Reviews of professor Zachary Finch

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
This was the first class I took from Dr. Finch and he is AMAZING. I knew I was going to enjoy the material, but Dr. Finch posed some really great discussion questions. Online classes have the challenge of not having face to face interaction with your professor but he is extremely responsive via email. I would take any class he teaches.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
The entire class is about watching and analyzing movies and tv shows. He spends 30-45 minutes lecturing each class and his slides always have so much on them. If you like to take notes, his lectures suck because he goes fast to get through the content. I would've got a better grade but I missed some discussion sessions and didn't post on the board.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Zach was a fine professor but nothing exquisite. I took Film 290 before 111 so I already knew everything discussed in class which made lectures to be boring. Easy A class.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
This class was one of the best I've ever taken. It's literally just watching movies and shows and reflecting on them using educated vocabulary. Your grade is based on attendance and participation, written reflections and three exams. The lectures are exciting and the homework is straightforward. And Zach is knowledgeable, funny and simply awesome.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
He was very accommodating and passionate about his materials. The movies ranged a lot but was overall a good selection. Would recommend him to anyone taking a class he teaches, and would also recommend the class for non-film majors looking for an elective.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Had a lecture of 200 people and we had to take attendances (in and OUT) EVERYDAY. Watched some films and I rather have read my book for the class. TA's are the people you want to talk to and not the teacher. Expects you to read a LOT. He's pretty old school, I'd say. Most of the test are in the book so good luck.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
This was an online class so I never really saw him. He rarely responded to emails, but when he did, he seemed nice. A lot of the online lectures/notes were filled with typos and he didn't really change the dates from previous class that he taught, so that was confusing. I recommend you buy the textbook instead of the uploaded pictures.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Very professional, taught with enthusiasm and was excited to teach. Good vibes

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
He waited forever to schedule final exam, gave three essays over the course of 5 weeks on top of all normal homework.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Excellent professor and if majoring or minoring in Film Studies, helpful advisor. Passionate about the subject he teaches and cares for his students even if you are not in the Film Studies program.