David Ehrenphreis - James Madison University

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David Ehrenphreis - James Madison University

Professor: David Ehrenphreis

Department: Fine Arts

College: James Madison University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ARTH206
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

For an art history gen ed Ehrenpreis makes it unbelievably harder than any other professor. He cares about how you do in the class but doesnt give feedback. Tests are compromised of essays meanwhile other art history classes are all multiple choice. He doesnt understand not everybody is an ARTH major. Nice guy but id avoid him

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ARTH206
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Great teacher, even better person! Had him online due to Covid and he was great. Attendance wasn't mandatory but was very crucial to pass. No textbook, and as long as you pay attention you will have no issues. He does ask everyone to keep their camera on and calls on students during class to speak.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ARTH302
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I absolutely cannot recommend Professor Ehrenpreis enough. For a gened credit, yes, this is a fair amount of work; however, if you want to take a class that is easy to engage in with a professor who clearly loves what he does, take this class. I learned so much about monuments and culture and I definitely have a new perspective on art. Phenomenal!

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ART206
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Ehrenphreis is an awesome lecturer. He really makes you think and understand how art was designed. There is a textbook but I never opened it other than to look up vocab definitions.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ART206
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

There are 5 one page papers on 20 page readings that are difficult, 1 visual analysis on the most obscure thing, and 1 long paper at the end of the semester due right before finals. 2 tests- midterm and final. He is super sarcastic and very passionate but too much work for a gen ed, especially if you are not interested in this at all. take music

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ART206
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Get ready to write! there are lots of short papers throughout the semester but he really makes an effort to better your writing. my grades on them started at B-'s and ended the semester getting As on the last few papers. very detail heavy with th material so it would help if you have an interest in art.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ART206
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:

Ehrenpreis is passionate about his subject and it shows. His lectures are phenomenal; he truly makes an effort to engage his students. I found the exams difficult, but as long as you keep up with the reading and invest time in studying, you should be fine.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ART206
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took this class for my GenEd requirement and I thought it was pretty difficult. There are 5 one-page papers which he grades very harshly. I've gone to see him several times in his office hours and he was extremely helpful and helped me become a better writer. Need to participate in class and show up, and you will need to put in a lot of effort.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ARTH206
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

honestly the worst class and professor avoid at all costs. he acts like everyone in the class loves art and you will struggle severely if you do not. midterm and final are extremely difficult. essay is extremely unnecessary and time consuming. one page papers are graded very harshly. don't ever take this class or this professor

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ARTH206
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Lectures can drag, but he is always passionate about what he teaches. Only 2 exams (midterm & final) which are all written blue book. About 5 one-paper essay and a term paper. Has short quizzes online. I would say attendance really matters for this class, b/c everything he says in class is relevant to the tests. Don't buy the book.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ART206
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He is really funny but his lectures are kind of boring. He is nice and willing to help. WAY better than the other art history professors and a LOT easier! You only need to listen in class and take good notes. Midterm isn't too bad and there is not much homework.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ART206
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I would definitely take him again. I was not interested in art at all and he changed my mind towards art. You can tell he clearly cares a lot about what he teaches and is very passionate about art. For the two exams, you have to memorize quite a bit of info but nothing too difficult. Being active in class is very important.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ARTH206
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He is super funny and really nice and tries to help, he's just a harsh grader. I never saw anyone get above a B+ on a paper,midterm,final, anything. A lot of work for a gen Ed, like ALOT. not horrible, but I wouldn't reccomend.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: GARTH206
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I would recommend Dr. Ehrenpreis, class can get a little boring and he get's caught up in rants but you will learn a lot and the class is not un-necessarily difficult like some Gen eds. Class discussion is important and if you need help with something he will do his best. With moderate effort it's an easy B.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: GENG209
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This teacher is very kind and willing to help you but he is an EXTREMELY harsh grader. It is almost impossible to do well on any of the papers and he expects so much out of students. Great guy but too harsh of a class to take especially considering that it is a GenEd class. Tests seem somewhat easy and straight to the point but his grades are not.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: GARTH206
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This class isn't too difficult, class is mandatory, 5 one page papers, a research paper, a mid-term, and non cumulative final. Very helpful and accommodating if you visit his office hours. He gets really excited if you participate in class. Easy subject matter and discussion based lecture. Never read the textbook and will probably get an A.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ARTH300
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The BEST professor in the art history department.He will challenge you and ask a lot of you, but he is there for you 100% of the way..you just have to ask for support! People who gave bad ratings were clearly just taking his class to fulfill gen-eds and were too lazy to try to approach him.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ARTH300
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Ehrenpreis is without a doubt the best professor I've had thus far. He's extremely smart, loves answering your questions and he's so easy to approach! You will learn so much and have the greatest time in any of his classes. He's a tough grader and it's tough material, but so worth it. Take, take, take!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: GARTH206
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took this class as an elective and was pretty disappointed. I love art hist but found his teaching incredibly boring and he grades his essays (and there are a lot of them) too difficultly. You have to go to an art museum to write your final paper (so have a car or a ride). Go to class- he takes attendance fairly regularly. Overall not a fan.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: GARTH206
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Took class for gen-ed. Alot of work to memorize slides for midterm & final. I had NO prior knowledge in the art/art history field. I was expecting to get a lot more direction. He calls on people when they don't want to talk & puts you down if you don't know the "right" answer. 6 Short papers & HARD final paper where you have to go to art museum.

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