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Reviews (129)
Great prof with personality. gets things done. medium amount of work but nothing too crazy. interacts with class alot. great experience. would take him again deff.
This teacher is awesome! He really makes class interesting and fun. I don't mind coming to his class on fridays. You learn a lot and he has great industry experience that he relates to the class. He's passionate, which seems to be a rarity and he believes in his students.
AMAZING Professor. I wish he taught more classes... he's a fair grader and expects a lot from his students... but still helps them along the way. Very concerned about his students, offers great industry knowledge/advice, and acknowledges hard work. Definitely one of the best professors at FIT, no doubt.
He is the best Professor I ever had. He literally wants his student to do extremely well. He offers great industry advice. Projects can be overwhelming, but its for our own good and I have learn so much. I would love to take his classes!!! A+
absolutely one of my favorite teachers hands down. hes had an amazing career and really cares so much about his students. he isnt that difficult a grader, as long as you put effort into your work. i would absoltely take his class again and again no question.
Great professor!! Funny, helpful, makes class entertaining. (Took his class at night)Never felt bored. He cares about his students & wants them to do genuinely well BUT you have to put the effort and work. You'll need the book. 2 tests, & projects involve. He's in the industry-gives u lots of advice! You LEARN! Got an A- def would take him again!
Great professor!! Funny, helpful, makes class entertaining.(Took his class at night)Never felt bored. He cares about his students & wants them to do genuinely well BUT you have to put the effort and work. You'll need the book. 2 tests, & projects involve. He's in the industry-gives you lots of advice! You LEARN! Got an A- def would take him again!
I loved this professor! I was worried at first because of what others were saying about him. After taking this class he was not hard as long as you do your work. He is very nice and really does his best to make things fun for us. Always willing to help as well. Great professor I would take him again!
He was hands down one of my most favorite professors! He has so much passion for teaching as well as the fashion industry that it shows through his connection with his students. He made class fun and enjoyable and I looked forward to his class every week. He does give a good amount of work but if you do it you will be fine. Take him!!
Definitely one of my favorite professors. Clearly enjoys his job, and his advice from his time in the industry is relevant and helpful. He gives a lot of work, but it's not his choice per se- the team devel curriculum is rough for everyone. New appreciation for the course & he totally set a new precedent for me as far as professors go.
Professor Blumenthal is excellent! He really wants his students to do well and learn about the industry as a whole in this class. He requires you to do an essay each week, which is time consuming. There is also a midterm, final, and group presentation. He uses the book a lot during class. I highly recommend him!
AMAZING PROFESSOR! Would take him for every class if I could. He is true gem at FIT who cares about his students. Took us on a great field trip and prepares interesting power points. Projects are a lot of work, but he is an undeniably understanding and helpful professor. Tests are more than fair. I was bummed when the class was over! TAKE HIM!
If you are into product dev. take him, if not BEWARE! Very Snappy and can be rude when you ask questions. He claims he is always there for his students, but when asked for advice and guidance he is very rude about it. Very long and confusing assignments, not very clear (he tries, but just does not understand how to effectively go about that)
Wants to give you a solid background on fashion for the real world. Gives you weekly one page papers, but basically gives you a good grade if you miss the mark as long as you put in some effort. Goes fast through the notes so studying can be hard and must read the textbook for the test.
Very enthusiastic and absolutely loves what he teaches, but with that being said he has VERY high expectations. Grade is composed of 1 project divided into 3 parts, a midterm and final. His exams are TOUGH. Expect short answer and memorizing the entire text book. Takes the entire 3 hours every week, OH and don't miss class he will dock your grade.
This was my favorite class ever! One on one he can seem to be a little harsh, but during class he was funny & entertaining. He can be a little intimidating at first. As long as you pay attention in class, the tests are soo easy & the weekly quote assignments are easy (just go beyond the surface.. you'll understand). Definitely will take him again!!
He's tough, and he's not the easiest grader, but he does care about you, how you do, and is one of those teachers that actually knows the industry inside and out. He gives the best lectures that make an 8am enjoyable... He prepares you for life and your future career's expectations while leaving you inspired on the way!
