AI Rate Professor

Film

Jennifer Van Sijll

FILM140 · FILM153 · FILM100 · 22 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.3/5
Take again
81.82%
Difficulty
2.0

The decision

if you want a manageable film class with , and a very realistic path to an A.

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy AExtra creditGood feedbackCaringManageable workload
  • Students overwhelmingly describe the online film classes as , and manageable if deadlines are followed.
  • , lenient grading, and .
  • A few complaints mention unclear Canvas grading, contact issues, or boredom, but the overall tone is strongly positive.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

94/100

Students repeatedly say A grades are easy if you complete the work, use , and follow directions.

Online evidence strongly supports an easy A, while the limited .

Is the course easy?

Introductory

86/100

The course content is usually described as easy, fun, and manageable, with , and basic discussions.

Online reviews provide most of the evidence, while the .

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

90/100

Most evidence comes from asynchronous online classes with , and .

Online classes appear highly flexible, while strict attendance pattern.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

90/100

Most students recommend her because the class is easy, supportive, feedback-rich, and .

, while in-person evidence is limited and mixed.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

95/100

Students cite , fair , and lenient grading.

Format shift

Online reviews strongly support generous grading, while the .

Workload

Light

82/100

Work is consistent and sometimes includes readings, films, discussions, an , but students usually call it manageable.

Format shift

Online reviews describe a light but steady workload, while but similar.

Teaching experience

Excellent

92/100

Students often describe her as , and strong at giving feedback.

Format shift

Online reviews drive the excellent rating, while and mixed for a firm separate judgment.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

30/100

Assessment appears centered , and assignments more than high-stakes exams.

Format shift

Online reviews mention assignments and focused on assignments.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

2 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

The and mixed, with one very positive review that describes an online experience and one review warning about contact and .

Main concern

The but possible communication and makeup issues.

What students said

“The work each week is pretty easy to manage and she assigns some great films.”
FILM100
“ turn it in as there are no exceptions for makeups.”
FILM100

Remote format

Online

20 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online reviews are highly positive, especially about , and caring support.

Main concern

The main risk is staying on top of modules and .

What students said

“If you do the work, you'll for sure get an A.”
FILM100
“Gives so much , it's almost impossible to do bad in the class.”
FILM140

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

, but reviews do not prove proctoring, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

Easy Final MentionedTwo-Page Essay FinalCumulative Final Exam MentionedQuizzes With ReattemptsNo Zoom Meetings Mentioned

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

88/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

policy, proctoring method, book policy, midterm format, or .

Online

Online reviews mention easy quizzes, a final that can be a two-page essay or , and no Zoom meetings, but .

Easy FinalTwo-Page Essay FinalCumulative Final ExamQuizzes With ReattemptsNo Zoom Meetings
“ .”
FILM100
“There are a and the .”
FILM100

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you do the work, you'll for sure get an A.”

Voice snapshots generated from 22 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

92/100

“She clearly cares about her students and their work, and provides the appropriate resources necessary to help them improve as both screenwriters and storytellers in general.”

📈 Easy A Potential

94/100

“Gives so much , it's almost impossible to do bad in the class.”

⚖️

95/100

“The so you can re-answer questions you missed to make sure you ace the assignment.”

Theme 1

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • The class itself was easy, it's mainly a matter of if you do the work and how well you do it.
  • Easy class. Do your hw, make sure you
  • I took Film 100 online for general ed credit and it was a breeze.

Theme 2

❤️ About Support And Feedback

  • I don't think I've ever met such a caring and understanding professor.
  • and
  • Jennifer's screenwriting class at CSM was one of the best, if not the !

Theme 3

🧾 About Workload And Structure

  • The and fun, which made the experience super good and smooth.
  • There are many assignments (about 2 modules a and one group project, but the work, including the .
  • A discussion and , and .

Data context

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Analysis sample

22

Recent reviews read by the AI

22

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

The rating is credible because 22 reviews are detailed and consistent, though nearly all evidence is online.

Inside 22 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 515
4 out of 52
3 out of 52
2 out of 52
1 out of 51

Course coverage

FILM10015 reviews
FILM1534 reviews
FILM1403 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

19 reported outcomes

A range

14

A+ 5 · A 9

B range

2

B+ 1 · B 1

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Rather not say 2