Fun but difficult class. Very funny and helpful teacher.

easy easy easy A

Really funny and nice guy. Makes class fun and easy. He is somewhat unclear at what he wants and can be somewhat strict in grading. If you do all assignments and don't miss more than 3 classes no matter what you pass unlike me.

Overall good guy. Comes off pretty intense tho. Have fun with improv. He made kids teach imp chapters which is not cool. if you try you'll do good. Stay after and ask him for tips too. It's my fav, yet most stressful class (i don't have tough ones tho)

Such a fun class! I had a great time and made a lot of good friends. If you can take this class, do it.

There's 2 7minute speeches & 2 4pg papers, for the whole semester, it's not that hard if you put forth the effort and get them done. Very cool, easy-going guy, fun class, but probably wouldn't be the same without Chris.

This is one of my favorite classes! Jody is such a great teacher! The class depends on your personal performances (only 3) it's still a great time! Be sure to memorize your pieces and take the assignments seriously, you shouldn't have any problems.Havefun

The class warm-ups are fun, but be prepared to memorize a lot of poems and you have to do about 4 performances. Jody is a good teacher and not a very hard grader. He makes class interesting and helps students step out of their comfort zones.

Nice guy. Not hard, as long as you take the class seriously. Be prepared to memorize and present. Not bad. I enjoyed the class. He makes it sound harder than it is in the beginning, dont worry, its not as bad as it sounds.

This class was easy..do your work, get everyhitng memorized and youll be fine

He was an awesome professor. He has professional experience with what he's teaching, which helps out a lot. Also, the class is a no brainer. You get several weeks to memorize a 3-5 minute piece, not 7-10 like some people say, and another week to type a 3 page paper, not 6. Good guy. Take his class.

Absolutely cool guy! Loves to joke and have fun. Even if you don't like theater, take him because he's not one to be picky. I mean his comments are helpful and will only help you.Other than that he is a great guy, a little weird sometimes, but it's worth it

He rocks. Way better then a speech class! The first week or two he might scare you, but don't let that make you drop the class. He's a great help when it comes to performances. He tries to get the most out of you. He's a big help when it comes to speaking in front of people.

The Price is Right.

Great Guy! Do Ex Cr, Journals, and if you are memorized when your time comes, there should be no problem getting a B or an A. FUN class!!

Very nice guy. If you put an effort into memorizing your pieces and come to class you will get an A. No final for his class if satisfied with grade as is. Easy A! Take him!

Hes cool but I hate having to memorize these long ass stories.

Jody was a good guy. The journals and memorization were a pain but if you stay on top of your work, participate, and attend class "most" of the time, you should do fine. Plus, the final is optional. Easy A maybe, easy B for sure!

AWESOME! All you have to do is memorize three poems that are between 1-3 mins. If you can do that and recite it to a class! You'll do great. Jody is a fun professor that doesn't waste your time!

He was great, thoguh he did expect you to work. THe classes themselves were fun and as long as you did your memorizing he loved you. Over all a nice guy

Amazing, I loved Jody's TAI 170 class. I had a night class so i was nervous about it being really long and boring, but it was by far my favorite class. Jody's really laid back and the class is easy as long as you actually memorize your work and come to class

The class was fairly easy. He gives a lot more work than other professors though. So I would advise finding a different section if you can.

I loved this class! When I first signed up for it I thought it was going to be so hard and I thought I was going to hate the class. But, It ended up being my favorite! He is a great guy and you can make friends really easily in the class. Overall I loved it..even though I am not a theatre major. I suggest this class to anyone and everyone!

You have to put effort into it but its worth it, it turned out to be my favorite class! I made friends easily and it was fun. But his expectations are very high.

Tough teacher, but good guy. It is purely a work class. Work, you will be rewarded with a good grade. Show ANY laziness, you will be punished. Not for people trying to skate by, but you will improve dramatically if you take the class seriously.

He was so much fun, I had a blast in this class.

If you're not willing to spend a lot of time on this class, don't take this professor. You have to work hard, but as long as you do the stuff you need to do, It turns out to be a pretty fun class. It's my favorite, right now and I am nowhere near a theatre major.

Awesome!

