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he is critical, and wants things his way. but bca students need to understand that working in this field is very demanding. you can't afford to screw up. so i think it's necessary. he knows what he's talking about, and is easily approachable.

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not easy

Tough tests. It's a great class, and he's really enthusiastic about the subject matter. Prepare for a lot of memorization and short papers.

He really knows his stuff. Very enthusiastic about film history, especially the old "movie palaces." It helps to have good memorization skills for the tests. Papers for every movie you watch, not as bad as it sounds.

Corbet was a great teacher. If you are really interested in media, video, and film then he is exceptionally helpful. If you have no interest or just lazy, watch out, you can't fake you're way through his projects and tests.

tells you HOW TO DO projects. ZERO creativity allowed, meaning no improv! a great storyboard will get you a B-. The rest depends on continuity. this class rules, but only when you are shooting.

Kevin is a great guy. His classes are tough, but if you take school at all seriously, you should do fine. As for the people that don't care for him as a prof, they're idiots. They're the same people that thought Gigli was a cinematic masterpiece. If you want to learn BCA, take Corbett!

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This class was a TON of work. And although Corbett is tough, he respects his students and is very helpful. You have to be willing to work, but I also respect him the most of my teachers and learned the most from him.

Dr. Corbett does a very good job of teaching by combining lectures with movie watching. He is very enthusiastic about the subject, which really helped my learning experience. Lots of writing for this class. He grades fairly easily on the papers, as long as you write in the present tense throughout the paper.

He's a cool guy. Easy, so long as you take good notes and study them REALLY well. The book isn't worth reading b/c test is straight from his notes. LOTS of writing, but on interesting stuff. Helpful for developing analytical skills. He respects everyone's opinions and encourages discussion. Responds promptly to emails and is always willing to help.

Kevin was my favorite professor this semester. He is helpful and knowledgeable and he loves movies. You'll never use the textbook, and his notes are really good in helping prepare for the test. Prepare to write a lot of papers, but if you like movies, you'll do just fine in the class.

corbett expects a lot of work, teaches like its your job, dont buy the book.

Corbet is an awesome guy. He will say that you need the book, but don't buy it! The class consists of watching movies and then writing an analysis on them (he is very picky with these) and taking exams. He gives you a study guide prior to exams and it's all right from his notes! Do your work & you will be fine!

Professor Corbet is very passionate about the subject he teaches. I am very interested in this subject and he made it extremely enjoyable. His reaction papers i found very easy and he drops the lowest two. The exams are alright if you go to lectures and write what his power points say and study them. Great class and I recommend it.

I liked this class until the last month of the semester then the last two exams were 25 question 4 point exams, if you don't study for these it will kill your grade.

Learned a lot. Don't buy book. Always attend. Be there on movie days esp, because he drops the two lowest film analyses, but you'll probably have at least two mediocre-bad scores. After the two dropped ones, each one you miss is %4. Don't put the final paper off until the last minute. Sources can be hard to find.

DON'T go into this class thinking it will be easy or one you can blow off. Attendance isn't taken, but you need to show up for notes because the exams are STRAIGHT from them. Don't put off the final analysis paper! He's kind of a hard ass, but he is consistent and does what he says he will, and seems willing to help at least.

I really enjoyed this class. He is a great professor and is very passionate about what he teaches. If you're going to go, really put an effort forth. He doesn't like it when people waste his time (and he really doesn't like when people sit on facebook and don't listen). Great class, Great Professor. I highly recommend both!

I LOVE KEVIN CORBET! He is a beautiful man. At first, I thought I wouldn't like him, but he is AMAZING. He is a great professor, he makes everything fun. If you come to almost every class you will do fine in this class. He is THE BEST BCA 288 professor. For real though, there are only two, and he is much better. He is also an AMAZING dresser!

cool guy, interesting lectures, passionate, wants to help, final paper is kind of hard but if you bring it into him prior to the due date he will check it and tell you what to do to get an A.

This class was a tough one. the movies were great but you really had to dig in and analysis everything. Its better to take this class with a friend to compare notes with. He is cocky and the tests are 25 questions but a really specific on dates and names... It was a quite hard class.

he thinks he is the bomb and can be arrogant but you gotta love him because he's so ridiculous and for the way he dresses

YOU MUST ATTEND HIS CLASS EVERYDAY! Not for just the notes but also the movies. When studying for exams (usually 25 questions) make sure you look AND link years WITH names or events, or you will get 1/3 of his exam wrong. Papers are not long, only 250 word. He is very "crazy" about movies and he is always energetic.

