John Cooper - Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

Professor: John Cooper

Department: Film

College: Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CTAT130
• 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:

Professor Cooper is an awesome guy and really great teacher. I took Digital Media, Intro to film appreciation, and history/criticism with him and they were all super easy and fun. He lectures the whole time, but allows you to use the lectures on your tests . Attendance nor the book were mandatory.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CTAT130
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Lectures were short and to the point. The quizzes and tests were short answer, and almost all were online. Two papers were open-ended assignments that he graded easily. He uploads the power points from his lecture to Canvas, so attendance isn't mandatory.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CTAT145
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

You literally don't even need to show up to this class to pass. He also tells you to buy the book but you don't need it at all. The only grades are the midterm, final, and a paper on film adaptations. You can basically just show up for the lecture days and watch the movies on your own. Really easy gen ed.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CTAT233
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The assignments are pretty easy if you actually try to learn the program (Final Cut Pro X). The class is much easier if you have the program on your personal computer, though. No textbook. He's hilarious and you can do really well without showing up except to turn in assignments.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CTA145
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Cooper was definitely one of my favorite professors. He will definitely go out of his way to help you with an assignment. His lectures are clear, humorous and interesting. I hope to have him for future classes!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CTAT233
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Editing with Cooper is a beyond easy class. His assignments are pretty open ended to allow for creativity. However he offers little feedback. Attendance is optional and you can edit outside the class so you only need to show up on due dates.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CTAT333
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's a great prof and a great guy. Get to know him if you're a film student! For editing class, he respects if you show your face, but it's never mandatory to show. Incredibly easy grader, but doesn't give you feedback or grades until last minute.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CTAT145
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Don't be frightened by the people who say that CTAT 145 is hard, just don't expect it to be a blow off. If you show up and pay attention, maybe read the book if you don't have much prior knowledge of film, then you will be more than fine! Just don't take it if you think all it is is watching films, a little bit of analysis is necessary.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CTAT145
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class is challenging not hard. Two tests; 12 short answer. Read and use study guide you'll pass.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CTAT447
• 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 have had Coop for this class, and about three others so far. I will continue taking any class he teaches! He is awesome and reminds me of Larry David (looks and personality)! Which is even more awesome because he will refer to Seinfeld from time to time and actually show episodes in most of his classes. He is very intelligent & a great professor.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CTAT100
• 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:

I had Dr. Cooper for several courses during my undergraduate program. He is one of my favorite professors of all time, and his enthusiasm and ability to elicit enthusiasm in others created a lasting impression in me. Great teacher and all around person.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CTAT145
• 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:

This guy is one of the best teachers at EMU. He is very knowledgeable and is more concerned about teaching you than making you stressed about your grade. The tests are hard, but you'll be fine as long as you do what he tells you to.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CTAT145
• 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:

Professor Cooper rocks. Just show up for class on time and watch movies.. (good hangover class.. just don't fall asleep). His exams are easy (provided you study), just study the hand outs and read some of the textbook pages and you'll get an A for sure. He loves his subject and is extremely knowledgeable. Great art gen ed class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CTAT145
• 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:

Prof. Cooper is awesome. Attendance isn't mandatory, but he is smart, so he know who is and isn't there. He loves his job and makes his exams idiot proof as to what to study. Take him for gen ed art credit. He's awesome!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CTAT310
• 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:

Cooper is by far one of the more interesting professors you'll have. If you're at all interested in this subject take him and participate in class because he knows that he's talking about and is willing to help if you speak up.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CTAT130
• 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:

Prof. Cooper is a good professor! He teaches with humor and makes this class interesting. However his tests are over his notes he goes over in class as well as material from the book, so attendance in class in pretty important! I would definitely take another class with him and would highly recommend him!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CTAT145
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took his class over the summer. Overall, pretty easy. Very clear on assignments, and not too strict of a grader. Study for the exams, though! He actually tests you on material covered in lectures and in the readings -- you know, like a real professor does.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FILM105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Terrible, never answered my emails and was not in any mood to help me out as a freshman just starting out. Next semester emu is not offering intro to film, now I know why.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: IMC607
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The 1st wk he sent an email that he loves teaching this class. That's strange b/c he had absolutely 0 input into any discussions or assignments and minimal on the final.In a 100% online curriculum this is difficult;we have no choice on what professor to take. Feedback and guidance are very important!I expected so much more from this class! Bummer!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CTAT145
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Fun professor