3.3

Kurt Rahmlow

Art Education - University of North Texas

3.3
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
50%
Would Retake
110
Reviews
3.3
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
3.2
Helpful
3.4
Clarity

50%

Would Retake

110

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Pretty funny guy but not super funny

ART1200 - 2.0 rating

He also said attendance is not mandatory but then takes random attendance pop quizzes

ART1200 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

63%

Textbook Required

11%

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Based on 55 grades
Most common grades:
A (11)
B (10)
A- (8)
Grade Distribution
A(15)B(15)C(11)D(2)F(0)A-/B+(12)
Based on 59 reported grades
A: 11
B: 10
A-: 8
B-: 5
Common Tags
Get ready to read (18)
Lecture heavy (15)
Tough grader (15)
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES (13)
LECTURE HEAVY (13)
Skip class? You won't pass. (12)
Tough Grader (7)
Participation matters (7)
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Reviews (110)
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ART1300
Oct 5, 2011

He just repeats the book in his lectures

2.0
5.0
ART001
Nov 3, 2011

Too many details for a non-art major class, and he grades too hard. Disliked this class.

2.0
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ART001
Nov 3, 2011

the class is too hard and too detailed for people who are non-art majors. his TA's grade the papers so some will grade the papers easier than others which means the grading system isnt fair. i really dislike this class

2.0
3.0
ART1300
Nov 8, 2011

Terrible. Terrible. He's a nice guy, but he's SO boring. He doesn't allow you to take notes with your laptop, otherwise he throws a fit. All he does is read what's in the book in power point format, and he's very, VERY dry. The TA's grade differently, which makes the system unfair. Take Art Appreciation online, it's probably for the better...

3.0
2.0
ART001
Nov 12, 2011

His lectures were very good but it can be a bit boring some times but overall just read from the book and you will be do fine.

4.0
2.0
ART1300
Dec 8, 2011

He is a nice professor but will get angry if you're using your cellphone or laptop in class. He is an excellent speaker and i do not find him too boring. The material can be dry but overall he shows a lot of enthusiasm in his lectures. If you attend lectures and read the textbook, the test should be fairly easy.

1.0
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ART1300
Dec 14, 2011

Very boring teacher! all of his tests are pretty hard. I went to all the classes and read I still did not make better than a c on any of my test, and I am not a c student. Avoid this teacher at all cost! No extra credit offered. Test grades are never curved. He doesn't do anything to help you out. There are 3 test including the final and 2 papers.

2.0
1.0
ART1300
Dec 22, 2011

Read textbook. Easy A.

4.0
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AEAH4801
Jan 22, 2012

I had Dr. Rahmlow for an advanced Art History course during my last semester at UNT. I enjoyed his class lectures. Sometimes lectures can be dry, but in my opinion, all students, regardless if they are art majors or not, need to be able to understand some theory behind art. Dr. Rahmlow wants his students to be able to make simple connections.

3.0
3.0
ART1300
May 12, 2012

Dr Rahmlow is very passionate about his job. Unfortunately, his study guides are incredibly long (7-8 pages for a 40-50 question exam), and while the papers sound easy, you lose points easily on them for the smallest things. That said, I really enjoyed the class, and he's generally approachable (though he does defer some things to the TAs).

2.0
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AEAH4810
May 15, 2012

He's so monotone, he's so boring. Too dependent on his notes. Read from the book, he's teaching skills are horrible.

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AEAH4801
Jun 26, 2012

I don't know who everyone else took, but the Dr. Rahmlow I got was a champ. I suffered real hard through this advanced course, but came out with an A and a head full of knowledge. Honestly all I had to do was exactly what he persistently told us to do, and I was good to go. Super tough papers, but he's worth taking.

2.0
5.0
ART51
Jul 14, 2012

Took Art history and tests are hard,Review sheet super long(4 to 6 pgs) for just 40 questions and essay. Class discussion with group are weird,half of the time the people around you don't cooperate. He was an English professor, so expect to have proper writing skills!Test questions are tricky(critical thinking questions to answer).

