Reviews of professor Simone Rapisarda Casanova

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
He's a bit of a surprising prof coming out of high school because he gives you a lot of freedom. He is 100% dedicated to film and he wants all of his students to succeed. A bit of a tough marker, but he sees mistakes as a learning opportunity and will always support you. The one thing he always tells us, is to never lose passion for our filmmaking.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
332 is optional, but I recommend it before starting your grad project. Wish it was earlier in the curriculum.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Not a single lecture or lesson. Sat in class 6hrs a week chatting about things totally unrelated to film and wasted 7 classes on presentations. Had 2 workshops over the semester but he mostly sat in the corner on his phone. Claims film can't be taught, put in no effort, slow at grading, doesnt give feedback, expectations for everything are unclear

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Simone's an artist not a pedagogue, but it doesn't mean you can't learn from him. Students that dislike him tend to try to figure out professors and cater to them for better grades. Doesn't speak in absolute terms, gives lots of reading AND lots of freedom. Expects you to love film and be an artist. Lack of feedback is frustrating. Avoid if petty.