[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:53.827183+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjIzMjAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1383442","instructor_name":"Brooke Godfrey","course_label":"DS120","course_id":"DS 120","course_uid":"course_3e9352ebac5f44810b182d3c","review_date":"2026-02-18 19:51:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Brooke is the best teacher I've had at Madison. She is a backbone of the design program. She is so willing to help, meet outside of class, and engages the students easily. I could not recommend more. She is phenomenal. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1383442","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:53.827183+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NjI3Mjky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1383442","instructor_name":"Brooke Godfrey","course_label":"DS120","course_id":"DS 120","course_uid":"course_3e9352ebac5f44810b182d3c","review_date":"2010-10-02 12:24:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Brooke is extremely talented and very helpful when you talk to her outside of class.  However she reads word for word from slides so it is very hard to write everything down and she always seemed like a harsh and unfriendly person during lecture.  Tests are easy as long as you know the material but the projects are VERY time consuming.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1383442","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:53.827183+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NTYyMTcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1383442","instructor_name":"Brooke Godfrey","course_label":"DS120","course_id":"DS 120","course_uid":"course_3e9352ebac5f44810b182d3c","review_date":"2010-08-30 20:03:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Important class for art or design majors.  Still useful for other people, but a lot of work.  Covered the basics, what I expected for a 100 level class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1383442","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:53.827183+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NjUwNTc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1383442","instructor_name":"Brooke Godfrey","course_label":"DS120","course_id":"DS 120","course_uid":"course_3e9352ebac5f44810b182d3c","review_date":"2009-12-28 17:43:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"The lectures are mandatory even though ALL of the slides are online, and Brooke reads them word-for-word. Attending lecture is very boring and borderline unnecessary, but lab and the projects are SO much fun (take it with Petra)! The class is very time consuming and harshly graded, so if you're not a DS major, it's NOT an easy A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1383442","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:35.897410+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjIzMjI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:683029","instructor_name":"Elizabeth Anne Hooper-Lane","course_label":"DS120","course_id":"DS 120","course_uid":"course_3e9352ebac5f44810b182d3c","review_date":"2026-02-18 19:57:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is one of the most amazing teachers I've ever had. The lecture is so engaging, and the way she teaches it means the information sticks in a way thats usually not the case. The content is so engaging, and she is so knowledgeable. Could not recommend more.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/683029","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:35.897410+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MjUxODAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:683029","instructor_name":"Elizabeth Anne Hooper-Lane","course_label":"DS120","course_id":"DS 120","course_uid":"course_3e9352ebac5f44810b182d3c","review_date":"2024-04-24 16:34:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Never met professor, the TA's will rip your heart out and ruin your mental health. This was a required class and was the worst class I had ever taken. Only thing I learned was that I suck at art. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/683029","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:35.897410+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjQ4MzA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:683029","instructor_name":"Elizabeth Anne Hooper-Lane","course_label":"DS120","course_id":"DS 120","course_uid":"course_3e9352ebac5f44810b182d3c","review_date":"2022-12-27 04:04:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Am non-design student. Class was hybrid: online prerecorded lectures & in-person studio sessions w/ TA. Class consists of weekly quizzes on the boring lectures and 4 studio projects. Projects are extremely time consuming and require lots of digital art knowledge (which I had none of). TAs are rough graders who take off points without explaining why","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/683029","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:35.897410+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMjE1MDE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:683029","instructor_name":"Elizabeth Anne Hooper-Lane","course_label":"DS120","course_id":"DS 120","course_uid":"course_3e9352ebac5f44810b182d3c","review_date":"2018-05-31 12:15:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"I'm not a design student, but I decided to take this because I thought it would be a useful skill. It can be a bit intimidating with the design students, but as someone who had no skills coming it they really teach you and there's a lot of time to improve. Get ready to work with computer based designs though. The TA's can be tough graders too.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/683029","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:13.388896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyOTg3MjY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3159540","instructor_name":"Esther Kang","course_label":"DS120","course_id":"DS 120","course_uid":"course_3e9352ebac5f44810b182d3c","review_date":"2026-04-30 20:42:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Esther is definitely a good teacher, the content of DS120 is just so boring that it doesn't help her. Her voice is very soft, and combined with the lecture content and 8:50 class time, it's a bit hard to stay awake. Three pretty easy projects and weekly quizzes on the lecture content, not too bad, but a good amount of work for a 100 level class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3159540","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:25.936847+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4Mjc4OTY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1564738","instructor_name":"Jung-Hye Shin","course_label":"DS120","course_id":"DS 120","course_uid":"course_3e9352ebac5f44810b182d3c","review_date":"2017-05-10 20:43:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"I can't pass the class with a good grade or even fail if you have more than three absence. And lecture and studio both count!! Every three class missed is one letter grade down. She did not explain this clearly in the syllabus and even her TA do not know this policy. Mean and tough. Don't take her class unless you major in design had have to.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1564738","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:25.936847+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MzU3NjQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1564738","instructor_name":"Jung-Hye Shin","course_label":"DS120","course_id":"DS 120","course_uid":"course_3e9352ebac5f44810b182d3c","review_date":"2015-11-06 10:34:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"You need to go to class because your grade depends on it. Totally not necessary to do the readings. All tests are open book.