Reviews of professor Iris Bernblum

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Occasionally comes off a bit harsh during critiques (keep that in mind), but generally gives good constructive criticism. Coursework is sometimes more challenging than you'd think, so put effort into the assignments. Don't get on professor B's bad side. Overall enjoyable class.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Professor Bernblum structured the class to feel more like a group instead of a class, everyone is super comfortable with one another and the general vibe is very friendly. Photography is very subjective so you really have a good chance to show what you think.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Iris critiques bluntly/coldly, and struggles at times with different points of view. However she is very caring of students as individuals and is willing to compromise and understand your struggles. Iris did an excellent job of encouraging students regardless of artistic experience and was appreciative of effort being made regardless of outcome.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Her feedback is valuable, but she can come off as very harsh sometimes. Specific requirements for projects were not always made clear, either.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Looks for realism, though she doesn't really teach how to do so. If you already have a certain art style that isn't "realistic", be warned that she may go hard on you, especially during critiques, if you don't meet her standards. She sends all of the assignments and their details through e-mail, so you always have to check your inbox.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
If there is an option to choose another professor, please do yourself a favor and choose someone else. There was little to no instructions on assignments- most you'll get is a LATE email with a sample photo. Very cold and harsh during critiques. Unreliable when it comes to help and advice on assignments.