Jonathan Stahl - California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA

Professor: Jonathan Stahl

Department: Cinema & Television Arts

College: California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CTVA428
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great guy all around, Professor Stahl is always available to help you inside and outside the classroom. He wants you to pass more than you do, if you can believe it. He always brings opportunities to your attention, whether it be extra credit or a new internship. The work is fun and easy but makes you a better writer all the while.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CTVA428
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Two words: deep structure. Really hilarious and caring, class was so fun and he was always trying to help out and you could tell he was putting his all into teaching. So glad he's back in the classroom! Take him if you can he's seriously one of the best professors I've ever taken!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CTVA230
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's truly amazing and it was a bit of shame that the class I had didn't really participate much because he truly deserved better than what we gave him. Easy, clear on assignments and will always help you.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CTVA428
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Got a B+ when I was expecting an A, or at least an A-. Learned a couple things, but just a couple (about TV script format). There's also a lot of fluff. EASY, but grades you on stuff he doesn't teach (grammar, script format). Is hard on slang/regional dialects in scripts. I say it's creativity: See it! But I like Stahl. Now I outline 'cause of him.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CTVA428
• 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:

One of the best professors I have ever had. I feel lucky to have studied under him and I learned a lot in his class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CTVA428
• 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:

Stahl is indescribable. Such a great guy and educator . I feel very privileged to have been in one of his classes. Lots of film students wish they could take his classes. He will always be one of my favorite professors at CSUN.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CTVA421
• 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:

He is the best lecturer I have ever had at CSUN. Extremely helpful, and he makes other teachers seem worthless in comparison.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CTVA425
• 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:

Best Screenwriting teacher at CSUN, he's very involved, funny, and helpful! Be sure you take him!!!

Rating # 9

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:

BEST TEACHER EVER. I was not looking forward to taking a screenwriting class, but I would retake this course in a second. Honestly made me consider changing my major to screenwriting. ALWAYS willing to help. Very easy to access through email or office hours. Sincerely wants the best for his students. I <3 him. I hope he teaches more classes I need!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CTVA220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great class. Im horrible with school and homework. This class was fun obviously im a CTVA major. I love writting my script and hes so helpful. Im retarded as it is and i got a B. I learned and would never mind retaking any of his classes. Remember im a horrible student and just the fact that i love a class means its not hard.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CTVA210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class really isn't easy or hard. well, if you don't show up to class, it will be hard. It's once a week, get over it. He's a nice friendly guy, loves the sound of his voice & loves to use big words. Some movies were awesome while some were a drag. Offers extra credit, who doesn't love that? Tests are easy, just study. Overall, fun class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CTVA210
• 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:

Anyone who fails this class is a moron. If you attend and listen, you will pass easily. The exams were easy, and his sense of humor is great! His passion for films rubs off on everyone in the class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CTVA210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very boring. If your aren't interested in old films, don't take this class! However, I heard he was easier than other professor. He also gives extra credits.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CTVA428
• 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:

Wish I could take him for every single screenwriting class. He taught me everything I know about screenwriting. Highly recommended!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CTVA210
• 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:

Such a hard teacher. If you are not able to attend a class session, you're in trouble. There is no way you can make up watching the movie that WILL be on the test because you can't find these movies anywhere. If you THINK you are interested in movies and the aesthetics of them, taking the class would be a mistake. The tests are extremely difficult.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CTVA210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT take this class if you are not interested in film in every single way. I thought I was..I was wrong.I ended up hating it. The test are hard. Go to the study reviews, or else. If you arent into movies about dead moths crushed and put on film, dont take this class

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CTVA210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

very easy class, just attend to watch the videos and do a bit or reading from the book. Also Attend the STUDY SESSIONS IF YOU CAN!!! they will help a lot for the test!!!! and remember some of the key items in some movies...they will be on the test. but very cool easy going professor!.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 428
• 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:

Stahl rocks, plain and simple. Outright fun classes, the guy knows what he's talking about and communicates it well. Fair grader and always availble to speak to if you need. Stahl is the kind of prof. you will wish you had over others.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CTVA428
• 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:

There is a reason he teaches comedy writing... He's sooo funny! A great guy and loveable teacher. The class is easy if you do the work. He makes class feel like hanging out with a group of friends talking about writing. Wonderful.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CTVA220
• 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:

I had Stahl for 210 and he is a great teacher but his grading is terrible. He says theres no such thing as perfection in human endeavor, yet uses that to grade harder. You'll never get a perfect score in his class. Maybe one person will get an A (I got an A-). His midterm's tricky and there's no EC. You'll learn a lot, but I wish he graded fairly.