3.3

Muffet Jones

Art History - Boise State University

3.3
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
56%
Would Retake
124
Reviews
3.3
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
3.2
Helpful
3.3
Clarity

56%

Would Retake

124

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

I don't understand why she has such poor reviews

ART100 - 4.0 rating

Lectures are dry but not terrible

ART100 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

41%

Textbook Required

16%

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A+ (22)
B+ (10)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 100 reported grades
A: 41
A+: 22
B+: 10
B: 6
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Caring (8)
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Reviews (124)
5.0
3.0
ARTHI371
Apr 13, 2011

She is super enthusiastic and willing to help you with any questions. There's not a whole lot of grades, and attendance is really important as she doesn't really use the book and tests over what she says in class. I enjoyed her a lot and would suggest her if you are interested in Modern Art.

4.0
4.0
ARTHI100
May 4, 2012

She will scatter assignments throughout the year, so although attendance isn't mandatory you should go, her exams are easy until the final, which is completely ludicrous. Study guides will be handed out, the final one is 255 questions you have to answer yourself.

2.0
4.0
ART100
May 5, 2012

This class is so boring, she is monotone & hard to listen to for 1 1/2 hrs. She randomly gives assignments & you will need the textbook. If you don't go to class plan on reading the whole book page by page. She expects you to know so much stuff. I wouldn't recommend her. This is a 100 class and it is too time consuming. study guide was over 250 Q's

4.0
1.0
ART100
May 9, 2012

Interesting class. Lots of reading and time consuming study guides. Go to class and she covers everything that you need to know for the tests.

2.0
3.0
ART100
May 9, 2012

This class is so boring, she is monotone & hard to listen to for 1 1/2 hrs. She randomly gives assignments & you will need the textbook. If you don't go to class plan on reading the whole book page by page. She expects you to know so much stuff. I wouldn't recommend her. This is a 100 class and it is too time consuming. Study guide was over 250q

2.0
2.0
ART100
Dec 12, 2012

Got A, but she isn't cut out to be a teacher. She refuses to help even for little stuff, She gave a 115 question study guide with no answers and I did it, but I sent an email asking for help for 4 questions. She simply refused and said come to class and ask others...really completely unhelpfull.

4.0
2.0
ART100
Dec 13, 2012

I don't understand why she has such poor reviews. The class was easy for me. She put the notes/powerpoints online so you didn't have to take notes if you ddn't want to. I never bought the book and am doing fine. She cares about her subject and wants other people to care as well, if you keep an open mind it isn't bad. Attendance is extra credit

5.0
3.0
ART100
Dec 26, 2012

This class was hard for me at first, because I didn't expect that I would actually have to try to get an A. However, you will do great in this class if you just attend lecture, read the book, and do the study guide for the exams. Almost all of her exam questions are taken straight off of the study guide, especially the final. Just put in time.

3.0
2.0
ART100
Dec 27, 2012

Two tests plus a final and one or two short papers. Not a bad class but she wasn't very clear what to study for the exams. The study guide for the final was 250 questions and it took forever to go through the book for the answers. All in all not a bad class though and she's very approachable and willing to help.

3.0
1.0
ART100
Jan 22, 2013

Very easy class. If you attend and can stay awake, the powerpoints give all the information needed to pass her tests. She has a kind of monatone voice that makes it difficult to focus.

2.0
3.0
ARTHIST100
Nov 8, 2013

Does not know how to lecture well and is super boring

1.0
1.0
ART100101
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
Nov 13, 2013

BORING BORING BORING LECTURE. LITERALLY MAKES YOU WANT TO FALL ASLEEP. THERE WOULD BE PEOPLE SNORING. We did online quizzes that were EASY and only 10 questions. Test were pretty easy. But she is so bad at lecturing. AVOID IF POSSIBLE. Monotone teacher. BOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! BAD BAD Bad.

5.0
1.0
ART100
Dec 2, 2013

This lady is FANTASTIC. Totally disagree with people that say she is monotone, she makes tons of jokes and has passion for her subject. The class is an easy A, and I wish I were able to take more classes from her. What a great class to fill a requirement!

5.0
1.0
ARTHIST100
Grade: A+
Jan 2, 2014

Classes are boring if you aren't interested in art. She provides study guides for tests and really prepares you to ace the test if you memorize it all. She doesn't throw anything tricky and goes directly with the book. Easy A.

