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COMM150 - 5.0 rating“Brother Judkins is an excellent teacher”
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Bro. Judkins is a good person. But as a professor of a college university, he is terrible. His teachings skills are not to par as most professors and I learned very little in his "Multimedia Pro" class, that was a joke. If you want to learn Flash, GoLive, and other software taught in his class go and read a tutorial book. He is very friendly/nice.
Brother Judkins expects a lot from his students. There were lots of quizzes and assignments each week, and because of it, I learned so much. He's a terrific teacher. I highly recommend him.
A good teacher. Interesting class. Different than the normal lecture.
Brother Judkins is a very good/helpful teacher. He is always willing to spend time with his students and help them out. I learned a lot from his multimedia production class and am going to take classes from him again.
Bro. Judkins is a great teacher. I have had him for both Multimedia Production and Visual Media. Bro. Judkins really wants to help you learn and understand the material. His door is always open and he takes time outside of class to work with students one on one. If you are a Comm major, take his visual media class, you will learn a ton!
He's an amazing guy!!!! He cares about your personal life and it makes all the differance.
good class but I llot of busy ork not hard but a lot of group work.
Bro. Judkins is one of the easiest teachers. If you complain enough about the difficulty of an assignment he will move the deadline. He is very nice, but I wasn't pushed at all to learn, I floated through all of his classes, and got an A.
I found this class very difficult, due to the depth of Adobe Flash. But Bro. Judkins really makes an effort to assit you, so you do understand. I took several times out of my schedule to meet with him to gain a better understanding, and it really helped. You can tell he really cares, and he is a funny guy. What is nice, there are no tests!
Bro. Judkins is a GREAT teacher!!! There is a test every week and homework as well as group activities outside of class. It's like two classes because you don't really study the book in class and that's what's on the test. Great teacher!!!!
Great teacher; really cares about his students. Easy class with lots of busy work. Lots of group presentations. Test questions are confusing; you have to interpret what the text really means.
His Interpersonal Communications class is amazing! I would recommend it to everyone! it is such a great and fun class, you really get close to the teacher and the people in the class. It was my favorite class I took. Some of the projects you might think dumb at first, but all of them are very rewarding!
Brother Judkins is a great person. He is a HORRIBLE teacher. HORRIBLE. If you want to learn flash, you'd do better reading a book. Teaching style is confusing and disjointed. This guy should not be teaching college.
Judkins qualifies as a teacher in the same way punching yourself in the face qualifies as dentistry.
Terrible instructor. Made me consider dropping the course just to take it from someone else on another semester.
Very disappointing. I was surprised that someone inept was employed by BYU-Idaho. I expected better.
Brother Judkin's Interpersonal class has been my favorite class! The projects are really fun & you become close friends with everyone in the class! I always came away from class with great insights and feeling better about my day! Brother Judkins is a super nice and caring person that has taught me a lot. I would take another class from him!
Brother Judkins was a nice guy but not such a good teacher. I was really excited to take this class but then it became a class that I dreaded attending. Also, he made us mount a lot of our projects (which was a total pain) when other teachers of the same course didn't...if he personally doesn't like your projects he won't give you a good grade!!!!
To echo the previous comments, Brother Judkins is a great guy and a fairly poor professor. The students who love how available he is in his office went there because he doesn't explain things well in class. Not a class I enjoyed attending.
Brother Judkins is unclear at first but you will get used to his directions. As for his office hours I would suggest emailing him and he should be available to talk to. I learned a lot in his class but his grading was biased. He didn't give you partial credit to work that is partially done. His grading is way hard but there were no tests. Okay Prof
To echo previous comments, Judkins has great rapport and regard for his students. His ability to convey information, however, is sorely lacking.
Brother Judkins is a fantastic teacher. His best quality is his caring for his students. You can tell that he alwyays has the students best interest in mind. I would def take another class from him.
