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The first thing I noticed about Kelley was how willing she is to work with students to determine the criteria for assignments. She is excellent for bouncing ideas off of for research topics. Even though she does summarize readings it ends up helping with exams.Rate My Professors ↗
I had Conway for Com Arts 461 (it wasn't an option available). She is truly one of the best professors that I have ever met. Conway has challenged and inspired my entire perspective as an academic scholar. Her film selection was PERFECT, amazing professor.Rate My Professors ↗
I don't hate her or anything but if you have had any courses that deal with French cinema: silent, pre-war, new wave, pulp, 80's, etc., nothing new here. I transferredRate My Professors ↗
Kelly is passionate and a wonderful person. Her content in 313 felt short-winded for an hour and fifteen minute lecture. I enjoyed her picks for screenings, but found Thursday's discussions of the films to be wasteful. You won't be disappointed, but you won't be blown away.Rate My Professors ↗
I adore Professor Conway. I took this course and Global Art Cinema with her and she is SO knowledgable, presenting the information in a way that clearly shows her love of the field. I cannot recommend this professor highly enough--wish I could take even more courses with her!Rate My Professors ↗
Amazing Professor! Inspirational, really changed how I think about film. People may not agree with me, but I would never be the same without taking this class. I would say that is was the best part of the week, except for college football games.Rate My Professors ↗
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Elementary level directed study project(s) under supervision of faculty member, graded on a credit/no credit basis.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Introduction to Film explains how films work using classics like Citizen Kane and Vertigo. It covers major film types, film criticism approaches, and techniques like mise-en-scène, cinematography, editing, and sound.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Kelley Conway
Kelley Conway was described as articulate and intelligent, enhancing readings with useful clips. The reviewer noted she was poorly organized but very likable, assigning a high quality rating.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Explores fact/fiction in documentary film, analyzing experimental techniques and filmmakers’ portrayals of reality.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2023: 3.18 GPA, 55.9% A/AB (n=34 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.64 GPA, 77.8% A/AB (n=18 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2023–Fall 2024 · limited sampleWriting and completion of senior Honors in the Major thesis begun inCOM ARTS 681under the direction of a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Advanced level project under the direction of faculty member e.g., independent reading with research paper, production project, or member of research team. Graded on a credit/no credit basis.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent Study involves independent research and writing under the supervision of an instructor.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Research and Thesis involves independent research and writing under the supervision of an instructor.
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 198 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | COMARTS 350 | Introduction to Film |
| Spring 2027 | COMARTS 358 | Documentary Film: Representation and Reality |
| Spring 2027 | COMARTS 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | COMARTS 698 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | COMARTS 799 | Independent Study |
| Spring 2027 | COMARTS 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | COMARTS 350 | Introduction to Film |
| Fall 2026 | COMARTS 698 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | COMARTS 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | COMARTS 799 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | COMARTS 950 | Seminar-radio Television Film |
| Fall 2026 | COMARTS 990 | Research and Thesis |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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