Jody is in my opinion a good teacher. Yes you have to work, but it becomes beneficial in the long run for yourself. The workbook is very time consuming but the point is not to make you hate the class, its to benefit YOU! I love the class because we have all become really comfortable around each other and we have a really good time!

Jody is a true college professor. He requires his students to work and demands that assignments be handed in on time. He really allows you to grow in terms of your potential while in the class. I enjoy acting and this class was my favorite class of my first semester here at CMU. If you are not willing to work, take a different professor.

Okay...I wrote on here earlier so let me say that He is not a bad professor. really. Class is pretty interesting and fun IF YOU LET IT be. You can learn a lot and do well if you try and are willing to do the work. IF you want an easy class, don't take him. It just takes effort.

Jody teaches a tough class but if you do the work and put forth time to memorize you will be fine. he made my intrest of theater go and improved me as aactor and I loves the class and reccomend it for the awesome teaching and fun enviroment

Very good professor! If you aren't good at memorizing pieces and don't want to work hard, don't take this class. It is a challenge but you learn lots!

VERY nice guy- i mean how many other teachers were standup comedians and let you make fun of them in class?

Bottom line, the class was difficult and some people had it easier then others. That said, it was a fun and fantastic class. I had only dabbled in theater before this class, and I think Jodi improved my technique 4 fold. He does grade hard, but he grades on improvement. If you do the work and listen to his advice, you will surely get an "A".

This class was fairly easy. Make sure you take the time to practice your performances and you'll do fine. He Let's you you redo a performance for the final to get a better grade if you wish. Price is a great prof. who knows what he's talking about.

Prof. Price was awesome. He knows his stuff, he's hilarious, and he grades fairly easily. Just go to class and do what he suggests and you'll ace it.

Jody was a very good professor. I liked the class and enjoyed coming. He's pretty lenient on grades and as long as you show that you did a good job he will give you a good grade. I would recommend this class to anyone who's not afraid to perform in front of others. If you have issues performing I would think about taking another class.

Class is fairly easy. This class is really relaxing because most days you just watch performances. Workbook is graded easy but don't start it the night before its due.

Jody was very helpful and makes the class interesting. i didnt like performing infront of people and he made it easier for me. workbook pretty easy, dont start the night before, overall pretty easy class

By far my favorite professor on campus. Fore Warning: he grades FAIR on performances. Very difficult to get a 100%, but POSSIBLE! Such a nice guy, makes it comfortable to perform. Be WILLING to go outside the box and your comfort zone, it'll boost your grade. Workbook is an easy 300 points if you do it thoroughly. I'd HIGHLY recommend him.

lots of fun. i hope he gets more involved in directing shows

i loved this class a lot. before i was absolutely terrified to perform in front of people, but jody made it really easy and im so glad i took this class with him. hes a lil weird at times, but a funny and nice guy. make sure to keep up with the workbook, its an easy 300 points but dont wait until the last minute.

Jody is awesome!... if you put in the effort. The 3 performances were graded fairly, but an A is very attainable if you come prepared. With class attendance points, 2 play reviews, and a workbook, there are enough points to get an A even if you a performance doesn't go well.

The class requires serious memorization, but the instructor is amazing. The class was. It was only class on my schedule that I actually looked forward to.

He's a very handsome man...

Get 2 free absences. 2 play responses, 3 performances, a workbook worth 300 points (do NOT put off until the night before, you won't finish it). Loved going to class for the warm-ups. Take advantage of the rehearsal days. He doesn't give out A-'s. 93 and up is a A and 89-92 is a B+! Good teacher, very funny. I enjoyed his class. Take him!

Jody is a great guy. His syllabus seems daunting but its not that bad. Just come to class and ask questions. You have to put work into this class, but he appreciates you effort and will make sure you do well if you show it. Do not put off that darn workbook. It will stress you out if you do.

I enjoyed this class! You will have to go to class but it isn't bad. The exam is optional and basically a makeup if you have a bad performance. There were four performances. The last 2 need to be memorized but put in effort & you will get a good grade. Don't put off the workbook! It ended up raising my grade & I made a lot of it up! Good teacher!

Jody is a great guy! He grades fairly if he can see you're making an attempt to try and not putting things off. Take advantage of the in class time to practice performances (he pays attention to who participates). Start the workbook early, DO NOT put it off until the last week, you will stress yourself out. Random attendance, fair on grading.

