AI Rate Professor

Broadcasting

Gary Kauf

BRDC141 · BRDC151 · BRDC140141 · BRDC · BRDC142 · BRDC143 · BROADCASTTV · NEWSBROADCAST · TV · 15 lifetime ratings

AI rating
94/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.1

The decision

if you want real newsroom and on-camera experience from a working pro.

Best fit · Effort For RewardIndustry ProfessionalHands-On Broadcast TrainingInspirationalJob-Ready TipsParticipation Matters
  • Industry veteran who teaches real TV/broadcasting skills and job-path tips
  • Hands-on shows, documentaries, and group production drive the learning
  • Attendance and active participation matter more than textbooks

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

Most reported grades are A or A- when students show up, participate, and deliver solid production work.

; no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

Content is practical broadcasting work rather than abstract theory, with moderate difficulty ratings overall.

; no online reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

as mandatory and stress that participation and show work matter.

; no online reviews.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

96/100

Nearly universal praise for industry knowledge, career tips, and hands-on learning with 100 percent take-again among those who answered.

; no online reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

Students who do the production work and stay engaged commonly earn As.

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Workload

Moderate

58/100

, and active production rather than heavy textbook reading.

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Teaching experience

Excellent

90/100

Students praise him as a respected industry pro with inspirational lectures and useful job guidance.

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Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

32/100

Assessment is driven by production work, group projects, and show participation more than formal exams.

Format shift

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

15 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Hands-on broadcasting classes with industry networking, production practice, and career tips; a few older notes about favoritism.

Main concern

Some older reviews mention favoritism if you do not actively contribute.

What students said

“A real professional who worked in the TV/Broadcasting industry!! .”
BRDC143
“If you think you want to be a .”
BRDC142
“Gary is awesome. I went in to this class not knowing a thing about broadcasting and I ended up producing 2-3 times.”
BRDC141

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews focus on practical production and participation rather than traditional high-stakes exams.

Hands-On ProductionGroup ProjectsParticipation Based

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

Assessment is mainly hands-on production, group projects, and participation; .

Hands-On ProductionGroup ProjectsParticipation Based
“The practical experience is even more useful. Never slack around. Do SOMETHING for every show”
BRDC141
“Gary teaches the documentary class. So ”
BRDC141

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“A real professional who worked in the TV/Broadcasting industry!! . The best part is, he gives you specific details and tips on how to get a job in the industry”

Voice snapshots generated from 15 in-person reviews, highlighting industry expertise, hands-on production, and career tips. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

90/100

“Gary and staff in the tv department are great they know there stuff !”

👍 Recommendation Rate

96/100

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🎬 Career Value

92/100

“Some people from the big four-year universities COME HERE to Ohlone for the hands-on experience and networking.”

⚖️

78/100

“Favoritism? Not really, just do your work and he'll love you.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • A real professional
  • Knows his stuff
  • Outstanding & very knowledgable.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • So
  • I ended up producing 2-3 times.
  • just do your work and he'll love you.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Inspirational
  • Gary will be honest with you
  • he's cool enough, but totally plays favorites

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

15

Recent reviews read by the AI

15

Lifetime ratings

68/100

Evidence confidence

Fifteen reviews span many years with consistent praise for industry expertise, though older comments are thinner and a few mention favoritism.

Inside 15 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 511
4 out of 52
3 out of 51
2 out of 50
1 out of 51

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

6 reported outcomes

A range

5

A 4 · A- 1

B range

1

B 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values