Phil Barrons - Macomb Community College (all campuses)

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Phil Barrons - Macomb Community College (all campuses)

Professor: Phil Barrons

Department: Humanities

College: Macomb Community College (all campuses)

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: HMN1460
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I had a variation of this class as it was during summer '15, Barrons last 1460 class upon retirement. So we did not use the 75 cent outline at all. Instead, we all came 3x a week, watched a movie, wrote a review, discussed, and left. He was very passionate about the film industry, friendly with a sense of humor. The class was definitely worth it!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: HUMN1460
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Barron's revamped his class and, while I was dreading going three times a week during the summer, I am seriously going to miss it. He knows his stuff, is passionate about the content, has a sense of humor, and makes you feel like you're learning something and also having a good time. I would take him again in a heartbeat.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: 1460
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great Teacher.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: HUMN1460
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Read and under the syllabus, he takes it seriously. People in my class didn't seem to care about the course at all and it is sad, but Mr. Barrons lays everything out for you... if you care and take him seriously like I did, you can do good in his class. If you can't stay off your phone (even during breaks) do not take him. Master the outline!!!!!!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: 1460
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Barrons tells you exactly what you need to know for his class. The quizzes and exam are directly from the outline notes, which are completed in class. He is always willing to help clarify topics and offer help with the term paper. Very nice professor with a sense of humor. If anyone dislikes him, it's because they did not study!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: 1460
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Best professor I have had thus far. This course was very insightful, and highlighted the production and process of film making. Most of the student that attended this class did not put effort into it. I guess they were expecting something different, but overall it was an easy class. All you needed was a 75 cent outline, that was used all the time.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: FILMASART
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I would only recommend this class during the summer. It was worth getting 3 credits in 4 weeks and swiftly getting through it. Boring movies and lectures but well worth it during summer. Overall I got a 60% on final and did great on my paper and got a B, expecting a C at highest. Funny guy, lots of jokes and uses of profanity during class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: FILMASART
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm shocked that MCC has kept this "professor" around this long. He needs to go NOW. I was so apalled by the way he sexually harassed every one of the attractive females in the class. I didn't pay MCC my hard earned money to listen to a "professor" flirting with my fellow classmates. I was really excited about this class but he made it unbearable.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: HUMN1460
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:

The book is a 75 cent outline. You use it almost every class, which is more than I can say for most of my classes. Professor Barrons tries to keep things light hearted and funny, which helps with the tedium of a 3 hour class. Everything on the exam is in the outline, and you do a 5 page paper. I really did enjoy the class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: HUMN1460
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This isn't at all an "artistic" approach to films, he does a good job of what he does teach you(which is a broad overview of how the film industry works) but overall, this was the weakest class I've had with Professor Barrons, my suggestion, skip this and take Studies in Film either Vietnam or Science Fiction with him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: FILM1700
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:

Awesome theres some boring classes but u buy a 75 cent outline,that is the final,all the hwork u get is memorzing outline, which he goes over all the time but easier cause some T&F & MC questions on final, & 1 ppr 5 pgs double spacd due last day, if this class was too much 4 u then look out...college will crush u, easiest class i ever had by far

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: HUMN1460
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

"Film as Art" does not once take an artistic view at film. All you learn is the technical aspects that go into making a film. CONS: Uses VHS tapes from the 80's to teach, biased grading system (Credit+, Credit, and Credit-), Final is 100 fill in the blank questions, only allowed one absence. PROS: Looks like col. Sanders, get to watch movies.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: HUMN1460
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:

LOVED taking Prof Barrons Film as Art Class. AMAZING. He had all of our names memorized the first day and there were lots of us!!! I learned so much and Prof. Barron made me want to learn. WOuld definitly take another class taught by him!!! Thank-you PROF BARRON for making my learning experience memorable!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: HUM1460
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:

Loved this class, it was a blast back into the past for me! Some of the material is dated but Phil is a great Prof. down to earth. bring your 75 cent outline to the first day of class. Show up and memorize the outline, which is easy. Write one thoughtful and creative paper and your done. Lets you make up classes on different days.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: HUM1460
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:

I Loved this class, Im older and it was a blast from the past! Phil plays no games and sticks to the course outline. Have the 75 cent outline the first day. Write a great thoughtful paper and memorize the outline. Easiest class I have ever taken. Will make you look at film from a different point of view.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: HUMN1460
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hes a great teacher, had him for film as art and actually learned a lot about movies/films and how they are made though it wont help me with my actual career but i still think about everything when watching a movie! I would take him again as a teacher.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: HUMN1460
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:

the only thing you need for this class is a .75 cent outline and memorize the whole thing, that is pretty much your grade from your final. also, you write a final paper on all the films you watched, it's not a hard class at all. oh, and he makes it a point to know everyone's name on the first day of class... that's just skill

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: FILM1460
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:

You are a fool If you do Not love this class. Phill is an excellent instructor who is engaging, helpful and incredibly knowlegeable. I would highly recomend his class to anyone, this comes from a student who has no mercy in judging professors.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: HUMN1460
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:

What is not good about a $.75 outline and an overall funny professor. I enjoyed him minus the cursing. I thought it would be a total breeze, but I actually learned tons. I did fall asleep a few times on the bad movies, but I always do. I would recommend.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: HUMN1460
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I'm transferring to WSU to major in film. The class doesn't teach you a lot, but it's NOT hard. He's a bit ambiguous in terms of your grade, but just memorize that outline and you'll be fine. He requires a paper at the end, and he LOVED mine because it was creative. Be CREATIVE, CONTRIBUTE TO DISCUSSION, AND MEMORIZE THE OUTLINE. You'll do good.

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