Michael Selig - Emerson College, Boston, MA

Professor: Michael Selig

Department: Film

College: Emerson College, Boston, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HISTOFMEDIA1
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took History of Media Arts 1 and 2 with this professor, as well as Western Cinema. I never had a pleasant experience working with this man. LECTURE HEAVY, STRICT AGAINST LAPTOPS, and VERY TOUGH ESSAY ASSIGNMENTS. He assigned 3 major papers- graded harshly- and offered VERY FEW other grading opportunities. I DO NOT RECOMMEND

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: VM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I read reviews and havent read anything about this, but he seemed to have snapped This past election and goes on political rants during class. He liberal view is an extreme one that comes off extremely rude. Didnt have anything to do with lecture topics. I would prefer to leave politics out of this

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: VM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I appreciate his self awareness and the energy he gives his otherwise entirely lecture driven course. I felt he made it clear what we needed to know and was very organized

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: VM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took his Vietnam in Cinema class. He's a very nice guy and he knows his stuff. You get to watch a lot of bad Vietnam war movies and them. He's a tough grader but he's very fair. If you really work for it he'll give you a good grade. All of his work is also due at the end of the semester so don't procrastinate and do it all last minute.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: VM100
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Selig tells dad jokes that makes you appreciate your own dad, and hell get salty if you wont laugh but the class is good. Know how to take good notes, because the study guide is just terms and concepts you should know and the tests are super specific (who directed this, when did this happen, etc.) but passable if you know what youre doing.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: VM100
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Michael Selig changed my life.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: VM100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Selig was an amazing speaker and really helped to keep the class captivating, despite the length and lack of back-and-forth, as there were so many students. Because of this, he was able to make the class feel personal, wether or not one was to raise their hand.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: VM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Just not a class I enjoyed at all I thought he was funny at times but you have to pay attention to do well on the tests and I recommend reading the text too

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: VM100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class was so easy. Just show up and take some notes. You don't even have to pay attention for most of the class. For the tests just follow the study guide. If you can't find something in your notes then a lot of the study guides can be found on quizlet. You barely use the book but it can be helpful at times if you can't find a term

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: VM100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Your grade is made up entirely of tests and it is mostly lecture based--don't bother reading the textbook. It doesn't really help. Other people say that Selig is hard, but to get an A, all you have to do is pay attention during class and do his study guide for the test. I don't know, I felt like I learned a lot during this course.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: VM100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class is easy if you take notes and study for the tests. A lot of the time I didn't even need the book to study. There are a few quizlets online that helped. Keep the book for the next class however. He doesn't necessarily take attendance so you can get away with skipping a few classes without a problem.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: VM304
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I really like Selig as a person. But, i wish I never took this class. He "lectures" but its hard to tell what he wants us to know and whats just random stuff he's saying. He grades papers harder than any teacher I've ever had. I am a straight A student and right now Im struggling to keep a C in this class. And his final is a lot for only 90 min!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: VM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Selig is a normal college professor, don't look for any sympathy from him he's just not one of those teachers and he won't pretend to try to learn your name. He's sarcastic/rude depending on the day. I didn't do any reading and I was fine, just look at the study guide. If you want to skip the viewing just show up and sign your name at the end.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: VM412
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Selig is unclear with what he expects for essays. He'll tear your essays apart but won't explain how to improve them. His tests consist of writing three essays and multiple choice, a little too much. We watch a movie each week but then he expects you to take the class seriously. He's a tough grader when it comes to papers

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: VM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Selig in my freshman year. He was a nightmare. Nice enough in class but when I went to see him when I was struggling in his class,he couldn't care less. Classic example of "those who can't do". Very full of himself. He should find a new profession. I wouldn't go near this guy.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: VM100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed Selig's class. He has a great voice for lecturing so I really enjoyed sitting through and listening to his lectures. He is very knowledgeable about his material and explains the information clearly. He only gives 4 exams the whole semester and you really have to study for them but it's all multiple choice. Recommended!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: VM651
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Michael IS Larry David in disguise with his many funny commentaries and remarks. As much as he livens up his lectures, he is a vicious grader. He is a bit intimidating in class, but really knowledgeable and relaxed at his office, seek him there. But there will be a line waiting for him for him to clarify...

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: VM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Selig's solid. Lectures do feel real long sometimes, but you really learn a lot - he knows his stuff, and he explains it all really well. Show up to class, take good notes (don't just copy the Powerpoint), fill out the study guide, and you'll do fine. You don't really need to do the textbook readings; I recommend finding a PDF of it and using CTRLF

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 12822
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you didn't drink coffee before class, good luck sitting through this one. His power points are terrible, he's incredibly boring, and just not a good professor. Switch classes if you get him.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: VM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Selig is a good teacher who is super knowledgable about his subject. If you put the work into this class (e.g. read the book, take notes, and go to the screenings like he says) you will do fine. Four tests make up the entire grade so definitely do not slack. I really enjoy this class, but I think I'm one of the few.