I found the material very interesting and I loved the movies that he showed us, but his exams are awful. They focus on names and dates rather than concepts, and they are only 25 questions, so it's almost impossible to get an A on them. Also, the fact that he wears bow-ties does not make up for how full of himself he is.

Corbett is a good guy who loves to teach. His exams arent terrible. I aced 2 of them. Just attend class because it is actually pretty interesting.

I thought he was a good teacher and also pretty funny. I didn't like how the final paper was worth a fifth of the semester grade. I got a B+, cuz I bombed on that paper and I would've gotten an A. If you like film or interested in it, I would take this course. Just show up to class, take good notes and remember dates and people and you'll do fine.

He is a really good teacher, very enthusiastic about what he is teaching. You should definitely come to class everyday and DO NOT text or slack off in class because he will call you out. He will get in your face and won't hesitate to tell you to get out. BUT, he's a good teacher. Also, never opened my book and got an A-...you don't really need it.

Very interesting class but he is a strict professor. No laptop or any type of electronic use during class. The class in general was very interesting so it wasnt hard to pay attention and take notes. No textbook is needed as long as you go to class and write down everything in the presentation.

My all time favorite professor! You dont really need a book as long as you pay attention and take notes in class. DONT COME TO CLASS LATE!(you'll regret it)

Great professor, definitley know what he is talking about. But two things you want to make sure not to do in his class are show up late and get caught on your phone.

Interesting lectures. Don't even bother with the book- exam questions come only from his notes. Study EVERY DETAIL in the notes- questions are random. Memorize films and directors. Corbett is a good guy, but he can be kind of rude. If you're enthusiastic about film, though, you'll get along great. Don't be afraid to talk to him after class.

A lot of people will tell you to steer clear of Corbett, but I disagree. He is very strict with cell phone usage and paying attention in class and offers no exceptions or excuses for late/unfinished work but he is an incredible professor. He knows everything there is to know about film. I had no interest in film but came out with a lot of knowledge

I loved this class. Although there were certain times when it was challenging, the two hours always seemed to zoom by. Don't buy the book, you won't use it. Although attendance isn't mandatory you should go there, but if you go to class and actually listen there is no reason why you can't do well.

Dr. Corbet is my favorite professor at CMU! He's funny, but blunt and straightforward as well. He is very passionate about his job in every class, and I've had him for three different ones. BCA 508, Cinematic Screenwriting, is by far his favorite to teach. His PowerPoint notes are very well organized. Overall great professor!

Corbet is a huge arse, but I love it. His class is really easy. He makes a boring subject interesting and is pretty funny, especially when he yells at random people during class. Oh yeah and don't show up late and make sure your phone is on vibrate. He's bald.

This class is incredibly easy.Corbet acts like its hard but its not and you do NOT need the text book. tests are off his notes. There are reaction papers when you watch movies but as long as you go to class and listen its easy. He's actually really interesting to listen to. The final analysis paper is really easy i did it in one night and got an A.

Awesome! Corbett makes this class one you actually want to go to. No need to buy the book, just study the notes and you'll be set.

Corbet really cares about film, and you can tell that by the way he makes a scene when people are late. If you go to class, write down what's on the powerpoint, and watch the movies you will do fine. Corbet is intimidating, but the class is exactly what is on the powerpoint. DON'T BUY THE BOOK.

Dr. Corbet is very enthusiastic about the subject & is super nice unless youre late or use your phone. Attendance isnt mandatory but its hard to understand if you dont go. All of the papers were pretty easy but the exams were only 15 Qs so you had to study ALL of your notes since theres no study guide,which is a lot! I didnt use the book at all

The book explained the lecture notes in more detail so dont buy unless youre REALLY interested in film history. The test come straight from the lecture notes. The movie reflections are easy as long as you have good notes and actually watch the movie.

Professor Corbett really is a nice guy, he just asks that you come to class and turn off your phone. He delivers the info very well and if you study (and go to class) you'll be fine.

Dr. Corbett is a really awesome guy that is very passionate about film and I loved talking to him about film after lecture sometimes. He made a lot of jokes in his lectures, which I thought made them better. This is not a blow-off course though, he will make you work. His feedback was also very beneficial.

Corbett is very passionate about his job and loves to teach about the appreciation and history of cinema. He doesn't post notes on blackboard so you have to go to class to get them or get them from a friend. You also have to go into watch the movie screenings or you'll be really lost.

