The best aspect of the course was the approachable and very attentive professor, who gave students freedom with their individual projects and encouraged independent thinking. The worst aspect of the course was the unapproachable teaching assistant. The course would improve if there was more emphasis on digital film editing. The course would also improve if the students had more reading assignments to familiarize themselves with the content before the final project. Prospective students should be able to take constructive criticism and be ready to put forth effort into their creative film projects.

Students broadly praised the hands-on nature of this class that taught them how to use and shoot videos using digital cameras. Some students felt the time constraints of the class made it difficult for students to produce their best work. Suggestions for improvement included a desire to complete projects as well as for the class to cover more material and skil s to utilize. Prospective students should know that students found that filming was required for this class and students had to find actors and had to schedule time to film them.

This class was highlighted by the chance to work on a large amount of production independently. There was a great deal of hands on learning with the camera and editing software. However, many students found the choice of some films and the lack of equipment to be serious detractions from the class. Only three cameras were shared between nine students, making deadlines much tighter than they should have been. Students thought more equipment would improve the course, as would showing more modern film clips. Prospective students should be prepared for a good deal of hands on camera work and keep an open schedule. The class is enjoyable but is a good deal of work, students said.

The best aspects of this course included the opportunity to create one’s own film and the lessons on effectively operating a DSLR camera. Students also appreciated the enthusiasm the instructor expressed on the subject. Some students felt that the availability of only three cameras made filming their projects hectic and/or rushed. A common suggestion for improving this class was to acquire more filming equipment, particularly cameras. Prospective students should be genuinely interested in making movies and must be prepared to pay close attention to the instructor’s directions.

The best aspects of this course included getting hands-on experience with digital film and the expert feedback from the instructor. Students agreed that the film workshops fostered a collaborative, discussion based environment that was productive and insightful. The worst aspects of the course were the inconsistent workload and the project being due close to final exams. Suggestions for improvement included having a larger amount of equipment made available to students and holding class time more than once per week at a shorter period. Prospective students should know that this course teaches the basics of filmmaking and that the projects are rather lengthy.