2.0
4.0
AEAH4843
Dec 17, 2012

He doesn't seem passionate at all about teaching. He spent way too much time lecturing us about how we should be writing our papers correctly and not procrastinating. He complains about the textbook way too much, but his notes come straight from the textbook and he just reads from his notes the whole class making it extremely painful to sit in.

3.0
4.0
AEAH4843
Dec 18, 2012

While he is definitely a nice guy, I would NOT recommend him for History of Photography. Not only does he read directly from the textbook, he cares more about format than content in his papers. Don't take him if you actually want to learn. I always make A's in survey classes, first time to not make an A was in this class.

3.0
3.0
ART1200
Dec 19, 2012

Don't have To go to class if u actually read the book. Made Asvon all my exams (had to make around 200+ flash cards for each thought). The 2 papers sound easy and are based on your own views and opinions. However TAs grade them and if they aren't perfect u do poorly. Made 85 on both papers and I am a wonderful writer. Always As on English papers.

4.0
2.0
ART1200
Dec 26, 2012

His class is fairly easy. Attendance is not mandatory, but be sure to keep up with your book reading! Sometimes he says things in lecture that are part of the test, but you'll be fine if you never attend. His papers are easy; FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. Quizzes are easy and guides for exams are vague but acceptable. The best advice is to READ THE BOOK.

3.0
5.0
AEAH4843
Jan 7, 2013

Rahmlow seems to not care about teaching this class well. I feel sorry for the people who have to take this as a requirement. He reads directly from the book and is not knowledgeable about the subject he teaches. The papers are graded on form, not content. Making an A in this class is impossible. First lecture class I have not received an A in.

5.0
3.0
AEAH4812
Apr 27, 2013

I took Dr. Rahmlow for Modernism. He really cares about student success & is extremely clear about his expectations. You can tell that he's really interested in modern art, & his lectures are interesting, well-informed, & usually pretty funny. You must read the book and FOLLOW DIRECTIONS on papers to get an A. He is also pretty strict on grammar.

4.0
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AEAH4810
May 10, 2013

Rahmlow is a good professor. He keeps control of his classroom and is very interested in 19th century art. His exams are not hard if you come to class and study. But he is very hard on his writing assignments. You had better be a really good writer and follow every instruction to the T! Most students who usually get A's on papers got B's or C's.

4.0
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AEAH4813
May 10, 2013

Do not take this class unless you KNOW you are great at writing! There is a lot of convoluted philosophy in regards to Postmodernism and he grades his papers like you are a grad student. One student got a 25 on a paper who usually gets a low B. Several A students got C's and D's on their papers. He is a good professor, just very hard grading papers

5.0
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AEAH4813
Jul 7, 2013

Took the Postmodernism summer course with him. Relatively easy, but a lot of reading. Attendance is very important and even though it was a summer class he refused to leave out anything covered in the full semester class. Tests were fair and only included what he lectured about in class. A little strict on grading papers but not unjust.

4.0
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AEAH4813
Jul 8, 2013

He really cares about the students and tries to make things interesting. I learned a lot (and didn't really care about the topics prior to this class) and felt like he graded fairly. I would recommend his classes.

5.0
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AEAH4813
Sep 5, 2013

I was not expecting to enjoy postmodern art, but it ended up being one of my favorite classes! It was a good amount of work and studying but it was enjoyable. I don't know why everyone is complaining about him grading papers harshly... We're in college. You should know how to write a decent paper.

5.0
1.0
ART1200001
Oct 18, 2013

I strongly recommend taking Dr. Rahmlow's class. He is funny, smart, and really cares about communicating effectively with his students, his class is a lot of fun! The quizzes are mostly based on the book, sometimes he will do an attendance check by giving out a 1 question pop-quiz, but it's usually over an easy vocab term introduced that day. A+!

3.0
3.0
ART1200
Nov 14, 2013

I don't know where all these positive reviews are coming from because in my opinion he's a horrible teacher. His lectures are dry and boring. He isn't helpful and tells you to "contact him only if you have contacted the TAs and run out of other options". He gives attendance quizzes when hes cranky. He doesn't care about his students. Dont take him.

5.0
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ART1200
Nov 21, 2013

People who complain about him don't go to class.If you attend his class, you learn everything you need to know, and he cracks jokes, even chats with students to keep it interesting. If you go to class, you don't even have to do the reading or study. Tests and papers are easy as long as you pay attention. And you can ask him questions after class.

