Melanie Blood - SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo, NY

Professor: Melanie Blood

Department: Theater

College: SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGL316
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The class mostly consisted of reading for homework but instead of discussion in class, it was very simple things like going over plot, characters, etc. Interested in the topic but not personable. Presentation is graded harshly but I found the tests were very easy. TAKE NOTES IN CLASS. Gave a final paper AND exam during exam week which was terrible.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL316
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is a lovely person and this was a very interesting class! There is a lot of material to read but they are good reads. Class consists of three hour exams (not cumulative), one final paper, one class presentation and that's it! She does in class writing assignments which counts towards participation. Thinking of taking her again, she's great!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL203
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Blood was very accessible and eager to help. 203 is the intro to the English major, and Dr. Blood went out of her way to explain the workings of the English department to us, becoming an advisor and an instructor. In terms of work, you do a lot of reading. Tests are fine if you listen in class. You're encouraged to think creatively. Loved it

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Blood is a really nice professor. Her tests can be a little challenging, but to get good grades you just need to read closely. To get A's on the writing, talk to her about it and follow her rubrics. Her reading choices are always very interesting. Come to class and participate.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FMST270
• 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:

Solid.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: THEA140
• 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 alternative to THEA 100. Smaller class, discussion based, 5 projects, 2 papers, 2 exams make up the grade. Great professor, approachable and always helpful. Definitely recommend Melanie for any class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: WMST100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Blood is a great professor although I did not enjoy the class that much because it was primarily run by discussions. Luckily, that did not factor into our grade. The grading rubic is great because there are NOexams. Just three papers, four presentations, and class participation(attendance). Some of the movieswere interesting. I recommend.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: THEA203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Melanie is one of my favorite professors. She really knows the material and makes the class pretty enjoyable. Exams are pretty challenging but she gives lots of partial credit and some extra credit if you attempt every question. If you need help she's always willing to point you in the right direction. Not an easy A but a great prof.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: THEA140
• 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:

Easier ways to fulfill the core, but people who are really into staged theater will like her. Participate in class and study and you should be able to manage an A or A-.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: THEA140
• 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:

Prof Blood is very helpful and accessible. Very enthusiastic in class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: THEA140
• 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:

She knows her topics!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: THEA100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

not the nicest person in the world, but certainly an expert in her field.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: THEA100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough but fine. Good for a core.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: THEAT100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

uses TAs to do the work for her, favors majors, mideterms and finals sometimes have ridiculous unimportant questions or small details. pop quizzes were annoying, books were not really discussed, class was boring, she is not helpful or caring. not recommmended at all

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: THEA100
• 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:

Basically uses TAs to control the class. Meet in large groups every other Friday and also meet in smaller groups to do papers which are due at the large group meetings. Acts like she knows everything and doesn't wanna give you the time of day unless you're a major. WAYYY too much work for 100 level class. Hate theatre more than before i took it

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: THEATRE140
• 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:

I LOVED this class and Melanie was fabulous. She really knows a lot about theatre and she brought a lot of variety to the classroom, mixed it up with discussions, videos, projects, presentations, etc. Its a great class, and if you are interested in theatre you will get a lot out of it. She's also very approachable and helpful.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: THEATRE
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Seems like a good person, with a stern disposition. I found her to favor the theatre majors, but then I suppose it's normal. It's such a clique. My experience in her classroom was not a good one.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: VIDEOPRODUCTIO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

nice professor if you're in sopa, otherwise she won't pay any attention to you at all. In video production, she tried to explain things to us but half of the time she couldn't figure them out herself. If you want to learn about editing, don't take this c

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: THEA
• 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:

A lot of people think Melanie is a hard grader but she's really not. As long as you do your work and are willing to try new things, you will have an A. She likes to get to know each of her students individually and acts like more of a friend than a teacher. I highly recommend taking her classes.