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Great teacher, interesting class and very easy, especially in the summer. You can miss quite a bit and it's ok, can still get an A.

Frank does a good job explaining everything in the course and his exams were so easy since they were straight from his essays. It was a great class and I recommend taking his course.IT was very helpful in interpreting films and looking at them differently

This is ridiculous. I'm a C student, I've got an A in this class, and I NEVER took notes...I just read the online material and studied before tests (which are multiple choice). It's a big class, though, so sit near the front. And you watch Memento(2000).

Though classes could be a bit dry, I often found the films very interesting. The key to doing well in his classes is studying the reading. His book for 1003 really is quite awful.

Good teacher. I think he could choose some better films. I learned a new way to look at film, and that's always good. Tests are straight from the readings. Needs more extra credit opps b/c it's hard to get to the ones offered.

Loved the class. He's one of the best professors I've had.

great professor. loves films and is very passionate about them. the class is easy. its a little hard to sit thru for 3 hours, but i found it to be relaxing to watch movies in the afternoons during the week. can get a little boring but would really make you appreciate films more. honors drill was fun

WONDERFUL!

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i dont know whats wrong with these people...this class is so easy...he gives SOOOO much extra credit its impossible to get below a B...yeah some of the movies are boring...but seriously how easy can a class be by watching movies the entire time? i recommend this class and this teacher...

Ignore all of these impetent idiots that are whining about not being able to get an A or B. Go to ALL bonus opportunities and use CTRL + F on his essays and correctly answer the essay bonus questions. This = A. Period.

Mr.Schiede is so nice! He's a very smart old man, loves teaching this class, and very helpful! I loved his class! Go to class bc the movies are great (even the silent ones if you open your mind a little) and read the essays for the exams(that's all they're over)! Loved him and loved the class!

I liked the class, but I really enjoy film and actually have some interest in becoming a film maker. For others that do not share Schide's passion for film, it will probably be a really grueling class. Its three hours long and you watch alot of Charlie Chaplin films. There is lots of reading involved too.

The overall class is long but interesting. He has very good sense of humar (somewhat sarcastic). The test are somewhat difficult but he is willing to work with you!

Tough to follow but gives enough extra credit to suceed.

Just have to read his on-line essays and watch movies to get an "A" in the class.

The class itself can be extremely long, but it's not hard at all.

The class is long and can drag on for a while, but it definitely isn't hard. It's possibly one of the most stress-free classes I've had. He obviously knows what he's talking about and likes to talk about it too. It can be boring sometimes, but it isn't bad overall. It should be an easy A if you study for a few minutes before the test.

Not a hard teacher at all. You just have to read a few essays outside of class (thats why people think he might be hard). Yea, it might be best to get another instructor, but his class really doesn't hurt. Just read an essay a week and do the extra credit and you will have an A.

International Film - requires reading subtitles on a lot of really old classics. Can be a bit grueling because of the style of films. Dr. Scheide is one of the sweetest professor's by far! Awesome guy. Knows his stuff and helpful too! Tests are essay format. Must read text and know 3-4 countries discussed. You will be given options! Take him!!!

no textbook required, blackboard notes, always available for office hours and willing to help, very knowledgable and intelligent, class is long but interesting, grades fair and curves, would recommend him especially for American film. I had him for that class also and loved it.

I loved intro to film and look forward to taking American Film Survey next semester!

Film from its inception to present. Tests and random quizzes are challenging, but if you come to class, pay attention, and study his online essays, you'll do fine. No textbook required. It's a film class, so be prepared to sit for an hour at a time. He's very helpful, cheerful. I highly recommend Dr. Scheide if you're interested in Film.

Very nice, respectful, and helpful. The class is 3 hours though, which is the worst part. Sometimes it's a bit boring, but it is worth it to go to class. He will randomly assign quizzes or give points for attending.

The bottom line is this: if you have a genuine interest in film and want to learn from someone who knows what he's talking about, take Scheide. He's wonderful. Don't like cinema? Don't take him because you'll think it's boring.

Awesome class. He knows film. This class is more about film as an art, so if you don't want to watch old movies then I would suggest another prof. If you're into film then this is the class for you. I made a B, but I was okay with that cause I slacked off some. You can also bring in snacks during movies and stuff. Really enjoyed it, No textbook!

