Good teacher. You watch cool movies like the godfather in thart 7b. Really easy class to get an A in. He is nice and a good teacher.

do all the assignments and extra credit. Attendance is the best part. Sign in your friends.

class is fun if u like movie. not many assignment.(2 exam, 1 essay, 1 extra credit) if u do all, u can get easy A. exam comes from his notes and movies. great class and fun professor.

i slept thru the entire semester and still gotta B. How easy do you think it is?

Good teacher; really knows his material. This class is an easy A for sure. If u do the Ex. credit & term paper (along with pass the open book & open notes midterm & final) you will get an A [class summary: 1 midterm, 1 term paper, 1 ExCred, & final]

man if i got money for everytime someone got an A in this class, i'd be loaded...open book/open note mid term & final (directly off of his class handouts also)...one extra cred. and 1 term paper; different method of grading, good curve

Really good teacher, interesting lectures, tests are easy if you come to listen his lectures, and if you watch the movies. Good movies.

mr foster is the best easy a

in his class, its all lecture, and some videos. he's really nice, as long as your not rude in class. the midterm was open notes, open book... at least for my class (fall 03). it can be boring in lectures during class, but a pretty easy "a".

He looks like the colonel from KFC. He grades on a curve, very easy. He accepts late term papers, but takes points off per day (not many points taken off). First half of class is always boring cos he keeps talking on and on. Easy "A" class.

Very good teacher i really enjoyed this course. I took it over summer and it was so much fun. very easy just need to do all the work to get an "A" tests are extremely easy! Just make sure u dont mess up ur attendance otherthen that u prob have a

Knows a ton, but lectures for 1hour+. Easy class, but very little personal leeway.

Dr. foster has one of the easiest classes in pcc and his classes r fun because, all u have to do is to watch movies. If u need to take 7B for sure take him caz u won't get any thing less than A.

this guy is too easy just have all ur notes that he gives too u and take very good notes when he lectures and also make sure to have ur book with u at all times that is all....

He's great & very passionate about the subject matter. You have 2 do the work, but if you do then there's no reason you shouldn't get an A. Exams r open note/book, but do the reading cause they are timed so you need to know where to look to find answers

HE IS ONE OF THE COOLEST CATS AROUND ON CAMPUS.

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mr foster is awesome, great selection of films..really knows what he is taking about..he doesnt just talk he's educated if you have spoken to him before you would know, he just doesnt like ignorant college kids..highly recommnded take him

easy class. just 1 paper on comparing 2 movies, a midterm and a final. you can sign in then leave if you dont want to stay. open book midterm/final. he even offers extra credit which is a film review so you can make up for points you've lost.

EASY! I did squat in his class, turned in nothing, took a test that I was sure I failed but didn't get back....I just flirted with three hot girls the whole time!

I took every single class this man has to offer. Not only is he AWESOME, but he is super chill and smart. I found it really easy to go talk to him. He likes good movies and the Talking Heads. He-he-he.

He's a cool guy.. i mean, sure he talks alot, but if you like movies, you'll like this class.. and i've learned after the midterm to take notes on his "long, and boring" lectures if you want to ace the 2 tests you have.. nicer than others i've h

he was really easy.as long as you pay attention to the movies, and the lecture, and read the book come test time you don't even have to look at the notes for the midterm and final. he isn't too hard on grading the term paper or extra credit paper either.

Very awesome teacher, very informative. Excellent choice of films, v. passionate about film. Also, the class is very easy. After one semester you're jonesing to go to Universal Studios.

dr.foster is very helpful. this has mostly borin films and hard to understand. he lectures 1 hr. but he is good. also, this is a very hard class. i recommend to take another class.it is hard to heard his lectures too.

very good, very helpful but you Better watch you cell phone!!!!!!!!

Very Easy!!! The Final is open book/open notes. You basicallee just watch movies all day. Most movies are prettee good. TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU WANT AN EASY A.. It's so easy it's hard if you know what I mean. (Don't slack off too much.)

This class is very easy and fun. Just show up, do your best on the assignments and do the extra credit he offers! If you do all of these things you really don't even have to read the book to get an A.

