Thomas Mahard - Oakland University

Professor: Thomas Mahard

Department: TBD

College: Oakland University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: THA100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Mahard is very passionate about what he teaches, but his teaching style is not my favorite. He will put nothing online so if you lose your syllabus you wont know what to do. He also is never clear on his expectations for assignments as he does not give rubrics, nor is it explained in the syllabus.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: THA100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is very passionate about his class. He is adorable and his class is very easy to pass as long as you particpate.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: THA101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Tom is so incredibly inspirational. He is so knowledgeable about acting and he cares about each and every student. He has made me want to take many more theatre classes and pursue acting. He is accepting and funny. Class was always interesting and I hope to work with him again in the future.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: THA1000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very fun. As long as you show up and participate he will like you. Very nice guy.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: THA1000
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

No Moodle page for his course, it's blank all semester. Waiting for my grade was like a mystery I was trying to solve; at least I got an A-. While this class is easy, it bothered me how unorganized it was. I'd still take him again as he was a pretty nice professor and it was fun seeing him perform plays at the theatre.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: THA100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy professor, show up and get into your groups and you will pass. Go to two shows and there you have a 4.0

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: THA100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Mahard loves what he does and it shows. He's extremely nice and reasonable. His goal is to truly share the joys of the theater and inspire students to appreciate the arts more. I recommend this class to anyone needing to fill their arts requirement (especially if you have a heavy course load otherwise). Go to class and you'll pass.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: THA1000
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

BEST PROF EVER! if u need an art get ed pls take THA1000 with him u wont regret it. easiest 4.0 Ive ever had he is such a nice guy who really loves acting even if u dont like acting youll enjoy this class 2 exams (look up def online no book)final group project which is fun and plays to see he does take attendance so show up and get on his good side

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: THA1000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Such an easy 4.0. As long as you look like you did the work, you'll do well. Your grade is primarily based off group plays that you create, and plays you see and analyze in short papers. He's a really nice guy and definitely loves seeing students participate in the plays.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: THA100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I love this man! He is an actor on the side and extremely knowledgeable! We only had one test (that none of the material was covered) but it had 0 impacts on my grade and I graduated with a 4.0. All the class is seeing plays, writing about them, and creating a couple small plays with your class. Easy 4.0!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: THA100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's pretty chill, has good acting experience to hear about. The class is super easy just papers about plays you see over the semester and group acting projects. The midterm was totally unexpected none of the stuff was covered but also had a low impact on grade and was easy to guess stuff. It's a chill class and I liked him as a professor.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: THA1000
• 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:

He is an easy going person, and an understanding person. You need the book for definitions, but could easily take pictures of other people's book or go online. A lot of creating involved, and participating as a group. Super fun class. :-)

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: THA100
• 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:

He is an easy going person, and an understanding person. You need the book for definitions, but could easily take pictures of other people's book or go online. A lot of creating involved, and participating as a group. Super fun class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: THA100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Mahard was pretty great! This class was a relaxing break from my other classes that I've taken this past Fall semester. He doesn't post grades on moodle, because I think he just wants you to show up and work hard. There's a lot of group assignments and projects and papers, but if you turn everything in you should get an A.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: THA100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mahard is my all time favorite person and professor. He is hilarious and really cares about his students. Even after taking his class I still talk to him and say hi almost every week. Hes the best!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: THA100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor! Its a theatre class with lots of group projects so you have to show up and participate. you'll only need the book for like the 1st 2 weeks. Mahard is hilarious, and give amazing feed back! I'm taking him for another course in the fall because he's a great professor!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: THA110
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Mahard is the best!! I am in his Acting for Non-Majors class, and I absolutely love it. He is hilarious and a fair, caring professor. Expect to spend some time outside class on memorizing lines and group projects; but it's a very enjoyable class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: THA100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Awesome, funny, caring prof. who gives great feedback

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: THA100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Love this lecturer. He is amazing and hilarious. Easy going lecturer, not much of assignment just 2 critical analysis from OU play. Exams are very direct, all from his lecture.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: THA100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

There was one exam and other than that it was group projects. Easy 4.0 for credit! Don't take another prof for this class, I had friends with another theater prof and they had tons of homework! Mahard rarely gave homework and you received credit for turning in what was assigned. You're required to see four plays all semester.