Keith Damron - Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

Professor: Keith Damron

Department: Film

College: Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CTAT444
• 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:

Keith is my favorite teacher at EMU. He gives good feedback and is very nice if you have questions. He'll also help with advising if you're a part of the major. You can go to his office hours randomly and he'll help you. He's a cool and smart guy. (he says the book is required but I did just fine without it)

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CTAA365
• 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:

Keith is one of the best profs in this major. This review is more about his 365 class. It's less of a film lab and more of an editing class. Meet 3-5 times in the entire semester and spend the rest outside of it editing. This might change as I took this class the first semester it was offered but be aware if editing is not your thing.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CTAT332
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Keith is one of the best professors at Eastern. His classes are meaningful and I always feel like I've learned the most from one of his classes. Lectures at bit, some hands on with the equipment, then a couple of projects. Gives great feedback and will help any time you ask. Only take this class if you're going to participate with your team!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CTAT132
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Damron is awesome, and it's good to get to know him if you're a film student because he's going to be there throughout your college career. He's doesn't give long lectures, rather you're expected to know audio and camera basics. You're thrown into stressful production projects, but that's how you learn. The class is intimidating, but he's easy.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CTAT432
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I have taken so many classes with him I can't count. Has taught me everything I know. Do E-TV so you can practice outside of class and you will become one of the elite. Helps you to find a job with constant job postings his students can easily achieve. Seriously though, he has become a father figure at campus. Have convos about geek stuff with him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CTAT132
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was one of my favorite classes at Eastern so far! Keith starts this class off fast and keeps it going with the two major projects throughout the semester. A lot of the time though once assigned, Keith won't give much in help unless you approach him. He essentially will let you take charge and it's up to you if it goes good or bad from there.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CTAT132
• 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:

You want to attend this class! It is fun and doesn't usually last the full time, anyways. Damron has a funny personality. He keeps to himself but don't let him know if you don't know much about super heroes! Sometimes he expects you to know more than he's taught you, but if you ask him he'll help you figure it out on your "own." Great guy overall!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CTAT132
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

No book is really neccessary. Attendance is only required on production days and viewing days. Damron really knows his stuff and will answer any question you have. He can get off topic about his times living in LA, but most of it is relavent to the course as a whole.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CTAT132
• 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:

If you get involved with the TV station, Keith will help you out a lot. He takes you serious, if you take the major and your career serious. If you care and are god at this stuff you will do good in the class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CTAT132
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Required class for majors/minors. The class itself is alright if you show up to class and on production days, but can be frustrating if you have never been in a studio before. You will work hard for the 2 credits this class gives you.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CTAT132
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Damron has a sense of humor, but means business. I never talked with him outside of class; didn't seem to extend help to anyone; he's straight to the point. Lectures backed by lab time. Attendance mandatory on production & planning days.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CTAT132
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Good guy. Great sense of humor and high knowledge in the field. His test were kinda hard if you didn't pay attention on the class, so read and take notes. No final exam either!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CTAT132
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

hes alright

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CTAT130
• 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:

He's a very nice guy, very helpful, and knows his stuff!!! come to class, he'll tell you some pretty funny stories.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He knows his stuff but was less than helpful. Also gaurd your mini dv tapes cause he tends to not return them.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CTAT141
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Damron definetely knows his stuff. He is very helpful and seems like he wants the students to learn.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CTAT131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

An unbelievable amount of work for a 1 credit class, but it was worth it in the end to have a half hour show to show off. Damron knows his stuff. He's written for every tv show...ever! I reccomend the class, but be prepared to work.