Steve Pliska - Fullerton College

Professor: Steve Pliska

Department: TBD

College: Fullerton College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: THEA100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He was a very easy online teacher! He let's you retake tests and homework assignments if turned early so take advantage to get 100%. The only difficult part was to write about a school production and even that was easy. He made it very easy to follow along.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: THEA265
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's picky with grammar, but allows you the chance to redo the assignment for a better grade. Gives really great feedback and is helpful when needing assistance with an assignment. Responds quickly with emails as well. Definitely need the textbook in order to take the course!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: THEA100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He was very picky about grammar and honestly small mistakes could really mess up your score. For all the HW assignments, try to submit them about two days early, just in case you made mistakes. He will tell you your errors and allow you a chance to perfect your score. Get 100% on the final and midterm and quizzes, this class is an easy A if you try

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: THEA105F
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor was okay. He likes to nit pick your grammar, the smallest mistake may cost you your overall grade on the assignments because everything is only worth 1-3 points. Those little points make a big difference on your grade in the class. He does give you time to fix the errors however sometimes I was totally confused on his comments.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: THEA105F
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took his classes online. He's great. I mixed up a couple of songwriters in a discussion post, and he corrected me in a helpful way. I recommend his classes. I learned so much!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: THEA266F
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Steve is an easy class to take he lectures you take notes. Group Quizzes easy A. He does the Final project with you! There's not much to this class folks. You learn so much in his class. Steve is wonderful he's also there to help figure out what you need to graduate in theater. There's not much you can do to mess it up except not show up to class!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: THEA100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took summer online class, read reviews of past students, thought that it would be an easy 3 credits. NOPE save yourself I am a straight A student and he just wouldn't give me an A I got a final grade of 89/100 with is ONE POINT away from an A. No extra credit no sympathy.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: THEA265
• 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:

Steve Pliska is such a great teacher to be with in Stage Management class. He takes his time to work with his students with questions during class days. He provides Homework & Classwork assignments, quizzes, and Prompt Book project. You definitely need computer to complete paperwork because its required. Great lectures on Stage Management jobs.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: THEA100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Not a difficult online class at all. Everything is well organized and participation matters. 2 exams, 1-2 homework questions and a discussion question a week (for the most part), and 1 Review paper on a school production. Really interesting class and quite easy to follow.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: THEA105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very VERY passionate about his field. I have taken a total of 5 classes with him, and if there were more to take, I would! I strongly recommend him as a teacher. Tests are easy. If you show up on time and do the small amount of homework, you've got an A.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: THEA144
• 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:

Oh my goodness, Steve Pliska is by far one of the most patient instructors I have ever met. Extremely helpful, easy going, and knowledgeable. Think this was the easiest class I've ever taken in college. Lots of group work, but its so fun and engaging, you don't even realize you're doing work! Take a Steve Pliska class, you won't regret it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: THEA244
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you love Lighting theatrical lights, you should definitely take his lighting classes. He provided a lot of lecture notes, and helps you use a lighting equipment properly, even if you make a first mistake. You need a textbook and notes to complete quizzes, and exams. He's funny, and a chill teacher. Great work Steve Pliska.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: THEA144
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Steve Pliska is such an amazing Lighting instructor. He taught students how to use Lighting instruments for hanging & focusing lights. His tests & quizzes are great. You need a textbook, and notes to complete mid term & final exam. Its impossible to miss ANY of his class days. He's easy, funny, and he definitely motivate his teaching in Lighting.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: THEA244
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Steve is one of the best teacher's I have ever had. He never raises a voice and understands that everyone learns at different paces and will never make you do something you don't feel comfortable in doing. He's been my mentor in Stage Management and Lighting and I couldn't ask for anyone better nor could I imagine it being anyone else.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: THEA105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Super easy course. I loved the professor. I took the class online during the summer and it was refreshingly simple. Anyone who complains about how picky he is about grammar clearly needs to go back to an English class. I had no issues and think most professors should be picky about grammar in essay style questions.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: THEATRE105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Do not take this teacher online in the summer. Some of the questions on the test weren't even in the textbook nor anywhere else in the course. I would not recommend this teacher, and like somebody mentioned way too picky about spelling/grammar. Theater sounded like an interesting topic to me prior to taking this class. I've never hated a topic more

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: THEA105F
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I have to say, Steve Pliska is such a helpful instructor. Not only he provided notes for us after students watched several Musical DVDs, but he also gave students a chance to take a Midterm exam & final exam at our own homes. He's chill and kind. Take his class and you should be fine. Don't forget to complete your quizzes or you won't score points!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: THEA105
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This guy is waaayyyyy too particular. Thinks he's an English Professor or something. gave me F's on half of my homework assignments just because I misspelled a single word or didn't capitalize it. If you take this course, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE WON A NATIONAL SPELLING B. This guy is ridiculous.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: THEA265
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Steve is just about as friendly, open, and easy as a professor can get. He makes all of the tests open-note, sometimes take-home, and you're always allowed to do them in groups. Sometimes the lectures feel a little slow, but he keeps everything going with his great sense of humor and knowledge of theatre.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: THEA100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

What a great class! The professor you want if you are not a theater fanatic and are willing to do about 2 hours of work a week on a class. Easy quizzes, very easy. You need the book. Don't be vague in the discussion boards. More is better when you write on the discussion board.