5.0
1.0
ART100
Jan 17, 2014

She's good, although, she will literally overuse the word literally until you figuratively go crazy. Tests are mostly book stuff with a little lecture thrown in and she gives a study guide. The study guide pretty much IS the test. Do the guide and the tests will be easy. However, she DOES NOT give you answers to the study guide. Good teacher.

3.0
1.0
ART100
Grade: A
May 13, 2014

No role sheets, but some of the questions on the study guides are from class. Do the study guides! Download her powerpoints. Get the book, it's extremely helpful & easy read. Homework on blackboard- easy and able to check answers before submitting so you can get full credit guaranteed. Lectures are dry but not terrible.

5.0
2.0
ART100
Grade: A
May 25, 2014

Everyone should take this class! Awesome foundation about art and easy A if you go to class and study. Muffett is awesome!

5.0
1.0
ART100
Sep 27, 2014

She is NOT boring! Maybe some people have a problem with the subject rather than the professor. She was easy-going, informative, and very helpful. I always spent time with her after class so I could get her personality - super sweet and funny. Her dry-humor jokes during the lectures are hilarious if you pay attention and bother to know her.

3.0
2.0
100
Grade: A
Nov 5, 2014

I probably would not recommend her class to most. I only took this course because I had to, and honestly I thought it was very useless and boring. This class is not very interactive at all. I had a hard time focusing because she didn't grab my attention at all. Her class is easy though, if you do the assignments and actually attend class.

2.0
1.0
ART100
Grade: A
Nov 10, 2014

Her lectures are pretty boring. But her tests are all really easy. She gives a study guide for the midterm and final that have all the questions you would need to know for them. Its almost impossible not to pass.

4.0
2.0
ART101
Nov 25, 2014

Muffet is a great teacher, I've had many conversations with her after her classes and she loves to chat about anything! Study guides are the key to passing the test. So easy if you just buckle down and study. The lectures aren't bad. Some Ta's are lazy and others inspire. MuffetMostUniqueNameEver. I would love to take the class again with Muffet!!

4.0
3.0
ARTHIST101
Grade: B+
Dec 29, 2014

I really liked Prof. Jones. Just sit close to the front, take lots of notes, and make sure you study for the tests!

4.0
4.0
ARTHISTORY101
Grade: B
Dec 30, 2014

Graded attendance. This class is super boring if you are not interested in art. It seems unreasonably hard for a 101 level course. I say don't take if you don't like art at all. Tests require memorization, hours of it. Be prepared to learn every little detail about a piece of art, times 40 pieces of art.

1.0
5.0
ARTHISTORY101
Grade: F
Jan 3, 2015

ONLY tests and in class quizzes. DON'T take this class unless you want to study 40+ pieces of art PER test (no joke). Some extra credit, not enough to pass. Old hag is stuck in the 60s just so everyone knows.

4.0
2.0
70079
Grade: A
Jan 7, 2015

Its almost impossible not to pass this class. Muffet is a great teacher and she gives you study guides for all 3 tests and the final. She even drops your lowest test grade! Attendance is graded and tests are on 40+ pieces of art you must memorize many details about.

3.0
2.0
ART100
Grade: A
Apr 15, 2015

She's really cool and super into it, but her lectures are long and boring. Even still the class is easy and all the tests are take home or have a study guide whichever basically the test. You honestly don't have to pay attention n class to pass, the hardest thing is the group project.

3.0
1.0
ART100
Grade: A+
Apr 16, 2015

Don't even have to pay attention in class. Lectures are long and boring and you could use this class almost like a study hall. All the homework is online and impossible to fail. The tests are the study guides so just learn the study guide before the test. Passed with a A+ Also never used the book, just need the code.

3.0
2.0
ART100
Apr 16, 2015

Jones is really excited about her class but it's impossible to pay attention for the full 75 minutes. She has a boring voice and because the class is so large, it's easy to lose interest. The only real work is the group project and that can be finished in an hour tops. Her reviews for the midterm and final are on point though, hard to fail those.

2.0
4.0
ARTHIST101
Grade: B+
Nov 19, 2015

Most boring class ever. She just rambles on for an hour and 15 minutes and not a single person pays attention. I always just work on homework for other classes in there. Just make sure you attend the study sessions for the tests and you'll be fine.

1.0
5.0
ARTHIST101
Grade: C
Nov 22, 2015

This is the most boring and horrible class I have taken. Attendance is graded, the lectures are long and boring. She seems to only describe pieces of art and not explain the context, so when it comes to the test you have to study extra hard. Her study guides are hard to understand. Would NOT recommend this class, whatsoever.