This was the most frustrating class I have ever taken. Be prepared to teach yourself the material. We told him we felt a little lost when he gave instructions and he said that was his teaching style-to leave you in the dark so you have to work to figure it out. I had a B, did proj. 5 and still got a B+. Such a joke. I had him twice; avoid his class
This class is NOT hard at all if you put in the effort. If you are not doing the reading, not participating, and not attending class, then it will show in your work. If you need help, just ask. Use your resources: textbook, communication lab, lab assistant, and classmates. Do your work, go into the class ready to learn, and you will get the most.
He teaches pretty well. I knew nothing about flash before this class, and now I feel pretty confident. Some of his ways are pretty set, even if they aren't the best ways. But he does teach the class quite well, and it shouldn't be too hard if you actually try.
Best class that I have taken at BYU-Idaho! He is nice, interactive with students, and always available for extra help. He creates a family out of a class which adds so much to the learning experience. I have learned so much more in this class than any other I have taken. Highly recommend!
Not willing to work with you if you are sick and end up in the hospital. He says deadlines are deadlines and does not matter what the excuse is. One of the worst professors I have ever had.
WORST PERSON EVER. NOT WILLING TO WORK WITH YOU AT ALL! POOR TEACHING SKILLS
I loved this class. It was super fun and I learned so much. I'm not a Comm major but I hear this was a great class so I took it and I'm glad I did. It's a harder class, but if you apply yourself it's very doable. The projects are great and have a lot of real life application. I loved it!!!!
Brother Judkins is an excellent teacher. Communications isn't my major, it's just a cluster of mine, but so far I've gotten so much out of his class. We use the book often, but We learn so much more in class.
Bro. Judkins is a very nice guy, but his teaching style is very hard to learn from. I was confused most of the class, I pretty much had to teach myself how to design websites. It also took at least a month for an assignment to be graded. And his grading seemed biased to me.
Brother Judkin's is a demanding teacher, and if you want to do well, make sure you ask him his opinion and how you can improve your projects. If you do exactly as he suggests and always show up on time, you can pass with an A.
The worst teacher ever!!! You pretty much have to teach yourself the material. He doesn't teach very well. As clear as mud. If you need help hes in his office, but the lab assistants are a joke and they don't always show up for there appointed lab time to help you. Take this class only if you want to drop your GPA.
I took the intrapersonal class and it was one of my favorite classes! Even if youre not a Comm major, consider this class!You learn about relationships and your communication style and your class can end up very close. Mr. Judkins can be unclear about due dates but he is patient and understanding about comments in class. This class changed my life
It's not that I didn't like the class. There is too much information to cram into one semester. Brother Judkins was helpful after class but during class so many people had so many questions it was too much for him I think. He would show an example of how to do something once and then expect you to be an expert. Really hard class!
Wow, this was the worst class I've ever taken on the BYU-Idaho campus. This guy is the worst teacher I've ever had in my life. Doesn't have a clue how to teach and his tests and quizzes have nothing to do with web design. No wonder half the class dropped this before the first week was over, wish I would've done the same....
I almost didn't take the class because of the negative comments here. I found Bro. Judkins to be a good teacher. He helped me after class when needed and was very patient in helping me with the Adobe software. I felt he was fair-generous with grading. It was a good class.
Hated the class for the first few weeks, because everyone has an F, but he does it to work you hard, and even though I'm not getting the best grade in this class, I'm passing. I love the class now because I'm learning like crazy and that's more important to me than the grade. Take only if you want to learn not if you want a good grade!
Brother Judkins is a very insightful man. He love his students. He has good judgment and he expects his students to learn. Some may complain because he sticks to his deadlines, but honestly if you turn things in on time you will do great in the class. I have had many great experiences in my life, but this class ranks among the top.
Brother Judkins has an amazing disposition. He has truly been an awesome teacher and has really inspired me this semester. His comments were uplifting and encouraging. I really loved how much he cared for his students and how much he desired for his students to care for each other as well. I really recommend this class for everyone.
He is a disorganized and unclear teacher. Only the students who knew HTML and CSS before this class truly excelled. He teaches PHP which is not appropriate for this class. I've never been excited to do teacher reviews, and was disappointed when I couldn't fill one out for him. Unfortunately, he is the only (for now) who teaches this class.
