Reviews of professor Nicole Archer

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Course is very abstract in its concepts/assignments, but Nicole is very understanding of this. I had some trouble with assignments but DON'T be afraid to reach out! It's VERY lecture heavy, you listen & discuss, but it was always interesting to me; I loved it & her! That said, some classmates felt 100% opposite, it depends on your interest/effort.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I've taken Archer 3 times, all for different art history requirements for my major. While Art History isn't my favorite subject in the world, she is a very nice and caring professor. The assignments are clear and easy, she tells you exactly what is on the midterm, and the final paper is easy. Just be prepared to do some reading.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Nicole Archer is the best teacher I have ever had. She makes you feel welcome, and she genuinely cares about your enjoyment of the class and your mental health. She is helpful and her class is constantly engaging and interesting. Nicole is such a cool person with such interesting things to say.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Prof is really passionate! She does give a lot of homework that can be tedious, but it is directly referenced in class so doing it is a must. Her lectures are quite interesting and learning about ancient art is very interesting. I had class once a week, and we did a new time period every week, so if you miss one class you miss a lot.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Took her class for gen ed. It's not bad. Her assignments are tedious because it's weekly quizzes and chapter reading. 2 essays, but she grades us as if we're all art historians. She lectured to our class the entire time and tried to keep our attention, but I would just fall asleep.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Interesting lectures. Had to read a chapter of the textbook, watch some videos, then journal, then write a discussion question. Super organized online + tech savvy. You just have to participate in lectures. She does have an eagle eye if you are on your phone from under the table. Super knowledgeable + has respect for her fellow students.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Lots of mini hw assignments to make up for no midterms or final. Lectures were not terribly long but you did have to pay attention to fill out a worksheet that counted as attendance.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
She gives a few assignments but she grades them very harshly. She definitely knows what she is talking about. Midterm is in class and you are allowed a cheat sheet (use it). For the essay, you have to get to the MET and take pictures of certain pieces. Not interested in art but she is very smart and makes class do-able.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I LOVE PROF ARCHER!! She's the most understanding professor I've had at MSU. She looks for participation to keep the discussion going so do your reading and be prepared to get educated in a stress-free environment :)