Brent Laing - College of Charleston, Charleston, SC

Professor: Brent Laing

Department: Theater

College: College of Charleston, Charleston, SC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: THEA101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He is hilarious, kind, and very understanding. He will make you work for your grade, but is still very accessible. His final for me was a group short play that was so fun. I would definitely take his class again if given the chance.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: THEAT176
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I loved Laing! He is very sarcastic and loves to tell stories. You read a lot of play and take quizzes on them almost every class, but as long as you pay attention while you read, you'll do fine. He makes cheesy jokes, but they always made me laugh! I'd definitely recommend taking Laing for a gen ed credit!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: THTR277
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Brent is one of my favorite professors at the college. He truly is a nice guy. He is also super talented and interested in his students. If you are not interested in theatre or acting, you probably should not take this class. It is not an easy A.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: THEAT176
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Not an easy A at all. He can be extremely rude and doesn't care for you or your grade if your not a theatre major. You have 3 tests, many plays to read and quizzed on, 2 plays to attend (3 hrs long), a paper, extra credit, and scene presentation final. I would not recommend taking him.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: THTR277
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Brent is a terrific dude, he is also a phenomenal teacher. There are no tests in his class, so I don't know why people say he is a hard grader. All we do is memorize scrips and act them out in front of the class, its super fun. We do have an observation journal but that is very simple. Anyone who takes Acting 1 should take Brent Laing.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: THE101
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Brent is awesome He is a very good teacher and makes the class very interesting. He doesn't accept late work and doesn't allow makeup anything (even if your absence is excused) but the class is easy if you show up. You will have to go see some plays and read about 5 plays. you have to write essays and take quizzes on those. Spark notes is my friend

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: THEA101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He's fascinating! Makes lectures animated. His first quiz will be very tough, and he's really particular on wording.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: THTR277
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He's a really nice guy who uses a lot of anecdotes when teaching, which I personally like in a teacher. He relates to his students and he really tries to help you hone your skills. He's funny and he gives really good feedback for acting. For papers in his acting class, though, you need to be REALLY specific, but I'd def take him again.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: THEATER176
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He is sometimes funny. He acts as if he is on a stage when teaching. If taking for a humanities credit: DO NOT TAKE. If you have an interest in a theatre major then you should consider taking him. If you don't read the assigned plays, you will fail every quiz. Take every note you can for tests.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: THEAT176
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

really nice guy. tests rely on you being in class and taking notes so you can study. the plays that he selects for quizzes are usually fun reads.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: THRT101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

great professor!! super funny. easy class as long as you read plays (i sparked noted all of them and did well) do exactly what he wants for the paper. and get the notes you'll do fine!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: THTR101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He acts as if his lectures are the stage and he is an actor reciting a monologue--super captivating lectures and really funny, extroverted guy. Clarifies everything by relating it to personal experiences. Requires a couple of essays and the tests are all multiple choice but if you follow his directions its an easy A.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: THTR176
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Not an easy A, a lot of plays to read, its a discussion type note taking class so write down a lot that he says, have to pay for plays & write essays about them. Hes not the nicest guy

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: THTR277
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I found him annoying. He repeats the same stories over and over and is only helpful to theater majors not to beginning actors.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: THTR277
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Been at the College for a while. Very wise, knows his stuff. Teaches basic intro level classes, but builds a strong foundation by not only integrating students into class subjects, but also into the theatre department. Will get you involved if you show interest. Lovable soul, very nice, just don't BS him and he won't BS you. Great Professor!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MUSC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

great guy.. if you read you will get an A, if you dont you can get into some trouble. Interesting and relatively funny. ONLY multiple choice tests. doesnt take attendance

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: THTR277
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

he is a cool guy. decently funny. and the class is not too hard as well. you have to read a lot of plays and are quizzed on them... but the quizzes aren't too hard and neither are the tests.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: THTR176
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Brent should win the professor of the YEAR award! Those who need Intro to Thea. for a Humanities credit will appreciate how Brent relates Theatre to real life. His sense of humor is rough sometimes, but overall he's a great man who'll help you out if you come to class, read the plays, attend the plays, and do your work! An easy, enjoyable A!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: THTR176
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Hes a great teacher and the class is interesting! Hes really funny, too!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: THTR173
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Excellent teacher- passionate about his craft, and will help you understand the world of theatre, even if you don't already know/care. He takes honor code seriously, so don't be an idiot- and you'll do great.