Brother Judkins is such a nice guy. But he has no idea how to teach this material. Very disorganized & difficult to understand. Didn't have a course schedule, randomly assigned point values, half of the assignments had not been graded by FINALS week. This class made me a stress case. Too bad he's the only teacher.... Good luck.
The WORST teacher I have ever had. Literally, like I had an A-, and just because my project was a little wrinkled, he gave me a 0 on it. Now I have a D-. Don't take this class!!
He deserves a bad rating, he is so annoying, rude, and doesn't know how to teach.
My grade is unacceptable. I didn't do 'the right size' and he gave me a zero, just because of that. Dude you have some serious OCD problems that you need fixed.
He isn't helpful
This class is my least favorite. I hated it from the beginning. He has poor teaching skills and gave me a 20% for NOT printing it on colored paper when he didn't say that on the assignment. He's not fair. I wish I had someone else to teach me Visual Media. He's a know it all, and is very unhelpful. Don't take this class. He only wants the best kids
He literally made me feel like a failure in his class! We had quizzes everyday and projects every class. He made me so stressed out in class that I CRIED! What kind of teacher is he anyway?! I am very discouraged. He drops my grades for the stupidest mistakes ever. I deserve an A, he makes his students go through so much stress. It's unbelievable!
Whenever his class is next I just want to skip. He is the worst teacher I've had. He only wants perfect students. If you don't do the right color, size, font, he will give you an F.
This is not a class for complainers or people that just want a grade. You have to be a scholar which is why your here at this campus right? Bro J is a great guy and tries his best to teach a really hard subject. If you follow along and make it to every class your golden! He is very helpful and willing as well. Class is challenging but rewarding.
I took this class because I am a Web Design major, I felt really bad for all the of Comm students that didn't get it. HTML, CSS and especially PHP are just confusing languages for any teacher to teach. Honestly I loved Bro Judkins teaching style and I felt like he taught the subject better and more basic then any of my CIT web classes.
A great insight to personal communications! Very good with exercises! Will learn more through him than the book!
Bro Judkins is a great teacher. He grades a little bit hard but MAKE SURE to go see him during office hours to get help from him, he loves it and it will help your grade immensely.
Bro. Judkins is one of my favorite teachers in the COMM department. Yes his classes push you, but isn't that the point? I learn more in his classes than I do in others so that's why I've taken him whenever possible. If you're looking for an easy A, go somewhere else. If you want to learn, take his class.
This class can be a little confusing at times, but overall it's very beneficial. I often found myself thinking about what we'd been learning in class and often talking about it with others. It definitely made me re-evaluate and change some aspects of my life. You learn a lot, but it's up to you. It's not an easy A, but it won't kill you either.
Not hard. As long as you remember to do the brief and easy assignments and show up to present you'll do fine. Although, it would be cool if he actually replied to emails.
Brother Judkins is a great teacher and this class was really fun and easy. The book was so interesting and fun to read. We never used the book during class or had discussions on the reading, however, which I wish we would have talked more about it because class seemed kind of pointless sometimes. Overall great class though
Ended up with an A, but had an F on I-Learn all semester for no apparent reason. It was stressful and irritating trying to communicate with him.
He is an excellent teacher! He can be a little confusing but he's there to help you. If you have concerns he's willing to work with you. His teaching style is different than others. He realizes that life still happens even when school is going on. This was nice because my husband had a lot of VA appointments that we had to go to that semester.
awesome teacher he loves what he does and if you respect him not having your phone out he will be so grateful and respect you. Very understanding
I took this class as an elective but would definitely take it again or at least another class with the same teacher. He is a great teacher and you will definitely learn a lot from him both educationally and definitely spiritually. He is by far my favorite professor. The way he taught and spirit that was felt never made class feel like justa class.
Brother Judkins is a great professor and I look forward going to this class because part of the class consists of getting to know your classmates first and last names. Eventually, the class creates awesome friendships and you have a ton of fun. Read everything in the chapter because the tests are very wordy and detailed from the chapter.