Todd is such a great professor and has several years of Industry experience under his belt, which makes his lectures even more worthwhile. He's VERY smart, easy to talk to, and understanding. HOWEVER, expect several projects, two hard tests, and for him to call on you! He can be somewhat aggressive, but if you pay attention&do the work, he's great!
I loved this class! Prof Blumenthal is the best professor I've had by far. You can see that he is truly passionate about product development and teaching the class. He has an abundence of experience and knowledge. You have 3 projects and two exams. Just pay attention in class and take your time on the projects and you will get an A.
My favorite class by far! He's an amazing professor with a great teaching style. You'll learn in the classroom and also experience learning outside the classroom as well. The textbook is paper you need to print at staples for about $50, but its something I'll keep forever (if you like product development). No quizzes, 2 tests, and 4 fun projects.
Prof. Blumenthal is very intelligent, well-spoken, charismatic and passionate about the fashion industry. He has had much experience in product development, and always has a funny industry story to tie in during class lectures. Taking his class made me choose PD as my Bachelor's specialization. He is wonderful! Take if you get the chance!
A little too enthusiastic about product development. Expected everything in the three different assignments to be perfect. LEARN APA. This man was so annoying about apa and would take points off projects for it. Worst class I took this semester. Turned me off from the PD field all together. Wouldn't recommend him at all
He knows his stuff. If you want to get into product development, take his class because he will talk about his experience. His experience is what makes him stand out. He's overall a funny man. He will call you out for anything but dont be discouraged. Textbook quizzes every week. Exam 1 and 2 and Final. Then a final group project.
Honestly, one of the best professors at FIT. I would take him over and over again! Take this class if you truly want to learn something. You will leave the class knowing whether or not you want to go into PD. Because of his semester long project, that I showed a company, I received a paid product development internship. They loved how much I knew!
Very enthusiastic and passionate professor and a good professor to choose if this is the career you want. Very strict about deadlines and attendance (2 absences max) grade consists of a three part project and midterm and final the project is a lot of work and choose your partner very wisely because it'll make or break the class and your grade
Professor Blumenthal expects the very best from his students. If you listen and pay attention, you will do fine. His class was my hardest this past semester. I put many many hours into our 3 part group project. It was the most detailed assignment I've ever had, and he is the most legitimate college professor I've ever had too. It was all worth it.
This professor probably taught me the most of any teacher I've had here. The term project is a lot of work, but as someone who did it alone, it's at least enjoyable. He grades fairly tough and wants his students to do their best, but he's just tough because he wants all his students to learn the material. Great guy.
Professor Blumenthal is an amazing, down to earth and inspiring teacher. His product development class is amazing - take it.
Professor Blumenthal uses his industry experience to lecture and provide feedback for students. In my two years since graduation, I have found his lessons the most valuable. He He really prepares you for the work environment and keeps classes accountable in terms of tardiness and absences. He also confirms everyone works hard on group projects.
Professor Blumenthal is one of the best professors at FIT, PERIOD. He teaches utilizing his extensive experience and relating them to current trends. Outside of the classroom, he always cares for his students and goes the extra mile to ensure you get all the help you need. One of the only professors I'd recommend even being on a waitlist for!
I LOVE professor Blumenthal! He has a ton of really amazing experience in the industry which he relates back to class, and he is a great person to know and get advice from, He makes class interesting! Taking him again next semester.
Amazing Professor! Extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the industry. Very well read! You will learn a lot! Get ready to actually do work in this class. You actually cannot leave it to the last minute. You will learn APA citing like the back of your hand! Will always go the extra mile to help you if you show dedication and effort. Best Prof
Professor Blumenthal is an amazing person. He is super funny, kind, understanding, and extremely smart. He cares a lot about his students. Strives to make class fun and easy. Have 3 exams throughout the class and must take pretests each week after reading the assigned book chapter. Textbook is necessary.
One of the best professors at FIT. Enthusiastic, knowledgeable, fair, caring, and fun. There are weekly assignments, however, they are enjoyable and allow lots of creativity. Exams are straight forward. The textbook is necessary for collecting essential terms because he does not post PP's. Class time is never boring; definitely take his classes!