Great teacher!! Impossible to get any grade lower than a B. I didn't do well at all on the midterm and I still got a HIGH B. Reallee great class!!. All you do all day is watch movies which is what I love doing anyways!

He is a very nice guy ,but his movies will put you to sleep and the tests are open/book,notes easy A YOU WILL NEED A LOT OF CAFFEINE

Extremly easy class. All you do is watch movies and write whatever a short paper on it. if you write what he said in class, he'll give you full credit. final was SUPER easy. i finished in ten minutes.

this teacher was awesome! he explained everything thoroughly and gave open book/open note tests. he is very passionate about what he teaches and it shows in his lectures. he is full of interesting information and his lectures are interesting. great teacher!

Foster is the BEST!

Easy A. One essay, one midterm, one final. .all open book. Extra credit offered. Very organized with each lecture. Easy easy easy A!!

Excellent class! Full of great information on film history and studio politics. People not interested in film might find it boring, but highly recommended to film majors. The lectures are information packed and informative. The teacher is easygoing, funny and readily available for help.

He hates loud annoying people and cell phones going off. He likes your full attention and lectures for most of the class time. His lectures are interesting and exciting. Very detailed and enthusiastic about his work. Great classic movies to watch. You better pay attention to detail to get an A.

ok so the lectures are sort of boring... But the class is easy. If you need to fulfill a GE req. and want an easy A... then take HIM! The movies are somewhat entertaining, tests are Open Note and Open Book... Plus he gives you Extra Credit Opportunities!!! He also curves your grades!

Dr. Foster is a genious!! He knows everything there is to know about films, mass communications, and Hollywood(my favorite). As long as you show up to class, take good notes, and read the book..you will do great! Take Dr. Foster..he's funny, kind, and highly knowledgable!!

This was such a good class. He has so much connections and knowledge about the media, so if this is what you want to do I suggest taking his class. He is so cool about the tests and doesn't make you stress.

no challenge but interesting and Foster knows his stuff

Easy!

Easy to get an A class, Lectures are kinda boring but he knows what he's talking about and he's very kind as long as your Cell Phone is Turned off. He is SUPER SESITIVE on cell phone issues

EASY. I didn't take any notes, and I left every day during the break (an hour and a half early) ... and STILL got an "A". Just do well on the term paper and do the extra credit! Tests are open-book, open-note. They're kinda hard, but he curves the grade.

great proffessor, we got to watch "do the right thing" awesome movie and professor foster is definitely one of PCC'S greatest teaching assets. makes learning fun. aaaaaaaaaaand if ur really tired, u can catch some z's. just sit at the top.

I have taken Rod-man for both of his film classes. He IS a college professor. He lectures (doesn't care if you listen) He starts the movie and watches from the booth (doesn't care if you leave) you're an adult; deal with it. Turn OFF your cell phone before class - word of warning!

Anyone who cant sit through Foster's ridiculous lectures in order to get an EASY A or B is out to lunch. Foster is the coolest because he doesnt care if you sleep. Just sign the roll sheet and pick up the notes. Open note/book tests. Keep your cell off or else he'll have a coniption fit. He's cool if you need to talk to him. Such a west-coaster.

this class is great for people who just want to watch movies, learn a lil about film, and get an easy and credits. it's an easy class. there is no work and the tests are open book/open notes. i just feel bad for the people who actually do like film and are film majors because this class would be to remedial and elementary for them.

Foster has a lot of knowledge about film and film studies, but his lectures are extremely BORING. His tests aren't extremely difficult since they're multiple choice,open book, and open notes. Just make sure you turn off your phone before class because he'll make an example out of you if it rings in class.

take his class. do yourself a favor, boost up your gpa, and just take his class.

He really knows his stuff. Gives you printed notes. Test are scan tron. Two writing assignments and extra credit. All three classes same teaching style. He is a smart guy. Open book open notes test. If you can't get an A in this class your just not trying!

His class is very simple. Open books and notes for test, but very boring for watching movie and listening lecture. Lots of students are usually sleep during movie time. Most important thing is you have to be in class. Just go to class and watch movie. Gurantee to get an A. If you don't, you're a dumb.

