Reviews of professor Dien Vo

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I just gotta say,, this man is a godsend. I still remember walking into his class that first day and getting blown away by his sheer esoteric presence. There is no question that he is immortal. A child of Chris Marker and Minimalism, he is the perfect person you want on your side as you grow as an artist and a human on this earth. Boom.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
What. A. Gem. I can't express the amount of good feelings I harbor for Dien. I learned more from the classes I took from him than from any other professor. He cemented my love for film as an art form and a way of seeing. He teaches about art&people, encourages strong relationships between students, and cares honestly&deeply about his students

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Dien is up there with the most beloved professors at the Rock, and he deserves it. While teaching clearly, Dien also handles his students with impressive grace. Unlike most professors who let their students turn in late work, Dien still gives a significant amount of time to critique without putting on the pressure. I am so glad to have met him.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Not for me, but could work well for certain students. Easy A, has a structure, and deeply explores film, has open and expressive discussions. Didn't appreciate being forced into a box of sorts through our work or the lack of opportunity to apply our work.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
What a great professor, and a great guy in general. Went into his class liking film, came out loving it. Very flexible & willing to meet you where you're at. Challenging, but in the interesting way rather than the frustrating way. Encourages you to go deeper than surface-level with your analyses. So kind, & great sense of humor. One of SR's best.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dien is one of the best writing teachers at SR. Clear and thorough process, lots of feedback, caring, and good lectures/info around the readings. Will push you as a writer if you let him! However, sometimes his questions are ones where he is looking for answers, and students often don't do his readings, so class can sometimes be boring.