The Final Post of this Blog

1. Why did you take this class?

I took this class because I really like movies and want to be able to make my own. I also knew that (most) everyone from last year would be here so I was eager to see their creations.

2. In general, what did you like most about this class? 

I like the creative freedom we are given for our projects. I remember the tutorials from last year being really annoying, but even the editing exercises from this year gave more us more options in what we could do. I also really enjoyed my classmates. This class was much more lively and enjoyable because of the personalities present.

3. In general, what did you like least about this class? 

Deadlines.
And Demos. 
And Tutorials.

4. What was your most favorite project and why? 

A tie between the Final Project and Fictional Short. I like making a full narrative, and while the Fictional Short had more freedom, the restrictions of the Final Project allowed me to focus more.

5. What was your least favorite project and why? 

Video Poem. It's to vague, poems are rarely about stuff I like, and it took away time from the independent study, which I cared more for.

6. Discuss the overall effectiveness of the instructor (for example: preparation, availability, interest, content knowledge, expectations, etc.). 

Was only late once. Was always able to solve any problem I ran into, which a more effective at teaching me than the Demos.

7. What are the most valuable things you learned in the class? 

The importance of actors and pre-production. Whenever I focused on these I was pretty good. When I don't, I didn't finish.

8. Do you feel that this class will help you achieve your future academic or career goals? How or why (or why not)?

Absolutely. This experience will prove invaluable when I make movies in the future. Even if it is amateur, my new knowledge composition and editing will put it above the average slock.

9. How could this class be improved? 

Less demos, more time.

10. What would you tell incoming students to help them be more prepared for the class? 

Deadlines suck, and DO YOUR PREPWORK!!

11. Additional Comments: 

I liked it. I'll miss it. :(