Alan Neilsen - Stephen F. Austin State University

Professor: Alan Neilsen
Department: Fine Arts
College: Stephen F. Austin State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: THR370
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very interesting despite that I don't totally share his tastes (digital film hurts his eyes and he much prefers older films) but he did introduce me to one of my favorite movies, Ruggles to Red Gap. Be warned though, you do learn about the technical side of movies, so don't expect to just sit and watch them (you do that too, though) and pass.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: THR371
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Nielsen is one cool dude, and is certainly knowledgeable about film history. His lectures are fascinating and the films you watch are way good. The only bad part is the people in the class are obnoxious and laugh at inappropriate parts of the movies. Other than that take this class!!
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: HST350
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: THR162
  • 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:
No Comments
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: ACTINGFORCAM
  • 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:
He's not a friend, he's a teacher. Loved being in OC w/ him, loved his classes, wanted desperately to be his pal. Very talented and ridiculously knowledgable about his craft.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: THR370
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Unless you are a theatre major you will hate this class. This class was boring movies and intellectual snobbery. Only benefits was sleeping through class and getting a decent grade with little to no effort. Taking 2nd half of class because it was a totally no problem.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: THR162
  • 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:
Good lecturer. DO NOT TAKE CLASS BEFORE 10, YOU WILL GO TO SLEEP. I got a C.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: THR370
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
IF you are not a total theatre nut, then you probably will not enjoy this class. I thought the movies would be cool and interesting, but they suck bad! You'll fall asleep more in this class than any other. It was hard to get into. But theater people love it, just don't take it for an elective.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: THR370
  • 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:
He is a very friendly guy, has a sense of humor, he is VERY helpful when you dont understand something. I thoguht that old films were boring but after i took his course my opinion on films changed forever.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: SEVERAL
  • 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:
Wonderful Professor and director. You'll learn a lot from him. His History of the Cinema class is especially enjoyable.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: THEATRE
  • 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:
Very helpful instructor and yes, he does indeed know his stuff. . . however, studying theatre is a real waste of time . as far as trying to find a job in the field that pays a decent wage: forget it!!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: CINEMA
  • 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:
Man, what a cool cat. This class shows some of the greatest movies of all time, then there is Birth of a Nation in all of it's horrid glory. Either way, this was a great class, and Nielson is a good teacher.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: THR370
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
History of the Cinema starts out with technical junk which you need to learn because it will be in all future exams but after that is done the variety of movies are made more interesting by a great professor. Can't wait to take the second half.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: THR370
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is awesome!!! Really knows his stuff, and he make everything interesting. I can't wait to take him again.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: CINEMA
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
For history of cinema hes a great lecturer about the movies and the sudios... you will learn alot... the movies are all the classics plus some... its great... the exams are really easy if you just review your notes from the lecture... you dont need a book
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: GEO
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very easy, the lab is hard but Mr. Neilson makes the lecture extremely easy.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: THR370
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
very interesting class - not easy, but enjoyable. Prof. is a good lecturer - very intelligent!
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: THR370
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Easy teacher... I made a B in the class and I have a 2.0gpa.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: PLAYANLAY
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great teacher! Straight lecture, lots of reading, but overall good!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: 162
  • 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:
very nice, gives easy tests and quizzes, great guy
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