http://www.breitbart.com/california/2015/05/10/naked-final-exam-at-uc-san-diego-sparks-moms-outrage/
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You’d think something like that would have turned up on RateMyProf, especially since this class requirement has been in place for 11 years… I’m struggling to believe that anyone actually in the class was surprised by this.
It’s been around for 11 years. I’m sure the student knew full well what he/she was getting into. Mom needs to butt out IMO.
Also, I don’t take anything Brietbart says at face value so I’m curious to look more into this.
I’d guess it was probably also announced on the first day of class and put in the syllabus.
I would hope so! But I think he should really cover himself by having them sign something that very clearly states this (and only this so it’s not lost in the “small print”).
For public universities especially, I think it’s okay for anyone to have an opinion about curriculum.
I admit my first thought was that this prof is probably a perv.
I think it’s OK to have an opinion. I certainly wouldn’t enroll in a class like this. But the surprise is what gets me. I think by the time you get into college you need to be able to pay attention to what’s going on and be able to read syllabi and directions. It’s OK to have a complaint or a disagreement with something but in my opinion it’s unacceptable to be caught off guard by something like this unless it was kept a secret (which I doubt that it was – if there was a class at your college where the final exam involved public nudity, how ‘secret’ would that be??)
Well, it wasn’t the student who had an issue. She was probably aware of the course requirements. It was her mother who was “outraged”.
I was wondering what the daughter thought. Not much was actually said, but at the end the reporter says the mother claims her daughter is “terrified of being humiliated”. If we take her at her word, then the student does have an issue. Question is—was she told this ahead of time (yes, it’s probably true that “everyone” knows, but that should not be counted on). How clearly was this expectation presented to the students?
Also, is this course a requirement for the major. If so, is it possible students can’t avoid having to take this class with this professor so no one says anything.
I didn’t see it listed in the syllabus. I wonder how may other universities required this for this class?
At first I thought the article meant all students were naked in a bright room during the entire exam. I felt a little better after watching the video clip (from the short link “told” in the article) saying the students were in very controlled room lit only by candles. The TV clip still did not provide much details.
I hope no hidden carmera was planted in the room.
I would not take this class.
If i were taking this class I would prefer it was well lighted. Well controlled or when lighted by candlelight there is a chance someone may take liberties…
Now I’ve heard everything.
What is the class? Do you suppose other colleges’ visual arts departments have the same requirements?
UCSD COED NAKED ACADEMICS TEAM
I highly recommend reading the comments on this page (a phrase I never thought I’d say!): http://www.10news.com/news/mom-outraged-her-daughter-is-asked-to-perform-naked-for-ucsd-art-class-final-050915
This is not a required class.
I took a class this semester called “Sadomasochism, Fetishism, and Leather” which I fully recognize would horrify many students and parents. But it was an elective and adult students make their choices.
It’s amazing what you can get college credit for.
Were you required to dress the part in order to pass the class?
I learned on this site that it is trendy for profs to give their (otherwise pedestrian) classes sexy names in order to attract students.
I, for one, am grateful to go to a university which recognizes that there are many, many different academic areas and doesn’t stick to only “acceptable” topics.
I am also grateful for universities, like UCSD, that offer ELECTIVES that fulfill a variety of interests.