Erik Forssell

VIDEOWORKSHOP · FILMA110 · FILMA262 · CRN21129 · FILMA100 · FILM110 · FILM100 · 51 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 92/100
RMP rating: 4.5/5
Take again: 86.67%
Difficulty: 2.1

The decision

if you will attend, fill in the workbook, and watch the assigned films.

Best fit · Easy A HunterPassionate Film BuffOpen Note TestsFill-In LecturesHilariousGE Easy A

Students love his film passion, humor, and movie-screening lectures for FILM 100/110.
Grades usually , and open-note or study-guide-driven tests.
A minority find lectures long/boring or .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

Most say show up, complete fill-ins, and use study guides for an easy A; a few report harder tests without notes.

In-person is easier with in-class fill-ins; online is still manageable but more self-driven.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

84/100

Film history and ; intellectual load is light when you engage with lectures and movies.

Both formats are intro-level; .

Is attendance flexible?

MustTake

86/100

Strong take-again rate and of tough or boring reviews.

In-person enthusiasm is stronger; online still mostly positive with more caveats.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

80/100

, and open-note tests keep grading student-friendly for most.

Format shift

; in-person includes attendance and fill-ins.

Workload

Light

76/100

; little heavy writing outside film projects.

Format shift

Online has discussion posts and self-sourced movies; in-person work is mostly in class.

Teaching experience

Excellent

89/100

Passion, humor, and engaging film history dominate; a minority say he dodges questions or lectures run long.

Format shift

Teaching praise is strongest in person; online quality is still high but more mixed.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

quizzes, midterms/final, and .

Format shift

Online is especially test-heavy; in-person adds workbook fill-ins and attendance.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

40 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

In-person students emphasize chill vibe, long but interesting lectures, movie screenings, and easy As with fill-ins.

Main concern

Long class blocks and ; a few say you learn little beyond clips.

What students said

“Easy class, easy A! :)”
FILM100

“ and open note.”
FILM100

“It's fun, but you won't really LEARN much.”
FILMA110

Remote format

Online

10 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online is mostly pre-recorded lectures, weekly quizzes, discussion posts, and ; easy if .

Main concern

Finding movies yourself and if .

What students said

“Film 100 was a blast. Professor Forssell's lectures were structured in a very helpful and convenient way”
FILM100

“It was a pretty easy class. You will watch about 15 movies throughout the semester, and .”
FILM110

“ . I did bad on the first one and struggled to bring my grade up with .”
FILM100

Exam style

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Many report open-note or and screened films.

Open NoteStudy GuidesFill-In WorkbookOnline ExamsMovie-Based Questions

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

by fill-ins and pre-test reviews; several call them easy.

Open NoteFill-In TextbookStudy Guide ReviewExtra Credit Movies

“Two midterms and a and taken outside of class.”
FILM100

“He gives all the question you need to know for the test, and they are JUST THERE in the exam.”
FILM100

Online

and film notes; little evidence of webcam proctoring in reviews.

Lecture-Based ExamsDiscussion PostsPre-Recorded Lectures

“WATCH THE MOVIES, WATCH THE .”
FILM110

“exams were worth 75 points, but I feel like as long as you study the lectures and view the assigned films you'll be alright!”
FILM100

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Goat. I really enjoy w his class. This is the "must have" class for anyone need the GE.”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 , and GE ease. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

89/100

“Professor Forsell is super passionate about film, and it shows.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

86/100

“TAKE THIS CLASS. Erik is a great professor and an even greater mentor.”

⭐ Easy A Path

86/100

“Show up to class and listen to his lectures plus writing down the fill ins on the book and you'll pass the class.”

🎬 Lecture Experience

85/100

“He made me fall in love with film all over again. I left that class feeling inspired everyday.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Cool, chill, funny, and a laid back professor with a wheezy laugh
He also adds in humor to his lectures which makes them more interesting.
and funny.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

Easy class, easy A! :)
If you pay attention, it's an easy A.
and overall he's super chill guy

Theme 3

🎥 About Course Format

Lots of watching videos and movies (which I enjoyed).
Good selection of movie screenings in class.
The textbook is a giant study guide and even then he reviews with you right before the test

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

50 reviews over many years with consistent Easy A and passion themes, plus a .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

45 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 12 · A 24 · A- 1

B range

B+ 1 · B 5

C range

C+ 2

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Erik Forssell

Take him for an enjoyable arts GE if you will attend, fill in the workbook, and watch the assigned films.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Introductory

Recommended

MustTake

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In person

Online

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🎯 Teaching Quality

👍 Recommendation Rate

⭐ Easy A Path

🎬 Lecture Experience

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

🎥 About Course Format

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Quality ratings

Course coverage

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A range

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F

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if you will attend, fill in the workbook, and watch the assigned films.