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It was his TA that did majority of the grading, but the final exam was all content from lecture. You don't need the textbook to get a good score on the final. If you just go to lecture, take notes, and pay attention. You'll do well. Also, he doesn't post lecture slides. Lecture is technically not mandatory. Or get really good notes from a friendRate My Professors ↗
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Introduction to film and TV production covering script-to-screen media creation and visual storytelling.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Craig Erpelding receives high praise for a straightforward course structure where lectures are the primary source of exam content. Reviewers note that attending lectures and taking notes is sufficient for success, as the textbook is not required for the final exam.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026COMARTS 465 teaches video editing, post-production, and narrative techniques for film and media.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.85 GPA, 95.5% A/AB (n=44 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.50 GPA, 81.4% A/AB (n=43 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.55 GPA, 79.5% A/AB (n=39 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026COMARTS 466 teaches the elements of dramatic screenplay writing, focusing on story concept, structure, character, dialogue, and visual storytelling.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.58 GPA, 79.1% A/AB (n=43 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.82 GPA, 93.2% A/AB (n=44 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | COMARTS 355 | Introduction to Film and Tv Production |
| Fall 2026 | COMARTS 465 | Editing and Post-production for Video and Film |
| Fall 2026 | COMARTS 466 | Writing for Television and Film |
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