Jody Price - Central Michigan University

Professor: Jody Price

Department: TBD

College: Central Michigan University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: TAI170
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The most rude professor you could ever have. If you have anxiety/performance anxiety, dont expect to be respected. He thinks its all in your head and its something you can overcome. The most inconsiderate professor Ive ever had. Dont take his class if at all possible.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: TAI170
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

SO much extra credit. I ended with 103% in the class. If you're comfortable with memorization and reciting stories with a little bit of acting, then you're fine. Says he grades hard, but if you act as if you put in effort he'll give you an A. If you're not into memorization/acting, you might want to take COM101 instead.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: TAI170
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

By far my favorite instructor I've ever had. His class is hard, but if you work for it, you'll pass. Memorization is mandatory but he gives a lot of time in and out of class to work on memorization. He is very sarcastic and hilarious, there was never a dull moment in his class. He's wild, but in a good way.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: TAI170
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Doesn't seem to believe in As, but is very clear about his criteria for assignments. Very respectful, funny, great communicator. Great class, but just know you have to put the work in to do well.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: TAI170
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Jody is a good professor. You are graded on three major performances, two exams, a paper, and a few small things here and there. He does not grade hard at all, you just have to work for your grade and practice. I had no experience with theater before this class but I still passed with 100%. All you have to do is memorize your script with emotions.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: TAI170
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Jody is super funny and connects with students well. I was very scared that we had to memorize everything, but he walks you through it and makes sure you're comfortable. There are 4 performances and there are extra credit options with each one. He is a very understanding person and will help you if you're struggling. I loved being in his class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: TAI170
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT Take this with him if you do not have theatre experience. I ignored the warnings and suffered the consequences. Had us do a presentation where we had to state what our "implied audience" was in an analysis paragraph and did not teach us about implied audience until after. Super unhelpful. Peer critiques were the most unhelpful. worst prof

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: TAI170
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Jody Price is a gem. He really wants his students to achieve. He also has a really quirky personality, and will often poke fun of his students, but it's all lighthearted and funny. You have a handful of presentations and only 2 quizzes. Overall, It's a really easy course and he makes it fun.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: TAI170
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy A if you do the work. 3 memorized performances but they are short and spread out so there's never a heavy work load. Fair grading and definitely do not need to be good at theater to get an A. As for the professor he is nice and will help you but not the most approachable and has sort of a weird humor. Class is only made of 100 total points.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: TAI170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Beware very sarcastic & has weird humor but he's funny & loves what he does. You have to memorize all 3 of your performances which sucks but it isn't as hard as you think it will be. Gives lots of points for attendance & offers some extra credit. I would take a class with him again.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: TAI170
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I would not recommend anyone without theatrical experience to take TAI 170 with Jody Price. He (yes he) requires students to memorize the entirety of the three speeches that are needed to be preformed. If you have experience doing theater in high school you will be fine, but students without this experience should look to another professor.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: TAI170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is so weird. Not in a good way. He consistently made everyone in the class uncomfortable. He has quizzes on material barely covered in class. You have to do three performances from memory and he offers very little help. He also records your performances for his viewing later. Overall, ineffective and weird. Take the class with someone else.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: TAI170
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Jokes on you, its a guy. Take this class if you can remember things really easy. Three speeches that will be filmed and completely memorized will be your entire grade.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: TAI170
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

jody price is a funny guy! he makes attendance mandatory and will keep you the whole time period. You don't need all 6 of the books, just one of each (poetry and fiction). as long as you have the stories memorized its an easy A.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: TAI170
• 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 loved JP! He was a very caring and kind professor. He, is, however, very sarcastic, and because of that many people find him to be rude and condescending. In general, as long as you do your work, and put in the effort, you will receive a good grade.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: TAI170
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He gets such bad reviews but is actually a really cool teacher. As long as you show up, participate in easy class discussions and practice your speeches you will get an A. The time also flies by pretty fast, his stories are amusing.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: TAI170
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

"Jody is a great proff! funny and easy :)!!" That statement is false and nonsensical. I am majoring in neuroscience, not theater. If you want a high GPA to get into med school, do not take this course.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: TAI170
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

JP trys to act cool. He is like that uncle at Christmas that you try to avoid but cant. He is a mean grader, and lets you know that he doesnt like you. A lot of students were humiliated throughout class by doing performances. Please DONT TAKE

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: TAI170
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT BUY THE TEXTBOOK. It's expensive and not used. There are only 3 performances, and as long as you do a good job of memorizing them, you'll be fine. You can only skip a certain amount of times before it affects your grade, and if you have perfect attendance, you get a bonus. Some days are a little pointless, but it's worth the extra points.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: TAI170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

nice guy. tells you what you need to do for class. practice and memorize pieces ahead of time.