Review:
Roberta's somewhat all over the place but her past experience and knowledge of the media industry provide a unique learning opportunity. She answers questions appropriately and doesn't mind alternative viewpoints to her own as long as you support your opinion and stand by it. However, if you feel very strongly about something, you NEED to trust yourself enough to still go with it even if she's vehemently opposed AND you should really listen to her because she does have a good perspective. Although she's not holding your hand through the film process, she's always available if you want to run something by her in person or via e-mail and gives reasonable feedback.

Workload:
There was a pointless but interesting paper (book review) stuck in the middle and there is a course reader and elements of journalism book from which readings are assigned but you don't really discuss in class. Lots of guest speakers. Big project is to make a 10-15 minute documentary: pitch an idea, research, film, script, edit, reedit, edit some more...
it ends with a big screening of all the films. Very rewarding and one-time opportunity

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