The feedback other students to give was helpful. He doesn't recognize any attempts to try new structures or new styles, and sticks to the greek classics (good foundation, not good for the next level). It's not hard to pass, but if you don't pander to him, you'll at best get a B (even if you incorporate other students' feedback but not his).
I always try to say one good thing about professors I don't like. I have literally nothing positive to say about Carlos. Gives mostly unhelpful, cutting feedback. Goes off on tangants that have nothing to do with the class constantly, has a mean side (the other side is a pleasant but remarkably arrogant side).
This professor is one of my favorites. I took him previously for Theater 9 and received an A-. In this class we only had to turn in a quiz before class, an oral presentation, attendance was mandatory and a 10 pg paper that was way too easy. 180E was the same structure but I received a C- because I didn't turn in my final-- still an easy A
I read the other comments, he's not that bad. He does go off topic lots of times, but he does a great job of making the class participate with eachother and gives you great avenue's to think. Sure he's a bit "weird" but he does help when you ask, and will take the time to sit with you, and concentrates on each student. Take him, he's a good guy.
Though he understands the more traditional and classical roots of theater (Roman tragedy, ancient epic), he leaves no room for experimentation or even contemporary interpretations of plays. Confusing instructions, overly critical comments on student work, and pointless lectures are saved only by the helpful and amazingly enlightening T.A.
The man is useless. I guess he is just old-fashioned, Greek even, but he has no idea what contemporary playwriting was about and i actually a hindrance more than a help. The TA was great but Morton is to be avoided at all costs. His class was infuriating and his stubbornness in supporting his form and writing was frustrating to no end.
This is a pre-basic playwriting class. Morton's approach isn't helpful, he likes cliche and predicatable work and will steer you in that direction. He hates experimentation, and is easily frustrated. Be ready for animosity if you like to be creative.