Easy class and good TAs if you visit them. They practically write your papers! Make sure its in MLA though. TAs will check them and fix everything. Go to class and earn easy pts. its 3 hrs because we watch movies.. not that difficult. Prof. is new, but he is nice and very knowledgable.

This teacher was easy as cake. He relied way too much on dvds that he couldn't even get to work. So if the dvd didn't work why didn't he actually teach us? Ask him why. Overall, basically a review for me and an easy A. He offers extra credit, but i didn't even use it.

Well, as a teacher he is not bad, i had him for fall 08. The only big things you need to look out for in this class are the midterm, and the final exam. As they can be somewhat ridiculous and must be done on your own time. You got 2 months to decide film, screenplay or 9 page essay. give him a go, like i said he is not bad except midterm project.

Can be boring at times but EASY A plain and simple :)

Really nice guy. Simple class, but very informative relies heavily on the textbook. But overall a easy class, he is a very understandable lecturer too.

I took his online class and it was pretty easy. As long as you listen to the lectures and take advantage of the notes, the assignments are pretty easy. Make sure to utilize the ta's; they are a great help on papers. The quizes were a little difficult just because the questions were so specific. He himself, is pretty nice and helpful.

He is smart but boring. Also he is ambiguous with assignments. He will say one thing and then a week later he changes it, makes it hard when your almost done with something. I got an A+ and never even opened the book, so if you can deal with a little b.s. go for it.

Took class online and it was incredibly easy! Had friends that took it in person and they spent three hours doing nothing every thursday night.

Loved Prof. Fortunato and this class. Lectures and assignments are very interesting and Fortunato is a really nice guy and an excellent teacher. He is a bit egotistical and he shows it, but other than that, he's legit. I highly recommend this class.

Took the class online, there was a lot of material/long lectures to wade through but they were always interesting. Quizzes can be a bit tricky, writing assignments aren't too tough. He gives a TON of extra credit, so it's very easy to get an A+.

Class is pretty easy. He's a really nice guy and quite a looker too

He is a really nice guy!! I don't know why the comments below are so harsh. I took two of his classes and they were both easy and fun.

I took this class on line. It was a lot of work, but it was interesting. Do all of the extra credit and you will get an A+. There were 3 tests, 3 papers and 3 extra credit assignments. Just take it on line.

Online class, was very interesting and I learned a lot about the film world. If you put in a little time here and there it is not a lot of work but I procrastinate and had to scramble. Assignments aren't hard and there is a good amount of extra credit. I tried to listen to the lectures but they are long and stuffed with info. A+ if you do the work.

Took this in class rather than online and from what I gather it was the right choice. Attendance is important but you can skip any 2 classes with no penalty. There isn't a heavy work load and there are no traditional tests - just a midterm project (script or film) and final paper. All work is graded easy, and with normal effort, this is an easy A!

Great teacher, take any of his classes

Took this class online, and it was great! Very clear, simple, and easy. We were required to buy two text books, and while we had to read one of them entirely (don't worry, it's broken down easy,) I never even cracked the Film Ethics one open, so don't waste your money. Overall, great and easy class. Nice professor, fair grading, and interesting.

Fortunato talks a lot about himself but with good reason. He can be helpful, but sometimes unclear. His assignments are kind of useless, I didn't like the structure of the class, but it is possible to get an A.

Took the online class and I thought it was good. Not too hard and learned some interesting things about films. There is also some extra credit to help you get really good grade. You have to watch a lot of videos.

I took this course online. Straight to the point, definitely do the weekly extra credit discussion board assignments and you're guaranteed an A+.

Likes to use anecdotes from personal experience to teach - a good thing since he's genuine. Once you get to know him he's very helpful and cares about the success of his students.

AMAZING!!!! one of my fav teachers evrrr!!!

I had him for an online class. His lectures are really clear and he was really helpful!

Easy class online. Took session A. As long as you read the powerpoints or listen to the lectures it's an easy A. Do the extra credit opportunities, they are fast/easy points.

If you want a GPA booster, this class is for you. I took it online Session A. He lays out everything you need for the class and tells you exactly what to do for the assignments. Couple essays and tests, all simple if you follow the lectures. Very helpful when you email him and prompt responses. PLENTY of extra credit to get whatever grade you want!