3.0
3.0
ART1200001
Dec 3, 2013

Ok. I attend almost all of his classes, and honestly, the only reason I go to his classes is because just in case he gives us pop quizzes. most of it is from the book.It's hard to pay attention to him when he is just so boring,I never get his cheesy jokes.

4.0
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ART1200
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2013

How could anyone not think this guy is hilarious? I'm the kind of person who will skip a lecture if I can get away with it, but I always wanted to attend his class. Always timely and very clear with expectations. 2 short essays, 3 exams, and like 8 online quizzes you can use your book for.

2.0
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ART1200
Dec 16, 2013

This guy is terrible to learn from. Dry, lame, humor. Teaches from textbook word for word. TAs grade papers as if I'm studying English and hardly interested in content. I seriously have to retake this class because I just cannot find positivity in the class and that's definitely a first for me. Will be looking for a new professor.

3.0
3.0
ART1200
Dec 17, 2013

This class is not very difficult, but he does make his lectures word-from-word from the book, so that could be a negative or positive. He tries really hard to make the class funny, which can sometimes get tiring, but overall he is an OK professor, and the class is fairly simple.

5.0
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ART1200
Dec 18, 2013

Great teacher, really tries to make a boring subject interesting. I enjoyed taking his class. If you pay attention in class and take notes, cram a couple images before the exams and bs the essays that you'll make an A. I loved going to his class, very easy to follow.

5.0
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ART2350
Jan 7, 2014

This dude cracks me up! I've had him for two classes and both were extremely enjoyable...his sense of humor is seriously hilarious, but he will definitely call you out for being disrespectful in class and gets pretty heated for people who waste his time in class...other than that he is awesome and super easy!

5.0
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AEAH4813
Jan 13, 2014

Dr Rahmlow is very nice and helpful. The writing assignments in his class help you prepare for other upper level coursework. He is strict about electronics, but very reasonable. He has a great sense of humor and makes class fun.

5.0
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ART1200
Grade: B
Apr 17, 2014

Nice and good instructor, the class was just super boring.

5.0
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AEAH4813
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2014

Dr. Rahmlow makes class very interesting and fun. His jokes are hilarious and he is very approachable. Dr. Rahmlow creates assignments that make you think critically about art. It takes effort, but his classes are very rewarding.

5.0
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AEAH411
May 6, 2014

Rahmlow is FANTASTIC. Loved him so much I signed up for another one of his classes next semester. Granted, I love the subject (19th cent. avant-garde), but I thought he was engaging and extremely knowledgeable. It's important to do the readings from the textbook. Ideal to do the other readings but there's less focus on them.

4.0
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001
Grade: A-
Dec 3, 2014

Going into the class I suspected it to be awful and it ended up being much better than I had expected. Dr. Rahmlow has a sense of humor to keep the interest of everyone and gives out stickers to people who answer his questions. The TAs are awful harpies though. They grade the only two essays you write as if you were an English major. So watch out.

5.0
2.0
ART2360
Feb 12, 2015

He is so hot Great teacher too. Very funny. Keeps class entertaining. Easy to follow.

4.0
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AHEARTHWORKS
Apr 16, 2015

His test were easy for me because I showed up to class & he takes random pop quizzes over reading content. He usually requires 3 papers and an annotated bib. The papers were a breeze, the annotated bib was harder because it takes time. I find his humor nice & he is easy on the eyes ...

3.0
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AEAH4813
Grade: B-
Jul 14, 2015

I have taken his classes three time and each time I learn something else about him that does not make him a good professor. He is not caring about his students and is extremely unapproachable. He offers no extra credit and is an extremely hard grader on the essays. If you're passionate about Post-Modernism, DON'T TAKE.

3.0
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2360
Grade: B-
Jul 15, 2015

I took it during the summer so everything was super fast pace. At first I was nervous about the class so I stayed in and out of Dr. Rahmlow's office as well as the TA and they were both very helpful throughout the class. If you don't have the book, you will NOT pass.