Easy class, all you do is listen to him blabber on for about 30min-1hr watch the movie or go to sleep, its not like he'd know its pitch black in there. Scantron tests pretty easy open notes, how much easier can it get its like giving you the answers.

Good guy. Open book and notes tests. Some questions on lecture and current events, though. Pay attention, do extra credit, and take your time on tests.

His class is very easy, just midterm + final + one essay. He has extra credit, too.

Easiest class every. Movie selection is great too. His lectures are very informative but are the most boring things ever(long too, he lectures about 1 hour to 1.5 hours without taking a breath)! Easy grader and easy assignments

Foster is a great teacher and a great guy, he knows all there is to know about film and makes sure to inform his students. He is a good grader and gives interesting assignments =)

He is a cool guy... only 2 tests the entire semester and 1 or 2 essays... all lecture and videos... show up every day cause attendance is a big part of your grade... take it if you want an easy class to pass...

it was a pretty laid back class. His lectures forever though, but if you're into film, it's not so bad. Tests are very specific! But he curves. I missed a couple of classes and still got an A. And he gives an extra credit assignment at the end: just a film review, real easy.

pretty laidback...like he said at the beginning of the semester, "I don't like being a cop"...so he won't really be one as long as you obey the simple rules. sign-in/out, watch the movies, take two tests, write some review essays is all you'll do...his lectures are very detailed and organized...he knows ALOT about movies

Rediculously easy class... i missed a ton of class and slept through every other class and got an A easily... if you have any common sense at all you can pass this class

Easy class. Chill teacher, but he can randomly be an ass. I think he knows his class is easy, and he expects not to have to do anything out of the ordinary. But honestly, I can't complain about the class.

He is such a great lecturer, definitely knows what he is talking about. He asks random questions on the tests, just to make sure you watched the movie (if you take ThArt7B). Funny guy too. And a nice person. Easy class if you go to class. You do NOT need to buy the book (if taking 7B).

it's the easiest class in the world! you really dont have to listen to him..just pretending u r listening. keep handouts. watch movies.sign in. do a paper and an extra credit.you'll get an A though u think u did bad on tests. i liked his pink face..! he's really a professor !

He lectures for a long time, then you watch a movie and every once in a while, you'll have to take a test or write a paper. Easy grader, Tests are open book, and he's a nice guy. Take this class if you need to take film history. Try to pay attention to the lecture, maybe study before the test, and you'll get an A or B indefinitely.

He definitely has a passion and love for what he teaches. He loves the movie industry, critical, and clear about the movies. Tests are open-book, shows semi interesting movies, and 2 measly projects. Do your GPA a favor.

If you can't get an A something is wrong with you

I am not a fan of really old movies, but this class was pretty good and I came out with a good grade. He gives you extra credit. It's open note/book for his tests. They are very difficult, so it's all about if you care enough to look for the answers and just study so you don't have to look up everything. Nice guy. Knows a lot about films and the er

His class is easy but some of the movies he picks are kind of boring.

very good instructor, teaches with ease and clarity

One of the EASIEST & MOST ENJOYABLE Classes in PCC!!! Listen to a lecture, then watch a good movie while munching on Doritos. The ONLY ASSIGNMENT is the FILM-REVIEW (mid-semester) which is SUPER EASY. EXAMS ARE PRETTY EASY & ALL OPEN NOTES/BOOK. HIGHLY RECOMMEND PRINTING OUT THE ACTOR/CHARACTER LISTS FROM IMDB.COM (You're tested on that too).

Super easy class. A little boring but its all worth it for an easy A.

THIS IS FOR THART 7A! EARLY FILM HISTORY! If you're a film buff you will LOVE this class and especially this professor. Foster spends at least an hour on lecture alone but it is WORTH it! Hollywood was so scandalous and Foster knows everything there is to know! Tests are open book/notes so no excuse for a low grade! Has extra credit & one essay.

Super chill, interesting, and easy. Loved his class! You're an idiot beyond moron if you cannot manage at least a B.

Really nice guy, but can be strict. Will kick you out if you talk when he is lecturing. Should be an easy A. Just don't miss any classes. Take really detailed notes. Open book tests.

