Billie Follensbee - Missouri State University

Professor: Billie Follensbee
Department: Fine Arts
College: Missouri State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: ART273
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She is very knowledgeable on the subject and has a very quirky personality. She does try to trick you on quizzes with answers and is a very tough grader when it comes to the essay tests. I would take her again because the class is very interesting. You need to listen to every lecture and take notes to do well in this class.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: ART273
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Follensbee is a very good teacher and makes the material easy to understand. I got by without the textbook but only b/c of the blended format. It's a busy class, a lot of quizzes, but that makes it very easy to improve your grade if it gets bad. Critical on the essays but she understands you're not an expert and your grade will reflect that.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: ART273
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Follensbee made everything much more difficult than necessary. This class is taught like a 400 level class. The quizzes are meant to trick you and she grades extremely hard. I thought this class would be interesting, but she makes it horrible. I would never recommend this outdated professor. Her teaching style does not encourage learning at all
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: ART273
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She is very passionate about her job, and the course is taught in an organized manner. However, her test questions are incredibly specific over broad subjects which made getting a decent grade difficult.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: ART273
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Loved Dr. Follensbee. Her lectures were fun & easy to follow. The material was mostly interesting. I studied the night before the test for about 2 hours & got an A on all the tests. Her study guides are extremely accurate to what the test is. This class is little harder than 271/2 but it is extremely doable, you just have to put in a little effort!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: ART386
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Follensbee is a great teacher. Extremely knowledgeable and passionate about nonwestern arts. Come to class and take notes and you will be fine. She treats you like an adult so get ready to work hard.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ART273
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Follensbee is so passionate and enthusiastic about art, I leaned so much from her. I never needed the textbook for her class because she gives you everything you need to know and way more in her lectures. Her lectures are fun because she's so energetic and she doesn't give any homework. Her class is only based on tests so take notes and study
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: ART273
  • Grade Received: F
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Only grades tests. As an artist, where my work is graded. Having a teacher only grade tests is a death sentence for grades.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: ART273
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Follensbee is the bomb! I am so happy I took this as a gen ed. In this lecture class she teaches the material in a fun, interesting, politically aware, and historically accurate manner. MSU should count their lucky stars that they have such a passionate professor. My advice, join a study group and study a couple days before and you will pass.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: ART273
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I rated this professor last year after receiving an F. I retook this course and passed with a C and ended the semester with over a 3.0 GPA. Not the best grade but I will accept it due to the amount of information that must be memorized in this course. Overall, her teaching style is still the same. She is very knowledgeable but difficult.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: ART273
  • Grade Received: F
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This course is extremely difficult if you do not study everyday. Your grades will only consist of 6 quizzes, 2 essay tests, and optional extra credit. I encourage those who take this to join study groups. This course is required for my minor and I must retake it and her being the only one that teaches this course puts a lot of pressure on me.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: ART273
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Follensbee is a fantastic professor. I've never met someone more passionate about their work than her and it makes for an amazing class! She is a very tough grader but if you study a good amount you will do well. I recommend flash cards for terms and slide IDs for each unit test. Would take her again in a heartbeat!
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: ART273
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I've never loved a professor as much as I love this woman! She's so funny, and it's obvious she knows what she's talking about. Yes, there is a lot of material covered quickly, but go to class and take notes and you'll be fine! She really helped me gain a TRUE love for art history! I definitely plan on trying for more courses taught by her.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: ART273
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Museum Studies Minor here, this class was required. Prof Follensbee expects you to work hard but rewards you. You know exactly what you will be tested on and when. She gives you extra credit opportunities. USE FLASHCARDS! Books- if you take good notes in discussion you really don't need them. I like her so much I am taking another class with her.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: ART273
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She expects accurate spelling and gives you a lot of information to study between tests. She encourages study groups. Don't miss any classes unless you have someone to take notes for you. You don't have to read the books as long as you take good notes.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: ART273
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Follensbee was my favorite professor this semester. The class is extremely interesting, and she's so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the subject material. She makes you work for your grade though, so ATTEND CLASS! I would take a class of hers again.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: ARTHISTORY
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She is a very tough Professor, but a sweet lady. If you are willing to work for your grade I say take the class. It's super interesting and she is very intelligent in the subject. Also she is wanting the best for you but again, she is HARD. Also you cannot miss a class make sure you have a friend in the class, share notes, GET A STUDY GROUP.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: ART273
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Follensbee is very intelligent and it is obvious that she is interested in the subject and knows what she is talking about. However, if you miss one class you are screwed. Lectures are fast-paced and quizzes are often (as well as the only form of points received). In my opinion, she gets way too detailed and I would not take her course again.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: ART273
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This class is hard and Dr. Follensbee expects a lot of her students, but she's really helpful. She gives you a million study sheets and reviews before each quiz because she wants you do to well. It was a lot of work, but you learn a lot and it's obvious that she's very intelligent and interested in what she teaches.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: ART496
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Billie is an amazing teacher that deserves to be at a more legit college than Missouri State. She is challenging and has little patience for poor students. If you show her respect she will work with you to fit your needs. If you take her, make sure you talk to her one on one and develop your own relationship with her because it's worth it.
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