This class is soo easy. You watch lots of (older) movies that get more interesting as the class goes on. You take lots of notes during class, but almost everything is common sense. I seriously study 15 minutes before exams and still get As. It's a long class, but attendance isn't mandatory. Just stay long enough for the notes and you'll do fine.

My favorite class of my first semester. That is because i love film. if you dont love it, then you probably wont love the class. its easy to make an a if you do all of the work outside of class and study. i think scheide is an interesting pofessor and he knows and loves his subject. great class

Very easy class. He gives online essays on blackboard. Just spend an hour before each class reading the one for that week and you will have everything. No need to take notes if you do the reading. For tests, study the bolded terms from the reading and know directors and films covered in class/reading, and you should make an easy A.

Very easy class. He gives online essays rather than a textbook. Also, lecture is verbatim from the essays. He also gives A LOT of extra credit points that really help out. The only thing is that a lot of the test questions follow the "all except" or "none of the above" format and can be pretty specific to the films we watch.

Never took him for Film Lecture but took Int'l Film with him and loved it. Don't know what the fuss is about. If you don't enjoy film and film history then you probably shouldn't be taking this course in the first place. He's really nice and really helpful.

Professor Scheide's enthusiasm for the content of his course is so refreshing. Not all movies he screens are popular today, but he shows ones that display the development of the film industry. He does not distinguish information that will be on the test so read the essays. Also, attendance is not required but he gives pop quizzes, so go to class!

This class was life changing for me. I literally dived into my MA in the dept of communication without the slightest inkling of what my interests were. and the American Film Survey class changed everything for me. I learned so much about the history of film and essentially starting taking a keen interest in older films. HE IS AN ABSOLUTE SWEETHEART

I loved Dr. Scheide's class! He was an amazing teacher and he genuinely cares about the subject, all while understanding that some people could care less. He is also super easy to get along with!

Here's the deal. If you like film and are interested in that then take this class. He is a film historian and is passionate about this subject as well as very knowledgeable of it. If you are looking for an easy blow off A then do not take this class. He is very nice and easy to get along with. Lots of extra credit chances too. 3 hr class once a wk.

Frank really loves the subject and is extremely knowledgable about film. He is a great professor. Tests were somewhat tricky. LEARN the essays well. Also do the extra credit. I definitely had to study for the tests. Some of the films in the beginning were boring, but they get more exciting towards the end of the semester. Overall enjoyed the class.

He's a good teacher and offers some extra credit. Tests are pretty tricky. Go to class because there are sometimes pop quizzes. The beginning of the semester is boring (old stuff), but it gets better with the newer films. Scheide is helpful and very interesting.

He is the sweetest person ever, but this class is extremely difficult. If you are truly interested in the subject, he is a great professor. He writes all of the material you read for the class and is extremely knowledgable. This is definitely not a blow-off class though; I spent as much time studying for this as I did my pre-med courses.

This class is not the blow off class you think it will be.. Super long, no textbook (you have tests over essays he wrote), tests are very tricky. Movies do get better as the semester goes along though.

2 tests, a final, and one paper. If you do the readings and talk about what the authors said on the test you'll get an A. He's not a hard grader. But class is so boring. We discussed the films and then watched boring documentaries. He never lectured. You learn everything from the reading material. But the subject is interesting

He is a great teacher and really cares about the subject but the tests are hard. You have to go to class and pay attention to the movies you watch. Facts form the newer movies aren't covered in the essays. If you read the essays very carefully you will probably get an A. but seriously READ THE ESSAYS

A teacher that really cares about his subject. The class is an easy A if you take the time to read the bold print in the essays. Take this class in the summer if you can to avoid a 3 hour lecture in the fall and spring semesters.

He is a great man who is a leading authority on Charlie Chaplin. His eloquent lectures leave his class in awe of his brilliance and mystique.

Class is pretty boring at first. He knows a lot about Charlie Chaplin. The extra point quizzes are super super easy and there's 12 of them, plus some other opportunities for extra credit throughout the semester depending on what's going on around campus.

One of the most remarkable instructors I have had the pleasure of knowing and working for.

This man is amazing!!!! You have to be interested in Film to enjoy his class, his tests are very hard but as long as you do the readings and watch the movies, you will succeed. I talk about this class all the time, I learned so much and if you are willing to keep an open mind and pay attention you will be satisfied.