Be in class everytime for the lecture and movies. Movies every class but its all old movies. Shld be easy to get an A. There's Extra Credit that u can do which will boast up your grade. Good class to take

He is GREAT! All professors should be like him, he tells you exactly what you need to do to get through his class. Open book exams and offers extra credit. He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about what he teaches. You won't regret taking this class with Dr. Foster!

nice prof!! super chill, i should have got a C but he gives me an A.. GOOD!

Boring. He lectures for about 1 hour every week before playing the movies. The movie selection was OK. You learn and do absolutely nothing in this class, therefore it is highly reccommended for those who need credits for arts and are lazy.

boring class but an easy 3 units for an A. lectures for an hour and shows the movie for the rest of the period. make sure you have a pillow at hand in case you're sleepy :p

I got an A when I actually deserved a C. But his papers were pain in the ass!!! but still got an A. His movies are cool, especially the ones he showed towards end of semester. His midterm and final's on lectures too, so don't skip his class. EASY A.

EASIET Class you will ever take in your life! I especially loved My A at the end of the semester. I never bought the text book for the class We didnt use it ever in the class. Just be there for the Lectures and watch the movies(not like its hard to watch movies) And you will do fine in the midterm and Final. Also theres only 1 paper and is EASY

Easy class!! Attendance is a large part of the grade, but make sure to pay attention to the lectures and take notes. Skimming the book is good enough, but familiarize yourself with were things are. Midterm/Final/1 easy term paper all semester. Highly recommended!! A+

that winter session was the funnes class i ever had~!,movies fun to watch. look show up everyday, watch the films do the papers and extra credit and u'll be fine.

Oh my dear Lord... this is the easiest class that I have ever taken in my life. You can actually skip the whole class and just show up at the end of it, and sign in your name on the attendance sheet. He doesn't care who comes in or out of class, and he lectures about crap- forever! He is soooo boring and this class was a total waste of my time.

Very easy FUN class. Although he lectures everyday, he does have a method to his madness. He knows what he is talking about, and after each lecture you get to watch a cool old movie. Also, you dont have to say for the entire class, just sign in ur name and ur free to go! I would recommend this class!

Go to class everytime, sign in, listen to him lecture and then watch a movie. 1 midterm and 1 final. Both open book. 1 film analysis paper. Easy. Tests are kinda hard though but do the extra credit and read!

Great movie selection. Lectures drag a bit sometimes, but usually don't last more than an hour. Open book tests, 1 paper, 1 EC paper. Definately recommend this class!

Prof. Fostor understands tooo much profound modern film knowledge, he knows his stuff, class is interesting, the knoeledgable professor attempted everyone to focus on the film art. You really need completely finished reading the book, notes and keep watching the movie,and attendance you will receive A.

class is easy...attendance is a must u get a grade for it..test are open book..theres extra credit..he lectures every class but he actually knows what he is talking about...his lectures are somewhat boring but at the same time u actually learn..i recommend this class..easy A..

This is an easy A class, just a little bittle boring.

He is very good and knowledgable person! PCC needs him!

What is all comes down to is Did you like English? Not the grammatical stuff, but the discussion and what makes great plays great. Just do the readings (wich are moderate) and you will look like a genius because no one else will. He actually let me rewright an essay once.

Dr. Foster is an old-fashioned teacher. He doesn't put up with any crap and he demands respect, but he gives students the same respect. I love film and he is the perfect teacher in my eyes, VERY knowledgeable! To all the film students out there: we are lucky to have him at PCC!

im an actually in his class right now for fall, and he is a very easy going guy. there is no homework, one essay you do on a movie you choose. and the midterm was open book! how much better can he get, i really enjoyed his class.

Great teacher, although he gets really mad if you use your cell during class or if you sleep. The three hour class gets boring after a while but its worth taking it. There are 2 tests (midterm + final) and 2 papers (one of which is extra credit) and thats pretty much your grade. Oh yeah and open book for the tests (no notes though)

he knows film history. usually just lectures from memory. tests are easy but have the book. (theyre open book no note) just wrote notes in the book. see the movies cause he asks random Q's about them like "what color was.." but youd know it if you saw it. keep you phone off the entire time. i learned a lot. dont come to the front while hes teaching

Super Easy A. The guy knows what he's talking about although it can get boring at times. Attendance is via Sign In sheet. Open Book/Note midterm and final with one term paper.

