Charles Morscheck

School: Drexel University
Department: Art History
Location:Philadelphia, PA
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Pros: Nice
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Cons: A lot of work if you're not an Art History major
Here's the thing: If you don't like Art History, don't take the class. The negative reviews are most likely from people who don't even like art. If you like Art History and are willing to work hard, Morschecks the man. He's a tall, wiry old man who likes to gesture somewhat wildly when he talks and make frequent jokes. Some of them are a little off-color, but not often. Don't take them personally, I doubt he aims to be offensive. It's a lecture, he talks through the whole class (and a minute or two after) and will miss your hand if you're not determined enough to raise it assertively.
He's very nice, caring and lenient but will not tolerate plagiarism. Nowadays you'll fail the class if he catches you. He's not tech savy so he expects all of his papers printed, and the one paper that's expected of you in this class is about 6 pages. It's a combination of the two papers from 101: you choose a work of art from "the great big list" and talk about it. You're required to go to the library, borrow through ILLiad, use print sources and a whole bunch of other things. It's a lot of work and you should get started on it early. He'll say it's due around the 7th week but doesn't really care when you turn it in as long as it's in before the last day of class.
If you have to miss an exam, you have the option to make it up in person (even the final). Personally I thought this was easier but only if you really know your stuff. You'll meet him in his office and he'll show you pictures cut out of the book and ask you questions about them. You'll cover significantly less material than you would on the written exam but it'll be excruciating and embarrassing if you don't study extensivley.
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Pros: Only final, practice exams and Art paper
Cons: Very Hard Tests, Goes really fast, doesn't give us notes, we have find each and every art piece from the big ass textbook without guidance.
DO NOT TAKE HIM! He's really strict about his homework, I tried to write my paper two times and checked on plagiarism and he still said your paper is plagiarized. He doesn't appreciate your work. He's very rude. He made us sign the shit from librarian even tho he showed us the same thing what librarian did. Even the librarian basically said this dude needs to get a life. I would suggest not to take him.
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Pros: Knowledgeable
Cons: A little dry
He talks a lot, hates technology, and knows absolutely everything about art history.
If you want to get a comprehensive understanding about art history, take Morscheck. If you aren't passionate about art though, you'll probably hate the class.
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Pros: The man really knows what he's doing. Knows way more than Art History than most in the department. He's a nice older guy who tries to crack a lot of humor in class, without coming off as too silly.
Cons: If you're serious about Art History he's the best in the department to take, however if you're not, the class can be a bit of an overload, especially on the two papers and exams.
He's also not for technology, and will make you do your reports IN the library.
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Pros: He definitely knows what he is talking about
Cons: He does not like modern electronics
I recommend studying the artwork listed on the big list when studying for the midterm and final because those are the only things that he will test you on. There is a lengthy paper you have to write by week 8.
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Pros: 1. Hilarious. Some might find him boring but I personally thought his jokes and comments were hilarious if you know not to take him seriously
2. The midterm was easy as long as you knew what he lectured. Nothing was a surprise. He let you know exactly what you needed to know.
3. You get to pick a work of art from anything that we covered. No deadline for the paper and you can rewrite it as many times as you want until you get an A.
4. very accommodating. I was not able to take the final on when scheduled and he was very helpful with rescheduling.
Cons: 1. Sometimes boring if you are not an art buff.
2. Don't take if you are planning on not putting any work/effort in. It's not hard but its not easy.
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Pros: If you miss classes, you can meet with him privately to make up your absences. Meeting with him is also the best way to review for tests.
Cons: Exams are extremely difficult.
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Pros: He curves all exams
He let's you do the assignment again until you get an A
He doesn't have a deadline for anything you can turn papers in anytime
Cons: he's a little boring
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Boring as hell, midterm and final are crazy hard. You have to memorize 70 pieces and all his multiple choice answers have 'none of the above' to totally screw you over. The essays (yes, plural) on the tests are based off of anything he's ever talked about in class, so you better have a freaking amazing memory otherwise you won't do well. And, class is such a snoozefest, so you probably won't have remembered everything he's said. Hard, boring, not at all fun.
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What a horribly sexist old man. He is just in general obnoxious. He is anything but a fair grader, and relies too heavily on attendance (I received a high grade in this course, I'm not bashing the man on a personal vendetta, this is just what I observed). I wouldn't suggest taking a course with him to anyone, especially if you aren't good at writing papers. I think that his Chaucer paper was quite possibly the stupidest thing I have ever had to write.
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I slept through the exam and he let me make it up in person, just study, do the papers, and have someone sign you in to lectures and you're money. though classes are pretty funny.
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Morscheck is a nice guy...if you ask for help he will give you more than plenty. His test can be hard if you dont study, and no real deadline on papers. Some interest in art would be helpful to learn in this class.
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very intellectual man who gets way into art history. not hard to get a "B" if you study a fair amount and attend all lectures. dates are very important to him on the test.
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I would definitely take him again. He really cares about students and gives extensions, helps you with your work, and doesn't require all that much. you'll know exactly what will be on the test, and as long as you study, you're guaranteed an A.
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He is an amazing teacher. He would always excuse absences, take late papers, and be UNDERSTANDING! His tests are hard, if you don't study. If you don't care about art history, why bother taking the class at all? And he is definitely not boring. He treats students with respect and would always ALWAYS help you!
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I HEART MORSCHEK! This man is absolutely hilarious! Don't listen to everyone else. Any boring stuff he says is made for by random funny comments and amazing hand gestures and reenacments. I LOVE THIS CLASS! Best art history class ever!
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He can be pretty funny at times, but for most that class is a sleeper, the warm room doesnt help either. But hes a really fair grader and his tests, well they arent easy as pie, but if u study you'll do well enough.
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very very nice guy and professor. i got a B+ on the papers and midterm, but at the end he decided to make in an A. I didnt take the final with the class cause i was going on a trip, so instead i went to his office for an oral exam. it was pretty easy if u know how to orally bullshit.
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Dr. Morscheck is an excellent professor. You really learn alot from his class. His tests are really fair, and in fact, if you go to class, that should be enough for you to get at least a B. There are 2 papers for that class, however, he is not strict with deadlines.
He is always willing to help out if you have questions.
Great Professor, and I would take him again any day!!!
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very boring....and he loves to try to trip you up on tests....there is no bull shitting his guy, either you know the material well or not at all. And avoid the oral final exam....that killed me! The papers were graded easily though.

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