Read the Essays. They are long, but his tests are very heavy on them. If you do this, and study his lectures, you will be fine. THIS IS NOT A BLOWOFF CLASS.

Great teacher, really nice guy. He's helpful if you go see him during his office hours. His tests are kind of difficult but just make sure you show up to class and do the reading and you'll be fine.

The average student who struggles with this class expects it to be easy. This class is NOT "just watching movies." It is a prerequisite for many art/media majors; it isn't just for people who have a Fine Arts requirement. You will learn the basics of movies as a form of communication and art, and you'll learn the theories surrounding them.

I took Film Lecture during a 5 week summer session. Lot's of work!

Just show up and do the reading; the tests are based strictly on the provided essays. The material is fun, and the tests are easy. Take it as a summer inter session if you can.

American Film 4143- Really interesting class, LOTS of material. He is not terribly forgiving if you slack. He does give plenty of feedback and overall is a fair minded professor. Very good material choices and lectures! Be prepared to work for it.

Notice that all the negative reviews for Professor Scheide are from COMM1003, an intro film class. These are nearly all freshman who expect to be spoon-fed an easy-A in a class that they expect to be easy. "It's about film, how hard could it be?" Professor Scheide is a very fair grader that only expects his students to act and preform like adults.

Took this as a 5-week summer course plus another one while working full time and raising a child. Yes there is reading material + quite a bit of work, but nothing I wouldn't expect from a normal college class. You get the grade you deserve, plain and simple! He grades fair and always gives feedback. Put in the effort and you'll do great.

The people who rate this class poorly expect this to be a blowoff class. It is harder than the other teachers and focuses heavily on older films. The essays have all the information in the lecture. The tests are multiple choice and are based on lecture, so if you pay attention in class, you don't need to read the essays. There is bonus points, too.

I loved. Dr Scheide! I came into the class expecting to hate it because I am a double science major. However, I thought it was a great basic intro to film, and I got three core credits out of it. Dr. Scheide is kind and passionate about what he teaches. Just do your work and you'll do fine.

Show up and get your participation points. The exams are straight from the essays he posts to blackboard. There is no reason to not get an easy A if you take notes over the essays and pay attention to the films shown in class

I've taken several classes with Dr. Scheide. He just expects you to pay attention and at least try to have a basic understanding of the reading. He cares about students and grades pretty easy on the essay tests in his upper level classes. Encourages discussion and truly wants to hear all points of view about a film. Great guy!

I really enjoyed my first class at Arkansas with Professor Scheide. I took him for intersession which was intense, but manageable for sure! He's straight forward, communicative, and provides great, classic movies as a part of the requirements. You're assigned 12 essays to read but they're identical to the lectures so just pay attention. Highly rec!

I had him during an intersession (May 2020) for 9 days total in the summer. I recommend taking the Intro to Film class as an intersession since he grades pretty easy on your essays then. Your exams are over what you watch and talk about in class. Pretty easy, but I have no clue if he operates the same for a regular semester course.

This class can be fun if you are a fan of cinema. Scheide is a pretty harsh grader and is super strict about discussion post responses. If you read his essays and incorporate their ideas into your papers, you will get a good grade. He loves Chaplin !

Not a bad class but it is a lot of work. You will read essays that Dr. Scheide wrote (usually around 20 pgs)weekly, watch a film, most weeks write a 3 page/900 word analysis of the film, & participate in a disc. post a few days a week. Really disliked how exams are only open for 24 hrs, esp for an online class. Essays are 6 pages/1800 words.

All time favorite teacher, but will say that he does require attendance and does grade rather hard. STUDY for his exams or you will not pass. Overall, one of the most understanding and caring professors on this campus.

Professor Scheide had the best intersession class that this school offers. It was such an easy credit and he's passionate about what he does. The lectures were actually pretty interesting as well as most of the movies shown. Attendance is obviously mandatory for intersession. Great class overall and great teacher.

prof is pretty engaging and understanding, class is medium difficulty, attendance mandatory

Professor Scheide's film class is an engaging experience. While the exams can be challenging, staying on top of the readings and engaging in discussions helps. I found Unstuckstudy great for study prep alongside the textbook.

I have four college degrees, three of which are from the University of Arkansas. Dr. Scheide was a rare memorable bird.