Peter Flynn - Emerson College, Boston, MA

Professor: Peter Flynn

Department: Film

College: Emerson College, Boston, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: VM402
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I've taken Peter's class for three semesters in a roll and I would keep doing it if he had more classes available! Truly the best professor I've ever had and he really cares about you! Knows a LOT about what he's talking about and he loves Chaplin so it's contagious!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: VM230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Peter Flynn is one of the better teachers at Emerson, and I have taken a class with him every year. I WISH he taught a directing/producing/cine class! Instead, he tends to teach unimportant classes like Intro/Film 1. Great to talk to in class, but virtually unreachable outside of class (doesn't respond to emails, he's busy on shoots).

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: VM230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Peter Flynn is the reason why I'm not upset about my thousands of dollars of debt Emerson has left me in. One class with him and it was all worth it. Highly HIGHLY recommend taking anything thing you can with the incredible and untouchable Peter Flynn. also I give him all the hotness peppers

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: VM200
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Peter is one of those professors that's more like your friend. First name basis only with him. His approach is to make you learn, but will not overload you by any means. Come to class, you pass. He's Irish, so everything he says is bound to be funny, and super realistic. He tells you when something you're learning is absolutely unnecessary.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FILM1
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Peter is the perfect person to be teaching Film I. He is talented, caring, and is realistic in his understanding about the limits of the technology. He never expects more than you can handle, and just wants you to learn and have fun. Gives amazing feedback, and hes the only professor Ive had yet at Emerson who has done so.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: VM312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I truly did enjoy Peter's class, I think he is a great lecturer and a nice guy. However, he is a bit behind the times when it comes to technology and seems to refuses to adapt and learn.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: VM230
• 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:

Peter is one of the best professors I've ever had. He's really great about talking to students individually about their specific needs. His classes are very engaging and he makes everything we do fun. If you ask him for advice about anything he's glad to give you feedback and steer you in the right direction. He 's so great!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: VMA120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Pretty good class, I know he hated me because I didn't always take his advice or follow the project rules but he still respected my efforts and was ultimately a really great professor

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: VM120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Fantastic guy, great teacher. He really gets what the core of film is and describes it very simply. Also gives harsh but very true feedback on projects, in a respectful way.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: VM200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best lectures I've ever had and best teacher I've ever met. Love this Irish man's passion and talent on film and media history. Definitely make you a better artist and even a better human being. I'll take every one of his class with no hesitation! In fact I'll take his Film 1 next semester!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: VM230
• 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:

Peter is great. He's the most inspirational lecturer ever. He is clear about filmmaking and is genius during workshops. He really pushes you to make good art, and would penalize you if you try hard. He knows everything about film and has inspired me in more ways than I can count. Take a class with this irish man. You won't regret it. He's talent af

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: VM420
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is honestly the greatest professor I will ever have. I've taken a few of his classes and I have never had a professor so passionate about the topic and gives smart feedback and allows you to hone in on your individual creative voice. He cares deeply for his students in and out of class. He has gone out of his way to help me without being asked

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: VM120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's Irish and he's super cool.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: VM120
• 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:

Amazing professor, compelling, funny. Doesn't use the book, and you get your money's worth for the class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: VM120
• 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:

He gives you great help and a lot of fun. He is that kind of professor you wanna meet in school.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: VM120
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Very cool professor. He knows what he's talking about and you could actually listen to him for hours without a problem. It's also easy to talk to him as just another person and filmmaker--not an intimidating authoritarian figure.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: VM120
• 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:

Flynn is hilarious. He curses at you through his Irish accent but is also one of the best teachers at Emerson. His lectures are interesting and very easy to understand and his examples are clear and well explained. If you can get him, you are in for an awesome semester!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: VM120
• 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:

Flynn is the best! I look forward to his class every week. He is very helpful in class and he really knows his stuff. He makes class fun and keeps you interested the whole time. Take a class with him if you have the chance, he's a great guy! By far my favorite professor!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: VM120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Flynn is awesome! I loved taking his class. He was funny and down to earth, but he knows his stuff. Very helpful and easy grader. Only one online quiz and a final exam on all the notes, which he prints out and hands to you!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: VM120
• 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:

This man makes life worth living. I had him a few years ago for VM120 and I enjoyed his class so much that I registered for another class with him. You should DEFINITELY take a class with him if you have the opportunity.