Penley's obsession with pushing the topics of sex on this class has been unsettling. I am an extremely pensive, sex positive, and respectful woman who is very open to ideas of physical autonomy of both men and women. BUT this class is intended to be a survey of Andy Warhol... why have I watched over 10 pornographic films in the span of 6 weeks!?

Very sweet and accommodating as long as you can be a good advocate for yourself!

really cares for her students and the material. exciting and fun lectures. 1 group project and creative final, w/ weekly discussion posts. show up to lecture for participation. one of the coolest profs in the dept

I literally do not understand Contance's grading criteria. I thought it is ok to express my own thoughts on paper. It turns out she only wants to hear what she wants to hear, which is also a mystery. The worst film professor ever. I probably will never watch Nolan's films again.

Penley is one of the sweetest and most knowledgeable profs in the Film & Media department. I've only taken this course with her but I HIGHLY recommend it. We mainly watched films and guest interviews, with very minimal reading. The grading is super easygoing, but I have learned so much.

Professor Penley, while often unorganized and untimely on Gauchospace, is inspiring, intelligent, and kind. The class is largely discussion-based (with some forum posts, a group book project, and a final paper) so you get to engage a lot with your peers and meet really interesting activists in the erotic industry. I'd highly recommend this class!