Cathy Norgren - University at Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo), Buffalo, NY

Professor: Cathy Norgren

Department: Theater

College: University at Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo), Buffalo, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: TH301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Cathy is out of her mind, but fabulously so. She's brilliant and will expect you to put everything you've got into your work. Her classes will be slightly more difficult for you if you lack artistic talent (drawing, painting, etc).

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: THD203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Cathy is wonderful! She inspired me so much. You just have to learn to let go of all inhibitions and preconceived notions and listen to what she says. She will help you a lot if you ask. She is really a genius and if give your mind up to her teaching you will be pleasantly surprised with your own work.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: VIVI
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

worst class you will ever take. you will either love this woman or despise her. There is no doubt she is intelligent, but she doesn't treat you as an intelligent human being, just tries to get you to have a "revelation" that you are wrong and she is right.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: TH203
• 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:

No matter what, Cathy will screw with your mind. That's a good thing - it's part of the course. If you're going to be a designer, you'll love her (or learn to). If you're doing this as a gen ed.... probably notsomuch. Oh, and for VI you don't need the full textbook. Google is your friend! (Get the plays though)

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: TH203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not a particularly easy course when it comes to the work. You'll need to go every day and do the projects. It's not hard, but it's a bit work intensive. You'll need the textbook (no cd) and you'll need to do the readings. The quizzes are impossible. But, she takes pity in the end.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: TH406
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Cathy's the best professor. She's managed to teach me something, which in and of itself is a feat.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: TH203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

as long as u try your hardest, or appear to try, this class isn't bad. cathy really is nice, but she's very passionate about the class so don't show it if you don't care. it's easy as long as you take it somewhat seriously.

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

the best

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: TH203
• 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:

Cathy is a good professor but be prepared to feel like you don't know much when in her class. I'm not a Theatre or any art-style major so i just didn't really pay attention and got an A just by doing her online quizzes and turning in the work

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: TH203
• 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:

CATHY IS AMAZING. a lot of people whine and complain...but they just cant take sarcasim and a little criticism. Her class is sooo fun, i feel like im in elementary art but better, its not hard if you participate and try its one of my favorite classes and cathy is histerical, you will love this women!

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Some of the students just don't get it and all they see is the class's effect on their gpa--which has its own validity for what it's worth, but still says nothing about Cathy, who is an amazing teacher who really knows what she's doing.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

A phoney

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: TH203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Cathy has a way of getting the best out of you....even when you hate something or are struggling, she finds a way to get you to push harder and be more productive....she's great!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

makes me want to transfer

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: TH203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Cathy is awesome! The class is super easy. No artistic talent required. Some of it seems like bull, but it's still fun.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: TH203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Quirky, but what Theater prof isn't? Just try your best and put true effort into the projects and you'll be fine.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

dont disagree

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: TH203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very Intelligent Women!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: DESIGN
• Grade Received: P
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

first thought she was just being hard, but theatre design at this level's about attrition. she's great at that... if you want to succeed she won't do anything but help you find your way. she's great!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

you need boots to get thru her bull