A very sweet and helpful teacher.

very clear and precise!

One of the best at GC, very clear, you will learn a lot of info in her class

Very easy and interesting class.

3 test, 1 museum essay & proj. Easy if you go over her study guide for the test

Clear, uses great study guides for tests. very helpful. very sweet.

Great teacher! Everyone should take her, i have learned so much!

Make some flashcards and do the museum assignment, you'll getr at least a B

She knows her stuff and outlines the exact test for you. You'll learn a lot!:)

She's nice but the class is boring. Tests are hard, but no busy work. Do your museum project!!!!

She's strict and very professional. She is monotone, but she makes her tests simple if you pay attention. It was an easy A for me.

Art Hist can be very difficult. Must memorize names, dates, styles. Drink your coffee first, b/c the lights go off and it's easy to fall asleep. She gives great study guides. Ask questions, very helpful..study though

Easy class by the final you don't even need to study you know everything, 1 art project over the semester do that and ok on the test and you will do fine, easy B for anyone A if you put a little effort into it

Incedibly boring, but nice enough. Test grading structure is wierd- If you get two questions wrong it's a whole letter grade off.

Serrano is a no non-sense instructor, yet extremly fair and helpful when visiting office hours. I recieved an easy "A" by taking good notes and creating flash cards. For the true art lover, not cry babies who don't study.

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Extremely friendly, professional & intellectual. She makes Art Hist. fun to learn, even though at times it covers boring material. People who don't have good study habits, should NOT sign up. Find a study partner early in semester. Bring coffee!

VERY good professor!!!!!!!!!

Easy class, just way too boring. She's completely anul about the smallest stupidest things also.

Horrible class. Too much detail. Not an art major so I had no interest. Boring and difficult to sit through. Teacher good, but seemed uptight and way into the whole art thing.

Boring atmosphere, very easy class. I never studied or read the book and I got an A. I'm not an art major. I fell asleep frequently in the class as well. Very easy.

Hard class, not fun

I would recommend this class to a person who appreciates art, and enjoys learning! The teacher is really nice and loves when people participate. Don't take this class if you don't like taking notes!

she is fairly a good professor and knows her class. but the class is pretty boring, sometimes interesting. if you're an art major, u'll love it. just do make sure u take notes and study, then u'll have no problem passing the class. Some papers r required.

This class is BORING, and I AM AN ART MAJOR!!!! Prof. Serrano knows a lot about art. However, she seems to have her smile pasted on her face. There is such thing as a wrong answer!!! I never want to compare two random works of art again!!!!

she is a great teacher, easy A if you study the study guide

informative class.study hard for the tests and you'll do fine.this is not one of those classes you should take for an easy art credit but the payoff is you actually learn.serrano knows her stuff and grades fairly and is not unusually hard by any means.

Boring!!! but simple

Easy teacher, kinda hot too

A very fun class if you like observing art. She gives out a list of slides to cover, allows a lot of class participation and her lectures are always fun and insightful. I highly recommend this class :)

This teacher is very helpful and she wants you to learn. She is a good teacher. She will make you interested in the subject.

lot of things to remember. however, class is helpful.

I thought it was a fair class. The subject matter can be boring but if you take good notes you'll do fine on the tests. Just make sure to check the due dates on your syllabus! She won't take late assignments!!!! Not a hard class at all. (if you study)

Take notes. There are 2 projects. Tests include matching, identifying artworks, and a 5 paragraph essay. Day after test, you usually watch a movie. Lots of trips during class to the art gallery. No gettin out early. Participate in class discussions, or its boring. She offers extra credit, so do it.

great teacher. could be nicer and still be a great teacher. no review for exams. material on exams vague.

This class changed how I see art. I will definitely take another class from her.

She is a quality teacher. If you really want to learn about art history, I highly recommend her. She has strict guidlines, but I found them to be very helpful in accomplishing the assignments. One of the most beneficial and memorable classes I have taken. So much of what I was taught carried over to other branches of learning.

A wonderful teacher that is very helpful if one chooses to seek out help. Her tests are pretty clear and fair. A lot of studying time is required as well as memorizing numerous images and key information. I have taken 2 of her classes and am taking another class next semester. If you are interested in learning about art this is a class for you.

I liked this class. There's really not too much reading involved and just a bunch of memorization. She's pretty clear about what she expects you to study for and even makes outlines to follow for her projects. She tries to make things interesting and has her funny moments. Its one of my easier classes. If taken seriously, possible to pass with A

intersting class, she knows her stuff. You have to study to do good in this class, there is a lot of memorization required to pass her tests.

She's excellent, educated and knows her stuff. She grades on tests and one final project but the project is easy and the tests are all totally based off lectures. Read the book for 4 hours b4 the test and you're good as long as you go to class.

Interesting class covered very thoroughly, she KNOWS her stuff. Tests are from lectures as well as book, so take GOOD NOTES. Serrano is a professional, "live wire" full of positive energy. I notice how the majority of poor ratings are from whiners and slackers. Simple solution: S.T.U.D.Y. She is very helpful and wants students to succeed.

