Mark Steensland

FMS310 · FMS305 · FMS320 · FMH305 · TAFLM300 · FILM300 · TAFILM300 · FMS300 · 67 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 100/100
RMP rating: 4.8/5
Take again: 96.72%
Difficulty: 1.8

The decision

and usually easy film class, especially if you can keep up with readings and .

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy AEngaging lecturesOpen-note quizzesClear gradingFilm enthusiasm

Students overwhelmingly describe him as , and passionate about film.
The course is usually an easy A if students do the , and .
The and timed quizzes, which some students find boring or stressful.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

96/100

Students repeatedly say an A is easy if readings, open-note quizzes, and .

Both formats strongly support an easy A, with and easy weekly work.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

90/100

The content is generally simple, repetitive, and engaging, with and timed quizzes rather than concepts.

Online and in-person reviews are similar, though online students more often mention daily or weekly quiz pacing.

Is attendance flexible?

MustTake

98/100

Students overwhelmingly recommend him because lectures , and the class is enjoyable and easy to succeed in.

Both online and in-person reviews are strongly positive, with .

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

94/100

Grading is usually generous, with , and optional finals when points are high enough.

Format shift

, though a few reviews warn to follow rubrics and quiz timing carefully.

Workload

Light

82/100

Workload is light , and brief writing assignments, with some accelerated sections feeling heavier.

Format shift

Online reviews mention simple homework and quizzes, while and short in-class writing.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Students consistently praise his engaging lectures, film knowledge, kindness, organization, and ability to make GE film classes interesting.

Format shift

Teaching is praised in both formats, including strong online transitions and engaging in-person lectures.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

30/100

Assessment centers on quizzes, short writing assignments, participation, and projects, with few major exams and often an .

Format shift

Both formats use quizzes and writing work, with online .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

31 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

In-person reviews are extremely positive, with , and enjoyable lectures.

Main concern

quizzes, or occasional boring lectures.

What students said

“ . his classes are entertaining and easy, you literally just have to show up.”
FMS320

“ .”
FMS300

“TOTAL SNOREFEST. everybody was asleep.”
FILM300

Remote format

Online

19 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online reviews describe simple , and a manageable path to an A with participation.

Main concern

Some online students say readings and .

What students said

“1 short writing assignment and and open note.”
FMS300

“With a.”
FMS300

“there is a quiz everyday and .”
FMS300

Exam style

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because reviews describe open-book or open-note quizzes, short writing tasks, and .

Open-Book QuizzesOpen-Note QuizzesOptional FinalShort Writing AssignmentsTimed Quizzes

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

94/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews repeatedly describe open-book quizzes, timed weekly quizzes, short writing assignments, and .

Open-Book Quizzes10-Minute QuizzesShort Writing AssignmentsNo Big Exams

“ .”
FMS300

“There are ”
FMS300

“Theres a 10 min timed open note quiz at the beginning of class each week”
FILM300

Online

Online reviews support open-note quizzes, weekly or , and , but do not clearly prove webcam or proctoring rules.

Open-Note QuizzesOptional FinalWeekly QuizzesDaily Quizzes

“1 short writing assignment and and open note.”
FMS300

“With a.”
FMS300

“there is a quiz everyday and .”
FMS300

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“TAKE PROFESSOR STEENSLAND! . Not only is his personality great but he has extremely interesting lectures.”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“His lectures were easy to follow and your only homework assignments are primarily your opinion about the in-class screenings.”

📈 Easy A Signal

96/100

“EASY A just turn in work!!”

📝 Assessment Style

94/100

“ and a small paragraph on the film at the end of class.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

He is an amazing professor and he really cares about his students.
and informational but super engaging and entertaining.
He really knows his craft and has an awesome reputation among the students.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

Getting an A isn't hard as long as you participate and do what he asks.
This was such an easy class and I don't know how anyone can fail.
If you pay decent attention easy A and youll actually learn something along with it too!

Theme 3

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Data context

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Lifetime ratings

95/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 50 reviews across both formats are detailed and , and quiz-based work.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 560

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Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

46 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 15 · A 28

B range

B+ 2

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F 1

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Mark Steensland

x x x x x and usually easy film class, especially if you can keep up with readings and x x.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

WalkInThePark

Introductory

Recommended

MustTake

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Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

📈 Easy A Signal

📝 Assessment Style

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

🧪 x x x x

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Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

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F

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and usually easy film class, especially if you can keep up with readings and .

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