This class is really fun and Steinkellner is so loveable. The workload can be a lot, especially for working students, and sometimes it was not so fun, but it really pushes you outside of your comfort level to be a better writer and performer overall. Really test your limits!

The class was fun, engaging, and we got to watch musicals for homework, which is cool. But, there were a few really annoying things. The structure for this class was incredibly disorganized. There was no syllabus. The modules & criteria for the coursework changed weekly. Also, this is a writing intensive! Lots of work! Very caring prof though!

Cheri is amazing, and oh boy this class is a must-take! I took her several times for both 54 and Pilot Writing and love how inspirational, caring, and excited she is. It was great to hear stories and advice from industry professionals, many of which went to UCSB. As long as you show up and participate in the writing assignments you'll do well.

I'm 100% in the minority in feeling this way but this class was unbearable and Cheri really irritated me as a facilitator of these interviewers. People who came + talked just loved hearing their own voices -- made it so difficult to come up with things to write in class for credit. Cheri loved inserting her own experience + feelings unnecessarily.

This was hands-down my favorite class last quarter. The only unfortunate thing about it is the time - Friday evenings - it's not the best. But the class is so inspirational, Steinkellner interviews industry professionals in a super engaging way. Anyone who wants to work in entertainment should take it.

FAMST54 was such a fun class! i would take it again in a heartbeat, easy way to add units to your course load. the only assignments are thank you notes for the midterm and final, and lecture absences can be made up easily. if you're interested in the film industry this is a great class to take, i loved it!