Professor Blumenthal can be intimidating at first, but he is very sweet and cares a lot for his students. Makes an otherwise boring topic fun with his interesting stories. He has a lot of experience in the field and knows what he is talking about. Grades are based off quizzes, midterm and final, and a group project.
Professor Blumenthal has been one of my best professors at FIT. He gives the best lectures and industry knowledge for those interested in product development. There are 2 projects with lots of work, but the most rewarding ones yet. He also is the best advisor for Style Shop and makes sure we learn the ins and outs of the industry. Would take again!
Professor Blumenthal is by far the best professor I have had at FIT. He truly cares about his students and applies all the information presented to the real world so class is not boring. The exams reflected all the work done in class - there were no curve balls. He also gave a lot of time in class to work on the final project
I really don't like him i want to be a product developer and he is ruining it for me! He is so UPTIGHT! He wants everything a certain way! I just really don't like him. he picks on every single thing. This is the hardest professor im taking this semester! only reason im still in his class is because i need it and its too late to drop it!
I was really excited to take him for PD, because I knew he was the department head and I thought he would provide me with a lot of knowledge. However, his class consisted of him skipping through slides, barely teaching us. He's very frustrating, because he gives time consuming projects that he didn't teach us anything about and grades intensely.
Without a doubt one of the best professors at FIT. His lectures are so riveting & he talks about his own experiences which gives you real insight on the fashion industry. He is a fair teacher, but don't be late or turn anything in late. PD is a hard concept, but he makes it very fun and easy to understand and is always willing to answer questions.
This class subject can be awful, but Professor Blumenthal makes it actually fun! I truly enjoyed his lectures/stories they always kept the class fun and exciting. BUY the workbooks and don't forget them (-10 if you do). There are about three essays to do, but the rest is group work which is actually fun! Take him to actually enjoy team development!
Professor Blumenthal tries his best to make a boring class worth it. He's very caring and likes connecting with students on a personal level. Down to earth and gives good advise.
Prof. Bluementhal is great! He made this class really interesting and I really enjoyed his passion for this subject. There are essays almost every week and the exams are specific to the workbooks and lectures. Make sure you go to class, if you miss a class it affects your attendance grade. Also do not forget your workbooks, minus 10 if you do!
I would 100% take a class with Professor Blumenthal again. He was very clear on grading criteria and always made himself available to students. The lectures were informative but also interesting and interactive . He definitely prepares students for the fashion industry and uses real world examples during class.
Knows a lot of information about the industry! Really a great professor! Never have any homework other than reading the chapter for next class. Midterm and final. 1 partner project that lasts the semester and is broken up into 3 parts, isn't that difficult. Doesn'tpost powepoints so have to take really good notes!
Professor Blumenthal is very focused on helping students prepare for their future in the industry. He gave lots of helpful advice and gave people ideas of what career they would like to pursue. The hw after each class was to read a chapter and take a pre quiz online (all of which were very easy). The two tests given are mostly on vocab and terms.
A challenging but very rewarding class. Exams not particularly hard, but will test your understanding of material. He is meticulous about detailsfollow rubrics/directions thoroughly. You have to be willing to work, but you will always come out of his class learning something new. Prof Blumenthal's love for PD really shines through in his teaching.
He has ton of industry experience. Nike, Vic secret, others. his lectures are so awesome. you will laugh a lot by yourself. As long as he is convinced that you are putting in 100% on all your discussion posts and correct APA citations he will leave you alone. He is a real stickler on APA citation FYI!
Product development is a very work heavy class, so be prepared to be spending a great amount of time on his work. He has a lot of experience and knowledge, but he definitely is a bit strict about how he wants things to be, which is understandable. Can be a little mean, but overall, he is a nice person. Will definitely notice if you are working hard
Professor Blumenthal is the best professor I have ever had at FIT. He made this class so enjoyable and made sure you stepped out of the classroom with something you didn't already know. This class is for students who are in school for the right reason. Take this class if you want to LEARN something and get what you pay for.
Prof. Blumenthal is a must take professor at FIT. His industry knowledge and educational training make him a perfect person to learn from. He is willing to help you outside of class as long as you put the effort in. Take him if you have the chance! Hes the best!!
