Eric Matyas - Valencia College - East and West Campus

Professor: Eric Matyas
Department: Film
College: Valencia College - East and West Campus
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: FIL1420
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He's really funny and I loved the documentaries he gave us. Honestly if you just pay attention to the lectures you'll pass this class easily.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: FIL1420
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Understanding guy and great teacher. He gets off topic sometimes. Everything you need to know is in the syllabus, including quiz dates. Show up to class and pay attention and you'll do just fine.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: FIL1420
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Quizzes are based of lectures and the book. Must read the book. Quizzes are tricky, but can be passed. My semester was thrown out of whack because of the hurricane, but he is very knowledgeable. Projects are manageable. I wrote a paper for my final project, which he graded fairly. Attendance is important for grades. He can go off on tangents.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: FIL1420
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
If you plan to take him follow the syllabus like a bible because he doesnt announce when quizzes are in class. Also, he puts material on the quizzes and tests that we never covered or only covered a little. He likes to put trick questions too. Overall he is a cool guy but not the best at teaching.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: FIL1420
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Eric is a nice person, but isn't a great teacher. He doesn't keep his students informed on anything going on in the class, and doesn't respond to emails. His favorite phrase is, "check the syllabus." His material he shows is outdated, and not relevant to what is used today. I liked him as a person, but wish he communicated more with his students.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: FIL1420
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
erics great and funny but he can be frustrating as a professor. he doesnt keep any running record of your grades so you dont know where you stand in the class, and does not remind you of important due dates. he needs to have more open communication with his students
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: FIL1420
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Eric is literally the greatest professor I've ever had. He is insanely hilarious! His sarcastic, witty sense of humor keeps you on your toes. His lessons are always exciting and the documentaries he shows afterwards are very entertaining. Study for his quizzes, though! He's also very easy on the eyes! I'll definitely miss him!
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: FIL1420
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Just do the work and take notes, study and you will do okay. Also, the final video project is graded well no matter how bad it is.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: FIL1120
  • 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:
Easy Fun class read sections from Gaffers, Grips and Best Boys do the homework take notes and be ready for quizzes If you don't do well on quizzes then do the EXTRA CREDIT due end class Eric as he likes to be called is very nice easy to get along with you watch like documentaries Homework long as you do it you will get a good grade
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: FIL1420
  • 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:
Great teacher; very chill and relaxed. Course is very interesting. No complaints whatsoever.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: FIL1420
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
His quizzes and tests were multiple choice, but make sure you study your notes and skim the book. Some of the documentaries were a little dull, but the lectures were very informative. Eric really knows his stuff. The classes were pretty relaxed and nothing too formal.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: FIL2100
  • 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:
Great teacher with a very easy going personality. He didn't try to grind the information into your head, he wanted you to understand it. Class was fun and a great time every week. 1/2 teaching and 1/2 awesome.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: FILM101
  • 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:
Professor Matyas is a great teacher with a very easy going approach and is very helpful!Any student would be happy to have him!
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: FIL1420
  • 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 professor! Highly recommend. Eric definitely knows his stuff and the lectures are easy to follow. He often followed them up with a documentary related to the topic. Extremely helpful and approachable. Easy class, easy exams if you read the material and study. Very witty and comical, kind of looks like Jim Carrey. Very laid back. Fun class.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: FIL1420
  • 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:
This was BY FAR my favorite class to be in. Eric showed an interest in all of his student's work and really recognized everyone's accomplishments. I think he answered all questions asked and REALLY knew the "business." This is definitely a class I wish I could take again! I'll miss it!
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: DIG2030
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Excellent teacher-very involved and knowledgeable about the subject. Will go the extra mile to help students-improve-both academically but subject knowledge. He is very hands on in teaching the subject. Great class and great teacher.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: FILM1114
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Eric is OK. He doesn't follow through on some of his promises though.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: FILM2130
  • 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:
Good teacher, as long as you finish your work on time, you wont have hard time getting an A. Make sure you study for the midterm and final, and hand all HW on time. He's helpfull, and always answers emails, and he's funny and sarcastic.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: FIL2422
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very good with lighting and all things celulloid. Funny and sarcastic with limited passion. You can tell he wants to be elsewhere. Has favorites, tends to take advantage of them and can be ****. Gets off on using trick questions on exams, beware. Rarely gives A's.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: FIL2411
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
not the best for film production many students knew way more than he did and were kinder
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