Very good teacher! I was dreading the fact that the class I was taking with him was 3 hours long, but he makes it fly by with his interesting stories, visuals, and videos!

Lectures are clear but boring and lengthy. I only used the powerpoints to be honest, and that was enough for a passing grade. If you want a better grade, make sure to listen to the full lectures and understand them.

I thought the lectures were fine... Although some lectures were long, Fortunato was a pleasant storyteller— you could tell he really loves teaching the class. Additionally, he was very responsive to emails, he'll discuss your grades/missed questions and he offers a lot of extra credit (over 30 points!). EASY A.

I really enjoyed this class. Everything was very clear on what was expected. It's basically go to lectures and write a journal on it, take two tests and a final, and then there's a final project but there is a lot of freedom on what to do. The lectures were always engaging, I thought which surprised me since it's a long class.

Very easy class, and his TA was awesome and an easy grader. I loved this class and professor and I'm taking another class by him next semester. I personally hardly used the course reader because you can google most anything on the study guides. (Spielberg & Lucas)

I took it online because it sounded pretty easy, and it was! It also turned out to be one of my favorite classes! He really enjoys teaching film, the lectures and power points were interesting and I loved the video clips. He offers a ton of extra credit, and it is fairly easy. Fun and easy way to get an A.

His class was personally one of my favorites during this semester. The topic of the class (SpielbergLucas) is very interesting and will hold attention. The movies shown as well are fun and interesting. The tests are not so bad as long as you do the study guides.

This class was definitely one of the easiest ones I have taken. The important part (if taking online) is to not procrastinate since there are tons of assignments and lectures. There are also lots of opportunities for extra credit and the lectures are interesting. The tests are fairly specific but not too terrible. Just take decent notes on lecture

He loves what he teaches and cares about the students. He makes you do a group project and work with that group for most of the semester. As long as you do the assignments to the best of your ability, you'll do fine.

If you enjoy film, then you will enjoy going to class. His lectures are interesting, and he always has fun stories to tell. He likes to show videos, and keep the class entertaining. There is one mandatory group project. There are options for the midterm. Attendance is key to getting a good grade in the class.

Took this class online. He had pretty interesting lectures. 3 writing assignments. One of them the final. 3 exams. Tests are pretty easy as long as you have good notes. He puts out study guides and has his lecture notes in powerpoint form as well. Definitely take advantage of those.

Good class but it was a heavy course load because I took it in A session. I would recommend reading the filmmaking text book but the valenti book isn't necessary.

Fortunato is a cool guy. He can be a little "snarky" as he puts it at times, but overall, he's willing to help and answer questions. His assignments are easy if you pay attention to lectures. It's a three hour class unfortunately, but overall, it's really interesting and he's really passionate about the material. Ended up with an A-.

Good professor. I am an international student and I never learn something about film but I got A+ on this course. The only thing for FMP 201 is going to class and following writing requirements. I learned a lot about film and the last class was awesome, we watched our own film from Midterm.

Take your time to listen to lectures and watch the videos as the Powerpoints are summaries of the chapters. Take good notes. As long as you're organized and manage your time well, you will do well. And take advantage of the extra credit. If you procrastinate, be prepared for last minute cramming before exams and papers.

This is a very basic film course and there's not a lot of depth to the lectures. He's a nice enough guy, but he doesn't seem to be super qualified--I'd prefer somebody with recent experience. There are multiple options for the midterm, which is great, but there is a group project during the semester that's pretty terrible. Occasionally pretty fun!

This was the easiest and best class I've taken at ASU. Although extremely easy I learned a lot. Every week consists of discussions, do the extra credit replies, and then 2 main exams.. use google, you'll be fine. I'm ending this course with 10+ points than needed. Super easy.

Would totally recommend taking this class! It's by far one of the easiest classes I've taken at ASU thus far. Just do the discussion board posts assigned each week, do the extra credit, and complete the study guide for exams and you'll pass with an A.

Lucas/Spielberg was a cool class. Writing a journal entry every week was a pain, but you watch movies in class. 3 MC tests. One research paper or group film. There was three different books for this class - most test questions come from the reading. He can be rude sometimes, so don't do anything to annoy him.

Learned a lot!