Serrano is a great teacher. Her classes are interesting and the assignments are fair and easy. Her tests are very very easy if you study the book and remember dates. If you are going to take Art History, take Serrano.

At first the class was difficult because it is pretty much all memorization of the Artist, Title and Date. Although she gives all the answers to the exams and the class has turned out to be very easy. Learn her learn her exam style. If you dont get a good grade, it is because you didnt try. I recommend Serrano!

Highly reccomend Serrano. Im taking Art 100 next semester and i wish she fit into my schedule!!!

Nice teacher, makes art history interesting (in my opinon), tests are chalenging but not too hard (as long as you make note cards). Not many projects. Mainly just lectures. Take her class, it's not bad.

I was really excited to take this class because i really like the subject. I was so dissapointed though with the way the class was taught. Serrano's lectures were boring & dry & it seemed like she didn't know the material all that well. The class could've been really great instead it was just dull. There are 4 tests & a museum & creative project.

Okay, so the lectures are boring...get over it. Grab a cup of coffee each morning, and get ready- cause this might be the easiest A you will ever get. She will tell you exactly what you need to know for every exam-all you need to do is KNOW it. Easy stuff, man. There's a museum assignment, a creative project plus Xtra credit- like a piece of cake.

Excellent class. Prof. Serrano is a great teacher. The class is fun and it is super easy as long as you make your notecards and study them, do some reading, and take good notes. You'll be fine.

i actually took this class a while ago, she was really nice and really attractive and passionate about some things. the tests and projects were pretty dry for the first half of the class though.

She's specific about what you need to know: lists the paintings and vocab words, & u read the directions for the paper. Easy. Sorry to be rude to other people, but if you failed this class you DIDN'T DO THE WORK. I didn't pick up the book once this semester and I have an A. Make flashcards, listen and take notes,do he essay: get an A. Pretty simple

Her tests are pretty easy and she is not a super in your face art fanatic. Kind of goofy. Dont take mid-afternoon= she turns off the light and its so hard not to fall asleep. Ask questions and learn to memorize to succeed

Not an easy class, but she's a good teacher. She's upfront about what she wants you to know for the test. A LOT of memorizing, but DUH. It's an art history class. The key to getting an A is reviewing your notes. Short term memory won't help here because the final is cumulative. Go to class and TAKE NOTES! Sometimes xtra cred. Nice, kinda funny

you'll survive! Good luck All! :)

kinda "upity" You never want to miss.I enjoy and appreciate art more.But yeah, too much information to memorize in one sitting, especially since I am not a major.She's cute. Definitely knows her stuff.Happy to clarify through email.Wouldn't take it with a lot of other classes.Glad it is over.

I went into this class thinking it would be an easy A. I was way wrong. The class is made up of memorizing 100 slides with a midterm in between, after, and then a cumulative final. I studied my ass off for the first midterm and walked away with a B-. I recommend this class if you enjoy art, not if you want an easy A.

The most difficult class that I have ever had for getting a good grade. Needs a lot of memorization. I spend most time to study this class but still cannot get a good grade. The teacher is too strict on grading.

The class is difficult but if you study it isn't that bad. I didn't use the textbook and still got a B. All you have to do is pay attention. She may be tough but this is life...get used to it!

Easy but you gotta keep up

Very challenging but very interesting.I was never bored!!Need to study hard and put the time in but well worth the expertise from Ms. Serrano

Pr Serrano is very knowledgable about her subject and I enjoyed this class alot and learned to (go figure) appreciate certain art styles more. The whiners are the people who are lazy and thought they could just sit in class and do nothing. There is no HARD work in her classes, just basic studying. Welcome to college!

Not for you if you don't like art, or want an easy A. Lots of memorization and note-taking. Intelligent, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about art. Only impatient if you blow things off, or are repeatedly late. Other than that, a genuinely nice person. Take it if you love art, want to learn, and don't have an aversion to actually studying.

Prof. Serrano is uber professional! She has lots of experience with art history. The memorization of the works is easy if you can give yourself mnemonic clues. Regurgitate her lectures and the class is cake. All grades based on 5 tests, Final, and two minor papers. If you are a Art Hist Maj, take her, if you are looking for an easy A, don't!

Great teacher, helped me get back into school. No joke, her class is tough, but so is life. Do what she says and you will be okay. Her strictness and teaching style are a prelude to the employment field., ie, don't be late, and be serious about your profession.

i came into her class hating everything about art, luckly its all about its history. if you are terrible at memorizing this class is not for you! however if you take time in soaking up the notecards in your brain you will get the A that i got. i thought it was gonna be a bad class but it is easier than you expect.

There are no loop holes in this class, it is just straight up memorization and a few essays and tests. She says the class should not be about simple memorization, even though the final is accumulative with about 100 slides to remember. Multiply that by 4 different things to remember for each slide. So about 400 detail PLUS vocabulary and context.

