowerPoints she highlights all the important info that you need to know for the tests.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
3.0
3.0
ART1103
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 18, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This is one of the most boring classes youll ever take id rather watch paint dry. I will say she is very passionate about what she teaches but I am not so I found it hard to wake up to even get online. The content is boring and the course is not very interactive.

Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
ART1103
Grade: A-
Apr 10, 2022
Would take again

If you have a chance to take any class with Kathryn, take it. She is passionate about what she does and that makes her class worth wild in itself. I found her class very easy, I focused on my other courses and was still able to pass this course with flying colors. As long as you go through the slides and understand the broad topics, you are gold.

Inspirational
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
ART1103
Grade: A-
Apr 25, 2022
Would take again

She posted all the slides she used during the lectures for review before exams, so as long as you take notes during class it's easy to get a good grade. There were only a few papers due throughout the term for a large portion of the overall grade, but they were easy so long as you take notes.

Caring
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
ART1103
Grade: A
May 1, 2022

Kathryn was an amazing prof. However, her lectures were really heavy and time-consuming. But she is a fair marker and her classes are very interesting

5.0
2.0
ARTH1103
Sep 28, 2022
Would take again

She was the best professor that I had awhile back and she is really good at explaining the material very well during class. She also provides an idea on what to prepare for on the exam during the course.

Amazing lectures
Respected
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
ARTH1101
Grade: Incomplete
Oct 20, 2022
Would take again

Shes my favourite teacher here 100%

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
ARTH2209
Nov 25, 2022
Would take again

One of the best Professors at MRU.

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
3.0
1.0
ARTH1101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 1, 2022
Would take again

She has a lot of tangents that go on forever. Without a source of entertainment it's pretty hard to get through to be fair. She has a good understanding and the class makes sense as long as you explain yourself and your interpretation it's not that difficult

Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
ARTH1103
Grade: A-
Dec 5, 2022
Would take again

Kathryn is an ABSOLUTE GEM. I'm new to art history and she explains everything in a really beginner friendly way, she has so many insights, is extremely knowledgable, tests are super fair, extremely reasonable marker, and it's just genuinely a pleasure to listen to her speak. 3 tests, all online essay questions, and a paper. Great prof!

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
ART1103
Grade: A-
Mar 19, 2023
Would take again

Kathryn is one of the absolute best professors at MRU. You can tell that she is passionate about what she is teaching and that makes the lectures really engaging! there were three tests and a paper, each worth 25% If you go to class and take notes, you'll do great! -coming from someone who doesn't test well. also, she is great about accommodations

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
ART1103
Grade: A
Apr 8, 2023
Would take again

Kathryn is an awesome professor. She is passionate about the material, making the content more enjoyable to learn. There is only 1 essay assignment, and the midterm+final were 2 long answer questions. If you take some time outside of class to study, there's no way you won't do well; she even lets you bring a cheat sheet to the midterm and final!

Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
ARTH1103
Nov 29, 2023
Would take again

She is one of the best professors at MRU. She would explain the material very well.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
ARTH3311
Grade: B+
Dec 5, 2023

Professor Brownsey is an empath and a giver by nature. Makes all feel welcome and included in class and has a good, positive energy. Is very kind as a person but a perfectionist and a tough grader. Does not spend much time analyzing where the student is coming from in their writing and is very particular about what she wants to hear...

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
4.0
3.0
ARTH2209
Grade: A-
Jan 9, 2024
Would take again

Kathryn is overall a very organized prof who provides high quality lectures. She can be a detailed marker for sure, but she is also willing to discuss ideas and help you to understand better what she is looking for in the assignments she gives. Ultimately, if you care about her time and work, she'll care about yours.

Participation matters
Respected
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
ART1103
Grade: A
Mar 19, 2024
Would take again

I took ARTH1103 as an elective and I would take many more if they were with her. Her lectures are important to attend to do well on the exams, but she makes them incredibly interesting. You can tell how passionate she is about the subject, which makes her students very engaged. She is kind, caring, and always open to help when you need it.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
ART1103
Apr 18, 2024
Would take again

She is truly a gem! You have to attend class because it's mandatory but I'm sure you will enjoy her lectures. She is very passionate and straight to the point. Take notes and you will have it easy on the exam!

