Tony Jackson - University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

Professor: Tony Jackson

Department: English

College: University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG2100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took film criticism with this professor and it was hard, but worth it. Professor Jackson knows what he is teaching andis constantly available via email for help. To get an A u have to work hard and do EXACTLY what he says,also u write ALOT of papers He makes you work for your grade but at the end you know more than ever before. U get what u give.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG2106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hes HORRIBLE. All the work you do is never enough. He always says that youre not sticking to the prompt when Im reality he just does a horrible job at explaining what exactly he wants. DO NOT TAKE HIM. I promise you will be DISAPPOINTED. Worse teacher I have ever taken.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2106
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Awful. No matter how hard you try or how much to stick to the prompt and textbook, you get bad grades. Doesn't give a clear idea of what he wants! And doesn't give good feedback to help you improve. I honestly don't know how you can get a good grade in this class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG2100
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Took the online film criticism class last semester and I now have a W on my transcript for this class. I am an English major with a film minor, and from the grades I received, you would not be able to tell! My grade fluctuated with every assignment I did. He grades too harshly and its too much work for an online class. Will never take him again.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2106
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is one of the most difficult and time consuming courses I've ever taken. You write two 6 page papers a week and are required to watch a movie every week, often twice to do the assignments correctly. This should be counted as a writing intensive course. Jackson gives good feedback but is an extremely tough grader. I hated this class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: LBST1102
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is hard if you are new to film. The professor seems determined to make you struggle to protest the idea that online classes are easy. You have 2 assginments due a week at 11AM not PM and they are based on a textbook. He wants you to teach yourself and then grades harshly. Each week build on to the next. He is also rude with feedback

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2106
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Boy was this class hard. Idk if it's because it was online or what, but phew. So happy it's over. I felt like this class had so much work, you turn in a paper each week, but it's so hard to get an A or B on it. He does kinda expect you to be a film expert even if this is your first film class. He also can be kind of rude sometimes.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2106
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Mislabeled his course as "Film Criticism" when it's truly "Analyzing Film." We didn't criticize anything. The whole course was centered around breaking down each film component within the assignment movies. Assigns too much of a workload for an online class; as if you don't have other courses that you have work for. Don't take unless you have to

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG2106FILM3051
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

this guy is AWFUL. two film assignments a week, gets very repetitive, never happy no matter how much you develop your ideas, deadline is 11am tues & fri but it's counted late if you turn it in right at 11. constantly comments "did you even read the prompt" or other things to belittle you. takes forever to reply to emails or comments.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: LBST1102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lots of homework, very intense. I took intro to film as an LBST elective and he grades me as if I am a film director. He gives good feedback though. Don't expect it to a breeze, must work for it.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: LBST1102
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Clickers quizzes every class. One or two movies a week plus writing assignments for the movies and prospect for success papers. All graded by TA- hope yours doesn't suck. Great movies and great lectures, tests are hard thought if you don't listen to what he says in class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: LBST1102
• 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:

Great professor. There are only 3 tests, which are very easy if you watch the movies and attend class everyday. You have to watch a movie almost every week, and will have a few writing assignments through the semester, but they are short and not graded harshly. There were clicker quizzes after every movie, they were also very easy.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2090
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite professors to date. There's not a ton of work, but you will have to watch a movie or two a week and write a few short-ish (max 2-3 pages) papers over the course of the semester, but nothing tough. As long as you actually think about the movie you're watching deeper than the average viewer, you're guaranteed at least a B.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: LBST1102
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Funny guy, enjoyed the class. Basically watch the movies, write the papers, and pay attention and you have yourself an extremely easy A.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: LBST1102
• 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:

Easy class for anyone needing to fill their LBST requirement. Movies are very watchable & well-known, has clicker quizzes after each that should be easy to those who watched them. The later movies require a small writing component, but are easily graded on a pass/fail system. Tests are mostly based on lectures, so going to class is recommended.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: LBST1102
• 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:

If you're looking for an easy LBST & don't mind doing a little amount of work, this is for you. Although the movies don't get interesting til mid semester, all you do it watch a movie & write a blog post on it for the last half of the semester. You do have to pay attention in class b/c he literally takes what he says and makes them test questions.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2090
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Attendance is not required but you have to go to get his lecture notes and to watch the movies with his commentary. His tests are based solely off of in class material, there is no textbook. And don't just watch them online, he makes critical comments in class. If you go and pay somewhat attention it'll be an easy A.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2090
• 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:

If you like analyzing and learning about storytelling, you'll enjoy this class. The class is pretty laid back, and his lectures aren't difficult to sit through. Plus, you'll spend many class periods watching movies.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: LBST1102
• 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:

I would overall recommend this class. He knows what he is talking about and gives you every bit of information you need to do do well. I got the feeling that he was passionate about film and it showed, which is great. This class can be kind of boring though, but an easy A for sure if you put in the required effort.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: LBST1102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Interesting and friendly professor that is passionate about what he teaches. This class can get a bit boring because all you do is watch film clips, but it is also an easy A as long as you take notes and go to every class and watch the movies.