He's really cool, he knows what he's talking about. He's kind of boring sometimes but the movies are great! The Midterm/Final is open book and not note so don't get that confused. One essay not bad and we had one e.c assignment...overall easy A

Great professor, but he's a stickler at those who fall asleep, listen to their iPod, text message, or any inattentive activities. It's best to not ditch in the middle of movies, or you won't do well on the midterm or final.

Pretty easy class to pass. He grades on curves and has some extra credit, some essays, and exams are scantron. He counts attendence so be there and make sure to watch the movies - those are on the tests. Some questions out of the book - but it's open book tests so it's fairly easy. Lectures can be long but are mentioned on tests so take some notes

Too easy to be true. Attend class by signing in and leave. That simple. Read book for midterm and for movies, google it for the midterm and final. He curves class so that 75% gets A's and B's. DO extra credit.

His class was easy! Tests are open book. He curves a ton! His pet peeve is the use of cell phones basically. DO THE EXTRA CREDIT! You get a midterm and a Final and a term paper (I took him during summer intersession). Go to class (sometimes there are sign outs). Just do what he asks you to do and you'll be fine(: Easy A!

Very detailed lectures. Although class can get boring, it is fairly easy to get an A. All you have to do is attend class, do the essays, do well on the midterm/final, and do the extra credit. Pay attention to the teacher and don't use your cell phone.

I think Dr.Foster is a perfect professor, he knows lot of knowledge about theater arts. even though it seems that he just wants to sell his book, but if you read it carefully, you will feel good, and read it carefully before the quizes, you will do better even there is time limitation

foster knows what he's teaching. very well informed tharts professor as he has written a textbook on the subject. he incorporated online quizzes recently but not hard. he's a picky when it comes to grading papers so idk. pretty interesting movies, but really boring lectures though informative

Really easy A, just do the paper and extra credit, I enjoyed all movies that he plaued.

Pretty easy A, just come to take class,and do what he wants you do,that's ok.

Easy class. LONG lectures. He sometimes gets carried away, but manages to make it interesting and helpful. All films shown were fantastic. Open book for all tests. Quizes are online, therefore you must BUY a new textbook (he wrote the thing!) Don't mess around (text, talk, leave early), he'll definitely call you out.

buy the old edition of the book, you only need it for midterm and final bc it's open book. attendance is graded. long lectures, emails back late. do the extra credit. it's an extremely easy class. his lectures are usually 2 hours he gives you notes of the lectures. i always signed in and left. definitely an easy A (he curves too)

took him in fall 2010. class and lectures can be long and boring. if you have to leave make sure you signed in first, got all handouts, and sneak out when he starts a film, otherwise he might call you out. term papers and exams were easy. he curves the class so that 2/3 passes with As and Bs. do the EC and have good attendance to ensure your A+

he is cool.lectures can be tedious,but movies were absolutely fantastic.Attendance is a MUST&if u want to sneak out,do it after the movie starts.He hates those who signed in and left.Highly recommended and easy A.

I am surprised that this instructor isn't teaching at a University. I'm currently a film major at Cal State Long Beach and I'm taking a similar class that I took with Foster at PCC and he is way better than my professor at Long Beach. He's PCC's best kept secret.

Is the textbook necessary for COMMUNICATION 1 class? Please kindly advise if you have taken Pro. Foster'S Communication class. Thanks a lot!

Going to class twice a week for an hour was SUCH A DRAG. I cannot emphasize how freakin boring the class was. My advice is to sign in and leave or find someone who can sign you in. (Attendance is graded.) However, on the positive side, it's a super easy class. 2 open book/note tests, 1 paper, and an EC paper. Take it to boost your gpa. I got an A.

the online test are crazy hard, and his lectures are boring, other then that, great class and great movies. U have to buy a new book though, it's like 60 dollars something.

Meh, easy class. Took it during winter and got an A. You NEED to buy the textbook. It's 76 dollars tax included and it has a code that you need for the online quizzes. Cool class. really fun. He's easy and you have to attend class and watch the movies. Open book tests and quizzes and extra credit 25 points paper

Loved this class! Lectures and movies were entertaining, tests and quizes are open book but you still need to study and know where everything is at! The term paper was easy for me too, just know how to write and what to write. It's a great subject if you're interested in history and movies, especially history in movies!

