I got A/A- in all the other class but get B in this two-credit class. This is so ironical.

She does not care about her students AT ALL! She keeps saying that this is a two-unit class and it will not influence my gpa, but actually it did! Never take her class. I got worst gpa and worst experience from this class.

This is my worst class at UCSB. Don't ever take her class. Her grading system is unreasonable and she is so mean. She would be so unhappy if you went to restroom during the 2 hour lecture. Also, she is not respectful even to some guest speakers. DONT DONT DONT take her class!!!!!

She is the worst professor ever. i don't even want to call her a "professor". Her grading system is unreasonable. Her test is based on the very very detailed informations on the lectures, which you'll never know what they are talking about. there is no study guide, since this is a " 2 credits class with little influence on ur GPA". DO NOT TAKE IT

Sooooooooo Horrible

Her test is not only hard but also full of her personal thoughts. After some artists' performance, she adds up her opinions about history and emphasizes that those opinions will be on the test. Meanwhile, she has a really stereotypical view about cultures and music, and she is unfriendly towards international students.

This is the worst class I have ever seen in UCSB. It is even harder than my biology class. There is no text base and all depends on the lecture. She do not care about students. She think 2 credits is nothing. But i want to say 2 CREDITS are also CREDITS! In the exam she asked very detailed and unnecessary information. I ruin my grades .

Unfair grading policy. Ask unnecessarily detailed questions on the exam which will not show students' real capability, understanding and critical thinking about the content of the talks. Very suppressive. Some of my friends thought they were looked down when they went to office hour to ask question.

Do not take her class. Even if you paid full attention and lots of efforts in this class, as long as you make one or two mistakes in the final, you gpa will be ruined. Ridiculous grading system and very harsh grading system. My friend says this two-unit course is even harder than his other physics classes. He is a student who has a gpa over 3.9.

Horrible! She acts as if tho college students need to be treated like they are middle schoolers. She chases after people trying to leave class, disrupts lecture and practically jumps over students to get them off their phone. She tries too hard and gets no where. Never ever again

Topic: art in california. Great class! Great professor! Super interesting and inspiring if you are interested in your current (or permanent) home state and its art history. Only 1 paper; 3 pages long. 1 midterm 1 final. Readings online. Sorkin is super cool, sarcastically funny, and lectured well. A great experience over all.

She is not very approachable. She does not seem to like students very much. I mean, why teach if you cannot be helpful to your students? I approached her several times about my papers and exams but she was very stand off. Class is interesting sometimes but can get really boring. Overall, don't expect to get help from her.

She's pretty clear, but could be hard to approach. She's not too friendly to students especially if they're not an Art major. 2 assignments, midterm, and a test.

Very interesting material. Makes it clear that she is there for the Art and Art History majors, and offers to help student artists. Includes diversity in her selection of artists - especially of LGBTQ artists. The amount of work put it is exactly the grade you get. Assignments involve attending art exhibits outside of class, but are on-campus.

Took her contemporary art class, it's straightforward and not too hard. Unfortunately though, sorkin can sometimes be pretentious and defensive to criticism. She likes to talk down to students, esp. non art and arth majors

Great lecturer. Did not buy books, don't need them. First class she taught at UCSB, and I loved her! Also my first art history course, it was very easy! Would recommend, i learned a lot and didnt have to struggle through like most other courses.

Great lecturer, took notes did not need to study much. First art history course and I did well. Two assignments, local and free. Did not use book. I recommend.