Really tough grader and not willing to help you out when you have questions or are struggling with a project.
I loved the content of this class, so I was SUPER disappointed to hate the way it was structured SO much. Brother Judkins will take off points for things that you had NO idea you were supposed to do. Seriously, hardest grader I've ever had. This was my lowest grade, but I worked harder & longer in this class than all of my other classes combined.
Okay, real talk. Brother Judkins is very good at telling you exactly what he wants and exactly how to do it. If you attend class and pay attention to his tutorials, you will have no problem passing his class with flying colors and learning the essential basics to design. He's fun to be around and always answers the questions you have.
I took Visual Media from Brother Judkins. The COMM department sets the standards for this class, but Bro Judkins is very willing to help. He gave the class an extra week on one of the projects which let me go from a C to an A on that project. He's very open to meet with you and that time is golden. Take your project in and he'll tweak it for you.
Nice person but a very harsh grader. Doesn't teach very well. Wastes time at the start of class that could be spent learning. Overall, not very good.
Brother Judkins is the sweetest professor. His class is tough but he knows it is and works with you. :)
The best class I have ever taken. I wish I could take his class over and over again. He gives tests on each chapter, but they're not too bad, and other than that there's not a ton of work. Super interesting class and very interactive and fun. I recommend that everybody take this class.
He is an amazing teacher for interpersonal communication! The things he has us do may seem slightly trivial and unimportant at first, but it all ends up relating at the end. He actually got me to think and learn in his class! AMAZING GOOD TEACHER!!! I would take his class again just to learn it all again.
He is on of my favorite teachers in the Comm department. He rarely uses powerpoints like other teachers but instead does live demonstrations which helps so much. He has an emphasis on using fellow classmates as resources to pass the class which was so helpful and I made several friends from this. He is always willing to meet to help.
He is a pretty good teacher. He goes a little fast during class and he seems a little scatter-brained at times, but if you ask questions he'll stop and answer them for you or will ask the class what they think. He's really good at keeping the class participating. The workload is heavy and grading is tough, but he's always there to help improve.
Bro. Judkins cares about his students and makes class interesting with fun activities. He made it a priority for us to know our classmates names and interact outside of class, which made going to class so much more enjoyable. Read the textbook thoroughly and study with your classmates and you will do well on the tests. I would take it again!
Com 130 is one of the worst classes I've ever taken. Bro. Judkins is the ONLY teacher I would recommend taking this class from though. He makes it somewhat bearable. The assignments are tough and time consuming. If you have to take this class take it from him. He explains why you got docked on points and offers help.
Bro. Judkins is my favorite professor of the semester! His class is very fast-paced (three assignments per week), but if you ask questions during class he will take the time to help you. He does live software demos you can follow along with which is great. He's always willing to meet outside class to help with software questions/critiques etc. Take
I am someone that absolutely hates going to class more than anything. However, Brother Judkins' class made me so excited to go everyday. I have social anxiety and was scared about the participation but you become friends with everyone in the class from assignments so it is easy to participate. If I could, I would take this class every semester.
Great teach who cares. Go to his office for help. Best course on campus and I'm glad I they changed the book to lifetime I will use the color and typography chapters the most. Really helpful. Fast paced class, but now I have solid skills. I took the class to get the portfolio and skills, but changed my major to Comm because of how much I learned.
hardest class in COMM department.
Brother Judkins is an AMAZING teacher. Just know that this class is going to be very hard. The projects are huge and complicated, but MAKE SURE TO GET HELP AT THE MAC LAB. I cannot stress this enough. It's the only reason I passed the class. If you're going to take this class, take it with Brother Judkins. He is by far the best. Good luck!
I hear Judkins is good for INterpersonal, but NOT for Visual Comm. He is not a designer and he is happy they are making this class easier. But for me, they ruined it. I took 130 to learn college-level design principles and adobe, but they made it like grade school level. I thought this was my path, but now I'm changing my major to Art. AVOID!