Easy class, and still very enjoyable. Just do the discussions and the read the material and you will learn a lot. Plus he offers a ton of extra credit. : )

Great class. Would hands down take again.

Easy A+ if you listen to all the lectures and look at the PDFs. This was an online course and his lectures are all a bit dated and pre-recorded, so some of them sound like Alvin and the Chipmunks are speaking at times; time for an update Professor!Lots of readings are assigned, BUT- yeah- He has a very kind voice and is passionate about film.

Professor Fortunato's FMP classes are a lot harder than his MCO class. Very informative! Do the lectures before you do the reading. Test questions are based on both materials and the discussion questions aren't difficult (based off the lectures). Offers extra credit!

Everyone on campus knows who this guy is, and some are willing to fight to get into his classes. I took FMP201 online as an accelerated class. Yes, there is a lot of reading, listening to lectures, projects,(This is a college level class) but I have never learned this much information in any college class in a matter of weeks. Totally recommend!

The lectures were funny and extremely informative! The FMP 201 class was somewhat long but it went by super fast. He is a great guy and cares about the class. Finished the class with over a 100% because of lots of extra credit. The readings aren't important but pay attention to the lectures.

He's a cool dude

Really good professor, cares a lot about films and shows it every time in class.

Great film teacher who cares. Lots of reading, but the information will stick and tests are simple.

Fortunato is amazing! I've actually taken four or five classes with him and had a blast in each one. His classes are pretty easy and really informative. I received an A each time.

I have taken Prof. Fortunato before and I think he is one of the best film professors at ASU. He is so nice and cool, he is not shy about his experience in Hollywood either. He brought his dog to class as well which was a 10/10 experience.

This class is very easy. If you read the assigned readings and do the study-guides for the tests, you will pass. Also, the material can be quite interesting too so definitely take this class if you get the chance!

This class was a joke. Two discussion board posts a week, along with a topic of your choosing from the assigned chapter with a minimum word count of 250 words. Do that and you get full credit. Plus, two exams you can Google. (This was an accelerated course too.)

Extremely easy upper level class! 2 discussion posts a week, you choose the topic you want to write about. 2 tests one in the middle of class and one at the end that are super easy (can even find most answers if you Google the questions). Would highly recommend taking this class if you need an easy GPA booster

If you choose to read the assigned readings and listen to the lectures, you will pass MCO450 with flying colors. I barely touched the textbook except to help me on exams/quizzes, never read anything, did not listen to one lecture, and got an A. Quizzes & discussions are easy. If you make even a little bit of time for this class, you'll be fine!

The exams are SUPER specific. You cannot bs it or look it up. Its all pulled directly from the book. The discussions are super easy and practically give away points. You can bs them.

Really easy class if you read the textbook and watch the videos. There are weekly Yellowdig posts where you talk about a relevant topic of your choice on the weekly lectures and readings as well as one discussion board post. Tests are directly from a study guide you fill out as you read. Basically a mid-term and a final (which is non-cumulative).

Easy class. The posts can be annoying as you have to reach a word minimum (250 words), but they're not hard at all. Don't do the extra credit. Get the book as it is helpful. Use the study guides and Quizlet for exams. Easy A+ (yes he offers A+). He doesn't really lecture or anything btw.

He's a really interesting guy with lots of stories to tell and breaks down everything you need to know in a very straightforward and understandable way. He was never unclear of what he wanted for assignments (which weren't hard). Sometimes a little tough in grading but overall a great guy who is obviously very passionate about the industry.

Fortunato is great guy. He is passionate about film. There is a lot of reading. You have to do it to pass the tests. It was excessive reading for a film class. When discussing film he was not super open to hear opposite opinions from students. His dog Brody is the coolest. He occasionally brings him to class.

This course was a little more involved than the other online courses I have taken. You must listen to all of the lectures and takes notes for the exams, which you can have pulled up on the side, but they are interesting. He gives LOTS of extra credit, about 50 points worth. Just do your work and you will learn A LOT of cool things. It is worth it.

There are multiple chances to acquire tons of extra credit, which is great because you can walk out at the end of the semester with a solid A. You must attend class which is pretty long and you have to write papers & participate in discussion boards so get in a habit of keeping up early on & have no worries. Can work in a crew for the midterm :)

This class was truly easy as pie for me and very interesting as well. Professor Fortunato was clear with his grading criteria and it was pretty straightforward on how to pass the class. Great professor.