5.0
2.0
ART1200
Aug 14, 2015

Great professor who has his fair share of silly jokes and lectures. Very approachable and challenging assignments, not hard, you just need to do research on your own and you'll be fine. I took him for Art Appreciation I and II and I only had to do online quizzes and a few essays. Tip: if you don't have the book, go to all of his lectures

2.0
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ART1200
Sep 15, 2015

His jokes are distracting and not funny. I can't concentrate in his class. TA grading is inconsistent. Show up to class and don't think it's an easy A.

3.0
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ART1200
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 16, 2015

Overall he's a nice guy but the class is not the most interesting. Don't fall asleep or you'll get called out and be prepared for cheesy dad-jokes. You'll be taking fast paced notes and doing a lot of reading. The quizzes are very easy though.

5.0
2.0
ART1200
Grade: A+
Oct 19, 2015

As long as you read the assigned text book readings this class will be an easy A. The lectures can be boring, but he's a really funny guy if you actually listen and he tries his best to make it interesting! Honestly, you could skip class and only read the textbook and be fine, but he does super super easy random pop quizzes just to see who comes.

2.0
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ART1200
Nov 13, 2015

He likes to crack jokes that are usually not even amusing. His TA's do most of the grading and he puts me and a lot of other people to sleep in a matter of minutes.

4.0
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ART1300
Grade: A-
Jan 17, 2016

The TAs did most of the grading, but his lectures were long and informative. He is very knowledgable. He will take pop quizzes to check for attendance so make sure you go to class, it counts towards your grade.

4.0
3.0
ART1200
Grade: B+
Jan 30, 2016

He saids its mandatory to come to lecture to do well on the exams. Surprisingly you DON'T need to. (However he will test your attendance by giving you pop quizzes.) He base is lectures off of the textbook WORD for WORD. I skip most of his lectures sometimes. So read the text book and briefly study the pictures in them and you'll be fine.

4.0
3.0
AEAH4812
Grade: B+
Feb 29, 2016

Probably one of the best professors I have ever had the pleasure to experience. He makes all lectures fun regardless of the material being presented. I would recommend any of his classes. I have taken three with him and I wish I could take more!!

4.0
4.0
AEAH4801
Oct 12, 2016
Would take again

Great teacher, passionate about what he is teaching. Art History II was a breeze, Earthworks was not. If you're taking Art History I or II with him just make sure you study the slides and listen to his lectures. For Earthworks lots of writing (not tough, just requires critical thinking) Only 5 grades, attendance/participation, 2 tests,and 3 papers.

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BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
5.0
AEAH4810
Nov 6, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Fine for my summer survey courses because there was only one paper. I took him for Earthworks and his assignments were very difficult. The assignments require you to really think critically and do insane amounts of research. He is entertaining and passionate, but provides no extra credit. One of those professors that doesn't believe in 100's.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
ART1200
Nov 23, 2016
Wouldn't take again

he is very tough grader when it comes to writing assignments. and they are all that there is. he is not understanding. he post the info of a group meeting not very specific and then, he say's he is not responsible.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
2.0
4.0
ART1200
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 8, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Class was lecture heavy, uses power points that only have key terms and examples of the referenced art work. All of the information needed to pass the exams is given verbally. He jumps around a lot and contradicts the book frequently making the book imho useless. In short go to class and takes notes on EVERYTHING he says even the small things!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
AEAH4801
Grade: A-
Dec 9, 2016
Would take again

He really encourages group discussion so DO YOUR READINGS!! If you do the readings before every class then you'll do fine in the class. Also, if you're ever having trouble with his papers GO TALK TO HIM. It can make the difference between a C paper and an A paper, seriously. All but like three of the required readings were given to us online.

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
ART1200
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2016
Would take again

Loved him and his class. Really easy to succeed in when you put in the expected effort. My one complaint is that its hard to study without lecture notes because he doesn't really use the textbook. It would be nice if the textbook was geared more towards whats in the lectures. Just go to class and take notes.