I loved Todd! He is probably one of the most well-spoken professor I have ever had. Beware of occasional pop quizzes and pay attention. He does more presentation than presenting lectures, so it's important to keep that in mind. Overall I learned a lot and the projects really helped me learn about product development!
Do yourself a favor and please take his class. He is the best professor that I have ever had. He is passionate about teaching students and really wants us to do well. He doesnt just teach from the book, which is so refreshing and prepares his lectures precisely. He is very particular with his grading, but gives you everything you need to succeed.
I was nervous about taking Prof. Blumenthal's class for Product Development. But, I was wrong, he makes you work for your grade but he is extremely clear in what he wants. There is a project split into three assignments, but if you are creative and interested in it you'll get an A. He is kind, educated, and has experience. take him if you can!!
Great professor! There is a lot of reading to do and lectures in his class, but you will ACTUALLY learn from his class!!! This is an amazing class and he is very passionate about teaching it too! The project is very time consuming, but so fun to do! Make sure to get a good partner for the project, because you will be with them throughout the course
If you want to be truly inspired, challenged, and feel ready for great things, take the opportunity to learn as much as you can from Professor Blumenthal. His dedication as an educator brings out the best from his students. Listen and take his advice to heart. It won't always be easy, but expect his class to be worth all the effort.
Prof Blumenthal was great and I would deff take him again! Hes super straight forward - if he says something like this is going to be a lot of work, yall listen to him because hes right. He just wants to see effort and that you tried. He responds quickly even on weekends.
Okay... lol... hes nice, relatable etc... but oh my god. the course work is ridiculous. He comments and raids through your slides like no tomorrow. I think he expects 100% spot on work - which is never going to happen. I don't care how smart you are. My partner and I worked on on our project for WEEKS. Every day for hours... and got an 82 on it.
youll hate the class if youre not a suck up. If youre not his favorite (I wasnt), he wont show any care towards you and is honestly pretty rude. Makes you feel bad for asking questions and for emailing him. I only learned in this class bc of the amount of research that had to be done in the assignments - not through him, his help or any lectures
Blumenthal is so far one of the best professors I've had at FIT. His classes are well structures and you truly learn a lot about business and how to plan your career path after you graduate. His experiences in companies like Nike, Victoria Secret, and Ralph Lauren are inspiring and interesting when he mentions them in lectures. Take him!
Read the textbook before the class theres a per quiz before classes. During classes, he will call on you to answer questions. If you want to learn things I will recommend you to take his class. He will set students up to work on the final group project.
Do yourself a favor and dont listen to these reviews. Genuinely dont understand how some people like him. Hes arrogant and rude and extremely picky. Not even gonna complain about how the class was hard because its college what do you expect. But he was so full of himself, made people feel stupid. Its an interesting class so take it w/ a good prof.
Not sure why he has such high ratings because my experience with him was really not great. If you take him, you will survive. However, he really is an a** and thinks so highly of himself. There are a lot of professors at FIT with "lots of experience" but that doesnt mean they are good role models or point of contacts. Wouldnt recommend him.
Professor Blumenthal made virtual classes fun and run smoothly this semester. He puts a lot of time and effort into this course which has helped me learn so much more about product development. This class will be hard work but it will be so worth it! I highly recommend taking this class with him.
Professor Blumenthal is such a great professor!! He puts a lot of time and effort into his lectures and into the course, so you will learn a lot. He made the virtual classes fun and I looked forward to them every week. Be prepared to work hard, but it will be so worth it in the end! Definitely would take him again in the future!
I took fashion merch and sustainability with Todd and it was a great course. I am an art and design student so I didn't know if it would be really hard for me to understand but I loved it. We had a guest speaker almost every week. The homework for this class is not too bad. Usually just discussion posts and some other small things.
Has a positive attitude everyday.