Professor Fortunato's class was pretty straightforward. You had to submit a YellowDig response twice a week and there were two exams total. I took it as an A session and the course load wasn't too bad. Just be sure to read the chapters and choose the topic of your discussion based on what you were most interested in that week.

Professor Fortunato is very knowledgeable about the content. The class requires you to read x number of chapters and write 2 yellowdig posts/week on what you've learned or taken away from it. There are no specific guidelines on how to do so, so you're free to be creative. There are two exams with extra credit questions inclusive. Do this and pass.

I've taken two courses by Professor Fortunato and I wish all my professors taught like him. His lectures are short and easy to follow. He's passionate about his topics and it shows. He grades easily and doesn't assign difficult homework. Both classes offered extra credit. Both courses I felt like I learned so much in such a short period.

Take this class if you need an easy filler! Two (250 word) yellowdig posts a week and two exams with all the answers on the study guide he provides (All answers can be found on quizlet)! I didnt do a weeks worth of posts and still got an A+. Easy GPA booster for anyone.

SUPER easy class! Each week you have to complete two yellow dig post that don't take up to much time just remember to them! There are two test that I got over a hundred percent on because he has six extra point questions. He also made the final reflection extra credit, but I didn't have to do it because I already had over a hundred percent.

Lots of long lectures to listen to, but a lot of good information. He's not very harsh on grading so as long as you try you'll be fine. He also offers a TON of extra credit so if your first exam was rough (mine was) you can still get an A+

a couple of tests during the semester and a couple of discussion boards weekly. got over 100% in this class and i would happily take it again. watch some of the lectures and write your discussions on that.

I came into this class thinking it would be very difficult but it actually was not. There's lecture, movies and a book to read but for the exams Fortunato provided study guides and I followed along in the book and filled it out and the study guides were the exams! I got an A+ SUPER EASY!! Of course it was a LOT of work but you have to work for it!

MCO450 with Fortunato is a breeze but you still end up learning some interesting things. I can see how a person might walk away without getting much out of it, but if you engage with the material, you'll walk away having taken a pretty interesting course. Two chapters a week with discussion post for each chapter.

This class is ridiculously easy. Do one discussion board post a week on anything you learned at all, so just write something based on part of one of the lectures. The two exams are pulled mostly from the study guide, which you can find the answers for online, so don't buy the book. I got 100% in this class with no extra credit and almost no effort.

Doable weekly discussion posts and 2 quizzes that you can find the answers easily. You don't need the book since you can base off your posts on the video lectures. Double check that your post was based on the correct module. I talked about the wrong module and no points were given so whoops lol. There's extra credit. +/- grading.

Definitely passionate about the subject and if you like film you'll enjoy the class. I am not a film student, so I was not a big fan, but I did learn. The lectures were SUPER heavy, but I did enjoy that he recorded them and made it more personable for an online course.

Simple class. Just watch the videos and base your essays or discussions off of those. Never purchased the book and still got an A. Not a hard class, just need to remember to hit the deadlines.

There's not a lot of assignments but most of the work is honestly completion credit. A lot of the material is interesting so I recommend listening to all of the lectures, but you can get away with just listening to the ones that pertain to the paper if that's your thing. I ended up getting over 100% in this class.

I came into this class with lots of anxiety because of the work load but it's not too hard. Don't stress so much but get your work turned in on time. Accepts no late work. Not a hard class if you just move through it fast but don't fall behind. I got over a 100% in this class with the EC! Take the opportunity to do that and do a GROUP film final!

Fortunato is a good professor. His class is really interesting, especially to those who aren't majoring in film. The class was pretty easy, but be prepared to do something each week (either a discussion board, exam, etc.).

Weekly assignments are discussion posts. Write at least 250 words and you can expect full credit. Professor Fortunato has a lot of interesting insights but for some reason uses lectures from the textbook's author. Exams are online, open note, and mostly right from the lectures. Just don't forget to do a discussion post or exam and you'll get an A.

As a non film student, it is lucky to have professor Jose as my FIS 201 professor. He has been very patient to answer all of my questions, a really caring professor! One of the best in ASU! Lecture heavy though! He is great! Take his class and it will teach you each and everything behind the scenes! He is very inspirational and respectful !

