Charles O'Brien - Carleton University, Ottawa, ON

Professor: Charles O'Brien

Department: Film

College: Carleton University, Ottawa, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FYSM1050
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I overall enjoyed Charles's class. However, he IS pretty disorganized at times. He does drone on often like people say but I really appreciate how passionate he is about what hes talking about. Hes flexible with late papers but hes also a tough grader!!! People complain about him being boring but hes a really nice professor and an invested guy.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FILM4001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Yes he's a bit of a low talker (it doesn't help that he leaves the door open), but I found him to be very nice and helpful with regards to assignments. Some of the lectures tended to drag a little from time to time, but he did a good job of laying out the structure of the course, as well as explaining his expectations for our papers and exams.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FILM4001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mixed feeling. He is really nice. But his voice is just too quiet and I cannot follow from time to time because of that!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FILM4001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is just a lovely person! Excellent one-on-one so take advantage of office hours. Soft-spoken so you have to really listen but his lectures are always incredibly thorough and interesting. He also seems genuinely interested in what students have to say. His laugh is also the most adorable sound I've heard out of a grown man - highly recommend him!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FILM3608
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Make sure you either do the readings and look over powerpoint slides or attend every class; you don't have to do both. It's a very straightforward course with a midterm exam, final paper, and final exam. If you plan on attending the classes be sure you sit close to him because is very , very quiet.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FILM3608
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Best pick for supervisor. Provides detailed feedback. VERY respected and insightful. Lectures get long and tedious, but he provides you with all the info you need for essays. Read the material for multiple choice not just slides. SWEETEST prof. on St Pats. Often given the street name OBrizzle. Because he is our homeboy. WE LOVE HIM.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FILM2601
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's really into musical films and gives very clear lectures but he can be rather repetitive and drag on subjects. Also, he is incredibly soft-spoken. Sometimes you can't hear him over the classroom's central heating. He uploads lecture slides and assigns readings. Study all that and you barely have to come in for class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FYSM1000
• 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:

Hes an overall great guy who's passion for films is evidently conveyed through he's lectures and comments. He has helped me become more critical in my analyzing of films and has created my love for French New wave cinema.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FYSM
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He really loves film, but he makes you hate it. He can talk forever and he can really put you to sleep. For anyone who loves to sleep, I recommend this class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FILM3608
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor O'Brien is awesome. He's such a kind and calm guy, I'd take a class again with him in a heartbeat. (And yes, he talks quietly. Listen well, it's worth it.)

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 19302
• 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:

He had this Peter Parker /Clark Kent quality about hom that was sooooo sweet. His class was awesome.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FILM4001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I'm often torn on my opinion of this guy. He takes a very practical, historical approach to film studies which is refreshing considering how bogged down his department is in heavy theory. Fascinating and useful research interests, but he's so quiet he barely seems to even be there at times. He doesn't lecture so much as recite lullabies.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FILM1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Charles O'Brien, never had I had such mixed feelings about a prof. He is a very nice guy who I believe cares about his students. Yes, he is a little awkward and stutters a bit and can't convey his ideas with clarity or precision but he is easygoing (unless you talk) and plans the course out nicely. The exams are super easy multiple choice.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FILM1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Not a bad prof. Movies are standard film studies stuff. Super easy exams. Everything is from the texbook. Essays are pretty fair. If you do the readings and watch the movies online you don't even have to come to class. I skipped the entire second semester and got an A.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FILM1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Possibly the coolest prof ever, and he doesn't even know it. He is really into his teaching, but can get boring sometimes and put you to sleep. Midterms and exams all multiple choice and easy. The O'Brien's a genius. Who always wears jean jackets :D

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FILM1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

It's a fun course, but wow, the lectures are dull. It's too bad because he seems so into what he's saying, but the vast majority of his lectures are from the textbook. Still, he knows what he's talking about and posts the notes online (thank goodness: some slides hold multiple paragraphs!). It's worth taking his class, but bring along a coffee.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FILM1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

i once even saw his assistant/ta fall asleep and then wake up at the end drooling, he puts everyone asleep

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FILM1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

his voice puts me to sleep, and when i am discussing his points with fellow classmates, someone always shushes me because o'brian is talking about a quotation taken from a book talking about a reviewer of the director of the movie were watching....hes a dud, and he cancelled blade runner :(

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FILM3501
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great prof. Always really into his lectures. Extremely approachable and helpful. No suprises in exams or essays as long as you attend and keep up with class lectures. Very knowledgable.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FILM2401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Super great class!