Brother Judkins is amazing! If you need to take Interpersonal Theory, definitely take it from him. I have so much respect for him and he is also extremely funny.
He gives you really great feedback on the work that you turn in, and helps you to make your projects great. He's good to work with and is easily accessible outside of class. The projects can be time consuming, though, and he understands that. But he still expects a lot.
Comm 150 is the best class I have ever taken, and Bro Judkins is a wonderful teacher. He is a great example of interpersonal communication. If you love academics, you will probably find this class to be different; there is a textbook, but the focus is not on academic learning, but rather on CHANGE. Bro Judkins is focused on helping his class CHANGE
Brother Judkins is an amazing professor. He really cares about the material and especially his students. I couldn't recommend this course and professor more highly. Tests are frequent, but mostly open book, and there are lots of group things, but they reinforce the material and are most people's favorite part of the class. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Bro. Judkins class is my favorite class. I was hesitant about taking a comm class, but I love it. He teaches in an inspiring way and he cares about getting to know you and your classmates. I feel grateful that I took this class. I have gotten to know my classmates well and also learned great things along the way. Some group projects. Read your book
He gives you all you need to know at the beginning of the semester and you can guide yourself from there. Really good, group activities, cares about students, nice guy.
Brother Judkins is a solid guy. For the 150 class we had name quizzes, which sounds like a drag but it's actually a lot of fun. Our class got super close and we were able to have such a positive and fun learning environment. It gets you outside of your comfort zone without being scary, and what you learn in this class applies to any relationship.
Brother Judkins is awesome! He is very consistent and caring. If you show up to his office, hell sit with you for an hour just to help. Hes always positive and very clear about what he expects. Im taking another class from him next semester.
He was a nice guy, but again very strict and lots of tests.
AMAZING!!!! He cares about every single person in the class, get ready to get personal with everyone. I learned so much in this class! The type of work you out in is what will reflect on your grade. For sure will take more classes from Brother Judkins in the future!
It is a beginners class and he graded us like we were expected to be professionals. He is so picky and his whole thing is that it has to be up to the way he likes designing stuff, not how you view it. And you can be "too creative." He won't even tell you what he wants fixed, just "figure it out." Save yourself the stress and just take this online.
Judkins attempts to care but misses the mark. Most tests were take-home. With one test, I was sick the day the test was due in class. I let him know, but he wouldn't accept it the next class; I got a 0 on the test. Each test required us to study with a classmate and another person. Assignments weren't bad. Would take class againnot from Judkins.
Ok, so you're trying to decide if you want to take a class from this guy and you're seeing lots of conflicting information. Here's my take on him... He's a good teacher who expects you to be a good student in return. That's what it all boils down to. He sets a good example, you better follow it. He doesn't cut corners, you better not cut corners.
Lets be CLEAR: Brother Judkins is the best teacher for COMM150! The way he teaches his class will help anyone regardless of their major. He is extremely easy to understand and his class is very organized. Almost every class he reminds everyone what assignments are due that week. At the very least, you will leave this class with more friends.
Brother Judkins is what every professor should be! He cares about his students and their success no matter what anyone else says! I didnt find him to be strict at all. In college, we must be professional and responsible, and that is simply where he is coming from. Comm 150 has been my favorite college class thanks to him!
Judkins is the best. This is my favorite class I've taken in my 7 semesters at BYU-I. His discussions truly made me want to change the way I communicate within all of my relationships. He is smart and loves his students. Assignments are not hard, but they do take effort. If you take Comm150, take it from Brother Judkins.
Brother Judkins is awesome! His class is insightful and I loved going. There was homework multiple times a week. Most of it was easy, some was a little more work. In class discussions were super eye opening and I love the things that we cover. This is the kind of class that what you put in, is what you will get out of it.
Brother Judkins has been one of my favorite professors that I have had at BYUI. He's very caring and has a passion for what he is teaching. As long as you do the assignments and go to class, you will pass with an A. Such a fun class to take and he's an amazing professor.