Jody is a great teacher. He expects a lot from you and you have to work hard. He knows his stuff an A is not hard to achieve if you are willing to work for it.

Jody was a great professor. He grades very fairly, and although he clearly picks favorites, he does his best to treat each student with equality and respect. He is very passionate about theater, which makes his class very fun and entertaining.

Very understanding guy. Loves comic books ;)

Jody is a great guy, if you are willing to do your work you will have no problem getting a good grade in his class. He makes the syllabus daunting to scare off lazy people. I was in a play with Jody and got to know him he is a really cool and funny guy.

This was such a fun class! A lot of classroom activity but it's all fun stuff. If you have a fear of talking in front of a classroom this course will rid you of all your fears. Jody is a cool professor and there isn't much course work other than performances. Great CMU class, a lot better than Communication 101.

Dr. Price has you do 4 spoken performances, 3 of them need to be memorized. He assigns a workbook worth 300 out of 650 total points. He is very nice, funny, and takes great interest in the subject. He'll make you go to a play and write a paper about it, nothing hard, it's like 2 pages. Performances take more than a day to prepare for.

I loved this class! Jody pushed the performances down to 3 this semester with 3 workshops before all of them. Jody is very passionate about theater and makes you WANT to come to class. It helped a lot with my public speaking fear. Just do what you're told to do in his feedback and you'll do fine.

He tries to scare you away at first, three performances and workshops and a workbook. Once you get to the workshops though, he really warms up to you. I really enjoyed going to class, and got excited to be in the room. He was very helpful and entertaining. Get your workbook done as soon as possible, and have fun in class.

Take the time to get to know him a bit! He has a great sense of humor and is really a fun person to be around. Class is chill for the most part and he is pretty flexible and easy to work with. Always looked forward to going, one of the best profs I've run into!

It is very hard to fail/not do well in this class. You will do 3 performances and 1 workbook (which counts as your final exam). He is intimidating at first, but really cares about his students. Jody is very funny and kind at his core. The class will challenge you, but is very easy. Don't be scared away! If you try, you will do well and have fun.

This is a class that almost everyone is going to struggle with on some level; performing in from of people is difficult, but i came out of this class feeling 100% more confident.Jody is a good teacher, he can be very blunt and sometimes thats offputting, but he really does want to help.

This class requires memorization, so if you are bad at memorization you are better off with COM 101. Jody is a nice guy but when it comes to grading he doesn't really believe in A's. My friends with other profs are all getting A's and my class is struggling with C's. If you are a kick ass performer go ahead and take it with him.

Jody is a great teacher if you have an interest in theater. He will push you to excel in class and wants to see you do well. However, the only reason anyone takes TAI 170 is because it double counts and he grades way too hard for a UP teacher. If you enjoy or have an interest in acting I recommend him 100%. If you want the easy A, HELL NO.

Take this class with a different instructor. Jody is the hardest grader on the planet. The sections taught by other teachers are fairly easy A classes. But Jody makes it almost impossible to get one.

I am an emotionless person and his constructive criticism helped me fake all the emotion necessary to do the performances. He was also very understanding of my memory disability. He's a tough grader, but he does take effort into account. His midterm is ridiculously hard, but do the study guide and you'll be fine. SHOW UP AND SPEAK EVERY CLASS DAY.

Jody has very high expectations, but if you put in a good effort and take his criticism into consideration, you will be fine. Personally, I am not a natural public speaker, but his encouragement helped me to handle my nervousness. He's a great guy and wants everybody in the class to feel comfortable and do well!

Jody Price was a phenomenal guy, and an even more phenomenal professor. He really cares about the subject matter, and really cares about your success. He uses real-life examples to help you understand the expectations and content. He allows the class to provide guidance to other students. Memorize and put in the effort, and you'll do just fine.

Jody is really interesting. He tries to be fair and appeal to everyone in the class. He completely changed the way he teaches and the amount of assignments and very do-able. You don't need acting skills, just effort and he'll see that you're trying. Everyone in my class did B's or above on the performances, and the final was optional.

