Nice, but sometimes unfair. I might be judging her mean because the class sucks

Hardest class I ever took, but it was so rewarding. She is a great teacher.

One of the best classes I've taken.She made it interesting,friendly,but challeng

Good professor, expects a lot but its worth it

Friendly, helpful, learned a lot. Grades hard!

Excellent professor. Knows what she's talking about and you will also.

Very hard grading wise but learned a lot from class. Great teacher--take if can!

Hard class, tough grader. Learned a lot though. Has good lectures--very clear.

Interesting class, learn lots, write lots. She's nice and knows her material.

Knows stuff for this class, be prepared to do a lot of reading and writing.

nice class if you like History.

Friendly but way too tough of a grader for a gen. ed. Way too many papers.

Good teacher. Clear. Precise and interested in material.

good prof. grades hard, but you learn a lot. enjoyed the class

Interesting class, lots of papers but they're pretty easy.

Very nice prof, fun class if you like Nuclear Bombs.

a little monotone, way too many papers, not a good gen ed.

Be ready to write papers and read alot. Grades hard on papers. Learned lots!

Lots of papers for a Gen Ed. Still liked the class though

She was a wonderful Prof who was very considerate of everyone. Her papers are not hard at all and she grades them easily. A great woman.

This woman is an excellent professor and she is my role model. If you don't know how to write, think, or are just stupid in general, clearly her classes are not for you, so go home. You will learn so much not just about the material, but also how to be critical.

Tough but fair. Not impossible to get an A, but it will take a good amount of work.

The first exam was fair. But the final was impossible. She expected us to remember way too many names. Even if you are not interested in theory, if you pretend to be in your papers and participate in class you should do well.

a great person, takes time to help students, has to deal with a lot of whiny little babies who don't respect her

I enjoyed this class a great deal. She is very knowledgable about film and is just a nice person. She's no push over, but she does have a soft spot for her students. I thought she was fine.

I love this teacher. I've had her twice now, and yes she does grade hard, but for good reason. She really does teach you, and she teaches you a lot. You'll work hard in her class, but you'll earn your grade and be proud of it. I'm planning on taking a 3rd class of hers.

Very harsh grader on papers, but she teaches you how to write with clarity. You will have to work your butt off to get a decent grade in this class. If you are looking for an easy A this prof is not for you.

I liked her alot. She really takes interest in her students education. If you're looking to get by easily without learning anything - then don't take her. She's really easy to talk to and will help you out but she does grade hard so stay on the ball.

A wonderful and inspiring woman, she pushes her students to produce their best work and take an interest in their education. She will teach you to be diligent and think critically. She has a great personality and engages students in class. Be prepared to give a lot and take away so much more.

Toni is a great professor. A lot of people complain that she is too tough, but I've never had trouble earning good grades in her classes. She is VERY knowledgable about film theory and history. Attend class, pay attention, take notes, and you will learn A LOT. Great Prof!

a ton of reading for a summer course. Group work. Very harsh grader on paper and essay exams. Very good prof though, and super awesome class.

When it comes to Toni it's almost impossible to get better than a B on a paper. She's very harsh in that aspect and they'll consume a great deal of your time. That being said the class itself is very interesting and engaging to listen to. She's one of the most intellegent people you'll meet. Take her if you're up for it, but don't expect an A.

there is a lot of reading but it helps you understand the types of films you watch in class, also helpful when writing papers. some film's are kind of boring but others are really interesting. the exams aren't to tough. the papers are hard but they get you ready to write other film papers. toni is also willing to help and does want you to well.

I did not know how to write until I took this class! Expect plenty of revision work on your papers, but realize the experience will be very rewarding.

Toni makes you put fourth your best work, but you'll thank her for it the long run. I thought I was going to get a B in the class an ended up with an A-. Basically if you're truly committed to being a student she's awesome.

interesting class but tough. DO THE READINGS it will save your life. Do well to make good notes because she will not post power points for you to look at, also if you can get ahold of the movies you watch in advance to boost your notes DO IT its a big help. Shes very honest with her teaching and dosnt B.S anything. Over all good class.

She's a very tough grader, but she will always teach you how to earn the grade you want if you make sure to ask for help. She was extremely helpful and understanding, and tried very hard to make the class informative and interesting. This class is required, but feels like a repeat of Modes/American Cinema. It was quite interesting.

Extremely knowledgeable - she definitely knows her stuff. Always answers questions when asked. She is a tough grader - it was rare for anyone is my class to get over a B on papers, but if you really put forth the effort and proof read, you should do fine. While many theories we study are outdated, she can still make the class interesting

Actually a really interesting class. She is not a bad prof either. She doesn't lecture very long and shows a lot of film clip, allowing discussion afterwards. 2 short papers were required which were pretty easy. Good gen. ed. class!

Toni is a tough grader and she goes on and on about how everyone will get A's on their papers... don't know why she says this, its not true. Her ppts get dull and boring but she's entertaining when when lectures and its easy to make her laugh. She also tends to favor guys.

Take her! This was such an interesting class. Toni knows her stuff and knows how to teach it. I actually learned a lot and did not miss a single class.

Perrine is a great professor, very knowledgeable and open minded. It's sad that a lot of students don't appreciate her enough. She expects you to put in the effort and doesn't underestimate you. So don't take her if you're a slacker.

Tough Grader, but she understands the material very well, couldn't make it any clearer. Be prepared to write concise papers

As a film student, I loved taking Perrine's class. Her lectures are engaging and clear. Yes she is a tough grader but she is very fair and her expectations are clear. Some people are offended by her honest attitude, but those people just are used to the other professors at Grand Valley that aren't nearly as challenging as Perrine

The only PhD in a department that desperately needs more. The only faculty member capable of teaching Film Theory and World Cinema. Her classes are rigorous but incredibly important in providing a foundation for seriously thinking about cinema. Prepare to read, write, watch, and work and you'll do quite well. All others need not apply.

She can be tough, but she's not unmanageable. She wants everyone to pass and she will work with you to boost up your grade with extra credit. She doesn't want you to leave in the middle of class but that's understandable because it's an auditorium and leaving is distracting. Get ready for two big papers, a group project and a lot of reading.

Most of the grades come from short essay responses to the 30-50 pg. weekly readings (not bad, the reading was useful) and she offers lots of E.C. She's very open in office hours and will explain exactly what she is looking for, it's the same with the 2 big papers you write. Just be respectful and communicate with her, she is a great professor.

Toni was a wonderful Professor. At first this class seemed like an endless amount of work, but I soon realized she just wants you to live up to your potential. Not just do the bare minimum. She made me get excited about learning again! Take her if you actually want to further your education!!

Toni makes you work hard, but I think she is a great professor. She really wants her students to learn. Yeah, the big papers are tough, but she is great to work with during office hours to make sure you understand the material. Definitely try and get on her good side during the first few days.

I love Toni so I am a bit bias. The class is reading heavy but worth the information as it is very interesting. Theories can be hard to understand but she does a good job of explaining them in more modern terms. Papers can be long and difficult to write, but she's always willing to help.

The class is interesting because the films she shows are really cool. Can be a bit lecture heavy at times but the lectures always relate well to what she screens. SHOW UP TO CLASS. Also, do any extra credit you can in the beginning because it can be hard to keep up towards the end of the semester.