Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades).
Fall 2026
Topics in Film and Media Studies
COMARTS 313 explores various topics in film and media studies, history, and theory.
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Historical reviews of Ben Singer: The course definitions are confusing and use big words, but understanding the general idea is sufficient for success.
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Fall 2026Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 3.06 GPA, 48.1% A/AB (n=27 letter grades).
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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 3.37 GPA, 69.6% A/AB (n=23 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.28 GPA, 61.8% A/AB (n=76 letter grades).
Historical instructors & teaching patterns
Historical reviews for Ben Singer's COMARTS 313 note that he effectively uses film clips to engage students. However, the course definitions are described as confusing due to complex vocabulary, though understanding the general concepts is sufficient for success.
JEFFREY SMITH is recorded teaching in Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
JONATHAN GRAY is recorded teaching in Spring 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
PAXTON HAVEN is recorded teaching in Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Calendar & sections
Fall 2026Schedule loads here as you scroll.
| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 67 / 67 | 0 |
| LEC 003 | Classroom Instruction | 45 / 60 | 0 |
| LEC 004 | Classroom Instruction | 30 / 72 | 0 |
| LEC 005 | Classroom Instruction | 80 / 80 | 0 |
| DIS 330 | Classroom Instruction | 45 / 60 | 0 |
| DIS 340 | Classroom Instruction | 30 / 72 | 0 |
| DIS 351 | Classroom Instruction | 20 / 20 | 0 |
| DIS 352 | Classroom Instruction | 20 / 20 | 0 |
| DIS 353 | Classroom Instruction | 20 / 20 | 0 |
| DIS 354 | Classroom Instruction | 20 / 20 | 0 |
Times are Central. Select a meeting for details; export includes recorded dates for the selected sections. Enrollment reflects scan time.
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Student experience
the class
A historical review of Professor Ben Singer's Film Comedy course indicates an engaging experience where the instructor effectively uses film clips to entertain students.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.62 GPA, 76.4% A/AB (n=55 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.38 GPA, 70.9% A/AB (n=127 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.34 GPA, 66.2% A/AB (n=269 letter grades).
difficulty & workload
Historical reviews of Ben Singer: The course definitions are confusing and use big words, but understanding the general idea is sufficient for success.
Historical reviews of Ben Singer: Students enjoyed the class and found the professor knowledgeable, though the dense terminology presented a hurdle.
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Selected offering source records
Topics in Film and Media Studies
Recorded 2026-09-07Crime Films Today
Recorded 2026-09-07Horror Films
Recorded 2026-09-07Television's Greatest Hits
Recorded 2026-09-07Pop Music Cinema
Recorded 2026-09-07Raw records
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