A cool class as an elective! Only 3 tests, a few EASY discussion posts, and three writing assignments. Gives a ton of opportunity for extra credit. Don't buy textbook, just listen to all his lectures and take really good notes! You only need the textbook for citations in the writing assignments, so just find it online. Super interesting professor!

If you are really interested in learning something solid in college, Take Joe. He is the best on line instructor (I mean the best) I had in my college career so far. He has a GREAT sense of humor, and this class basically has changed me a lot even as a person. I learned A LOT from this class, other than just film making! LOVE LOVE THIS CLASS!

I took this in Session A. It was really interesting but also incredibly easy! Everything you need to know is in the lectures. Fortunato is almost always available for online office hours. There are 2 Writing Assignments and a Written Final, plus 3 MC exams which are pretty easy. Be careful tho bc some questions are very specific. SO MUCH XC!!!!!!

Whoever said Forutnanto's class is hard is insane to be honest. I am not sure where they are all coming from, but his FMP 201 is so far the most inspirational and interesting class I have taken on ASU on line. He is a pretty busy guy I guess, but he does spend time to answering my dumbest question!

Im 3 days into this online course and I already love it! He is an amazing professor with a deep background in film. His lectures are dense and long but have great information that make them interesting. You can work at your own pace but cannot take tests until they open on the same date for everybody. Highly recommend this course and Professor!

Super fun class! Easy weekly Yellowdig posts, 3 exams, final project. For exams, fill out study guide in its entirety, since that's where he pulls his questions from. I'd suggest buying the eBook. I got my group together in the first month, we were the first to turn in our project for a 10% curve. We had a 108, then changed to 110 since we were 1st

This class was fairly easy for the most part, you will do two discussion board posts on Yellowdig twice a week and you must type at least 250 words. However, you do not have to include references or comment on any other posts. There is one bigger discussion board post and two exams. The exams were pretty easy and you don't need to buy the textbook.

Seriously so easy- take it! Weekly discussion boards on anything you want that has to do with that weeks module and 2 exams that have study guides with everything you need to prepare for. Just do the work and extra credit, you will get over a 100 in the course. You don't need the book, just watch his lectures.

This guy is an online class dream come true. You have weekly discussions about the chapters you read in the book BUT there is no prompt. You can literally talk about anything you want which is awesome. You don't even need to purchase the book if you just watch his video lectures. The easiest A and I walked away feeling like I actually learned!

If your on the fence about adding this class based on reviews ... just take it. GRADES ON IF WORD COUNT IS MET AND THATS IT. So easy 1 discussion a week and one 500 word mini essay. So easy ... I dont know how people dont pass ... seriously. If you cant pass this class with a A+ you shouldnt be in college period.

Easy A and well presented lectures, info is easy to digest and most of it common sense when you consider it. Took this for Summer A online and spent 5 hrs/wk. Great upper level elective to add in with a harder class. 1-2 writing assignments each week with straight fwd expectations; Follow each rubric and you'll get full points. Open note tests.

A Discussion board and or an assignment weekly, only 2 exams total, no quizzes, and an extra credit opportunity. Very easy class, learned some stuff too.

There are two easy extra credit assignments at the beginning of the course. Do both of them! It could come back to bite you later. All tests are open-note. The tests are cumulative as well! At times, it is easy to forget you have this course, so set some reminders.

Take this class if you have an interest in film. He has years of experience in Hollywood and the material is dense but digestible. The exams are graded pretty steeply, but there are PLENTY of opportunities for extra credit. As long as you follow the instructions and pay attention to his recorded lectures, you'll pass.

Professor Fortunato is very clear in his expectations and due dates for class. A couple easy reading assignments, which are easy if you up the word count, weekly quizzes which are all open book, and multiple extra credit assignments. Textbook is needed for references in writing assignments. Final was fairly easy and straight-forward.

Save your money, don't buy your book just cite examples from video lectures. The assignments are't really that difficult, the tests are simple because its open note, lockdown browser is not used.

MCO 450 and Professor Fortunato is a winning combination for a Session A or Session B course. The class is very doable online with weekly papers (like 500 words) or a discussion post. You will need the textbook which is very expensive. Grading criteria are clear and the grading is very lenient. Exams are easy and open note.