3.0
3.0
ART100
Dec 9, 2015

Boring, so boring! Professor Jones does not lecture well at all. She is boring and goes on forever. Majority of the class sleeps or does homework from other classes (myself included). Not a hard class to pass, just hard to pay attention in. It's required to keep a journal of what you consider to be "art", she will tell you if you;re wrong though.

3.0
3.0
ART100
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 1, 2016

Long lectures. Really boring.

4.0
4.0
ART100
Apr 11, 2016

Prof. Jones made this class awesome! If you enjoy learning about art history then take this class or just like looking at beautiful art, then you should take this class. If you just want a gen ed but don't like art, this is not for you. There are a lot of reading assignments but I love her lecture style. She is also hilarious is a subtle way.

3.0
3.0
ART100
Grade: C
Apr 25, 2016

Its all lecture. She goes off topic. You spend most of class looking at pictures as she talks about them. It's extremely boring. Two tests online (google the answers) Two tests are in the testing center ( Hard). Do the assignments, pay attention ( or kinda) and you'll pass.

4.0
1.0
ART100
Apr 27, 2016

We had one small group project, most homework and half the tests were online. Sometimes takes attendance, usually not though in the lectures

3.0
1.0
ART100
Grade: A
May 13, 2016

She takes attendance however you can get away with not going. The lectures are long and hard to sit through but it's obvious she is passionate about what she does. Her study guides are VERY helpful for the tests.

1.0
3.0
ART100
Grade: A-
Nov 14, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Not a very difficult class but time consuming. Do not bother buying the actual textbook because you will never use it. She sometimes takes attendance but rarely and be prepared for lectures to put you to sleep. She definitely goes by the book and reads monotone the whole time.

Get ready to read
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
2.0
ART100
Grade: A
Nov 27, 2016
Wouldn't take again

The lectures are kind of boring if you aren't really into art history, but she's very helpful. She helped me with my final essay and I ended up getting a good grade in her class. She's good if you have to take art 100, but I probably won't be taking her classes again.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
3.0
ART100
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2016
Wouldn't take again

This course is really boring unless you love art, and the professor does not make it much better. She knows the material really well, but was kind of unorganized and and drones on and on. There is a lot of extra credit offered that I took advantage of and it's one of the reasons I got an A.

Get ready to read
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
2.0
ARTHIST101
Grade: B+
Apr 12, 2017
Would take again

Really nice lady. Class was SUPER boring unless you're really into art or whatever. Literally everyone in class would be on their phones or computers not paying attention. Definitely don't need to show up, only occasional attendance is taken. Most tests and quizzes are online and those are easy A's. Tests in the testing center are kinda tough.

EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
ART100
Grade: A
Apr 16, 2017
Would take again

Muffet, she is a true gem. She loves art with everything she has, if you love art, she's the right professor for you. Also an amazing conversations with her during and after class. Just an awesome person and honored to know her.

Respected
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Caring
4.0
2.0
ART100
Grade: B
May 2, 2017
Would take again

Had interesting stuff. Only entertaining for people who love art. The Connect assignments are easy. Same as the 2 online tests. The 2 testing center tests are harder. Random attendance quizzes that do add up over the semester. Has a lot of extra credit. Would have got an A if I did that. Show up and do good on test. Most of us were on our phones.

EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
1.0
ART100
Grade: A
Jul 15, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Class is pretty boring unless you are a major art lover. she is obsessed with stopping students from using their phones and laptops. Class is pretty easy to pass if you do the homework and reading.

Get ready to read
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
2.0
ART100
Grade: A
Nov 7, 2017
Would take again

I really admire that loves art and it makes it more interesting. Homework and reading is online and you can honestly just do it in class. She offers an extra credit project towards end of semester that will really help your grade if you need it

Get ready to read
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
1.0
ART100101
Grade: A-
Nov 15, 2017
Would take again

She dims the lights in the lecture hall. I have never fallen asleep in a class before hers. Unless you are extremely interested in art, you will probably not show up to this class. She randomly takes attendance by little pop quizzes. The take home tests are really easy, but you'll need to study for the testing center ones.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
1.0
ART101
Grade: A
Nov 17, 2017
Would take again

Art history is boring but the class was incredibly easy. You don't even need to show up to the lectures to pass. There is attendance but it isn't worth a lot. The quizzes are easy and can be taken as many times as you want. There are four tests per semester and the lowest is dropped. The textbook is free. You just need a clicker.

Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
ART100
Grade: A+
Dec 7, 2017
Would take again

This class is pretty easy as long as you show up for attendance, and do the online quizzes. She has 2 tests that you have to take in the testing center so you have to memorize material but its an easy A. She is also a very kind hearted teacher, I really enjoyed her.

Inspirational
EXTRA CREDIT
Would take again
5.0
4.0
ART100
Dec 7, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This class was 100% lecture, literally no engagement. If you use your phone or whisper in class she causes a scene. Most of the lecture she goes off on unrelated tangents. This class was a disappointment, could've been taught much better.

LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
5.0
ARTHIST365
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2017
Would take again

One of the most challenging classes I have ever taken, but could not be more grateful that it was taught by Dr. Jones. She is very clear on what is to be expected from class, and gives the best study guides. It's completely up to you if you want to pass the class, Dr. Jones is an excellent professor.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Caring
Tests are tough
4.0
2.0
ART100
Grade: A
Apr 17, 2018
Would take again

Muffet is really nice but I would not take the class if you aren't genuinely interested in the subject (art) as it is very lecture heavy. The textbook is online as well as most reading quizzes and tests. Every assignment is able to be taken past the deadline and attendance for the most part is mandatory. Muffet is very knowledgeable and super fun

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
ART100
Grade: A
Apr 18, 2018
Would take again

Everything you learn will be from lectures, there isnt any outside reading or textbook assignments. Take notes and youll do fine. Careful using your phone and laptop in her class she loves to call people out and tell you not to use it. Attendance is part of your grade so dont skip. If you need an easy class to boost your GPA take this class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
ARTHIS301
Grade: A
Jun 4, 2018
Would take again

Considering her area of expertise, Dr. Jones is extremely knowledgeable and engaging, keeping the class fluid and interesting. However, I would not recommend this class to an "outsider" (e.g. non-Art Major), as it requires extensive readings is lecture heavy. Also, if you intend to take this class during Summer school , be prepared for the readings

Get ready to read
Participation matters
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
ART100
Grade: A+
Nov 13, 2018
Would take again

If you are looking for an easy pass class, this is an option no matter what your major is. The quizzes and tests are on Blackboard - you can take them as many times as you want and can use notes. Participation is recorded by answering one or two questions on a note card randomly in occasional classes. It is worth it to just show up and do homework.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
2.0
ART100
Grade: C+
Jan 3, 2019
Would take again

While the lectures seem really in-depth, don't neglect the online reading. If you do, you'll miss a lot of material that'll be on the tests. Luckily, Muffet reminds you about extra credit opportunities pretty often so as long as you keep up with those, you'll do fine.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
1.0
ART100
Grade: A+
Jan 9, 2019
Would take again

This class is very lecture heavy, but you can find everything on quizlet. I did not like this class or the professor. She isn't very helpful and is very political in class. She does take attendance toward the beginning of the semester, but not toward the end. She doesn't accept any late work, but she gives you a lot of time to complete assignments.

Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
ART100
Grade: B+
Jan 11, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Jones is extremely knowledgeable. As a STEM major, I didnt think Id enjoy this class, but I did. Dont be fooled though, you dont make art, you learn about what makes art good and the history of it. Someone said that she was political? Nonsense! All she did was encourage us to vote. All tests are on blackboard. The textbook is online.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
1.0
ART100
Feb 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

It's a basic, entry-level class. There is no effort made to make the content stimulating or relevant. She's very knowledgable, but the lectures are so boring. Attendance is taken, but it won't break your grade. The quizzes and tests are really easy.

LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
ART100
Grade: B+
Apr 11, 2019
Would take again

Really easy, sometimes takes attendance but I usually didn't come. The tests are the entire study guide so memorize it!! I never read and got an A on every test.

Beware of pop quizzes
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
1.0
ART100
Apr 19, 2019
Would take again

Definitely not the most entertaining class but I feel like the hatred is a little exaggerated for Muffet Jones. She is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about art. Its a super easy A, just do the quizzes on blackboard and a couple of blackboard tests. If you're not invested into the class, that's okay as you can get away doing other work.

Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
ART100
Grade: A
Apr 19, 2019
Would take again

Jones is great and I would definitely recommend taking her class if you are looking for an easy A. All the quizzes are open note and all the tests have study guides that are almost word for word so just memorize them!

5.0
3.0
ARTHIST100
Grade: A+
Apr 22, 2019
Would take again

Good lectures each class. online quiz each week. 3x5 card used for attendance with in class quiz questions on occasion. 2 take home tests with midterm and final at the testing center. all tests were multiple choice.