I took it Winter Session, easy class. Enjoyable, he's a good professor and will add as many people as possible. 8 online quizzes, Term paper and open book mid-term and final. Cons - you have to buy the text book new for the code.

Found the class extremely interesting! I am a pseudo film aficionado, so learning about the history and background of film was really intriguing. There is a lot more to producing a good film than most of us realize. Professor Foster makes the class interesting for all and does not 'force' film history upon his students as much as he well could.

This guy is very into his subject and knows how to teach it. One thing I really enjoyed were his choice of movies that we watched in a big screen. One thing I would change is buy a brand new book just to buy a code to take a test; it would really help a broke student to buy used.

This may be the easiest class on campus. Open book exams with straight forward questions, meaning if you don't get an A or B then you're probably not ready for college. Watch the movies because about a third of the exam is from the film. His lectures can be dry but I love the films he played. An enjoyable and chill class so sit back and relax.

Boring lectures, very good movies, dont even bother taking notes because none of that stuff will be on test. use the study guide to prepare. Ex. director names from moves shown will be on the test. so google them and put them in your textbook. Open textbook exam btw. read the book and high light the stuff cause you dont have enough time.

Lecture was ok, somewhat boring. Once in a while he would come really energetic. The only way he gets upset is if he sees you on your cellphone. Other than that, open book open notes test, and two term papers. As a person he is pretty awesome

He is very smart and knows a lot but he's delivery for the lectures are VERY BORING. most students doze off including me. One midterm plus final 50 questions each.

Excellent, smart professor with encyclopedic knowledge of communication and entertainment industries. Lecture style is stern, but everything he has to say is of value and he never wastes a single word. If you are engaged with the subject, take him and learn from a pro. If you're taking the class to fill a vacant slot, it won't be very interesting.

Class was pretty easy. His lectures were at times boring. Tests are open book. One paper, online quizzes and one extra credit paper. He's a pretty nice professor unless you do something rude like walk in late (30+ min), or text.

Amazing class and professor! I took 7A&7B You will have online quizzes on each chapter but are allowed until the end of the semester to finish. You will have to turn in two papers. Make sure you do the maximum amount of pages for a better grade don't be lazy! Open book mid term and final, be familiar with glossary. Attendance mandatory! Must take!

Took Early Film History 7A with this professor spring 2014. Fantastic class for those interested in the intersection of film and culture, and how films of different types come to be made. Grades on a curve. Only two tests, one paper and and extra credit. Be prepared, pay attention in class,put away your phone and learn something...

Highly recommended

He showed some interesting films in class. Class was long so he lectures for a while and they can get pretty boring but he's got a lot of good knowledge about the film industry. One midterm one final one paper to turn in and an extra credit opportunity. If he sees you texting he will put you on the spot and he even took phones away.

Very knowledgeable about the subject and you can tell during his lectures. There is a quiz for each of the chapters online due by the end of the semester. These come in handy as they make you familiar with the book which you'll need for the final and midterm. He is strict about phones and talking which is good. I recommend this class to anyone!

The lecture is boring because all you do is show up and pass. The test with open book is still not easy because you have to look all over the book for the answers.

Honestly, you just need to sign your name on a paper that is passed around and stick around for the short lecture, and you can leave during the movie. I enjoyed the movies we watched. I didn't have the book, but if I did, I am certain I would have an A. Tests are open book, no notes. Film review papersanalyses but not many. Easy A with a book.

He is cool just don't use your phone in class he will put you on the spot. Easy class, but very boring. You have lecture and watch a movie. There are quizzes due at the end of the semster, midterm&final, and 2 papers( 1 is extra credit). Textbook u'll have to buy from his website. He curves the class. Recommend him for an easy A/B.

Easiest class I've taken so far. His lectures ARE BORING, but the movies are pretty cool. You have to buy his book from his website becuz of the online quizzes, those are easy too just read. Term papers ARE simple just answer the questions completely! Tests are open book. Highly recommend, doesn't require much attention.

