Todd McGowan - University of Vermont

Professor: Todd McGowan

Department: TBD

College: University of Vermont

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FTS008
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Todd was a really incredible teacher. Theater isn't my major, so I was a bit worried to take his course, but I thoroughly enjoyed the material and how it was taught. He's a really interesting and funny guy!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGS040
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Eh. He's nice enough, I guess, but the class was just him and his co-professor sharing their opinions without really taking student perspectives into account. Might've just been the class and/or me being picky. Can get kind of loud and go on tangents.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FTS008
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Todd is an amazing professor. He's funny, caring, passionate about film, and super engaging. His class was really fun to be in, and I felt like I learned a lot and had a good time during. The quizzes and mini projects don't require a ton of work, and the books assigned are actually pretty interesting. Cannot recommend Todd enough.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FTS008
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The funniest man on the planet, no doubt. He goes off on random tangents that make the class erupt with laughter, but it keeps you engaged. Some of the film choices were a bit rough, but I think that was the point. Go to review sessions, you'll go over the study guides and you'll get an easy A. Lots of extra credit opportunities, too!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FTS008
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He has a love for the ubiquitous things. Ask him about the movie Broken arrow and the various relationships that ensue in that movie. You'll get an interesting response

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FILM007
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Todd's really fun in class and defintiely into what he's teaching. Be ready for him to get really side tracked and share quite a bit about his personal life. It's almost always hilarious though. He really cares about what he teaches and when he assigns readings, you really do need to do them. If not, you can get by but it'll be difficult.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FTS008
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Todd is a great prof and film can be a difficult concept but he is able to put it in simple terms for new students. His quizzes are based of the film, lecture, and readings so as long as you attend class and screenings you should do well. The exams are straightforward and everything you need to know is on the study guide. He's super sarcastic too

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FTS272
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ask him a question, he'll always answer. He explains complex theories in ways you can understand, he's understanding if you're strugglingcan't turn something in on time. He's hilarious, and he's the best!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FTS008
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is excited about class and knows a lot about film. Though he gives quizzes on random days and never discusses the readings on which the quizzes are on. The tests cover material that he has not discussed and you must learn on your own. I would have never taken this class with him if it wasn't mandatory for my minor.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FTS007
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Todd's class is one of the best classes I have ever taken--certainly one of the funniest. To do well on the quizzes, you have to do the reading, but the tests are usually pretty easy. He makes lectures and silent cinema fun and exciting. Smart and funny.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FTS006
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Charismatic...Can make jokes at himself and others. One of the best guys I've ever met. He infuses a love of cinema in you!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FTS122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really passionate and his enthusiasm is contagious. Has a tendency to go off on tangents, and on tangents of tangents, but always gives the class an offbeat, positive atmosphere. I may have more of his personal quotes written down than actual notes, but his teaching style is so engaging that abstract concepts become much easier to grasp.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FTS008
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

As someone who has awful ADD and no interest in movies, I still looked forward to coming to Todd's class every day. The material is easy enough to grasp, although he tests directly on readings that are never discussed in class. Still, Todd is always good for a few laughs.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FTS08
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I love Todd! I thoroughly enjoy attending his class, he makes it extremely entertaining.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FTS131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Todd is my favorite teacher that I've had, ever. He is such a good person and makes every class fun- I hate missing his lectures. If you can, take a class with him and get to know him, you won't regret it.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGS350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Brilliant and has a great sense of humor.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FTS007
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Charismatic guy, loved going to class and he made all of us laugh a lot. I didn't do the reading ever, not so great on the reading quizes, not so great on the tests, still got a B-. Definitely recommend this guy, especially if you do the reading, but even if you just want to laugh for an hour and 15 minutes twice a week.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FTS271
• 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:

I have to agree with everyone else here - Todd is the best teacher I have ever had. He's a really quirky and hilarious. His higher-level courses are difficult, but if you make a real attempt at understanding the content he is decently lenient with grading. If you EVER have a chance to take a class with him, DO IT. Great advisor and mentor too.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FTS007
• 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: N/A

Comment:

I have attended 3 schools, and Todd is the best professor I have had at any of the schools. I was not really interested in the class content at all, but he made it interested anyways. His lectures are hilarious they are better than sleeping in.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FTS008
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

i think i could videotape his lectures and make a very good tv show about him. he is very interesting and keeps me engaged. very very funny and insightful. i would recomend it to anyone, this is my last semester and i am very glad i signed up for this class