This is without a doubt the worst class and professor I've ever had at UCSB. He was disrespectful to students, and I am not sure why or even if this man really wants to be a professor. If you want to take a screenwriting class, there are many fine professors in the film department, but sadly he is not one of them.
I've NEVER in my fours years of being an undergrad at UCSB felt compelled to write one of these, but here I am. Long story short Professor Miner says insightful things from time to time, but if you're serious about becoming a screenwriter, I'd suggest taking this class with another professor. I left his class feeling discouraged.