The crucial element of getting a high grade is to watch every movie showed in the class. They take a large portion of the tests.

He may be a little boring during lectures but he has a great personality. He's very passionate about the subject too and knowledgable in it. Just watch the movies, read the book and do the assignments on time. He also offers extra credit and his only two tests (the midterm and final) are open book. Easy A if you put in effort.

Must buy NEW book, need access code for online quizzes. Tests are combo of lectures, film viewing and reading. Simple class, one hour lecture, then a movie and one paper. 2 tests and one final, all are multiple choice. Just show up, pay attention, and enjoy some movies.

He's not happy if your cellphone is on or if you keep talking in his class, he'll call you out and treat you like a child. The class is easy, you watch movies your midterm and final are based on the movies you watch and the midterm and final are open book. The old movies are very good movies. I'd take his class again.

You have to read the book in order to pass the online quizzes. Quizzes are a big part of the grade. Watch the movies because there will be questions about them on the midterm and final. He is cool if you pay attention and not mess with your electronics in class. If you are on your phone he will tell you off. I had fun in this class.

He's kinda intimidating and he requires you to buy his book in order to take online quizzes and tests. It's recommended to read your textbook before starting your quizzes. It's also best to study before taking the test if you want that A. He does give out extra credits and curve grades. Make sure to watch the movies as your tests will have Q. on it

Buy his book, do online quizzes, come to class, WATCH THE MOVIES and you will be fine. Open book midterm and final, so make sure you get through the book and highlight people and movie's names. Some movies are just too boring.

His class is easy, you just have to show up. Attendance is a big part of your grade, his lectures are boring, but you will watch some cool movies, there will be a midterm (doesn't worth that much) and a final. He will ask you to do 2 film analysis, one of which is an extra credit. Test is open book, make sure to use the index. Overall, Easy A

If you love film, TAKE HIS CLASS! Prof. Foster is incredibly knowledgeable in the field of film! We watch a new film each class and he lectures about it beforehand. He has great taste in film, enjoyed all of them! 8 quizzes online (super easy) 1 semester paper, and an extra credit paper! He doesn't get the credit he deserves! HE IS GREAT!

Not difficult, people failed midterm exam, did well on midterm paper, didn't do extra credit, & still got an A! For midterm paper, it helps to choose a movie that not everyone will choose, everything is open book, final exam has more questions on films you watched (which actor played a character). Cheaper to buy used book & then access code

He is a really good professor and all of the lectures are intresting. You're pretty much only watching movies so if you come to class and do the work you should pass the class. Do not pull out your phone in class, he will gut you.

Great professor. Don't use ur phone in front of him, he will scream at you

I loved this class! I will say the classroom is freezing so my main piece of advice is to bring a blanket. I will say if you aren't very interested in filmmaking it might get a little boring, but it's very interesting if you enjoy that! The tests are all open book, but do have questions about movies we watch in class. You must get the book to pass!

Well respected professor, but don't text in his class. Having to buy a new textbook is annoying but besides that he's very knowledgeable and I'd recommend him to any major related student as well as just taking him as an elective.

Boring. Watch movies and take tests. What more to ask? Not an easy A but an easy B. The A is if you actually stay awake during lecture and movies. This old man knows his film history though!

Watch movies, and he will have you do a paper. There's an extra credit paper. Stay awake for the movies since they will be tested on the midterm+final (final is easier than the midterm imo). You MUST buy a textbook for the code in order to take the quiz.

There's not much to complain about. You literally watch movies for credits. He has two tests and one paper. He also has online quizzes that require a new textbook with an access code. They're due at the end of the semester. Ultimately, with Foster, if you give him respect he'll give you respect. If you are disrespectful, prepare to be yelled at.

I really liked this class and all the movies were really cool. Lectures made me fall asleep so I only showed up to the films. he's really nice and seems to be really passionate about cinema. 1 paper, optional e.c paper, 1 midterm, 1 final. I found the midterm to be harder than the final, but it's open book so just use the index and you'll be fine

I got a B in this class. However, I am not complaining because I only showed up to sign in and leave right after. I did not watch any of the movies and passed with a B. Easy A if you watch the movies I guess but I chose not to so I cannot complain. Solid choice considering the majority of the classes for the art section are boring and dry.