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1564738","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:25.936847+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjQxNDYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1564738","instructor_name":"Jung-Hye Shin","course_label":"DS120","course_id":"DS 120","course_uid":"course_3e9352ebac5f44810b182d3c","review_date":"2013-12-22 17:50:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"It's a fun class, but the projects take forever. They also start to get very expensive. I enjoyed the class, but wish it was a little cheaper and a little less time consuming. I would not suggest buying the prearranged art bag, as you don't need all the materials in it","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1564738","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:25.936847+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjExMzMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1564738","instructor_name":"Jung-Hye Shin","course_label":"DS120","course_id":"DS 120","course_uid":"course_3e9352ebac5f44810b182d3c","review_date":"2013-12-19 01:46:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her lectures successfully lulled me to sleep almost every time. Expect to get an AB/high B in the class. Those are the only grades they give out. Projects reminded me of middle school art projects and don't follow the lecture. Don't expect to get a single bit of useful or interesting information out of the class if you are not an art major.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1564738","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:25.936847+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTY4NDky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1564738","instructor_name":"Jung-Hye Shin","course_label":"DS120","course_id":"DS 120","course_uid":"course_3e9352ebac5f44810b182d3c","review_date":"2012-12-26 10:47:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good Professor. Long, kind of boring power point lectures. Projects are fun and interesting. Go to class and you will get an A on exams. She clearly states in class what will be on exams. Posts power points online. Offers extra credit.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1564738","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:25.936847+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjY2ODYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1564738","instructor_name":"Jung-Hye Shin","course_label":"DS120","course_id":"DS 120","course_uid":"course_3e9352ebac5f44810b182d3c","review_date":"2012-05-12 15:05:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"I liked her as a professor. If you go to lecture its really easy to do well on the tests, you just have to review the slide shows. Make sure you attend the lab every week because the projects are weighted heavely but they are fun projects that i really enjoyed","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1564738","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:25.936847+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMDY2MTcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1564738","instructor_name":"Jung-Hye Shin","course_label":"DS120","course_id":"DS 120","course_uid":"course_3e9352ebac5f44810b182d3c","review_date":"2012-04-17 17:13:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is a great conceptual teacher & covers a broad range, she is not as hard to understand as people think, & even asks students if they are understanding what she is saying.  Projects in the class are only hard if you expect not to put any time or effort into them (its college, not high school art) people in design majors shouldn't be surprised","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1564738","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:25.936847+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5OTM0NDM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1564738","instructor_name":"Jung-Hye Shin","course_label":"DS120","course_id":"DS 120","course_uid":"course_3e9352ebac5f44810b182d3c","review_date":"2012-03-21 19:59:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"far too much content in the course, much of it unnecessary making it much more complicated than it needed to be.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1564738","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:25.936847+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5ODY3NzYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1564738","instructor_name":"Jung-Hye Shin","course_label":"DS120","course_id":"DS 120","course_uid":"course_3e9352ebac5f44810b182d3c","review_date":"2012-02-29 23:26:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was really not that bad. I am an interior design student and found it helpful for many basic concepts. Dr. Shin can be hard to understand sometimes but if you work hard on your studio project, communicate with your TA, and study before exams you will receive the grade you deserve.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1564738","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:25.936847+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NzcxNDcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1564738","instructor_name":"Jung-Hye Shin","course_label":"DS120","course_id":"DS 120","course_uid":"course_3e9352ebac5f44810b182d3c","review_date":"2012-01-25 20:20:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Don't take this class unless you have take it. Her lecture is unclear. Most of the time I don't understand what she is talking. You have to read the book if you want a good grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1564738","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:25.936847+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NjIxMjMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1564738","instructor_name":"Jung-Hye Shin","course_label":"DS120","course_id":"DS 120","course_uid":"course_3e9352ebac5f44810b182d3c","review_date":"2011-12-26 00:13:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Shin's english is not much a problem if you pay attention. I screwed the final because she decided to move the date ahead on a lecture which I got sick and absent. She didn't send out any email about the schedule adjustment, which really annoyed me.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1564738","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:25.936847+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MTgzNDgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1564738","instructor_name":"Jung-Hye Shin","course_label":"DS120","course_id":"DS 120","course_uid":"course_3e9352ebac5f44810b182d3c","review_date":"2011-11-08 00:41:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is a great class! Prof Shin does a good job of explaining what is need to know for the exams and goes out of her way to make sure concepts are fully covered. TA's were all great! Be sure to put the time into studio projects as they are a big part of the class. Overall great course!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1564738","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:25.936847+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MTI2ODk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1564738","instructor_name":"Jung-Hye Shin","course_label":"DS120","course_id":"DS 120","course_uid":"course_3e9352ebac5f44810b182d3c","review_date":"2011-10-29 19:41:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"She really should not be a teacher. She speaks very slowly but u can hardly hear her because she speaks like a mosquito.she jump around her power point notes in a very nasty way, even though you have like 100 sheets of notes she will finish in class.Do not take this class unless you are korean, otherwise, be prepared to get D.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1564738","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0}]