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
ARTH1101
Grade: A
Jun 29, 2024
Would take again

Kathryn was genuinely fantastic! It was easily one of my favourite courses, and she was a huge reason why. Her lectures were highly informative and engaging, and she recommended that you attend them to get their total value for the exams. Kathryn also posted detailed study guides well before exams. I would gladly take another class of hers!

Amazing lectures
Caring
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
ART1103
Grade: A-
Dec 3, 2024
Would take again

Professor Brownsey's class was incredible! She is very passionate about the subjects and gives great insight into each artwork studied. Pretty easy marker too. The class only have 3 tests and 1 paper. Would recommend her class for anyone needing a Cluster 2 Tier 2 class!! Her outfits are always fire too

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
ARTH1101
Grade: A-
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

Kathryn Brownsey was an overall great professor. She mainly did tests (three, including the final) and participation matters; took attendance every class. Lecture heavy, no group activities or anything. Easy and fast grader, always explained what she was looking for in the test and pointed out which to prioritize in learning.

Participation matters
Caring
Lecture heavy
2.0
2.0
ART1103
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 13, 2024

She is a decent teacher, but her lectures were extremely boring. The majority of grades come from two midterms and a final. I personally did not enjoy this class and the memorization. She also spends unnecessary time reviewing nonstudy images rather than the content we need to know.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Test heavy
2.0
2.0
ARTH1103
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 24, 2024

This class is stressful. Attendance is mandatory, study guides are overwhelming, and tests barely cover what you prepare for. Slides lack useful info, feedback is minimal, and grading is tough. Combined with irrelevant content, course is a nightmare. Test 1 (20%), Test 2 (20%), Final Exam (25%), Essay (25%), and Term 1/Term 2 Attendance (5% each)

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
ART1103
Grade: A
Jan 4, 2025
Would take again

Mrs. Brownsey was a great professor, her lectures were super interesting. This was by far my favorite class. The only thing is there is a lot of things to remember.

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
ART1103
Grade: A+
Jan 4, 2025
Would take again

Kathryn is one of the best profs ever, shes clear with what she wants on tests and assignments which make it extremely easy to get an A+ if you study the material. shes very friendly and genuinely is passionate about art history and it shines through on her lectures; attendance is mandatory and her discussions make helpful notes.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
ARTH1103
Grade: A
Jan 7, 2025
Would take again

I loved this class! Kathryn was an amazing professor and was very passionate about what she was teaching, making it all the more enjoyable! She was also very transparent about what tests and quizzes would look like, making them easy to get an A on. Loved her so much!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
4.0
3.0
ARTH1103
Grade: B-
Apr 6, 2025
Would take again

She's organized and provides clear outlines and expectations. This course is mostly memorizations, so it's on you to show up to class and engage.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
ART1103
Grade: A
Apr 17, 2025
Would take again

I loved Katheryn's class so much! She's an amazing prof and the content is super interesting! She's quick to respond to emails and is available to meet outside of lecture. I'll be taking another one of her courses again for sure!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
ARTH1103
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2025
Would take again

There is a good chunk of memorization in this course, but if you can do that then you can easily get 100%+ on exams. Participation and attendance is marked. I did enjoy this class as it was really fun to see different artworks and learning about their context. Prof Brownsey is also caring and very sweet, she is able to help guide and give feedback.

Participation matters
Caring
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
ARTH3313
Grade: A+
May 25, 2025
Would take again

I had Professor Brownsey for both ARTH 3313 and 1103. I had an amazing time in both classes and would reccomded either with her. You will need to attend the lectures or refer to the textbook if you miss class, but I found her lectures very engaging. Her tests are HEAVY written, but material is all from lectures. Would highly recommend her as a prof

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
ART1103
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 9, 2025
Would take again

Kathryn will give you everything you need to succeed as long as you show up and if you miss just refer to the textbook, her tests are a little heavy on the long answers but they are straightforward, she literally tells you what you need to study and what questions you will be asked like a month in advance, she's super sweet and really cares

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
ARTH3311
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2025
Would take again

Professor Brownsey does her best to help and ensure you understand the content in the most well rounded way possible. Her tests are quite heavy with lots of written, but it was doable so long as you do the work to understand the material well.

Tough grader
Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

71%

Textbook Required

23%

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