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Film

Phillip Boland

FILM105 · FILM112 · FILM101 · FILM100 · 32 lifetime ratings

AI rating
48/100
RMP rating
3.3/5
Take again
54.55%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

if you truly want film depth and will treat a 3-unit elective like a major course.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerHeavy film workloadPassionate but pickyExtra credit lifelineElective trap riskWriting-heavy modules
  • film lovers thrive; elective seekers often drown in modules and writing.
  • Workload is the main complaint even when students still earn high grades.
  • Caring and flexible with .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

Many As appear, but , and volume mean the A is not free effort.

Online students report retakeable quizzes and ; .

Is the course easy?

Challenging

34/100

Content density, film analysis, and weekly modules make this feel harder than a typical elective.

Both formats emphasize workload; online module volume is the .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

48/100

Some online sections optional, others mandatory; participation and .

Online participation requirements can .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

52/100

; film-passionate students love him, credit-seekers warn others off.

Online is more polarized; .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

42/100

helps, but journals and discussions are graded pickily against detailed formats.

Format shift

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Workload

Heavy

24/100

Students repeatedly report 11-13 modules a week, long film lists, and writing that eats elective time.

Format shift

Online workload complaints are loudest; in-person still reports heavy busywork.

Teaching experience

Average

55/100

Passionate, sometimes inspiring lectures clash with disorganization, self-focus, or forgotten-teacher critiques.

Format shift

Online has both 5-star raves and 1-star horror stories; in-person is mixed.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

30/100

Weekly modules, discussions, journals, films, and .

Format shift

Assignment focus is consistent online and in person.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

7 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

; tough expectations for entry-level film even when he cares about students.

Main concern

High time cost for 3 units and uneven flexibility when crises hit.

What students said

“If this is a class that you are choosing as an art and not because you are passionate about film... .”
FILM101
“He gives more busy work (extreme amount) that is Not useful but .”
FILM105
“He really cares about his students. and attendance.”
FILM105

Remote format

Online

26 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Canvas-heavy film class with many , and frequent interactive quizzes.

Main concern

Insane weekly module count, picky writing rules, and .

What students said

“EASIEST CLASS EVER!! While he does assign a lot of lectures they are only a few minutes long with unlimited attempts.”
FILM101
“Insane amounts of that your grade relies on.”
FILM101
“This guy is insane. , and he dumps so much work on you.”
FILM101

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Quizzes and short writing tests matter, but .

Short writing testsRetakeable quizzesInteractive tutorial quizzesPicky journals

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

Journals, essays, and tests are described as tough for an intro film class.

Tough journalsFinal essayStudy for tests
“He is a and .”
FILM112

Online

, and picky written tests or journals dominate online assessment.

Unlimited quiz attemptsInteractive video quizzesShort writing tests
“ as many times necessary to improve grade.”
FILM101
“The and time.”
FILM101

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If you are looking for a professor who is going to push you to be successful in the film industry, he's your guy. But if you're pursuing .”

Voice snapshots generated from 33 reviews (26 online, 7 in person), capturing the film-major vs elective split. Credibility rating: High.

📚 Workload Shock

24/100

“This class takes about 90% of .”

🎬 Passion & Care

70/100

“ . He gives individual help when needed.”

🅰️ Grade vs Effort

58/100

“Pretty much impossible to fail his class. He's very passionate!”

⚠️ Elective Warning

35/100

“ !!!!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He LOVES what he does, but its not for everyone
  • I absolutely LOVED his lectures
  • he makes everything about himself and he's boring.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • You get what you put into this class
  • He is .

Theme 3

📝 About Assignments

  • 11 - 13 modules per week
  • requires the use of grammarly so you can also improve your writing skills
  • Every single video you watch is going to be an interactive quiz

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

33

Recent reviews read by the AI

32

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

33 reviews with strong detail and a stable split between passionate fans and workload-driven avoiders.

Inside 33 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 514
4 out of 53
3 out of 54
2 out of 53
1 out of 59

Course coverage

FILM10126 reviews
FILM1054 reviews
FILM1002 reviews
FILM1121 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

28 reported outcomes

A range

19

A+ 8 · A 11

B range

3

B 2 · B- 1

C range

1

C+ 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

4

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Not sure yet 1 · Rather not say 1