Joan Thiel - George Washington University

Professor: Joan Thiel

Department: Electronic Media

College: George Washington University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SPDR133
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Thiel truly prepares her students for the real world after graduation

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 75ANDSCRIPTWR
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

When I think of teachers, she's the first and most important to come to mind. I chose her as advisor. I've never had a bigger influence on my life, 10+ year film career, work ethic, standards of excellence. Dr. Thiel was polarizing because those who didn't want to work didn't have patience for her, and the feeling was mutual. I love and miss you!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Easily my favorite professor at GW. I love this woman, she literally changed my life. I still check in on her from time to time. Because of her I went into writing full time. She's unorthodox in how she teaches and she's tough but if you do the work she'll go extra lengths to help you hone your craft.

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr. Joan Theil was a very bad to minorities. She even insinuated that I will not be able to go to graduate school when I was at GWU. Unfortunately for her, I went to graduate school and graduated.She would absolutely refuse to offer any help when I took her class.The course I took from her was useless in the real world. I regretted taking the class

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CMTR75
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I graduated in 1988 with a BA in Radio/TV. Still after all this time I find myself telling stories about Dr. Thiel, passing along her wisdom (Murphy was an optimist!) and relying on the discipline and knowledge gained from her. She can get emotional - don't let it throw you! She truly cares and will do anything to help you succeed.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SPDR133
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Thirty years later, Joan Thiel was one of the best professors I ever had. She was very tough, but I always detected a smile just below the surface. She is one of those people that made a difference in my life.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: EMDA75
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Harsh personality and teaches using antiquated technology. Doesn't understand modern editing and is sometimes incomprehensible from random anger. Definitely a hard worker and cares about the subject, though she just doesn't seem to know how to share ideas or keep up with the industry effectively.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: RTVJ101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The best teacher I had at GWU. Devoted to her students and profession, Dr. Thiel successfully prepared me for a career in the media. If GWU administration had only been more respectful of her skills and commitment they would be seeing alumni donations from me today.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ELC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

happy to hear she is still around--was told otherwise. college was a long time ago, but, she is very memorable. anyone i have encountered after college, has had only good things to say about her--even those whom i was sure wouldn't care for her cup of tea! assingments - fun and creative; she brings a lot a lot of care,charisma,& worldy wisdom to sh

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: EMDA75
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Couldnt be a more antiquated teacher or person. The only thing she seems to hate more than students is mistake prone students. Set in her ways and you better catch on to that quick.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COM75
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took her class as a visiting student in Fall 1996. She's tough (it only *feels* impossible). Her lessons have served me well for my career. I still refer to her "isms" and occasionally pull out my Zettl text book. Most of all, I constantly encounter professionals that would be better at their jobs if they'd been subjected to Dr. Thiel ;)

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She's tough. But knows the subject matter well. You can tell she cares about the subject. It's up to the student to pull their own weight to learn, though she provides helpful feedback when asked. it's been a while since I've been in college, but she is definitely a memorable professor. I still remember the book we used was Sight and Sound.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: EMDA175
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 75
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Ridiculously hard and ignorant old grouchy lady. But youll be better off once youve made it through... if you do

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 75AMP145
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Thiel was by far the most influential professor I ever had at GW. When you get past her rough exterior, she is really a person who cares about her students. Yes, she made me cry many times when I was in her classes (I graduated the RTV program in 1997), but the lessons learned have gotten me through many frustrating experiences in the real world of television. Yes, you will work your ass off, yes you will curse her left and right, but you will NEVER forget her and someday you'll thank her for being her.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: EMEDIA
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Intense, difficult, stressful, freakin amazing professor! Rock on Dr. Thiel!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: EMDA75
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Theil might have been hell to deal with in class (and scary, and she'll probably make you cry at least once), but after graduating, you realize you couldn't deal in this world without what she taught you. Yay Vectors!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: EMDA71
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had to take a second class from her. l love this woman!

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr. Joan Thiel is the best teacher GW has seen. Very knowledgeable about what she teaches, she has passion for her work and it's a joy to be in her class! You learn so much!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: EMDA75
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

she was actually the best teacher i have ever had ... knows her stuff ... class was unbearable at times but if you work hard you will learn a lot, regardless the grade you receive ... an amazing professor ... probobly best at gw ((((also has a lot of connections in the industry))))