Every week there is a chapter to read and a quiz along with a discussion post on most weeks. Participation is very important and classes can be lecture heavy. The workload itself is manageable as long as you stay on top of things. Professor Blumenthal is always helpful and gives great feedback.
prof B is the best prof i've ever had. would 10/10 rec to choose his class bc he brings speakers to gain deeper insight on the industry. projects are demanding but you learn so much from them. he explains everything thoroughly and likes for students to mingle w others. big project throughout the semester, divided into 3 sections and quizzes r easy
Loved this class! Prof Blumenthal is so enthusiastic about the class and his students! The projects are a lot of work but you're given a lot of time to complete them so its manageable. Definitely recommend taking his class!
Wow. I cant believe how many good rating there are for this professor. He is so undeserving, and I wish I could save people from taking him. From what I witnessed, he is so mean and rude, and truly truly thinks he is better than everyone. Literally had a class-wide GC of people constantly hating on him. He isnt great! Mediocre at BEST.
Amazing professor. He is knowledgeable, engaging, caring, and sincerely wants to help every student. You want to do all of the homework he assigns because the more time you spend reading his course, the more active you can be in class. He is not only brilliant but dynamic and exciting as well. His enthusiasm for his subject is infectious!
He is very knowledgeable having worked in the industry for so many years and shares stories from his experiences. If you pay attention, you will get a good grade. He really cares about students actually learning, not just passing the class.
I took Todd online last semester! There were weekly quizzes from the book, discussion boards that he's nit-picky about, huge group project, a few research assignments. As long as you read his details carefully and pay attention, they can get done. TIMING IS KEY. DO NOT BE LATE ON HIS WORK. He's enthusiastic and sweet. Gotta work for his grade.
Professor Blumenthal is a really great guy. Extremely knowledgable and caring about his field of study. The class is work-heavy, but that is to be expected for this class. He makes the work doable, and provides good feedback. He loves participation, and if you put in the work you will do well in class.
Love Professor Blumenthal. He is very nice and caring to his students. If you have questions he always answers them straight forward. Definitely not a class to sleep on, be very on top of your work and due dates. His lectures are very interesting and usually recap the chapter. Ive had him multiple times whether remote and in person, great classes!!
The best professor at FIT! This is my second class with him and hopefully not the last. Such an amazing professor who cares about his students and the material he's teaching. He has high expectations but is very clear on how to achieve a good grade. Taking one of his classes is a must!
Super nice professor that really cares about his students. I had a urgent question about an assignment and he responded to my email super quickly even when he said he wouldnt be available for the weekend.
Prof blumenthal is a solid choice for fm110. Although a bit snarky to students at times, he truly is passionate about what he teaches which makes the class interesting and engaging.
Although a brilliant professor, the amount of work he gives out is absurd. Very nick-picky about everything. I get that he is passionate about his job (loves to work on the weekends) but also it's not that serious. This was supposed to be an easy class but ended up being the most time-consuming and heavy classes I've taken in years. Not fun at all
He is overall nice and seems like a good person. But, he gives so much work. I also didn't like how he treated students. So strict with attendance. I just would not take any of his classes to save some stress.
I used to like Todd, but he grew to be nasty and incapable of understanding that students have a life outside of school. This man needs to grow up xoxo
Yes, he's a knowledgeable, passionate teacher, but he's SO anal! If he THINKS you're not paying attention he'll literally call you out in front of the entire class and he's not afraid to embarrass you if you don't know the answer to something. I literally got anxiety before going to his classes. Also, such a tough grader! Worst professor I've had.
The best professor. He can see if you actually worked hard in his class. And he cares about his students.
Difficult class. He likes things done his way, will embarrass you if you get something wrong. If you don't kiss up, he won't answer your questions, and the way he treats the boys in his class is completely different from the way he treats girls...beware. I personally have never experienced anything so blatantly misogynistic in my life.
Terrible person. Seemed like he made it his goal to embarrass certain students. I don't know if he's just ignorant or small-minded, but he's micro-aggressive toward certain students... Just a nasty person in general, way too grown to be acting like that with his students. Would never take him again.
A gpa assassin no kidding. If you want to have seven long papers and four presentations along with two pages discussions nonscheduled then go ahead take this class. Felt mentally struggled and depressed while attending his class and doing his work. Choosing to take his class is prob the worst decision I have ever made in my life.
