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Theater

Nathan Schemel

FILM2772 · TA344 · FILMFILM · TA318 · FILMMAKING331 · ENGLT400 · TAFILM320 · TA331 · 28 lifetime ratings

AI rating
92/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
Take again
93.33%
Difficulty
1.4

The decision

ed if you want an A with light weekly movie work and .

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy film gen edClear gradingQuick feedbackWatch movies weeklyLaid back
  • Film and cinema gen-eds are widely called very easy with and short papers.
  • Students , and high A rates.
  • Older production classes have a few professionalism complaints, but recent reviews are strongly positive.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

94/100

Most students report A or A+ with , and light weekly film work.

Online gen-eds especially describe free A patterns; in-person production still easy but slightly more effort.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

90/100

Content is beginner film appreciation with movies, short quizzes, and .

Online film gen-eds are the easiest; work.

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

82/100

Many reviews say attendance is not required or online asynchronous work replaces showing up.

Online is largely optional/asynchronous; .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

93/100

Very high would-take-again energy for fun easy gen eds with and .

Online recommendations are nearly unanimous; .

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

92/100

Students repeatedly call him an , and many A+ outcomes.

Format shift

; in-person also easy though a few felt grading was inconsistent.

Workload

Light

88/100

and a couple of short papers keeps load light.

Format shift

Online 8-week sections are lightest; production classes can add projects but still low study load.

Teaching experience

Excellent

86/100

, and caring tone dominate despite a few old professionalism hits.

Format shift

Online students love structure and feedback; in-person splits between inspirational and occasional unprepared.

Assessment method

Balanced

45/100

Mix of and final papers or exams rather than one pure exam path.

Format shift

Online emphasizes quizzes and short papers; and participation.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

17 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

and fun with industry knowledge; a minority criticize unprepared lectures or weak real-set prep in production courses.

Main concern

A few older production reviews cite unprofessionalism or thin preparation for real film sets.

What students said

“Great professor and easy 8 week class! Gives lectures & you watch a film every week.”
TAFILM320
“Professor Schemel has inspired me to continue learning all things film.”
TA344
“The professor lacked basic professionalism. He often dismissed class for personal reasons and held grudges.”
TA331

Remote format

Online

11 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online sections are asynchronous-friendly, light workload film courses with , and .

Main concern

Low interaction for students who want deep live engagement with film theory.

What students said

“the and answer the questions based on it and go through the notes/slides he gives and take a 3-5 question quiz”
TAFILM320
“10/10 recommend this professor! The course is online so everything is via canvas and he makes it ”
ENGLT400
“VERY easy class. I took this just as a filler and it was kinda fun. Just watched movies and did work off the movie.”
TAFILM320

Exam style

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Assessments are easy MC quizzes and and no strict proctoring mentioned.

Easy multiple choice quizzesShort papersMidterm posted earlyFinal essay or exam lightNo heavy proctoring mentioned

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

88/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person film classes use easy quizzes, discussions, and short essays; .

Easy quizzesShort essaysDiscussion postsProject-based production work
“There are quizzes and ... Two 2-3 essays but they are really quick and easy to do.”
TAFILM320
“ . 2 essays to write, both pretty easy.”
TAFILM320

Online

Online assessments are easy multiple-choice quizzes and .

3-5 question quizzesEasy midterm and finalShort papersExtra credit
“there is a mid term but he posts it weeks in advance, even gives at the end of the semester”
TAFILM320
“The quizzes and . The writing assignments were very easy and simple.”
ENGLT400

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“10/10 recommend this professor! The course is online so everything is via canvas and he makes it and how to execute them.”

Voice snapshots generated from 28 reviews (11 online, 17 in person), highlighting easy film gen eds and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Easy A Gen Ed

94/100

“ if ur willing to keep up the work and want an easy A. Pretty considerate, laid back.”

👍 Strong Recommendation

93/100

“He is so humble and and make things easy for everyone to understand. One of the so far.”

🪶 Light Workload

88/100

“Every week , there is a quiz and . The work is easy, as well as the midterm and final.”

🎬 Teaching Quality

86/100

“A wonderful professor who really knows his stuff. He'll answer any questions you have and is very easy to talk to.”

Theme 1

🎬 About Course Format

  • watch the film and answer the questions
  • All the films were free to watch
  • asynchronous class and this is very much that

Theme 2

📈 About Grades

  • Easiest class ive ever taken
  • Just read the book, watch movies, and do the assignments and you'll pass easily!
  • He grades on effort.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • He wants you to do well !
  • inspired me to continue learning all things film

Data context

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Analysis sample

28

Recent reviews read by the AI

28

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

28 reviews with strong recent online detail and consistent easy-A film gen-ed themes support high confidence despite older mixed production notes.

Inside 28 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 518
4 out of 53
3 out of 53
2 out of 52
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

15 reported outcomes

A range

12

A+ 10 · A 2

B range

0

No reported values

C range

0

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D range

0

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F

0

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No letter grade reported

3

Not sure yet 3