Ned Vankevich - Trinity Western University, Langley, BC

Professor: Ned Vankevich

Department: Communication

College: Trinity Western University, Langley, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COMM220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ned is.... Ned. He's a unique butterfly that will blow your mind or destroy your life. He has no filter, so take whatever he says with a handful of salt and understand that he has offended most people during his career. That being said, he can teach you a lot if you are open to learning and have a slightly twisted sense of humour.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COM330
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

You know what they say, Those that teach can't. He teaches because he doesn't actually make films.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COMM220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ned was literally the best prof I had during my first semester at Trinity. He may be a hard marker but he genuinely wants to help you improve in the art and craft of filmmaking. I went in to the class thinking I knew all there was to know about filmmaking and left knowing a lot more than I began with. Great prof, would, and am, taking again.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COM330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If there are any posts regarding this prof as any good, they are clearly written by the prof himself. This guy is the most inept person I've ever met. He can hardly form a coherent thought without getting distracted. He is severely ADHD and has zero film knowledge or experience. What a waste of time. Horrifically disappointed.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COMM220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Ned was unclear and lost all of my assignments that I handed in.His lectures were like suffering through a coma, he did not provide practical experience film experience.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COMM330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This prof was totally disorganized, and is not a filmmaker. Shoot your own film and you will learn more.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COMM220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was my worst experience at TWU. The Prof lacks knowledge in the practicality of actual filmmaking.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COMM330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Best professor at Trinity Western hands down.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COMM220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Ned is an amazing, hilarious guy. He was the highlight of my undergraduate education and going to his class was a breath of fresh air.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COMM220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Amazing class, really learned the fundamentals of filmmaking!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COMM220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

A man with a heart of gold. Take his classes!!!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COMM220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

His teaching style really leaves everything up to the student. He will take you as far as you want to go. You will get out of it what you put into it. I love it! This is real-world training. This is how the world is run. Don't like it? Too bad.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COMM311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's always there for his students. If you want him to review your film or give you some honest feedback he will set aside time in his schedule to go over everything with you so that you can achieve your full potential with your assignments/projects.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COMM311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Ned is a quirky, humble, and honest man who only has good intentions. I knew nothing of film editing before this class, and I can safely say I'm basically pro now. Like maj pro.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COMM220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I love this man. He is the reason I am currently working in the film industry. He took sincere interest in me as a student and as a person. His insight into how film can transform culture is second-to-none. I'm so grateful to have had to opportunity to study under him. He's a GENIUS.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COMM320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The best prof I have ever had. Super helpful, learned so much about film. Actually cares about his students.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COMM220
• 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:

Really excellent professor. A collaborative class that works well and teaches quality

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COMM330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ned is the best prof. I've had. He is brilliant in his field and helps tons on student films. If you put effort into his classes, you will get results.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COMM440
• 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:

Ned's knowledge and techniques have proved invaluable both for connecting with actors and producing desired results and performances. He dedicates hours to his students projects and truly cares about their success.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COMM320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ned is very helpful and really allows you to push your ideas. He really gets you to understand your characters and how they would react naturally in the plots environment. With his knowledge, I was able to create a script with complex characters and plot.