Camilo Rojas - Dutchess Community College

Professor: Camilo Rojas

Department: TBD

College: Dutchess Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COM103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's serious and passionate about film, he knows what he's talking about. We were learning how to edit on Avid Media Composer, but halfway through the semester we switched to online/remote learning due to the Covid-19 outbreak. He held Zoom sessions and found a way for students to get creative for the remainder of the semester. I loved his class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COM263
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Camilo's classes changed my life. If you want to be a filmmaker, you need to take his classes and listen to his advice. He makes you work insanely hard, but it gives you a feel for how demanding the industry is. He really cares about his students & wants you to be successful. You won't regret his classes. I don't know where I'd be without him.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COM262
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I graduated over 20 years ago. I have a PhD, now. I'm also a filmmaker. And I will tell you that his classes are still the most meaningful classes I've taken. I know a few folks have found him frustrating. My advice: put your pride aside, and listen. Then work for it. He's preparing you for the world in a way few others are capable of doing.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COM263
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I loved having Camilo as my professor. He's definitely the best at Dutchess when it comes to film. No shade to the other educators - they're great too. But Camilo is the best. If you're serious about getting into the film industry, definitely take his classes. I just graduated, and will never have a professor as great as him again.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COM103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I have had a lot of amazing teachers before. But Camilo is probably the best teacher I have ever had. If you are just there to get by in classes you will not like him. Camilo is a real teacher who teaches the ones who want to learn.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COM249
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I've had Camilo throughout my two years at Dutchess and its simple. Go to class, listen in lecture, take the critique and you wont have a problem. Although you may feel that you're not learning anything in lecture, pay attention because it all will pay off.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COM262
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Camilo is one of the best professors, but he makes you work really hard. His classes tend to be demanding and time consuming outsidemail of the classroom. You will eat sleep and breatheven your work. And it can always be better.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COM103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He means well but the way he talks can be hard to understand. Also his theory is to say how much you suck ass with filming and then hopefully that motivates you to do better. I have to say it worked for me

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is honestly the best professor I have ever had at Dutchess. I've been going to Dutchess for two years and out of all he professors I have ever had he is my favorite. He has a very thick accent, but he makes fun of it himself so it is all out of fun. He truly cares about your education and he wants you to do well. Absolutely amazing.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COM262
• 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:

Camilo is the man. If you're serious about learning all things film this is the man to learn from. He will be tough on you and he's very straightforward but it is for your own good. If you don't enjoy and take something from his classes then you are in the wrong field.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COM211
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Camillo is easily the greatest communication teacher of all time period. He will be hard on you but it's for your own good. If you can't take Camillo, change your major because it gets no better than this.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COM103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is a great teacher. He tells you how it is(meaning if your work is crap he will let you know), if you can't handle it you're in the wrong major. Camilo is funny. Great helper. Take notes and you are fine. He is very inspirational. He does have a accent but you can understand him. DO NOT SHOW UP LATE TO HIS CLASS! Do not miss any days either.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COM100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Camilo was a great teacher. I enjoyed his class a lot. It was just a lecture but I learned a lot. His accent is thick but if you try you can understand him. He even sat down with me and outlined my entire class course for the rest of my Dutchess career. Just show up to class and do the work, you'll pass. If you ask for help its there Funny guy too

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 249
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's an ok teacher. Not the best if you're looking for order and methods. He tends to freestyle and work different projects year round. He's an all around good person and a really tough grader. His group projects is what brought me down. Took a different class and have nearly aced it. Group projects BEWARE!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COM103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This guy is amazing. He has a thick accent yes, but if you come to class and show that you truly care you are fine. I absolutely love him. I hate that we have to use Avid as the main editing software but he will help you. All you need to do is go to him. He is so inspirational. Cant wait to take his AP class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COM103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Camilo can be hard to understand with his accent and some of his assignments aren't very clear cut. The class can be tough at times, and he's a stickler for doing things his way. However i think he's an amazing person. The class might've been hard but I'm glad I took it with him

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Camilo is literally by far the best professor I have ever had at Dutchess. He's everything you'd want in a professor if you are interested in the subject and willing to work hard every day. He is hilarious, witty, and always willing to help with whatever. He really strives for your absolute best and does not accept any BS.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COM101200S262
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I learned A LOT in his classes. Gets u to work hard, that's good. He's very passionate about the subject,which can be good and bad in this case -good b/c u can learn as much as in a known film sch at the community coll level,but also bad if u get too invested.Remember that it's still a community coll crse for credit for a degree w/value. Balance.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I had him several years ago but what he says still haunts me to this day as I pursue a career in film: "How bad to you want it?"

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

he can barely even speak english, hes mad confusing and not helpful at all