Reviews of professor Mariano Wainsztein

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
If you have Professor Mariano as your discussion teacher, don't even bother with the actual film lecture. Take down notes on everything he says because his quizzes and tests are based only on HIS opinions on the films. Besides that, he's a bit rude but if you participate, you can cruise by in the class. Not the worse professor but not the best.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
The quiz had questions where you needed to specifically type in the answer, if you misspell, for example, didn't put an "s" at the end of "friends". Don't even try to ask to try and help you with anything related to the quiz since she will just be hypocritical that you need to focus on the "facts" rather than the points on the quiz.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I had the privilege of having Mariano as my discussion professor for Media 180 and Film 101. Mariano is such an insightful and brilliant genius in his craft, his discussions were so enjoyable. Participation is essential in doing well, so just make sure to watch the films, and have a general understanding. Each class was an enjoyable and fun time.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I had two classes with him. He is an amazing lecturer, clearly knowledgeable about his topic. There is a lot of reading but he's an easy grader as long as you show up and participate. He values and respects each individuals opinion. A little hard to reach outside of class but other than that a great professor!

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Was my discussion professor for Media 180. Do the readings, participate and you will be fine. Make sure to attend class too. Not a big fan of group projects but that is my personal opinion. Not very easy to reach outside of class time though. Otherwise very knowledgeable professor who values opinions and respects effort.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Nice guy but he sorta screwed me over. Gave me 90% on participation even though I was 1 of maybe 3 ppl who actively participated. Also got a 90% on the reading responses (which had no directions or guidelines) and this caused me to get A-. Really enjoyed his class I just wish he was clearer about his expectations. Got an A+ in orgo & A- in film :(

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
The grading criteria is not clear but the extra credit saved meeeee. It added ten whole points to my entire grade.just make sure you attend lectures and take notes and participate.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
gave low grades for participation and assignments I genuinely don't know how I could have gotten full credit. please take another prof

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Very nice professor, participation is what he looks for the most. There's a midterm and final, both very easy as long as you watch the movies that are assigned to you or read the book that's also assigned to you. Class is very interesting and there are movie clips to see and discuss about.