The best aspects of this course included the creative class atmosphere and hands-on learning experience. Students got to practice and apply the techniques they learned each and every week. The worst aspects of the course included the rushed class meeting times where there was often not enough time to cover all of the content. The course would improve if it met more than once a week and if students had more opportunity to learn the material throughout classroom assignments and regular film screenings. Prospective students should be prepared for a fun course where they will get a hands-on introduction to film making.

Students applauded this class for giving students hands-on experience with cameras and film. Some students thought the class didn’t involve enough editing but focused too heavily on shooting and loading the camera. Suggestions for improvement included students requesting additional opportunities to work on independent projects. Prospective students should know students found that the course was a filming-intensive course and that most classes are spent outside filming.

Students gave high marks to the class, instructor, and material for this course. The instructor was engaging and encouraged creativity and originality in the students. The most common complaint was that the class was over. Students thought Improvements to the equipment and additional readings would make the course better. Students interested in this course should know that it was the best class many students have had thus far at Hopkins. Also, students said the projects were interesting, and the instructor was highly recommended.

The best aspects of this course included the hands-on experience and the instructor’s enthusiasm for the subject. One student felt there was not enough class structure, particularly while waiting for film to develop. Another student felt the class was too short. One suggestion was to make film groups smaller. Prospective students should know that the class is a lot of fun and involves a large amount of independent learning.

The best aspects of this course were hands-on experience shooting with film and the relationships that the professor and TA offered. Students enjoyed pretty much every aspect of the course. The only thing that students seemed to dislike was the lack of equipment. It was suggested that the film department be given more money for sufficient equipment and that the introduction to using film be done earlier, so that students can jump right in. Prospective students should take this course if they are interested in film production because they will learn a lot as well as have tons of fun.

The best aspect of the course was learning how to use 16 mm cameras and shoot film. Students appreciated the freedom that the professor gave students to experiment and make mistakes throughout the semester. The worst aspects of the course included the minimal instruction on shooting techniques and formal feedback. To improve the course, students suggested having more feedback from the instructor and spending more time on editing the film instead of shooting. Prospective students should be interested in the filming process.