Reviews of professor Joel Silverman

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
I don't know how Joel Liss Silverman has a job working at a university. He's by far a liability to everyone else who works at this university. He's arrogant, rude, mean and catty. He tokenizes people who are marginalized and uplifts mainstream artistic ideologies without understanding them himself.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Prof. Silverman is one of the best professors I had. He is so enthusiastic about the course, and he provided so many insights toward photography as a whole. He cares about students. I hope he can continue to stay in school and provide more fun to Emory students.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Worst teacher I've had, unfortunately. He is nice and tries to charm you and be your friend in person, offering no real info in his classes, just praise. Then he is incredibly scathing and rude through email, grading, and in 1 on 1 meetings, still offering no real info, just scorn. Learned nothing about equipment, workflow, or film making.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Silverman talks about himself and hypothetical futures instead of teaching. The class requires lots of tech, but you have to figure it out yourself. Also lots of work outside class. I would've taken the course regardless as a film major, but it needs a good professor, not just a professional in the field.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
He is one of the best professors I've had at Emory. He cares about each student and helps them make their vision come to life. He makes himself available outside of class in case you need help. He also makes the classroom super interactive, which helps us come together as a community. Don't take this class if you aren't interested in photography.