He is caring and has helped me to see and understand conversation in another way. Ive felt that Im good at conversation naturally but this class and professor has taught me that I still have so much more to learn and its Helene see people in a new light.
Brother Judkins is a very inspiring teacher. He really knows his material, and there are many life lessons I learned in this class that I will remember forever. I highly recommend taking this class from him, and I'm sure he's great at teaching other classes as well because he truly cares about his student's success.
Brother Judkins is attentive to the needs of the class. He likes to use memorable demonstrative or object lessons, and likes to have assignments where you practice the interpersonal skills we talk about in class. He is willing to listen to different perspectives. Even if you don't always agree with him, you will find that he is pretty respectful.
He is one of the most caring and understanding professors I've encountered during my schooling. However, he is not a push-over. Make sure you are putting in effort in the class and it will be a smooth ride.
I really loved this class! I learned more then I though I would. He is caring and wants everyone to learn something in this class! You learn a lot of life lessons like how to strengthen your relationships and become a better individual.
Brother Judkins is an amazing professor. He is very passionate about the material he teaches and you can tell he has every student's well being in his mind and heart. He creates an excellent classroom environment and open atmosphere. I've learned so much from Brother Judkins and he has a knack for inspiring you to go out and be your best self.
Brother Judkins's class is probably the best you can take on campus. Everything you learn is applicable right away and he is willing to work with his students. I made some good friends in this class because of the atmosphere that Brother Judkins created. Would completely recommend taking COMM 150 with him!
Brother Judkins is one of the best teachers I have ever had at BYU-I. I learned SO MUCH and you can tell that he really loves and cares about his students. I think that everyone should be required to take this class from Brother Judkins!
I loved the class and the teacher. I believe that the content is essential for any major. I recommend it if you want to be a better human being.
This guy is and angle. He genuinely cares so much, and wants what is best for you. 10/10 recommend his class. You become so close to the people in there and it's so up lifting. You'll never want to miss a class.
Brother Judkins was amazing. He sets up the class to have an amazing environment and everyone in my class got so close. I would recommend this class to anybody and would very strongly recommend taking it from Brother Judkins.
Such a wonderful dude. The way he sets up the class is honestly amazing. He makes such a comfortable environment for everyone. He genuinely cares about each of his students and wants you to be the best you can be. Sightings were a really fun assignment to!
Brother Judkins is a really nice guy and he loves what he does! I honestly think his class was horrible. I had no prior knowledge of photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator and he graded to perfection. I spent hours in the lab and on these projects and got terrible scores. The class was all shocked anlt how harsh his grading was. He hardly ever gave As
Brother Judkins' teaching style was confusing and when he didn't get what he wanted out of his class activities, he got upset at the class. He required us to do more than 5 different activities with classmates on your own time (and you couldn't meet on campus). The class taught me how to improve personal relationships, but that's all I gained.
Brother Judkins is the BEST. He is so caring and is a phenomenal teacher. He gets to know each student through assignments and the role by asking fun questions. Brother Judkins puts his heart into every lesson and the Spirit he invites is incredible. You will never regret taking a class from him. He has definitely been my favorite professor so far.
Brother Judkins puts effort and thought into classroom activities and assignments! Everything you will do in this class is meaningful and you will use the skills you learn for the rest of your life. Brother Judkins is always willing to help and will care about you as a student. The homework is fun and you'll succeed as long as you participate!
Best professor out there. The class has this personal feel to it and you feel loved and welcome all the time. Brother Judkins wants the best for each student and has visible love for each of his students too. He has chapter tests all the way to 11 though, be ready for that. Absolutely love this class! 10/10 recommend!!
Brother Judkins was an incredible professor! He cares about all of his students and their success. There are quite a few tests, but some are open book and note. I truly got to know some of my classmates and Brother Judkins made the class so fun!
Brother Judkins is the best professor I have ever met. 10/10 would take this class again! He is a professor you will want to be friends with after you move on from the class. Very helpful with class and assignments, very approachable. Fun atmosphere in class.