Belittles and talks down on students. Calls out students who emailed at late hours or turned in assignments last minute. Can get very petty over simple mistakes. Also was super strict with attendance and said he expects us to show up even if we have covid because "there's no such thing as quarantining anymore." Not worth the stress.
Professor Blumenthal is one of the rudest teachers I have ever had. Not only are his projects difficult and extremely time consuming, he is also super condescending to students. He gets incredibly upset over tiny errors. Have had many tearful nights over this class. Will never ever take him again.
I have never experienced a professor so rude and condescending like I have with Professor Blumenthal. Completely dread going to class each week which is so disappointing as I was previously looking forward to this course. He has no understanding that students have a life outside of class and expectations are unattainable. Would never take again.
I think all these bad reviews show that people cannot take criticism well. Professor Blumenthal is a professional and expects high-quality work which is achievable if you put the effort in. If you don't take his class you are seriously missing out.
Great teacher. Always there to help.
Professor Blumenthal was the worst professor I've had at FIT. He talked down to students, made them feel stupid, & spent the majority of class time talking about himself & his accomplishments. I went up to him to ask a question, he said no & made fun of me in front of the whole class for not understanding. Every student dreaded going to his class.
Professor Blumenthal is one of the best professors I have had while at FIT. It is evident that he actually cares about our learning and uses real life scenarios in his lectures which helps to tie the information together. If you put in effort you will be fine in his class. He is extremely reliable and extremely communicative to students.
Professor Blumenthal actually puts time into designing his online courses. Every week he provides slides that are packed with information, additional resources, and most importantly him explaining the information. This is extremely helpful to comprehending and retaining information from an online course which is rare.
Don't be fooled by the positive ratings, if you read through them, you'll notice they all have the same tone and vocabulary. Hm, wonder why. Because he writes them all himself lol.
Professor Blumenthal is very skilled and educated in Product Development. I took him for two classes, FM110 and FM204. I think I wouldn't have learned as much with another professor. His assignments really made me grasp the material given in class. He gives very helpful feedback on assignments in order for you to improve. Participation is a must!
Stayed up late every night for his tedious assignments and would still end up getting a C on them because he is extremely picky about every detail, which is not realistic and how it is in the real world. Also won't accommodate to meet with you if it's outside of his office hours. He does not care, he wants to see you fail.
All the negative ratings on this are true and way more accurate than the positive ones, take my word for it.
Unfair Grader, Rude to students. Uncomfortable to ask questions in class, response seams targeted.
Professor Blumenthal is STRICT, but only is because he wants you to learn and succeed. I thoroughly enjoyed his class and learned a lot. Lecture heavy so pay attention to what he says, as it will show up in his exams.
Professor Blumenthal is great, I've had him for multiple classes. He grades very thoroughly, and gives good feedback and explanations. He really makes sure you understand the material through lectures and participation and all assignments really help with tests/projects. Highly recommend his class!
Best professor I've had so far at FIT. I took him for FM204 in person & FM206 online. He is incredibly knowledgeable and will help you if you put in effort and meet him halfway. Very responsive. His courses are difficult but super engaging/well organized. His teaching style is what you make of it, if you actually want to learn definitely take him!
You either love or hate Professor Blumenthal. His lectures are amazing and he has the professional experience to back them up. He expects participation and quality work, but I believe if you're paying for a college course, why wouldn't you put your best foot forward? If you're in his class to do the bare minimum then he may not be for you.
While the major assignments for the class are a lot of work there are only 4 for the entire semester making the workload much more doable compared to some other courses. The professor also gives very clear feedback making it easy to do well on assignments.
I have nightmares to this day about this man.
He writes all the positive reviews himself btw lol
I have never disliked a professor so much that I felt like I needed to write a review, but here we are. Every week when I came into Professor Blumenthal's class I felt anxious and uncomfortable. He often made me feel unwelcome in his classroom and was extremely condescending to the entire class. I dropped the class because I disliked him so much.
He's an awesome professor who values discipline and active participation from students - Being prepared for his class is a must. He also genuinely cares about his students and aims to prepare them for successful careers in the fashion industry.
