Jurg Walther - Chapman University

Professor: Jurg Walther

Department: Film

College: Chapman University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FP237
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Jurg is a very nice and knowledgeable person but that doesn't make him a good professor. I felt I didn't learn anything. He's very awkward and doesn't really know how to run a class. I never felt motivated to try because he was too passive with grading. The class is super easy so if you just need to take Cine I to graduate then it's an easy A

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FTV237
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you are a cine student, you should jump at the chance to work with Jurg. If you listen to what he says in class, you will deepen your understanding of the art of lighting. He makes time for you when you ask questions. Above all, he allows you to take the course wherever you need to to go, and his sense of humor make class a treat.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FP237
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Jurg is the cutest human being ever. You don't really do much in his classes, but he's super lenient when it comes to extensions and things like that, and he's the nicest guy ever. I recommend talking to him outside of class if you're interested in cinematography; he's super passionate about it and will talk to you forever if you want to.

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Jurg is a very nice teacher and will tell you a lot about Cinematography, one on one. His class is what you make of it. People take advantage of him, and he's really nice. He'll teach you if you want to learn, otherwise, it's just three hours of nothing in your day.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FTV431
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Jurg is a great guy, terrible teacher. One on one, actually not too bad, but otherwise, you are probably better off not coming to class (except he gets passive-aggressive sometimes when you don't show up) since going to Jurg's class actually diminishes your ability go complete tasks for the rest of the day. My sanity has been thoroughly tested.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FTV237
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Jurg is a nice guy, very easy-going, but he is a pretty terrible teacher. He can't remain focused on his point and he is poor at conveying his ideas. You can try to guide him back on topic, but there will be people who will use him to slack off. You might too, but hey, you're paying thousands of dollars to be there. Assignments can be tough too.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FTV237
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great intro cinematography class. He moves quickly when teaching the theory side of cinematography, which is good, because you then get to actually shoot 16mm film and 35mm stills. He doesn't waste time with busy work, and instead cares mostly about your interest in the material. Very helpful.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FTV237
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Jurg's the man. He's a cinematography god, and he's such fun. His German accent and way of teaching is so great, and he loves the class. The class itself can be somewhat boring sometimes, but the projects outside of it are great-shoot with 16mm stuff. I wish he taught more, cause I like cine, but all in all, he's just great. Take him, do it. A+

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FTV133
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I heart Jurg Walther. It's true that he is very flexible and understanding, but at the same time, students tend to take advantage of this. It seriously breaks his heart when he finds out that students don't care about the subject matter. He's a great 1 to 1 teacher.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CINESECT
• 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:

Jurg is great - while his class is not as challenging or as focused as other professors, he knows alot and is willing to teach it all if you are willing to put in the time and effort. In class, he has a hard time lecturing to a whole group, but if you put in some effort and show him you care about the subjet he can really help you learn more.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CINE1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I had Jurg for visual storytelling and cine 1. He is a really nice funny guy. deadlines are very flexible and he is very understanding on due dates and attendance. He is a ditzy at times but you love him for it. I would recommed taking any class taught by Jurg is a very passionate about what he teachers and an easy grader.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CINE1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you care about cine, take Bill Dill. But Jurg is so flippin' nice you cant hold it against him that he doesnt really teach much. Everyclass we waste at LEAST about an hour, and the projects arent particularly helpful. So, if you want to get the requirement with a good grade, take him, easy A. But if you want to be a DP, go will Dill.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FTV130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Jurg is an extremely nice guy and he will give you all the creative freedom you want. Please, just be nice and work hard. I hate to see it when easy going teachers get fired or have to change their ways and become strict because students take advantage of them.

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Jürg is a great professor! he's super cool with deadlines (even thought that's not true of the real world). The projects are very helpful and he has positive feedback (even if your film sucks). he's really great take him

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is the most understanding professor around. He rocks, yet he still manages to teach well. I would take him again. Seriously the best professor at CU

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CINE1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Jurg's grades don't really make since. The still picture projects suck, and Jurg has no time management skills in class. We went 2/3 of the semester without picking up a film movie camera. If you can, take Cine 1 with someone else.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Jurg's a jovial and enthusiastic gent with a very good sense of style. I enjoyed his class and speaking with him on many occasions during my time at Chapman. I think he was a bit nervous as it was his first year there, but he seemed to ease into his position nicely. He was always supportive and willing to listen, which I found to be otherwise lacking among many of the faculty. I wish him well.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CINEMATOGRAPHY
• 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:

jurg would sit outside with me before class and smoke a cigarette with me. we'd talk about the ramifications of making your eyeball the lense before the lense.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CINE1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

A great teacher and a great guy. Some people say they hate him and he's boring, but you get out of it what you get in, just ask him some questions and he'll talk all day.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CINEI
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Probably the easiest film class you'll take. But, he's got a lot of good info if you care to ask him. He's probably the nicest film prof at chapman too!