Reviews of professor Kenneth Provencher

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Lots of lectures in class, doesn't share power point presentations so you have to rely on your notes to study. The TA's do all the grading. He tends to go off on rants during lectures which gets a little annoying at times, but it's bearable. Not the worst professor, he explains things well but also has a habit of not directly answering questions.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
This guy's lectures are a snooze. He is passive aggressive and forms no connections with his students. His grading is tough.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
His lectures are kind of annoying cause he goes off topic for some nerdy joke a lot. He doesn't do any of the grading, so it matters more about the TA than him. I've heard better things about the other Art of Cinema teacher.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I don't know if it's because of covid, but his class was taught by the TA's. The TA's discussion sessions were boring, but his lectures (posted online) were actually fun and you can tell how much he enjoys teaching even through a video! The two classes we had in person were amazing. I'd take him again if classes were in person. Tests were hardish.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Really nice professor. Showed us a lot of movies from the lecture. The book helps a lot, the writing guide isn't necessarily but it's recommended. Overall nice professor that's easy going.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Good lectures, most of the assignments are graded by your TA.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Provencher was a real gem. He was aware that not every young adult nowadays is interested in pre 1955 cinema, so he tried his best to be engaging and picked interesting films. You can tell he really loves what he's teaching about and that he really loves teaching, so if you show interest in the subject matter he'll definitely remember you.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Prof. Provencher is cool, his lectures are okay, attendance isn't mandatory but the midterm and final exam are based off of his lectures and he doesn't post/email his presentations (which usually have only a few words on them) so do what you will with that information. You'll probably find your TA to be more helpful than him regarding coursework.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Provencher is a great professor. His enthusiasm for film makes some of the more boring lectures a little more palatable. The class consists of two essays, a midterm, and final, and Professor Provencher shares the format of the midterm and final with his students. If you put in the work, you will get a good grade.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
He is such a caring kind professor! I learned so much and I enjoyed watching his lecture videos. I was expecting a lot of boring silent films but he chose amazing films and the information he goes over in lectures makes them even better! I have found new favorite films from this class. Gives super detailed positive feedback. Wants you to do well