Participation matters
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
ART1200
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

TA grading wasn't good. Course was very boring but if you put in the work you'll come out with an A. Requires a museum field trip.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
3.0
3.0
ART1200
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2016
Would take again

It's fairly easy to pass his class if you go to his lectures and take good notes, also doing readings are good reviews and prepares you for what to expect in lectures. Be prepared for some jokes and puns, if that isn't your cup of tea, oh well. Only complaint is he would sometimes go to a completely different topic during lecture.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
ART1200
Grade: B-
Dec 24, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Professor Rahmlow was pretty funny and entertaining. Art Appreciation is a quite boring class, so I understand it was difficult to keep it interesting. I personally felt like if you didn't take immaculate, precise notes, you'd struggle when it came to the later tests. Be sure to take note of when there's a Quiz, also!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
ART1200
Grade: C
Dec 26, 2016
Wouldn't take again

It seemed to me (and my friends in the class) that he gave up midway through the year. it felt like he was uninterested and clearly didn't know anything about some of the art medums/ styles he talked about. He makes a lot of bad dad jokes which I loved which were hit or miss. Don't bother getting the textbook, he teaches right out of it.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
2.0
ART1200
Grade: A
Dec 27, 2016
Would take again

He enjoys what he does, so he tries to be as engaging as possible. You're graded by online quizzes, tests, and 2 essays. Its nothing to hard, it shouldn't be a class you worry about.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
3.0
3.0
ART1200
Grade: A-
Jan 4, 2017
Wouldn't take again

You will hear more dad jokes in 1 lecture than you've ever heard in your life. Some of them were funny but others weren't the best. The semester started out pretty solid, but half way through, the mood changed and it seemed as if he had little interest in the class anymore. His lectures were straight out of the text but he gave pop quizzes often.

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
ART1200
Grade: B
Jan 4, 2017
Would take again

He does his best to crack jokes and keep the class engaged, but after a few weeks it just gets redundant (but he tries). The exams are completely based on his lectures. If you go to class, don't bother getting the book. Beware, he does give pop quizzes for attendance.

Tough Grader
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
AEAH4812
Grade: B
Jan 16, 2017
Would take again

Readings, readings, readings. 2 - 3 articles to read before every class. Participation mattered, as did attendance. In order to make a good grade you will have to write wonderful essays and annotated bibliographies. But if you take good notes and pay attention the class is super easy and super interesting. I loved the lectures and discussions.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
ART1200
Grade: A
May 15, 2017
Would take again

-1 museum visit essay -1 group project (with presentation and short writing assignment) -1 additional essay -about 8 easy online quizzes; answers straight from book -You may not need the book because of how identical the lecture aligned with it. -Attendance not taken, but random pop quizzes in class. -sticks to syllabus -gives test review

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BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Clear grading criteria
1.0
4.0
AEAH4801
Oct 27, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Rahmlow looses focus and talks about things completely off topic way too often during his lectures. He's just not a good lecturer whatsoever. Or a good professor. Some questions he puts on the test are never mentioned in class, he expects you to just know them. He also grades essays way too hard. If I could rate him -50 I would.

Participation matters
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
ART1200
Nov 2, 2017
Would take again

He's funny. Lots of jokes and can be pretty sarcastic. His lectures are extremely boring but he's smart and really tries to make it interesting. He grades incredibly hard. The class starts out super easy but don't get too used to it bc the exams get harder. Go to class and you'll be fine. Trust me--even if you don't take notes LECTURE IS HELPFUL!

Tough Grader
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
ART1200
Grade: A-
Nov 30, 2017
Would take again

Kurt Rahmlow was one of my favorite professors. He's quirky, funny, engaging, and makes his lectures interesting. Though attendance isn't mandatory, you'll do well in the class if you actually go to the lectures because he covers everything you need to know for the tests and you won't really need to use the textbook. Definitely recommend!

Respected
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
ART1200
Grade: A-
Dec 6, 2017
Would take again

This was my favorite course this semester! Attendance is not required, but he teaches out of the textbook & found his lectures interesting, so I think I learned more by showing up. He gave single question pop quizzes a few times, two short essays, three discussion boards, and three tests. He sticks to the syllabus& provides clear grading criteria.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
2.0
ART1200
Grade: A
Mar 2, 2018
Would take again

Average expectations. Put in effort and show up and you should pass no problem. Your grade is based off of several online quizzes, 3 papers, 3 exams, and 3 discussion posts.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
2.0
3.0
ART1200
Grade: B
Mar 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He's very dry, he tend to make the same jokes over and over again so they become boring real fast. He's strict on no electronics so beware you will be called out. He stutters a lot so notes can be hard. I would recommend trying to record his lecture without being obvious. His TA's grade everything so it all depends on who you get for your essays.

