PENLEY C
The class structure is disorganized. The adult industry workers that come in are very insightful It's a fun and interesting class. Pretty reasonable workload.
The professor is very clearly respected in her field and class was very fun. However, I struggled with the workload and the group collaborations. The criteria for the course grading and assignments changed very often. Attendance is super important. We switched between a code and a sign in sheet. Fun course but a lot of busy work & 2 group projects.
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.