Jake Mahaffy - Hollins University, Roanoke, VA

Professor: Jake Mahaffy

Department: Film

College: Hollins University, Roanoke, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FILM1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really helpful- worked out ideas in class with us. It was great he brings other filmmakers to class and makes his own films so he knows what he's talking about. Definitely the best prof I've had.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ARTS110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

had him for drawing class at wheaton college, learned a lot despite him not even trying to teach us well. never gave useful criticism.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FILM250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gives amazing insight into complex films. Really exciting and accessible speaker and gets students interested in movies that are more than entertainment. I never would have heard about these films without this class- let alone important things about life. Really glad I took this class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

he's serious about film- and likes serious students- don't take his classes if you're a joke- i learned a lot once i figgered out what he was talking about and got into it- awesome stuff

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

i heard he got one of his students films into Sundance- he helped me edit my project too- spent a lot of time editing with me- really smart- helpful- and so hot

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FILM280
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely, positively NEVER responds to emails. Also, has only 2-3 office hours per week. Won't meet after or before class unless it is an absolute emergency. Nearly impossible to get in touch with.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 281
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

AMAZZZZZZING.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FILM280
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, kind of spazzy. Really passionate. Interesting.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FILM281
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I changed my major to film/photo. Great teacher for students who really want to learn.

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

who? what? mahaffy friggin ROCKS!!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Impossible prof! Didn't spend too much time teaching us...just talked at us!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FILM280
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Cool teacher. Passionate. Interesting. One of the few things I miss about the school. (less than 256 characters. Short enough for ya).

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FILM280
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

amazing real life filmmaker

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FILM281
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

this class changed my life. learned not just about art and video but life. definitely the most passionate inspiring professor on campus.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FILM280
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class isn't too difficult, but you learn so much in it that it is definatelty worth it, and necessary if you wanna be in film at all. I'm a 1st year who got in the class, and I have learned so much, I am glad I had the chance to take it so early!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FILM250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FILM380
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

ok, this class is hard. it's pretty rewarding, but it will take all of yor time, all of your energy, and unless you make a film that he personally likes, you're going to get a C anyway. he needs to be more supportive and understanding.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FILM250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

oh, he's so hot. and he is really interesting. and intense. and he's serious about his art, and if you prove to be serious about yours, and get involved, you'll really learn a lot. he's demanding, but he can teach you more then anyone else here. worth it.