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Original student reviews · all captured dates
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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A hands-on introduction to creating film, video, and television content from script to screen, covering media production principles and visual storytelling approaches.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Craig Erpelding
Craig Erpelding's final exam covered only lecture content, and students reported that attending class and taking notes was sufficient to perform well without the textbook. A reviewer noted that lecture was technically not mandatory, the instructor did not post slides, and a TA handled the majority of grading.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Covers video editing and post-production theory and practice, including narrative editing, color correction, and audio for film, music videos, and television.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Advanced Screenwriting is an intensive, capstone-like course focusing on long-form film and television screenwriting. It emphasizes visual storytelling, character and plot development, AI tools, and industry-standard critique practices.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | COMARTS 355 | Introduction to Film and Tv Production |
| Spring 2027 | COMARTS 465 | Editing and Post-production for Video and Film |
| Spring 2027 | COMARTS 656 | Advanced Screenwriting |
| 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 |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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