Jared Rappaport - California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA

Professor: Jared Rappaport

Department: Cinema & Television Arts

College: California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CTVA595
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really insightful human being. Loved being in class with him. Started the class with a meditation exercise I didn't care for at all, but he each week I came to respect him more and more for his thoughtfulness and probing insights into writing and teaching. I'd take another class with him in a heartbeat.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CTVA595
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Rappaport engages everyone in class in a way that makes the students appreciate each other as colleagues and friends. He is respectful of his students and knowledgeable about his subject matter. He is everything you could ask for in a professor. I have taken classes from him before and would happily take classes from him in the future.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CTVA425
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He gives good advice, but I disagree with the grade I received. I suggest he consider grading with more points (more points factored in per assignment) or that he use the plus/minus system instead of the block method. I liked him a lot for screenwriting: His jokes, stories, movie clips. But I feel my great script wasn't fully valued in this class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CTVA220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

It is very easy to pass this class. My biggest issue is that for having a class about screenwriting, he didn't teach us anything about the format. You are on your own on that. Which isn't too bad, it's easy enough to teach yourself how to write the 30 page script, but still. Other than that, he is a fine professor. I would recommend taking him.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CTVA425
• 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:

Prof. Rappaport is a really cool guy. He's very helpful and his classes are really fun! I learned a lot about screenwriting in his class and feel lucky to have taken a class under him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CTVA220
• 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:

By far the best professor I've had while at CSUN. He cares about his students, and is so helpful if you seek it. He isn't full of himself, and treats students with respect. I wish I could have him more often as my professor.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CTVA421
• 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 "Zen Master" of screenwriting. He will bring you into the circle of love, where your creativity will roam free, and your ideas will be nurtured and loved.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CTVA320
• 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:

Great professor. Kind, reflective, and helpful. If you want to learn to be a screenwriter, take his classes.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CTVA327
• 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 is the Phil Jackson of screenwriting professors. This instructor made a seemingly boring subject (writing for industrials) fun, engaging, and creatively stimulating. He keeps his lectures clear, concise, and once in a while drops in an unexpected dry wit that completely floors you. He appreciates creativity, and shares his industry experience.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CTVA320
• 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:

Good ole' Rapp. Rappaport's class was great. He has been writing for a while and knows his stuff. Very approachable and intelligent person. Is in his office often and always willing to help. He is funny all the class has to do is bring it out.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CTVA320
• 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:

I love him! He's the best screenwriting professor in the department. He really gets quality work out of his students and is extremely helpful in getting you to understand your own story. I highly recommend him.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CTVA220
• 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:

Great teacher, knows a lot about the subject, and will give completely honest feedback. Makes himself available to help, and does what he can to improve stories.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CTVA320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the greatest professors. Inspiring. Iwish they were all like this in the Dept.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CTVA220
• 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:

Fun and easy class (if you are interested in the subject). I felt that he could have been more helpful to the less experienced students in class. The class is sort of a survey style class. You learn a little bit about several different reading mediums, and don't go into much depth. I would highly recommend him though.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CTVA220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Rappaport was definitely one of my favorite professors @ CSUN. He is very clear on what he expects of you. He will INDEED call on you to speak, and definitely expect to stand in front of the class to read scripts, treatments, and the like. Definitely take him!!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CTVA425
• 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:

Creates an interesting classroom environment and really focuses on students. He will force you to become a better writer whether you realize it or not. Very skilled at what he does.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CTVA425
• 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:

great Prof. Made learning fun and challenging. Really knows his stuff. I recommend highly. Best teacher I had at CSUN.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CTVA327
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very interesting class. Jared has a by-the-book yet practical approach to the class. A lot of group in-class assignments. You will learn how to write industrials. Nice professor. Recommended!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CTVA220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He expects the best out of his students and does not judge them on their short comings as writers. If you at least try to expand your writing horizons, then this class is no problem. If anything, he does whatever he can to encourage his students to become better writers.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CTVA220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

sucks!