Listen to a short lecture and watch good movies. No clear grading criteria but if you do all the assigned work and don't skip class it's an easy A.

Boring classes but easy A.

His class consists of a lecture portion and a movie portion. Lectures are no longer than 45 minutes and the rest of the time will be the movie. Most of the movies are good but people choose to leave so they end up not doing well on their midterm and finals. Very relaxing class, but I found it pretty boring at times. Not a bad choice for Arts IGETC.

Watch the movies, listen to his lectures (30mins- 1hour), complete the online quizzes and midterm paper. As long as you pay attention during the movies you'll do fine in his class, open book midterm and final. Don't let him see you using your phone, he will call you out. Easy A as long as you do your assignments and watch the movies.

easy A if you come to class, watch the movies (pay attention to it), do the online quizess and papers, and of course show up for midterm and finals. His lectures are heavy and boring to be honest. Midterm and final are open book, use the index, itll help you for real. All in all, it was easy and fun, too bad the prof is a bit boring.

It's a fairly easy class, just show up and watch movies for the most part. The first half of the class he usually gives a lecture about the directors and cast of the movie that you're gonna watch for the day. It's not super interesting but it's cool. the test is open book and the quizzes are online and pretty short. He's a solid teacher

This was my favorite class at PCC! It was so easy, since im a good writer and had a background in films I got perfect grades which is easy to. He is very knowledgeable and his published textbook is used at the best film schools like usc, chapman. You get to watch great classics and learn about the best directors/movies in history. He knows a lot

You have to attend class every day worth a lot points. Dont missed class. Do the extra credit work. Do well on the midterm and final. There 2 essay to do. you pass. He does not like it when you have cellphones out so be aware. Do not distract the class he does not like it when he talking giving lecture.

He gives out extra credit opportunity toward the end of the session or semester. Do it (especially if you didnt do too well on midterm and term paper) and you will most likely to pass the class. Attendance is mandatory for this class. He also showed us classic movies that I enjoyed watching.

Pro: great movies he showed, one extra credit opportunity and open book exams (midterm and final) Con: expensive textbook (Make sure to come to class since attendance is graded)

COME TO CLASS! He puts a lot of emphasis on attendance. His lectures are pretty boring. I fell asleep a lot but that's because I also had him on my 7am days. Just watch the movies, write your papers, do the online quizzes, and you should be fine. You also need to buy the textbook which is expensive. Overall, he shows great movies and I enjoyed them

I took him in the winter and we only had the midterm and the final test as well as one essay on a film of our choice. Other than that, it was easy to just show up, listen to a lecture, then watch a movie. The downside is the expensive textbook. You can't get it used because you need an access code for his online quizzes.

His class wasnt bad at all. Here is how to pass his class. Read the book. Label subtext in your book with stickies. Watch the movies he shows. He has an essay but I dont think he actually reads it because it was a summer class with 80 students and he gave back our essays in 2 days, so just make sure your topic sentences are good.

Clear grading criteria, few assignments. Really nice guy. LGBTQ friendly.

Professor Fosters CINEMA 007B has only a few quizzes, a midterm, an ice breaker and a term paper. He gives you grades based on these assignments. If you watch the movie or read his lecture carefully, you will get an A. But it should be noted that quiz is on another website, and you need to buy a book to have the access code of that website.

He is a very chill professor, does not expect much out of his students expect submit assignments. None of them are hard even the exams. I recommend not waiting last minute to do is midterm paper because it is very long but it is also not a difficult assignment. Do the hw and exams and you'll have a good grade.

You need to buy a NEW book for quiz access(external site). Two 50 mult-choice tests(midterm/final)and a 3-5 page paper. The tests might have questions on film plots/shots/characters. You "can" google for answers but there are a few discrepancies with the textbook. A low workload for 16W. There's an extra credit paper. Note: "Graded by few things"

I took Professor Foster in Fall 2021 in person and I would take him again. Yes there was a textbook that you have to buy but the chapters weren't long and it was pretty interesting if you're into movies. All the movies were great and the quizzes on Canvas were open book so it would be hard to fail. Tech isn't his strong suit but he's open to help.