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
TEST HEAVY
1.0
3.0
ART1200
Grade: B-
Apr 4, 2018
Wouldn't take again

It is not a difficult class but I literally attended almost every class and still missed half of the quizzes because he does not inform you ahead of time that they are due online! He also said attendance is not mandatory but then takes random attendance pop quizzes.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
ART1200
May 3, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I knew he didnt know what he was talking about when he said to put clay pottery in a kiln when it wasnt bone dry.

TEST HEAVY
2.0
3.0
ART1200
Aug 23, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Pretty funny guy but not super funny. He's easy to like in the beginning but not in the end. A TA messed up and gave me a 0 on a paper and Rahmlow didn't do anything to help so the 0 just stayed, even after I showed picture proof that I turned it in on time. That really really upset me but I understand it was the TA's fault not his.

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BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
2.0
ART1200
Grade: B+
Jan 10, 2019
Would take again

Pretty classic dad character, with an easy A class IF you pay attention. Reads directly from the text, so if you won't fall asleep, don't bother buying the book. Has occasional pop attendance quizzes which are impossible to fail if you're there. Just make sure to put all the due dates in your calendar to keep track and you should be fine!

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
AEAH4812
Apr 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He is an okay professor, he teaches what is on the on the exams. Although that can be troublesome if you aren't able to catch all the details, like if an artist was in some sort of group or if there was a philosophy they followed. One problem I had was how often he would get off topic. There are also not very many assignments, so be careful.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
2.0
4.0
AEAH4812
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 17, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I love his lectures but he's so into himself. He wants you to replicate essays from other people because he only wants them a certain way (bc he thinks his way is the best). He doesn't give enough assignments for you to recover from another. All grades are major. NO room for you to ease your way into it and learn. It's all about what he expects.

3.0
5.0
AEAH4812
Grade: B
May 3, 2019
Would take again

Third class Ive taken with Rahmlow. His intro classes are less personal and pretty easy, you can get a good grade if you show up & turn things in on time. After that, it gets harder. Attendance isnt mandatory but really is if you want to pass. (Also part of grade) So like? Dad jokes for days. Stutters, but were not perfect. Tough grader.

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
4.0
ART1200
Grade: B
May 14, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Attendance isnt mandatory but he goes over a lot of stuff for tests so you might want to go anyways. He also does random attendance quizzes and you have to pay attention in class to know the answers to them. All of the tests and papers are super important because they count for 15-20% of your final grade each.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
AEAH1001
Grade: C+
Sep 23, 2019
Wouldn't take again

It's been about 5 years since I took his class, so maybe he has improved. BUT he has really stuck in my head because of how full of himself he was. Sure, a lot of the Art department has these characters, but he really tried to act like a savant. I bet he's a nice guy, it was a tough class, and I hope he reads this so I can say - Hi, tone it down :)

5.0
3.0
ART2370
Grade: A-
Nov 20, 2019
Would take again

FAV PROFESSOR EVER. looked forward to his class as he always cracked jokes. Lots of random 1 question pop quizes. Doesnt take attendance but you wont pass without going to lecture. Not hard at all as long as you go to class. Explains content well and has the most extensive vocabulary. I often find myself using his lingo. Assigns lots of readings.

