Aaron Braun - Hofstra University

Professor: Aaron Braun

Department: Film

College: Hofstra University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: RTVF010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Aaron is my favorite teacher this semester. I have more energy after his 4-hour film class than I have after 55 minutes of chemistry. He has 3 papers, all with very simple prompts and clear expectations. He loves to poke fun and make a 6:30-10:30 night class bearable! I would absolutely take another one of his classes.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: RTVF10
• 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 Braun is the best! I'm currently in my second class with him because the first one was so amazing. His course is really late at night and lasts four hours (breaks provided!), but please don't let this deter you!!! His commentary and obvious adoration for film is a sight to witness and I learned SO much about film from this course!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: RTVF010A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Braun is the man! You really only need the textbook to study for midterm, but the class is mostly a few 3 page papers on the movies viewed in class. Go to class, share your perspectives, and enjoy the films. He's hilarious, very easy going, and always accessible via email. I highly recommend him

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: RTVF010
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you have a thick skin, Braun is a good teacher for you. He's very funny and a great teacher, but not very PC. Although I will say he's very apologetic and attentive if you bring something up to him that genuinely upset you. Overall good teacher, assignments aren't too hard and gives fair grades. And he is very understanding of mental illness.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: RTVF010
• 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:

Prof Braun is an awesome professor. Braun truly cares about each and every one of his students. Don't take his sarcastic comments seriously, he's only joking around. He opened my eyes more to the film world and made me realize so much more about films than I ever thought I would. It's the only class that I actually wanted to attend every week.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: RTVF010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Midterm: 1st: Quotes and you need to know the movie its from 2nd: fill in the blank (w/ wordbank) 3rd: multiple choice from textbook and book reading 4th: the principles of writing (IN HIS PACKET MEMORIZE ALL 12!) 5th: An essay on a character from one of the three movies he chooses 6: comments or questions about his class He's a really funny guy :D

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: RTVF010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Braun has changed the way I look at film forever. He's got an irreverent sense of humor and impeccable taste. If you pay attention to the films, take notes, and write insightful papers rather than generic commentaries, you will do well. Read the syllabus thoroughly!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: RTVF010A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor will change the way you see movies forever, i could not recommend his class enough. The four hour length might seem daunting, but Braun actually manages to make you look forward to it. Take the class, you wont regret it.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: RTVF010
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Coolness all around! Great class!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: AVF158
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Take a class with Braun. He's fun, but pay attention and prepare to talk a lot. No such thing as a bad comment, you just have to support it.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: RTVF010B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I really wish there wasn't a character limit because I could mention a million great things about this man. Exceptional personality, will go out of his way to help you get a better grade, and hilarious sense of humor. Participation and going to class matters but it's all worth it. Braun's 5 out of 5 stars.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: RTVF010
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a great teacher with super specific analysis of movies. If you are a movie buff you should definitely take this class. Some of the movies were a little long or boring, but his lectures made the movies a lot more interesting. Participation is a big thing, but the more you talk the more entertain his lectures get. This is a must take class!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: RTVF010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The midterm is based off the reading vocab - lots to read, but if you focus on the study guide of terms to know in the syllabus, it will be easy. He can be picky about certain aspects of your paper (the last term paper is the longest at around 5 pages, where others average 2-3 pages). You have to work a little bit for an A in this class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: RTVF010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is awesome and love this school......

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: RTVF010A
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not an easy A, but not hard to get the A's. Read the textbook, and the tests are a piece of cake. A lot of reading. 2 chapters a week from each book. However what makes this class hard/irritating are his 2 interim paper and final paper. He was the toughest essay grader i have ever had. Very particular to grammar and his guidelines. expect to work

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: RTVF001
• Grade Received: 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:

Amazing professor, funny and very smart. I learned so much with his class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: RTVF10
• 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:

Bruan is the best. Chillest guy if you guys talk during class and participate you should be fine. All the movies were movies I never watched before but when I did Braun completely opened my eyes to cinema definitely worth taking his class. Woulc definitely take him class again. : )

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: RTVF010A
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class was awesome! The room is one giant theatre, and he chooses very popular and artistically made movies. Braun is so laid back and considerate. There are only 2 tests, and a couple papers. If you are unhappy about your grade, just talk to him; he will gladly re-grade you, or give you some extra credit. Take notes during the movies, easy A.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: RTVF010A
• 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:

Professor Braun knows what he is talking about AND he's so chill. I had NO experience with film before this class and I still don't have an interest, but you do learn a lot from it. You watch a movie every class, and the tests are pretty straight forward. No homework, but a few papers. Pretty manageable class, but attendance is a must.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: RTVF010B
• 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:

Braun is a very funny, personable, odd guy who honestly just wants you to do well. He is very gruff and keeps everyone entertained during his lessons. He can spend 2 hours on 15 minutes of a film, but it's always interesting. The essays are easy and the films are mostly pretty good. Also, he swears quite a lot but it's always hilarious.