TAI 170 - I really enjoyed this class and personally thought Jody was funny (many find him rude and condescending - not his intention). Although, he is a TOUGH grader. If you have him, GO TO THE OFFICE HOURS! He will grade you better if he knows you. The class is really fun, but the only grades you get are from three speeches and two papers.

nice guy. tells you what you need to do for class. practice and memorize pieces ahead of time.

He gets such bad reviews but is actually a really cool teacher. As long as you show up, participate in easy class discussions and practice your speeches you will get an A. The time also flies by pretty fast, his stories are amusing.

I loved JP! He was a very caring and kind professor. He, is, however, very sarcastic, and because of that many people find him to be rude and condescending. In general, as long as you do your work, and put in the effort, you will receive a good grade.

jody price is a funny guy! he makes attendance mandatory and will keep you the whole time period. You don't need all 6 of the books, just one of each (poetry and fiction). as long as you have the stories memorized its an easy A.

Beware very sarcastic & has weird humor but he's funny & loves what he does. You have to memorize all 3 of your performances which sucks but it isn't as hard as you think it will be. Gives lots of points for attendance & offers some extra credit. I would take a class with him again.

Jody Price is a gem. He really wants his students to achieve. He also has a really quirky personality, and will often poke fun of his students, but it's all lighthearted and funny. You have a handful of presentations and only 2 quizzes. Overall, It's a really easy course and he makes it fun.

Jody is super funny and connects with students well. I was very scared that we had to memorize everything, but he walks you through it and makes sure you're comfortable. There are 4 performances and there are extra credit options with each one. He is a very understanding person and will help you if you're struggling. I loved being in his class.

Jody is a good professor. You are graded on three major performances, two exams, a paper, and a few small things here and there. He does not grade hard at all, you just have to work for your grade and practice. I had no experience with theater before this class but I still passed with 100%. All you have to do is memorize your script with emotions.

Doesn't seem to believe in As, but is very clear about his criteria for assignments. Very respectful, funny, great communicator. Great class, but just know you have to put the work in to do well.

By far my favorite instructor I've ever had. His class is hard, but if you work for it, you'll pass. Memorization is mandatory but he gives a lot of time in and out of class to work on memorization. He is very sarcastic and hilarious, there was never a dull moment in his class. He's wild, but in a good way.

SO much extra credit. I ended with 103% in the class. If you're comfortable with memorization and reciting stories with a little bit of acting, then you're fine. Says he grades hard, but if you act as if you put in effort he'll give you an A. If you're not into memorization/acting, you might want to take COM101 instead.

Hes super positive and funny. I loved this class but you do need to memorize for the performances but its a great class.

This professor is so understanding and accommodating. Performance based classes used to be terrifying for me but the way he has his class structured has made it possible for me to do well. This professor loves when his students speak their mind. This is an easier class with fewer assignments. It can be a fun class if you make it one. Hyflex class

He's an odd guy but he's funny and everyone in my class has a good time. You will need to memorize speeches (1-3 minutes long) for this class but I think it's pretty easy. If you put in the effort you get a good grade. People saying he is inconsiderate, attendance is just mandatory.

Jody was super cool and definitely an interesting teacher. Attendance is mandatory, but I never saw that as a problem. Memorization is 100% necessary to get an A in the class, so you have to put the work in. However, there are only 3-4 things you are graded on for presenting. Definitely take advantage of the extra credit for each unit.

Jody is a funny guy and makes the class pretty fun. You have to show up to class for a grade but he makes it enjoyable if you go in with an open mind. The coursework is very easy. As long as you take your time to memorize your performances more than a day before its your time to go, you should get an easy A.

This class was super easy and fun. He was a super great professor. You are graded on attendance. But, you get to earn a lot of extra credit with the speeches. Your only homework really is to memorize the speeches that you write.

Attendance is very important to this class and professor, but as it is a speaking class, that makes sense. If you attend class and try (even just mild effort) you will pass this class with flying colors. The hardest part is memorizing the speeches, but they're all only 1 minute long anyways. Overall, he is fun to joke with, just show up.

For an introductory class the bar is fairly low, but Mr. Price tries to keep things entertaining throughout the semester. Your 3 performances are the central makeup of your grade, but he is lenient and accommodating. Show up to class and put in even the smallest amount of effort and you'll pass.

