Honestly, it was a super easy class, but it depended on the grader for that quarter. There are around 15 films that you watch in class, and all you do is memorize the director and context. The final was an essay. The midterm was identification. took this as an elective and as an econ major. easy a
If I didn't love film noir and hadn't seen many of the films already or have an understanding of the films of that period, I probably wouldn't have understood everything she was talking about. Didn't do the readings and it didn't hurt. Feel like I could've learned more, but you get to watch some awesome movies on the big screen so it's worth it
Lecture was 3 hours and twice a week. It was very long and got tired easily, but it was worth going in to see the movies. Half was lecture and other half was for the movie. Some were online, but not all. The essays and the quizzes were extremely easy. She is extremely nice. The final was fair.
Took Brusutti's 46 and 169 classes last quarter; she was a wonderful lecturer for both. She made the course content interesting and was helpful to talk to when I had questions about the assignments. The writing is not too difficult is you engage with the concepts, not very tough. Would recommend her for both!
She graded literally one assignment of 6 throughout the entire quarter and her feedback was incredibly confusing and her instructions on what she wanted were never clear. I would not say that this is a hard class, but it is extremely frustrating and you will not have any idea what your grade is until the day that the overall grade is due on Gold.
8/10 class. AREA F and WRT. Two papers each worth 20%. The topics are obscure, but you're free to use Chat GPT so they're both easy. There's a group project worth 30%, and an in person written final also 30%. Neither were put in the gradebook, so grades a mystery till the end. Lectures=a movie, but she never takes attendance so basically optional.
Literally the most boring and useless class I have ever taken. The only reason I go to class is to watch the films because I know I won't watch them on my own time. Lecture material is useless and she's extremely unorganized. No need to even take notes. Only upside to this class is that its really easy and if you watch the films you'll be chillin.
This was some awful grading, basically 4 short essays over the class, on each she said she wanted more, but never elaborated. And when I continued to spend more time and effort on the essays, I still got like 85% and the same feedback. The criteria was vague as hell and the feedback was severely lacking. Really disappointing after aFAMST46
watch 2 films per week right after lecture. lots of readings, but you dont need to do them-she'll mention the important ones in lec. shes very sweet and excited about film noir so her lectures are not boring. 2 papers + short written final, 1 quiz on films 1 on readings. everything take home. really fair and would def take another class of hers
Do not know her standing on grading paper.
Anna knows Noir. I learned more than I ever thought was possible to learn on the subject and watched some very interesting films that I had not heard of. Shes fun and when I had a question about my final grade she met with me and thoroughly explained and went over my paper with me. I really appreciated the clarification. Would take another class.
A professor who really knows her subjects. She can talk a little quiet so sit up close but her lectures are interesting, funny and she loves participation. Her exams and lectures are heavily based on the readings, additional links, and mentioned books or video. She loves if it you really dive in and go outside the class's subject matter on your own
A professor who really knows her subjects. Her lectures are interesting, funny and she loves participation. Her exams and lectures are heavily based on the readings and additional links she puts on GauchoSpace. She loves if it you really dive in and go outside the class's subject matter. Great friend outside the classroom too, always fun to talk to
Classes mostly consisted of a lecture/powerpoint and then a small discussion followed by a screening. Focuses more on the psychological/semiotic elements of film and less cinematography. Overall a great professor.
She's really cool! One of my favorite teachers at UCSB!
do not recommend. Gave little to no helpful feedback on the take home midterm and quizzes were overly specific from the readings. Lecture was pointless, as she rambled on in a manner that was unclear. The textbook was also extremely dense.
Prof. Brusutti is funny, charming, and passionate! I've never taken a film course in the past and was super worried I'd do horribly and felt out of place among all the film buffs, but she did an amazing job of keep film noir approachable and intriguing, allowing me to develop a genuine interest and love for it! She's such a great human!!!
She is extremely nice and gets to the point. Film Noir was a great subject and you can tell she loves teaching film. Solid professor, but she does offer a lot of reading. Not too bad though
Brusutti obviously loves film noir but most of what I learned came from the book. She assigns a LOT of readings on gauchospace too, but I barely read them. I showed up to most of the lectures and watched the films on my own and did fairly well. Either show up and don't read or read and don't go either well should be an easy A for a film student.
I had professor Brusutti for 155SK (Stanley Kubrick) and Film 46. I like her teaching methods, and she was always very helpful to me outside of lecture. Read the book(s), make sure to attend class, and review your notes; I got an A with little to no effort involved.
Great Teacher, Very interested in her subject. Helpful outside of class. Easy class. Would Recommend for film majors.
Boring.She shows horrible movies that I would never watch on my own. Grades are NOT based on a curve. Must know material on the study guides handed out in class. TA's might be helpful, she is not helpful at all. Her behavior to be immature, unprofessional and rude. One of the worst professors. Avoid taking her!
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