Shes cool, will work with you if you prove yourself hard working, dont disapoint her though!

Prof.Serrano is, in my opinion, a great teacher. She knows her subject and her class is never boring.The attendance is mandatory(for your own good), she uses the book a lot(reading Gombrich is both educational and fun),and she is absolutely crystal clear about her expectations. I absolutely loved Art100!Take it!You'll learn a lot about ART.

Ms. Serrano is a great art professor, she leaves everything pretty clear and spurs an interest in your heart for art. You can see the passion she has for the subject. It's pretty hard since final grade is based on only 3 tests. But if you study the material it's all good

Professor Serrano expects too much in an 3 units elective class, Very passionate with her stuff, very knowledgeable, very thorough, very precisely, miticuious, very pushy, if you make her mad she'll swear at you if you don't do what she says. Her accumulative points scale sucks, the final is accumulative. Alot of note writing, alot of memorization

Professor Serrano is a hard grader will push you to the , no easy A there, there's no loopholes in class don't half step, anal attentive with Chicago style writing, the more you write with all the facts the better your grade will be, If you're borderline C with like a 68% she'll give you a D so make sure you have 70% or higher so hit the books.

Truly a great teacher, people only hate her because she is a little tough, however if you shut up and pay attention, the rest comes easy. She knows what she is talking about.

DO NOT PICK THIS CLASS IF YOU DON'T HAVE TO. Studying for it will take over your semester. She's a good, passionate teacher, and you'll learn a lot, but her expectations are too high for an entry level art history course. 3 hard tests, paper has strict guidelines, and you'll have to memorize 100+ artworks by title, artist, style, and year.

This class is meant for those who are willing to put in hours of study time and have good memorization skills. This class is tough but Professor Serrano is a very engaging and knowledgable woman. To me, this class was fun and you learn quite a lot about art.

Professor Serrano is by no means an easy teacher but that doesn't make her a bad one. She has lots of office hours if you need extra help and appreciates the visit. You will get an A if you pay attention, read the book, and make flash cards.

I think she's a great teacher. She seems passionate about the art work. Yes, you have to study, it's a college course. Just read the chapters, do the practice quizzes, and make some flashcards or powerpoints to study. It's not that bad. She made me actually interested in art history, so I would recommend the class for sure.

Omg I love her! I'm a engineering major & took this class cause I love art. She's very thorough & knowledgeable bout art. Attend class daily & take good notes. She makes you work for the A but it's well worth it. I would definitely take her again, even thinking bout double minor in art hist.

I took boh 140 and 141 with Serrano before transferring as an ArtHis Major to UCLA. You will be hard pressed to find a better Professor anyway, let alone a CC. Take her class, listen to what she says because she's 100% correct. To give you an idea, one of her college professors wrote a book I'm using in an Upper Div. Seminar at UCLA. Take advantage

The secret to getting a good grade in this class: READ AND TAKE REALLY GOOD NOTES! Her exams and quizzes are fairly easy when you read and understand the material. Lastly, flash cards are extremely helpful, so make them and use them!

When she gives you a study guide, STUDY IT! Everything on it is going to be on the test. Most people dropped and weren't passing by the last month She started give more extra credit assignments and points if you attended class. SHE WANTS YOU TO PASS!

shes nice and super helpful but her tests require ALOT of work so don''t take her tests lightly. It''s not impossible to pass her class just do the reading and memorize her study guide. Be prepared to spend extra time than you normally would if your reading and memorization skills aren''t well developed.

If you wanna pass this class, make sure to read the textbook and handout. I enjoyed taking her class even though it is hard.

LOL I don't know why are y'all comllaining about this teacher. As an ESL student it was really complicated. But I worked really hard to pass. I got like C in all the test and pop Quizez but the final project saved me, I got an A+ And I passed wITH A C.

She's a good teacher but just expects too much from the student. I feel as if she thought we were all art majors. Only 1 paper on a painting due midway through semester.

Malia, a teacher to remember. She has an awesome personality. Attendance is the key to success here. BTW, this is a college class, so do not expect to be reminded and have your hand held step by step. She is fun, and makes Art fun even if you are only taking it for gen ed. Take notes, show up. Be an adult and you will pass and learn some stuff.

I really liked Serrano. She can be a bit condescending and blunt, but she's passionate about art and I learned a lot from her lectures. She loves participation. Be ready for long lists of terminology, mini quizzes/reading every night, and a few essays. Just take the time to study and pay attention and you'll be fine. Good class to take for GE.

Took it for GE and art isnt my favorite. Liked the class a lot better then I thought I would. Shes pretty cool - do the homework and its an easy A.

Liked it - would take another class with her. The room was - dint take after lunch if you can help it cause you might fall asleep

Very hard class but Awesome instructor!!! Would take again - super interesting le tures

If you want an easy A this is not for you. I worked so hard in this class but am glad I did! I learned a lot and most imposition helped me when I transferred. Prof. Serrano was really caring and helped me a lot. Overall great class and instructor!