Brother Judkins is the best! He works hard and he wants the best for his students. He makes the lessons fun and he is really caring. He asks you a question to take attendance as a way of getting to know you more and to see if you are there. If you need com150 Brother Judkins is the one you should take without regretting
Bro. Judkins is alright. I think he can be really nice but sometimes he says things that come across as rude. He uses breakout rooms a lot for group activities but doesn't give clear instructions and leaves everyone confused. You have two projects during the semester but he doesn't tell you a lot about them and there's no rubric.
I love Brother Judkins, I have taken two classes from him and I would exclusively take classes from him if I could. He creates such a fun environment in class and by the end of the semester all your classmates are your best friends and I look forward to every class. Take everything from him you can, even if its not required!
Brother Judkins is probably the most kind-hearted professor on campus and I have taken several classes from him as he is one of my favorite professors of all time. His passion for the subject coupled with his many years of experience led to some of the most memorable and important teaching moments I have ever had.
He is great! We spent a lot of time talking about how to be good communicators. He asks for a lot of participation and is really good at asking open-ended questions without expecting us to read his mind. This class is great to take even if it's just an elective!
Brother Judkins is an amazing and caring person. However the class was very loosely structured. I didn't feel as though I learned much. It took till the end of the semester for my first case study to be graded and I received no feedback other than a highlight of a few spelling errors, final projects had no feedback either. This class lacked alot
Absolutely love this teacher and our interpersonal theory and practices class 11/10 would recommend
Bro. Judkins is amazing. I LOVED his class. I'm honestly considering taking it again just because I want to. He's caring, and so funny. He's inspiring, he thinks outside the box. His tests are a bit hard but if you read the material, and the side stories in the chapter you will be ok. I've recommended this class to everyone I know.
Incredibly unfair professor. I had a 4.0 until this class. The class isn't hard, he just grades based off of however he feels that day. There is no rubric and no information left as to why you received a poor grade. He took until the end of the semester to grade everything. The class was pointless and he doesn't care about messing up your grades.
Brother Judkins is the best professor in the communications department! He cares a lot about his students and their well-being and wants them to succeed. I learned so much from his classes and have been able to use what I've learned. I've taken multiple courses from him and would definitely take more from him!
Brother Judkins loves what he teaches and is super enthusiastic about it! His class is more loosely structured which works well for some and not as well for others. He was super helpful and great at answering questions. His group projects and class activities better helped you learn the content by experiencing what you were learning.
You should absolutely take this class from Brother Judkins. I recommend it to everyone I know. It is such an interesting and fun class and I learned SO MUCH this semester from him. You get really close to people in your class and learn a ton about others and communication skills 1000% recommend.
Bro Judkins is BY FAR the best professor at BYUI. He is super fun, kind and understanding. I will forever remember this class and I am nursing major. If you have to or want to take COMM15 please take it with him. I would recommend this class to anyone who comes to BYUI especially if it is their first semester. 11/10 Exams are all online, tons of EC
He's an awesome teacher! You can tell that he cares about his students personally. He helped make the class feel comfortable opening up to each other.
Br Judkins is the most deliberate and thoughtful professor I've ever had. A master teacher. He expects sincerity and effort from his students, it's not an easy A. But he cares deeply about his students' success. The experiences in his class are truly next-level. Wish he taught even more classes.
If you are forced to take this class for your major..... PLEASE!!! Take it from LITERALLY any other professor! He's awful!
Brother Judkins is one of my favorites! His class is so fun and he is very understanding. The assignments can be time consuming so plan ahead!! He responds to emails quickly and is always happy to help. He doesn't like fluff and only assigns things that are of value to the course. I feel like I learned a ton!! 10/10
wow, bro. Judkins is amazing. He really cares a lot about his students and this class was one of my favorites I have ever taken, but be prepared to PARTICIPATE!
He is remarkable! I was so stressed for this class from what I've heard about Visual Media in general, but he was always so willing to help and he puts in the effort if you put in the effort. The hw isnt overbearing, and is very manageable. He truly cares about his students and wants to see you succeed. whoever graded him bad is off their rocker...