Graded by few things
Beware of pop quizzes
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
2.0
ART100
Grade: B
May 8, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Attendance is taken by doing a small assignment in class most days. You can skip but those assignments add up fast. Overall the class is extremely easy. She lectures for the entire class and it is really boring. She is very passionate about art but doesnt teach it in a way most students can appreciate. I used her class as homework time.

Lecture heavy
4.0
2.0
ART100
Grade: A+
Oct 19, 2019
Would take again

Easy class. Attendance points for showing up. iClicker needed (on phone, remote, or laptop). Extra credit but unlikely that you'll need it. Good class for the FA requirement. Weekly reading quizzes on BlackBoard. The "textbook" is a free PDF.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
ART100
Grade: A
Oct 23, 2019
Would take again

Good lecturer and an easy, but interesting class. She takes attendance using iClicker, and usually does easy polls in class using it, so show up to class. Uses free PDFs instead of making you buy a textbook! I really enjoyed her lectures.

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
3.0
ART101
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 19, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She is not a good professor and is too sophisticated. She gives a quiz every week and random pop quizzes. The midterm is nothing like the review. Don't take this class, I am warning you.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
2.0
ART100
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2019
Would take again

Professor Jones really knows her stuff. I always enjoy her lectures and adds in some subtle humor. She doesn't require you to buy a textbook which is awesome! And you don't have to worry about making art. Be sure to read homework assignments and study for tests. If you like art this class will be both exciting and easy.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
ART100
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2019
Would take again

Art 100 with Muffet Jones is quite possibly the easiest class you can take to fulfill your FA requirement. Professor Jones knows that the majority of her students aren't art majors, and she has constructed her curriculum to reflect this. She is extremely reasonable, understanding and an absolute delight. Show up, sign in on iClicker and enjoy.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
ART100
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2019
Would take again

Jones is a wonderful lecturer, and the amount of knowledge and passion she brings to lecture makes it a class to look forward to. She has a good sense of humor, tests easy, and gives more than enough opportunities to do well in the course. She's an all-around great person with teaching that reflects it.

Amazing lectures
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
1.0
ART100
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She knows her stuff really well; can be interesting but I found it hard to stay awake. She dims the lights and her voice is quiet, brings me to sleep. Other than that attendance is taken via clicker and there are questions asked throughout the lecture. Easy short quizzes almost weekly along with 3 exams, midterm, and final can all be found online.

Clear grading criteria
Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
ART100
Grade: A-
Jan 15, 2020
Would take again

Just show up, do the quizzes and the tests

Respected
Inspirational
Lecture heavy
4.0
1.0
ART100
Grade: A+
Mar 4, 2020
Would take again

Muffet was great, just didn't like the class. Played on my phone and slept most of the time tbh. Was SUPER easy though, and her study guides are basically the exact same as the tests.

5.0
2.0
ART100
Grade: A
May 6, 2020
Would take again

I really enjoyed this class. Muffet was fun to listen to and I found myself wanting to go every week. As long as you put in the effort to pay attention and utilize all the resources she gives you, there's no reason you shouldn't pass. There were some good extra credit opportunities too.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
ART100
Grade: B
Aug 4, 2020
Would take again

I honestly loved this class. It is lecture heavy, so be aware. I enjoy lecture-style classes but did find myself nodding off once or twice. The information is interesting and she ties it together nicely, explaining how and why styles changed and evolved. Go to class and read the chapters or you will have a tough time with the tests.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ARTHI371
Grade: A
Oct 24, 2020
Would take again

Great lectures, clear assignment guidelines. Although there is a lot of reading, the material is not dense. Expect to write many papers, but overall a great professor!

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
So many papers
3.0
1.0
ART100
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2020
Would take again

Super boring class. You look at art in a dark room and doze off. It is very easy though.

Participation matters
Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
2.0
2.0
ART100
Grade: A-
Dec 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I got the impression that she didn't really care about her students - so many sections of the same class that everyone is just a #. The class is easy, textbook is provided for free online and as long as you do your work, expect to get a good grade. Fine as a gen-ed requirement but felt a little pointless, the class didn't add much value to my life.

Lecture heavy
1.0
1.0
ART100
Grade: A+
Dec 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I didn't even watch the last four weeks of class and it didn't affect my grade at all. Some questions on quizzes and exams left me confused because they were too far off of material to get it correctly. Professor is passionate about the subject but I learned nothing from this course. Wouldn't recommend if you are wanting to truly learn and grow.

Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
ART100
Grade: A+
Jan 26, 2021
Would take again

I had this course in Fall 2020 Semester and I really like this class, this class is a great opportunity to learn about art and different methods used to create the artworks. If you read the chapters pay attention to the class content, this class is will be easy because the quizzes and exams aren't too difficult and sometimes we can use our notes on

Respected
Get ready to read
Hilarious
3.0
2.0
ART100
Grade: A+
Apr 25, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Think I have received two emails from Professor Jones this whole semester. She's not very good at communicating with her students, but the class is fairly easy so it's not a big deal. Do the assignments and you will get an easy A. Don't take this class if you actually want to learn about art.

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5.0
2.0
ART100
Grade: A
May 7, 2021
Would take again

Prof. Jones is great! As this is a 100 level class, she doesn't expect too much. Literally just do the work to your full ability and turn everything in on time and you will pass. Her tests and assignments aren't difficult.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
ART298
Grade: A
Jan 2, 2022
Would take again

Jones is very knowledgeable and passionate about the subjects she teaches. While her lectures are really engaging and thoughtful, the communication outside of class is sort of terrible. Never responds to emails and takes forever to grade anything. There is a lot of difficult reading for this class, but as long as you do the homework you'll be fine.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
1.0
4.0
ARTHIST102
Mar 4, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Awful. Lectures are very dry, and Muffet gets pissy if she does not have 100% of your attention all the time. My friend and I were drawing in class, and she stopped the lecture to get mad at us for drawing while she was lecturing. Another time I whispered personal info to my friend, and she stopped the lecture to tell me to pay attention or leave.

3.0
1.0
ART100
Grade: A+
Apr 19, 2022
Would take again

This class was ridiculously easy, but also easy to simply forget about assignments of due dates. There is almost zero communication with Prof Jones, but she does have a clear canvas page which makes it easy to do assignments one time. Almost everything is on quizlet and google. This class wont add any meaning to your life, but is an easy art credit

2.0
1.0
ART100
Grade: A+
Apr 22, 2022

Weekly quiz and assignment or discussion board plus a journal entry. Half the time lectures were behind the assignments. Lectures can be super dry and boring, but she knows her stuff. Occasionally she'll have a funny side note. Sometimes she'll have an in-class quiz. Terrible communication outside of class and doesn't really explain assignments.

1.0
2.0
ART101
Grade: A
Jul 28, 2022

Jones was unorganized and is not good at lecturing. I received an A in the class and I still have no idea what in the world art history even is. She would go off on unrelated tangents and then start mumbling to that no one could hear here and her lectures did not have a cohesive line of thought. The only thing I enjoyed was the final paper

1.0
2.0
ART100
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 13, 2022

the lectures were miserably boring and i feel like online is by far the best option because nothing she says in class is important you get it all from the reading. The only difference is she rambles on and on over random things

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
1.0
4.0
ART100
Grade: A-
Nov 8, 2022

Probably better just to stay away. She grades my assignments poorly after I really put in work with no explanation. I emailed her about one of my assignments and didn't hear back for a long time. After she responded she never followed through so I had to email her again. do not take this class.

Tough grader
2.0
1.0
100
Grade: A
Nov 16, 2022

Very easy class but the lectures are pointless and insanely boring. Ended up just not even going because I had a 2-hour gap in between and commute to campus. You should really just take it online. Work is easy, there is a lot but it is very simple and all on canvas.

2.0
3.0
100
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 30, 2022

Prof Jones is a very nice and smart professor but was not efficient at teaching the content. The lectures are long and boring with only pictures and half the time the content doesn't play into the assignments. She takes a while to get back to you and the grading is not clearly communicated. She never went over expectations/syllabus on the first day

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
3.0
1.0
ART100
Grade: B+
Dec 5, 2022
Would take again

She really is a decent professor and cracks small jokes here and there. Her lectures are very boring but if you use the book she provides the assignments are pretty easy.

Hilarious
Lecture heavy
2.0
3.0
ART100
Grade: C
Dec 18, 2022

I would never take any of her classes again after this semester I realized that this class was the worst.