Attendance is mandatory and not showing up will be reflected in your grade. Communication is key and Jody is strict on email format. There are 3 main performances over the semester - about a minute long each. As long as you do well on those and attend class, you should get an A or B in this course.

I personally really enjoyed JP. He loves theater and you can really tell. However, he does have unrealistic expectations for his students who don't have any performance background. You do three performances throughout the semester and they are graded fairly tough. You need to be nearly perfect to get an A on a performance. Memorization is a MUST!

If you do the work and go to class you will be fine. For TAI170 there's 3 performances, he's not a hard grader and they're only a minute long.

JP is a nice guy and is very passionate about what he teaches. If you're taking TAI 170 just to get the credit, take another professor it will be much easier. You have to be there every day and the lectures are a bit useless. There are professors that care less if you want the easy A. LOTS of reading and very little quiz prep (2 quizzes).

Jody is a great person and an ok professor. Attendance will affect the grade. There are three performances that the whole class is based around. Memorization is needed for a good grade, but he is quite clear in his expectations. Just know you will probably get out of your comfort zone as everyone has to perform by themselves in front of the class!

He was good

This class was the one class I had that I looked forward to going to. JP is an amazing professor and just wants to hold a fun and interesting class! As long as you do the assignments and memorize your scripts, you will pass this class very easily and have made a new friend in the process. JP cares and wants to see you succeed - take this class!

JP was an awesome teacher. I enjoyed his class a lot more than I thought I would. I was scared at first because of the theater aspect, as I had no experience, but ended up being just fine. Even if you don't think you have good memorization skills, you will learn. I would take the course again and would recommend for people who need the credits!

JP was intimidating at first, but after the first couple of weeks he began to grow on me. I enjoyed this class much more than I thought I would. JP is funny and the course is easy. If you do not like speaking in front of the class, do not take this course, as it is required to speak in front of the class with no script by yourself.

Not a super easy class but also not hard by any means. Gives practically no homework week-to-week. You only need to work when there's a recitation coming up (only a few of these). Def do practice the recitations tho, they're a big part of the class. Never read the stories he assigned, not necessary. Really interesting class and pretty cool guy!

Jody's class is engaging but requires getting out of your comfort zone. Attendance matters, and the performance-focused assignments can be challenging but rewarding. Unstuck study AI and the free textbook are helpful study tools. Overall, a fun class if you're willing to put in the work.

JP was a great professor. Very little homework besides the 3 big performances, which do require memorization, so make sure you rehearse those. He gave out a lot of extra credit(about 10 points just for dressing nicely on your performance days). He isn't the harshest grader in my opinion, but theatre can be difficult to grade, so keep that in mind.

Favorite class ever, I'm quiet and don't tend to talk to other people in class much but this class pushed me out of my bubble and helped a lot. It was a humors class and I never left in a bad mood if anything I left happier then when I first walked into the door.

JP was a really good professor who was also very fair. He was very dynamic and engaging, would recommend others to take his class.

There are two books you need for this class, but they were expensive at all. He gives out tons of extra credit. Most of my grade was keep so high with his extra credit. If you show up everyday to his class, he gives you 10 points of extra credit. He is a nice and fun teacher

Professor Price was funny, which made lectures super engaging. As long as you show up, do some reading, and try to memorize presentations, you will receive a good grade. He gives out a lot of extra credit, and in my opinion, is a pretty lenient grader.

Very caring, very approachable, wonderful feedback. Will help with any needs for performances, and is lenient on grades. He is tougher for those he knows can do a good job, and lenient for those who care a little (or a lot) less. Show up, do the work, and you'll easily pass.

JP is one of the best professors I have ever had. He was hilarious and built a really strong classroom community that I genuinely enjoyed going to. It wasn't as much a class as it was a place where everyone knew and understood each other. There were quite a few speeches and presentations but as long as you legitimately, try that's what matters.

Great professor! Wouldn't take if you are bad at memorizing. Memorizing is a main part of his grading system. Easy to talk to. Easy extra credit consistently throughout semester

For starters, this is a theater class meant for non theater majors. So it definitely requires you to step out of your comfort zone. If you aren't comfortable with memorizing poetry and short stories, or talking about the meaning behind them this won't be for you. He's not a tough grader, but graded "rehearsal days" aren't able to be made up.