Brother Judkins is the epitome of love! He makes class learning fun and memorable and is always there to support you and help you in the ways you need! Highly highly recommend!
Brother Judkin's class has been my favorite of my entire college career. It's the only class where I've actually become good friends with my classmates. There's no busywork and no "word-count" limit because the assignments are really for you, they're all things that help you think and grow as a person. YOU matter to him more than the grades do.
Brother Judkins is awesome and I love this class! I have never had as much fun in a class as I had in this one. Lots and lots of group work so be aware. The one downside is that Judkins takes a while to grade so you won't know your final grade until the very very end.
I can't reccomend that you take Comm 150 from Brother Judkins enough. He cares about his students, and it shows. The way that he sets this course up makes it a must-take, even as an elective. You leave his class almost sad that it's over. Deadlines are strict, but the work is engaging and easy. Most of the tests are open book/open note.
This is the worst class I have ever taken. I literally struggled to understand what was going on in the class. It was so confusing. He doesn't give any feedback cause obviously he grades at the end of the semester when students can't get the opportunity to complain about the grades because it's too late.
COMM 150 is the most subjective class I've taken on campus. Brother Judkins teaches theory, but acknowledges that he believes theory must be practical. There's a lot of uncomfortable vulnerability that is encouraged in class. Projects are graded on how he feels about what you learned or did not learn. There's no rubric. Take PSYCH 111 instead.
I love his lectures because they kept me interested most of the time and that he had everyone involved in class. I had a great time in class because I got to know all of the students.
The fact that there's low ratings baffles me. Bro Judkins is SO compassionate, he truly cares for his students and is so passionate about what he teaches. Every. Single. Day I walked out of his class feeling uplifted and knowledgeable. Also, the lessons he comes up with BLOWS my mind. He is very big on teaching through life lessons!
This was the best class I have ever taken! It was so fun!! I will say there are things you just have to get done, but you get in the flow and learn a lot. I loved going to every class and when I was sick I was actually sad I missed it!! Highly recommend! Plus Bro. Judkins honestly is super caring.
Bro. Judkins is an amazing professor who genuinely cares about his students. The class is engaging, with manageable work and helpful resources like unstuck AI for study prep. Highly recommend!
You have to be in class because he does not give lectures - instead, there are so many cool "labs" or "activities" that you engage in as a class. Fair grader. He's a great leader - he has high expectations, but also knows you can do it. Super cool teaching style. You do read a short book for the class and have to do a couple big projects.
Honestly, Brother Judkins is the best teacher I have ever had, and I would recommend him to anyone. I loved comm250 and the experiences I experienced there! There is some group projects that changed my life forever. If you go into this class wanting to learn and learn by experience. This is the class and teacher for you!
The most amazing class I have ever taken!!!! I think every person should take this class. This class blew my mind every day. I am a better communicator and person after taking this class. We joke that our homework is to become friends with each other. Tests can be difficult, but not bad. If you participate and put in the effort, grading is fair.
Brother Judkins teaches a lot of the class content through activities in class. It's non traditional, but very interesting and engaging. There is a lot of group work, but he's understanding if you put in effort. Love him and his class!
For being an organizational principles professor, brother Judkins is not at all organized. He hates grading so he kind of just doesn't do it until the last second. The simulations are super fun but the finals don't really make any sense at all and when you go to talk to him he just kind of avoids your questions. A lot of pop quizzes
Brother Judkins is such a wonderful teacher! The class is super fun and involved. The only downside is there is a lot of textbook reading, but they were interesting and definitely helpful for life in general.
Doesn't grade the assignment as they come, he waits until the semester is over to grade everything when you have no control to communicate, doesn't provide feedback on areas where you should have improved, no rubric on his assignments.Not flexible if you intending to skip the class. Names test quiz for everyone is crazy and stressful
I love Brother Judkins as a man, but his class was way harder than an intro course to communications should be. I am an Exercise Phys major, and I got a better grade in my anatomy class than his class. The chapter tests are really hard, and he takes a long time to grade assignments. Lots of reading as well.
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