5.0
5.0
ARTHIS301
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2022
Would take again

Heres the thing if you like art you will love her class. If you don't like art or art history save yourself the time and dont take her, its a pretty clear cut case here.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
ART100
Grade: C+
Dec 20, 2022
Would take again

I LOVED THIS CLASS Truly, it was an art history class. However, I grew to find a new appreciation for art. Professor was so cute. She is obviously very educated on the info. LOTS of homework and if you fall behind, you end up doing like 5-10 assignments all at once. I always got a 100% on them though. Easy class- but u should go to lectures to pass

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
ART100
Grade: A+
Feb 1, 2023
Would take again

Professors jones is a very well-respected and intelligent teacher. she gives very little homework and her lectures are interesting.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
1.0
4.0
ART101
Feb 27, 2023

she can be very rude and unhelpful to students when giving feedback. When I got something wrong she claimed that I didn't go to her class rather than explaining why I got it wrong. I in fact went to every single one of her classes.

Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
1.0
ART100
Grade: A
Mar 9, 2023

I will never take another class from her again if I can help it. Very technologically challenged and I did not have any good experiences trying to email her or get responses. Grading took forever even though it was an online class and the grades in Canvas were never accurate.

1.0
2.0
ARTHIST102
Grade: A
May 2, 2023

Professor Jones seems sweet but is not a teacher for the faint of heart. She is not good with technology. Her lectures are just long rambles and information already in your textbook ( which she stated she doesn't like yet made us pay for it ) and her study guides are awful. Would not recommend unless you want a free study period.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
ARTHIS301
Grade: A+
Aug 9, 2023
Would take again

One of my favorite professors. Most of the information is given through lectures so be ready to take notes. Very light - minimal reading if any. The lectures are really interesting and entertaining. 10/10

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
4.0
2.0
100
Grade: A
Oct 6, 2023

Her class is mostly lectures that just go over what she expects us to read in the textbook. They are quite boring, but as a professor, she is very nice and likes to actually talk and get to know her students. Her tests are not proctored, but they are very easy regardless of that.

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3.0
1.0
ART100
Grade: B+
Oct 17, 2023

Professor Jones was a pretty good professor, but I would recommend that you try to miss a few lectures as possible since the majority of your content comes from the readings and lectures. She does seem to jump around in her lectures so you won't be able to get very many specific notes outside of vocabulary.

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Lecture heavy
2.0
2.0
ART100
Grade: A
Nov 2, 2023

This Professor hardly ever lectures about anything important. Her assignments are very confusing, and while she is a nice person, is not very lenient on due dates and late work.

3.0
1.0
ARTHIST101
Grade: A+
Nov 27, 2023

If you don't attend the lectures, it's not the end of the world. While they are nice additional content and she seemed interested in what she's teaching by interacting with the large lecture audience, during busier weeks I found myself frequently skipping and doing just fine on the weekly quizzes by doing the readings from the textbook.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
3.0
2.0
ART100
Grade: A+
Dec 5, 2023

For a 100-level course, the amount of work required was not appropriate. The amount of readings and videos given per week is insane. However, taking online with Muffet Jones is easy enough and I recommend doing so for your FA credit.

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Lots of homework
So many papers
2.0
1.0
ARTHIST101
Grade: A-
Dec 10, 2023

Her lectures are boring and put you to sleep. All the info in class can be found on Quizlet so you have no reason to attend the class. You will never have to read the textbook and all the quiz questions can be found on the multitude of Quizlet study guides and all her quizzes are open book including the midterm and final.

Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
ARTHIST101
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2023
Would take again

Muffet was an amazing teacher. She is the sweetest woman and her lectures were fascinating. It was an easy A and I am so grateful I took this class for general education credits. Attendance wasn't necessary, but do stay on top of your assignments as there were usually 1-2 per week. Super interesting topic and an amazing professor!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
2.0
4.0
ART100
Grade: B
Dec 12, 2023

She had no idea how to work canvas. Always behind on teaching modules; will make an online quiz due Weds, requires you to "read" the online textbook, then teaches the entirety of the quiz on Thurs. Going to in person class was very useless. Would put in 0's when the assignment wasn't due for a week, then never grade it, you are stuck with that 0

Tough grader
5.0
1.0
ART100
Grade: B+
Dec 15, 2023
Would take again

Really amazing, super sweet lady. All assignments are laid out for the semester and easy to follow. Just read the book and you will understand everything, she is not a harsh grader and respects everyones opinion.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
ART100
Grade: A
Apr 11, 2024
Would take again

Easiest art class you could ever take. Do it online! Takes roughly 30 minutes a week, super easy. The only catch is that the Canvas layout is not very convenient, but it is good enough.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
ART100
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 23, 2024
Would take again