Corbett comes off as an ass at first, but if you respect him and your fellow classmates, he will respect you. If you go to lecture and actively pay attention, you'll pass just fine. The assignments aren't hard at all.

Corbett is hands down my favorite professor at CMU so far. If you are taking a class where he is an option as a professor TAKE HIM!! Not only does he 100% love what he does, but he makes it so easy for you to want to learn. On the first day of class he seems intimidating, but he is so amazing. TAKE CORBETT ANY CHANCE YOU CAN HE IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!

This was by far my favorite class freshman year. He made a two hour lecture (almost always out in under an hour an a half) fly by. He made film interesting to someone like me who could care less about it. Show up, take notes, and study and his 3 tests for the year that are only 25 MC questions will be easy. Final paper not bad just time consuming.

He's a really funny guy who is incredibly passionate about what he does. If you're late he'll probably make fun of you a little bit, but it's all in good fun. Don't miss classes; you'll be really behind.

Words cannot describe how much I admire Dr. Corbett. I went into his class with a limited knowledge and interest in film and came out absolutely loving it. All of the films he showed were fantastic, and his tests are easy if you take notes during lecture. I really wish he taught more classes at CMU, because I'd take them all - he's THAT good!!

This is my second class that I've had with Kevin Corbett. I'll admit, he is tough and can be a bit rude at times, but he is more than passionate for what he does and knows so much about film. Truly an inspiration and his BCA 101 class is one of the main reasons I am a BCA major. If you like film, and are willing to put in the work, take Corbett.

You write reaction papers after every movie you watch, that is the only homework you will ever have in the class and the papers only have to be two hundred and fifty words. You only have to write one analysis paper and study for exams. I'd suggest this class, takes effort but its definitely passable and very interesting andattendance isn't required

Kevin Corbett was by far the best professor I've had yet at CMU. At first he comes off as kind of a jerk and super sarcastic, but it takes a little getting used to him. You have super easy 5 point papers and the exams are EXACTLY from his notes. If you go to class or at least make sure you get the notes, you'll get an easy A. Take this class!

I loved him and this class. He keeps the class very interesting. You must go to class to get notes that WILL be covered on the exams. the exams are very easy if you go over the notes and they are only 25 multiple choice questions. If you can't commit to writing a reaction paper 24 hours within the time of your film screening don't take the class.

very specific. VERY TOUGH GRADER. Kind of comes off as a jerk. 10/10 would recommend. Lectures are relatively long. Papers and tests aren't worth many points so precise and don't mess up. Only take if you're serious about film. DON'T BUY TEXTBOOK!

Corbett loves what he does and is very enthusiastic about the material. He presents the material very well and a majority of the test is from the lecture. As a result, class attendance is vital. The essays on the movies are really simple and graded easily. Only 3 exams and a final paper, while those are all easy, they are VERY important.

He's really passionate about what he does, and that makes the lectures really entertaining. There are short papers after every movie (10 total) and you really need to commit to doing them right after you watch the movie. The exams are pretty easy, and there's only one big research paper due near the end of the semester.

He's great! super enthusiastic about the subject. You have to go to class and pay attention to pass. the exams are literally taken from the notes so you need to study and take notes. 10 400word responses to each movie you watch and one large research paper that he never really talks about so don't wait for him to introduce the paper before starting

I'm logging on just to tell you - DO NOT BUY THE TEXTBOOK FR THIS CLASS. That aside, it is a 100pt class, so 1pt 1%. that being said, every point matters. His exams are easy, but don't blow them off. Make sure you show up every day, or you will be behind.

Passionate about what he teaches and overall a great guy.

Professor Corbett is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about film and screenwriting. This class specifically made me realize what I wanted to do in the BCA field. He's a nice guy and always willing to help if you put in the effort and time. It also helps if you're also passionate about film/screenwriting to succeed in his class.

This professor is pretty good and is pretty straight forward with what you need to do to do good. Notes are essential for response papers and if you don't get them you're probably not going to do well on them. All you really got to do is watch usually a pretty entertaining movie and give a 200 word response and have the occasional exam.

Kevin is probably one of my favorite professors at Central. Hes so willing to work with you on any papers and gives amazing feedback. Hes also very lenient with deadlines especially if he knows youre passionate about your work. I definitely recommend him if youre taking BCA101 or BCA508.

Professor Corbett is knowledgeable and passionate. While his teaching style may not connect with everyone, he's fair in grading and provides great feedback. unstuck ai was a lifesaver for study prep.