We were all scared of him when the semester started because he laid out ALL the rules down the first day. He's def strict with attendance. But as the semester went on and we got to know him better, he is VERY NICE! He doesn't put up with BS (walking in late, late hw, brightspace issues). Take him ONLY if you want to actually learn and put the work.
Being Professor Blumenthal's student shouldn't be taken for granted! Ask questions, learn about the industry, and you'll figure out your career path. He has inspired me and challenged me in perfecting the details and logic behind my work.
Do yourself a favor and TAKE SOMEONE ELSE, especially if you don't want anxiety every time you go to class!! He will make sure to ruin your GPA.
Blumenthal is a great professor, he gets straight to the point and makes the lectures engaging. However, he does not see his students as equals, and his attitude is extremely condescending. He makes no effort to pronounce students names correctly, can't ever admit when he is wrong (which is often for a teacher) and is overall disrespectful.
He is condescending, rude, and overall treats students like they are inferiors. Do you want to ask a question in class? Well think twice because he might embarrass you and make you feel stupid. He is knowledgable and has lots of industry experience but grades work based on his opinion and is very very nitpicky. Spare yourself the drama and stress.
PLEASE PLEASEEE DO NOT TAKE
He challenged me but I honestly learned SO much from him. He tries to be nice but his perfectionism always seeps through. He will call you out when you chew gum, and will stop the lecture to make a scene if you arrive late. He always excuses his unreasonable behavior and grading with “I'm teaching you to be professional” - when he's actually not!!
this guy is the reason why people will get discouraged and not want to take product development as a career. sometimes he shows its from good intentions but omg the attitude is uncalled for. it's not even funny. he preaches "professionalism" yet takes everything personally when things don't go his way.
I enjoyed Blumenthal's class. He is more reserved for chewing gum, arriving late and lack of professionalism. However, his projects are challenging and fun. He is well versed with experience and can be a great asset to you for class and outside of it.
By the way, the rating below that rated him a 4.0 is so obviously his own rating lolll, addressing the chewing gum from an earlier rating. That's enough to tell you what he's like.
Professor Blumenthal has high expectations, but his lectures are engaging and the coursework helps reinforce the material. Prepare diligently and utilize Unstuck ai for study prep - it's a game-changer alongside the textbook.
Very strict on time, participation, grading, etc. but will fully explain multiple times what hes looking for and what to expect. Has many in class workshops for assignments to help students out. Takes accountability. Overall, a good professor as long as you do your work.
Avoid this professor for online classes! He is petty, dramatic, and makes everything harder than necessary. Instead of giving clear feedback, he writes long essays criticizing you. He assigns too many group projects and insists everything be done his way. Teaching seems like his entire personality, and he takes it too seriously.
DO NOT TAKE HIM! Seriously
Professor Blumenthal is as good as it gets when it comes to teaching. He is passionate, organized, and extremely knowledgeable. If you are passionate about growing and learning and challenging yourself, take his class. He will give you the necessary tools and critical thinking skills to thrive outside of college and in the workforce.
Blumenthal is my favorite professor I have ever taken a class with. He does great lectures that keep the class engaging and will always provide plenty of feedback on work to do better on future assignments. His class isn't easy, but if you are looking to get as much as you can out of your education, Professor Blumenthal will give you that and more.
Kind of intimidating. He definitely has favorites and goes easier on them. If you don't talk he might pick on you a little bit. Assignments get confusing, sometimes he thinks he told the class something but he never did and expects us to know. He's alright.
During the entirety of the semester, my group was stressed out and pulled multiple all nighters to make sure we could get the best grade as possible. There was always something he'd pick at and is intimidating even online. He's specifically really strict with APA citations and will always comment to refer to his exemplar. Be ready to be criticized.
My grade did not come without several sleepless nights and tears. Made me seek therapy. The coursework load is overwhelming for full-time students. Can be blunt or demeaning at times. Lectures and assignments are very informative but I can only recommend this class to chronic overachievers. Take if you are extremely passionate about Product Dev.
As long as you are kind and show up ready to learn you will do well. It's project-based with clear instructions and he gives excellent feedback. I wouldn't say he is a tough grader, just make sure to correct your mistakes when he gives you feedback. Overall, he is very knowledgeable and I would take this class again. He really made an impact on me.
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