Took Muffet, for the credit and meshed with my semester. This class was a breeze, she does "attendance quizzes," but you dont have to show up to complete them, or at all in general. Super easy class, and Muffet was a super nice professor. Highly Recommend, Easy class and basically a free credit. Has a textbook, but you dont have to read it at all

Participation matters
Inspirational
Caring
1.0
5.0
ART101
Grade: D+
May 3, 2024

DOESN'T GIVE A FFF ABOUT STUDENTS

1.0
2.0
ARTHIST101
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 22, 2024

She shouldn't be a professor

2.0
3.0
ARTHIST101
Grade: C-
Nov 28, 2024

Taught straight from the textbook, which wasn't very engaging and made attending lectures kind of useless ultimately, except for the occasional explanation for an upcoming assignment. She doesn't really know how to use technology very well. She might be a good professor for someone else, but if you don't like lectures, don't take her.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
3.0
1.0
ART100
Grade: B+
Dec 6, 2024

I took the honors section of this class and honestly it was just more homework and an attendance policy. She is very nice but coming to class is basically useless, she is just teaching the exact things you read in the textbook a few days ago. If you need an art credit this class is super easy and great for getting it out of the way.

4.0
2.0
ART100
Grade: B+
Jan 5, 2025
Would take again

Muffet's class is a breeze - just show up, do the attendance quizzes, and you're good to go. The textbook is optional, and Unstuck AI can be a helpful study tool alongside the usual resources. Easy credit!

5.0
3.0
ART100
Grade: A
Jan 10, 2025
Would take again

Muffet is a very dynamic speaker, and it is very evident that she knows what she's talking about. She did assign some busywork, but her lectures were AMAZING.

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Caring
2.0
3.0
ART100
Grade: A
Jan 13, 2025

This class is time-consuming. Every week there is a reading & reading quiz, as well as journal entries, and every few weeks there are discussion posts on top of that. Prof. Jones has two teacher aids; one of them was a very harsh grader. At one point I had a problem with my grade, and Prof. Jones said "Canvas isn't accurate" & didn't fix it.

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Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
ART100
Grade: A
Apr 5, 2025

I hate art, but Muffet did an amazing job teaching!

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
ART100
Grade: A+
Apr 25, 2025
Would take again

I took the honors section, and enjoyed. Professor Jones is a very sweet professor who clearly cares about her students. She is a fair and easy grader, tests have retakes, she provides feedback if writing isnt up to snuff, and the textbook is online and free and very easy to read. Lectures mostly state what's in the reading but provide good insight.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Respected
4.0
2.0
ART100
Grade: A+
Apr 28, 2025
Would take again

The textbook was a free book that she wrote herself. The assignments were fun and simple, as were the tests. The lectures were relatively boring, but the teacher could be funny too. The lectures were not necessary as long as you did the readings and the assignments.

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Amazing lectures
Hilarious
3.0
3.0
ART100
Grade: B
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

I attended like two classes the entire semester. The class is in a lecture hall so it is easy to slip through the cracks. She does random pop quizzes in class worth around 10 points so missing those will definitely ruin your chances of an A in her class. Overall pretty nice

Get ready to read
Beware of pop quizzes
3.0
2.0
ARTHIST101
Grade: A
Oct 29, 2025
Would take again

Mrs. Jones is one of the sweetest professors I have had. She really cares about her students and loves it when you participate and ask questions, even if it is for clarification. Her class is very lecture-heavy, but she essentially just reiterates what is already in the textbook. So as long as you can read, you will do fine in this class.

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Lecture heavy
Online Savvy
4.0
2.0
ART100
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2025

She's a quirky art teacher. Doesn't really know how to use Canvas so class is a little disorganized. If you're not interested in art the class is pretty boring but it's easy.

Caring
Lecture heavy
3.0
1.0
ART101
Grade: A+
Dec 5, 2025

I would imagine it is hard to make a 100-level lecture interesting to a bunch of freshmen who don't want to be there, but as a junior-level art history minor, even I got bored. Muffet is funny and clearly knows her stuff, but she just doesn't teach the class in an engaging way.

EXTRA CREDIT
Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
2.0
1.0
ARTHIST101
Grade: A
Dec 26, 2025

TAKE THIS ONLINE! Her class was a torture: I had to fight to stay awake and she actually takes her work seriously, which is hideous since she's an art professor... if you can, take it online. All the quizzes are on Quizlet (you're welcome) and there's no much work to do; check canvas and you'll be fine

Lecture heavy
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