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Beware of pop quizzes
3.0
5.0
AEAH4801
Grade: C+
Dec 29, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I took the class Topics in Pop Art with this professor. He is very nice and is funny but don't let that fool you. He is an extremely tough grader when it comes to the essays, assigns a lot of reading and makes you write about what you read. The only thing that can most likely help you to pass the course is if you study for the mid/final exams.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
AEAH4801
Grade: B
Jan 7, 2020
Would take again

You need to go to class content wise. You could do all the readings and still not know what he emphasizes in class (which will be on the test). If you like art history this really is a interesting course that he seems excited to teach. He makes a lot of dad jokes and hands our stickers and is ready to help if needed especially on papers.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
ART2370
Grade: A
Mar 19, 2020
Would take again

Loved this class, he is a great teacher. Attend lecture and take notes and you will do great on the tests. I highly suggest taking your essays to his office hours he is more than happy to help. Dad jokes for days.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
4.0
5.0
AEAH4812
Grade: C+
May 12, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Rahmlow is super cool and his approach to teaching kept me engaged. He lectures for every class but DON'T skip the readings. His exams are fair, but when it comes to projects, he is the toughest grader I've ever had. He expects a LOT on papers. Despite his passion & knowledge, I don't think it's worth risking my GPA again to take his class again.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
2.0
3.0
AEAH4812
May 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I took his modernism class in hopes of gaining credit but unfortunately did not. His class has only 5 major assignments and they are heavily writing based. 3 assignments are papers and the other two are the midterm and final. He is a very tough and nitpicky grader on the papers. The homework and participation grades don't do much to help. Be wary!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ART2360
Jul 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I would never leave a rating, but DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR. He DOES NOT CARE about his students or gives credit to those who work hard. I had a medical emergency and missed some assignments, and he left them as a 0. Awful. Grades WAY too hard, getting c's and d's on assignments that take 5+ hours. DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR.

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
ART2370
Grade: C
Nov 2, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Hard grader with lots of work

2.0
4.0
AEAH4812
Grade: Rather not say
Mar 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Recorded lectures were super long, 30 minutes for one slide with one painting on it with lots of information but about half isn't actually necessary. Very few major projects but a very hard grader. Midterm was all short answer essay with only 2 hours to finish it.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
AEAH411
Grade: A+
Apr 30, 2021
Would take again

Take his class do yourself a favor he is the best professor ever.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Group projects
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
ART2370
Grade: D+
Dec 6, 2021
Wouldn't take again

tough grader and unwilling to help. I recommend taking his online classes verse in person but both have not been my favorite. I've taken one of his in-person classes and they were incredibly lecture-heavy with tons of information. pop quizzes and tests were always open answer and super-specific.

Lecture heavy
So many papers
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
ART2370
Grade: C
Dec 31, 2022

A Tough Grader. His slideshows have no words just the key terms and art, and someone who has trouble tuning their ears in sometimes, it's very difficult for me to take the notes I need. I barely passed. His grading system was you had to do all the math yourself, and as a result I was clueless most semester. He is paper notes only.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
4.0
AEAH4812
Grade: A-
May 2, 2023
Would take again

Lectures heavy with information, but interesting and engaging. GO TO OFFICE HOURS for the essays- he's a tough grader but will go through your entire essay and tell you what to fix. Chronically behind material but will remove what hasn't been covered from tests. Taken 2 classes with him and enjoyed both, he has a clear love for the material.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
4.0
ART2370
Grade: B
Nov 1, 2023

Ive had him for 2 classes. TOUGH grader. tests arent too hard if you study. go to office hours for sure. Doesnt accept any late work. Left very condescending and unhelpful comments on my essay that didnt clarify anything for me. felt talked down to and insulted. i liked him/class before that. killed my passion for the class and made me feel stupid.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
1.0
4.0
AEAH4813
Grade: C-
Nov 9, 2023

His class was exclusively lectures, as in he just talks at you for about an hour and a half. The only grades were two exams and two writing assignments. He gave me a D on both of my writing assignments when I know for a fact I am a strong writer. His exams were straight-forward but based on memorization. He was also borderline sexist.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
5.0
ART2370
Grade: C+
Dec 6, 2023
Would take again

I loved his lectures and he is clearly very smart, but his grading is BRUTAL. I have always been a strong essay writer but he expects grad school level papers in underclassman level courses. If I could have his lectures with a different grading system it would be perfect. Take him if you're ready to put a ton of effort in.

Tough grader
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
AEAH4812
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2023
Would take again

If you're willing to do the work, you'll reap the rewards. Lecture and writing skills heavy, but he's really engaging. I recommend going to his office hours for him to go thru your essays bc he's a lot nicer than his comments online. I hope to take him again!

Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
ART2370
Grade: A+
Dec 26, 2023
Would take again

Very funny, engaged, and passionate. Tests were easy, but you NEED to be at the lectures to do well. There was a group essay at the end of the semester which I felt was graded unfairly, but my quizzes and tests gave me a good final grade. Only paper notes, no late work, dropped lowest quiz grade, 3 paper tests, 6? online quizzes. Silly guy.

Tough grader
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
5.0
ART2370
Grade: C
May 11, 2024
Would take again

Attendance & Participation (5%) - At Random 3 On-Line Discussion Sessions (10%) 6 On-Line Quizzes (10%) 1 Small-Group Research Project (15%) - Strict Grader (Grammer & Formating) 3 Exams (60%) - Study Hard For These NO COMPUTERS ALLOWED. Otherwise, he is pretty cheerful and makes many jokes.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
3.0
4.0
ART2370
Grade: C
May 15, 2024
Would take again

Attendance is important. Lecture heavy because he summarizes what is said in the textbook. You will have to take your notes on paper. He does spontaneous attendance quizzes. Only some things he lectures about are on the exam. He makes jokes and sometimes passes out stickers. He also called out some people for falling asleep during lectures.

Tough grader
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
ART2360
Grade: A
Oct 28, 2024
Would take again

I loved this professor. He makes lectures interesting and funny while being very passionate about the topics. However attendance is mandatory and if you miss lectures or don't study his study guide you will struggle big time. Otherwise a great class. I did none of the readings, he summarizes them in class. Love him!!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
ART2370
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2024
Would take again

Lectures are pretty fun, especially on the artworks that either the class is responsive to or that he likes. The only thing is that a lot of reading is needed for the quizzes but it's not hard just a lot: fun and easier class for those passionate about art.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
ART2370
Grade: B
Feb 3, 2025
Would take again

The professor is engaging and passionate, but his grading is quite strict. Attendance is mandatory, as spontaneous quizzes are common. Lecture notes must be handwritten, and the exams require thorough preparation. unstuck study proved helpful for exam prep. Overall, a challenging but rewarding course.

2.0
5.0
AEAH4813
Grade: C+
May 14, 2025

Restrictive on tech use like iPad note-taking and lecture recording. Content repeats past courses (post-modernism again?) and often goes off-topic. Readings felt pompous rather than helpful. Textbook was overpriced. Passed, but I'd suggest another professor if you prefer focused, tech-friendly learning.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
2360
Jul 24, 2025

Great lecturer but tough grader and very passive aggressive. Will give you low grade with no explanation. Takes attendance at random.

5.0
2.0
ART1300
Grade: A
Oct 23, 2025
Would take again

rahmlow is very silly and his lectures were enjoyable and engaging! there are readings but i never did any and got an A, he sums it all up in class just pay attention and take good notes. attendance is mandatory, he does random one question quizzes for attendance. his study guides are really helpful, i suggest making flash cards with them!

Amazing lectures
Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
ART2370
Grade: B-
Dec 12, 2025

In the most respectful way possible, do not take a class with him. His lectures always consisted of weird sexual jokes, unnecessary side topics, and he would complain about being behind. The exam reviews? useless. He literally slaps over 200 vocab words and artists and 80% of it is unrelated. Quiz questions are most similar to exam. Spare yourself.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
ART2370
Grade: B+
Dec 15, 2025

He was very weird in class with several uncomfortable sexual jokes and also did not lecture well in my opinion. we always somehow went off topic and then he would complain about how behind we were when he'd show us pictures of his dog instead of teaching.

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
ART2370
Grade: D
Dec 15, 2025

Professor Rahmlow genuinely isn't a good teacher. He is far from accommodating to students, makes odd/creepy commentary even for an art class. Heavily relies on lectures that barely teaches and a waste of time. Even online classes and the textbook does better. Don't be fooled by the positive reviews!

Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
3.0
ART2370
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2025
Would take again

One of the dopest professors I've had. Very interactive with the class and helps bring more interest to different artists and ideas. I find him hilarious, and he's not afraid to make class interesting/fun while making sure you learn what you need to learn. As long as you show up and take notes you'll do good. 10/10

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
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