John Woody - James Madison University

Professor: John Woody
Department: Communication
College: James Madison University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: SMAD303
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Woody is easily one of the best professors out there. He is tough, true, but he's fair, and he prepares you for the world ahead after graduation. May seem like a difficult prof to some, but it is because he has such a passion for video, and he asks for perfection. Totally worth it. I'm trying to take every one of his classes.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: SMAD303
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
So overrated. You'll get way more out of the book than you will trying to pay attention to his all-over-the-place, speed-of-light lectures.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: SMAD3030
  • 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:
Woody is a genius. Everything he says can be used in life - whether it pertains to the course or not. He always available, and will go above and beyond even what some parents will do to help you out. Have fun with him and his class, and you will go far.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: SMAD330
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
So smart, that he doesnt know how to explain anything to us.Not clear at all, jumps all over the place, expects u to magically know everything & makes u feel stupid when u dont, but too bad if he ever explained it to us we would know how 2 not screw**** up.hes very full of himself & likes to show off by showing his projects, instead of teaching us
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: SMAD303
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Like him or not, John Woody is a genius. He will treat you like a college student, which means his exams are very, very thorough. He is an amazing professor, one of the best I've had at JMU. His class is poorly structure, though, and he seems to teach all over the place. If you pay attention, you will learn so much!!!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: SMAD303
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Do not let him intimidate you. Woody is a fun, skilled, energetic college professor that knows what he's doing. Show interest and enthusiasm and he will enjoy teaching you. Don't and you will understand why some people don't like him. He has a huge test that you do not want to take for granted - study! Otherwise, several projects and no readings.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PROD
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
One of the best! Was both my professor and advisor. Can't say enough good things about John.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: SMAD
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
asked me to partake in an out of class assignment where i would receive $175 compensation. never saw that money even though the other girl with me did. i took an entire day of class off to help him and i still haven't heard from him once. i would stay away.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: SMAD
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Best teacher I ever had!
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: POST
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Fahr-wahr. Woody is amazing.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: 25
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very much gotta be on "his list" to get equipment access and seat time. Seems like he knows his stuff, doesn't necessarily want to impart that knowledge to you.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: SMAD
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
woody is without a doubt one of my favorite profs. he's funny, smart, and experienced. definitely take him if you have the oppurtunity!!
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: SMAD303
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
even if you work hard, you won't get an A, unless you are his favorite or super talented. the fcp test isn't that hard, just know the FCP interface. nice at times, scary at times too
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: SMAD303
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
fun but crazy
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: SMAD202
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
i don't recommend it. he does get mad at you when you do something in studio, it's not fun at all...and grades are very ambiguous.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: EVERYCLASS
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
booohisssssss stay away
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: SMAD303
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
BRILLIANT!!! He knows his areas of awesomeness and, even if "not on drugs", manages to take you from one field of editing existance and move you to another broader more awesome level of existence, the "ultrazone" of learning
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: SMAD303
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
he knows his stuff and he's a genius, but he SUCKS at teaching FCP...i had to learn everything on my own or through people who knew it better than me. his criticism isn't really that constructive either...have fun;)
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: SMAD
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very knowledgeable guy!! However if you don't know much about Apple & digital video (just print), you'll be behind from the get-go. He gets excited about teaching...which is great...just wish I had more background so I could've been "excited" to
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: SMAD
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Knows the subject matter well, but not the best teacher.
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