There are only 3 tests, which aren't that hard, and a discussion board that you only have to participate in a few times throughout the course. Lots of opportunities for extra credit and the exams are open note. You don't need the book, but it's recommended for the essays. Some lectures were very long and some were only 10 minutes. Very easy class!

4 written assignments. 2 exams. 3 discussions w/ response. Most assignments were 200+ word requirement. Super easy class. Just follow the rubric for the assignments. And the extra credit is worth 30 points. Not much feedback on assignments and professor isnt really involved.

Fortunato's class wasn't bad at all! An easy A+ with a simple assignment or discussion every week. Assignment instructions are pretty simple and clear. The book helped me meet the word count (for citing) but you could probably get by without it. Extra credit worth 30 points that I finished in an hour. Take this class if you need an easy class!

Fortunato's class wasn't bad at all! An easy A+ with a simple assignment or discussion every week. The book helped me meet the word count (for citing) but you could probably get by without it. Extra credit worth 30 points that I finished in an hour. Take this class if you need an easy class!

I took FMP 405 topic: Spielberg and Lucas! His lectures were entertaining and interesting. There are three tests, one discussion post a week, and a final project at the end of the course. He gives two opportunities for extra credit. He will constantly post in the discussion board about random funny things and will keep the class updated on tasks

Prof. Fortunato was awesome! :) His Film: The Creative Process class was fun and easy. You do use the textbook for your assignments but you don't have to read the whole thing. He offers multiple opportunities for EASY extra credit. Just take notes of his lectures and you'll pass his 3 exams. He does post study guides as well.

Professor Fortunato has a very straightforward class. This class had a lot of work but you learn a lot and it is clear how to get a good grade. He also responds to emails very quick and is helpful outside of class. You can tell that he has a lot of passion for film and wants you to learn.

He offers multiple extra credit opportunities, and all the resources needed for the assignments are easily accessible. Tests don't require lockdown browser, and the only possible complaint could be that he doesn't accept late work and there's a lot of writing. If you're not prepared to read and write, I don't recommend this course, good luck

I really enjoyed this class! Even though it was online, he made it super fun and engaging and I always looked forward to him posting random things in the announcements. Make sure you read the textbook and do the Yellowdig discussions!! Besides that, this class is an easy A

I loved this class. if you do all of the assigned films, you will learn so much and they are just so good. This was a really fun class. He makes it organized and clear and it is easy to do very well in this class.

Took his Spielberg/Lucas Course as a non-film major and it was a really fun class! It is a ton of reading though so fair warning if you're short on time,I'd say a good portion of my A session went towards keeping up with the weekly workload. Follow the given study guides and you'll do great! Also offers extra credit for completing the project early

This online class was great. The exams were super easy and the writing assignment grading criteria was very clear. As long as you keep up on the easy assignments you'll get an A! I also learned a lot and enjoyed the material.

FMP 201 was great. I learned a lot and it was super interesting. The very few assignments had clear guidelines and there was plenty of time to complete them. 3 easy multiple choice exams, just watch the lectures. and SOOO much extra credit. Definitely recommend.

Professor Fortunato is VERY helpful and responds to any emails quickly. His grading criteria is clear and thorough. 2 discussion posts every week, 3 exams and one final project which was an essay or video. It was a very interesting class on George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, I highly recommend this class and professor Fortunato!

Loved this class! I stressed over it at first because it was 8 weeks but it was very lax. You have a lot of different ways to do the final project which was nice and got me back into video-editing. If you turn it in early as well you get extra points! The class lectures were fun and the professor was very informative about the industry.

Prof Fortunato's FMP201 class was a great experience. With clear assignment guidelines, easy exams, and helpful resources like the textbook and Yellowdig discussions, it's an engaging class that's easy to do well in. unstuckstudy was a handy study tool alongside the lecture notes.

Easiest A ever. Lots of extra credit opportunities, and I had a 101% in the class throughout the whole course. A few east tests and writing assignments that were only like a page long, and one yellowdig each week without prompts, so just write about film.

3 exams, 3 written papers. Heavy grader on citation for mla. Also there is a lot of chances for extra credit. You learn a lot of how to film a movie. Good class to get your gpa high.