I took two of Prof. Wittman's classes last quarter and thoroughly enjoyed both of them. The classes are no walk in a park, haha, but they are far from impossible. He is an engaging and interesting prof. although the lectures can become dense and daunting. Definitely take his courses if you are at all interested in architecture.

He is a good guy. But an impossible professor. His tests are so difficult. I did all the readings, and payed attention in every class. Still got a D. The questions on the test make little sense. You'll be doing a lot of comparing of two buildings. You have to come up with things on your own, chances are you will be sorely wrong. I would avoid.

Wittman is awesome. His lectures are like listening to someone tell a story so the material is actually presented in an interesting and memorable way. He is really passionate about the subject matter and knows the topics really well. I would really like to take another course with him.

This is my third class I've taken by Wittman and it's for a reason. He's so passionate about the material. The way he talks about history and architecture is very striking and articulate and I always look forward to going to his class. If you ever have a question in class, he is thoughtful and engaged. Amazing prof.

Brilliant professor. So well-spoken and the way he speaks is like poetry, I don't know how to explain it. Favorite professor at UCSB!

Professor Wittman has been my favorite professor at UCSB. I've taken two of his classes so far. His passion for the material shines through in every lecture—listening to him speak about architecture and its broader context often feels downright poetic. He's witty and deeply intellectual, making his classes a real highlight of my minor.