Patricia Verducci
Department of Film and Television
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4.8
Overall Rating
Based on 19 Users
Easiness 4.8 / 5 How easy the class is, 1 being extremely difficult and 5 being easy peasy.
Clarity 4.8 / 5 How clear the class is, 1 being extremely unclear and 5 being very clear.
Workload 4.4 / 5 How much workload the class is, 1 being extremely heavy and 5 being extremely light.
Helpfulness 4.8 / 5 How helpful the class is, 1 being not helpful at all and 5 being extremely helpful.

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GRADE DISTRIBUTIONS
44.1%
36.8%
29.4%
22.1%
14.7%
7.4%
0.0%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

45.8%
38.1%
30.5%
22.9%
15.3%
7.6%
0.0%
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A
A-
B+
B
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C
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

47.5%
39.6%
31.7%
23.8%
15.8%
7.9%
0.0%
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A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

59.2%
49.4%
39.5%
29.6%
19.7%
9.9%
0.0%
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A
A-
B+
B
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C+
C
C-
D+
D
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

71.5%
59.6%
47.7%
35.7%
23.8%
11.9%
0.0%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

59.0%
49.1%
39.3%
29.5%
19.7%
9.8%
0.0%
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A
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

42.6%
35.5%
28.4%
21.3%
14.2%
7.1%
0.0%
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A
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

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Quarter: Winter 2024
Grade: A
March 13, 2024

This class was honestly very easy and a random class that was open that I had to take to be a full-time student. I am glad that it was super low effort because it helped balance out my two very difficult major classes. I appreciate that it is self-paced and fun with creativity. Overall, very easy class.

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Quarter: Fall 2023
Grade: A+
Dec. 22, 2023

Super interesting class that’s very easy. Weekly recorder video lectures by Prof. Huang are interesting and engaging. One quiz and short discussion board weekly. Overall very fun class, couldn’t recommend enough.

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Quarter: Winter 2023
Grade: A
March 19, 2023

Such an interesting and easy class. If you are in any way interested in film I highly recommend. Even if you aren't this is a really great class to take. Verducci does not do the lectures, they are prerecorded, but she appeared enthusiastic about the class and about students learning. Great class.

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Quarter: Winter 2023
Grade: N/A
March 18, 2023

This was a really good and easy class. Lectures are pre-recorded and asynchronous so you can go at your own pace. Assignments and quizzes aren't difficult, and you get a lot of help with writing your screenplay. Discussion board points are also basically just points for completion. The professor offers three extra credit zoom sessions throughout the quarter too! Even though it was asynchronous and I didn't have that much contact with the professor I thought that she was a sweet person and I wouldn't have hesitated to ask her help if I needed it. I would recommend this class 100%!!

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Quarter: Fall 2021
Grade: A+
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Feb. 5, 2023

This class was asynchronous so there was no live lecture, just pre-recorded videos. There was no midterm, just one final that consisted of students writing the first 10 pages of their own screenplay. There are free screenwriting app options - I used one and it worked just fine. The readings are provided, and the assignments are just to read and watch the movies. You don't really have to read the screenplays, but it helps to use them as a reference if you need help formatting your screenplay. Overall, the class is very easy and informative, and it's especially useful if you plan to have a career/hobby in creative writing.

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Quarter: Fall 2022
Grade: A
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Jan. 3, 2023

This class was asynchronous and lectures were actually performed by Professor George Huang. Professor Verducci only ever instructed during extra credit lectures. She was very accommodating in terms of grading, especially when the strike began. The final project was to write the first 10 pages of your screenplay, but you begin brainstorming ideas for this script from the very first discussion board. I probably learn the most out of all my courses this quarter in this film class.

This class is comprised of:
weekly quizzes - 10%
weekly discussion boards - 30%
weekly assignments - 35%
final project - 25%

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Quarter: Fall 2021
Grade: A
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June 20, 2022

Love this class! For the homework you get to watch movies, and for the most part they're pretty entertaining. The workload isn't insane and it's actually a fun class.

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Quarter: Fall 2021
Grade: A+
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Jan. 13, 2022

This class was very clear and fun, even over Zoom. Although Verducci herself didn't lecture, you watch lecture videos of another professor who has done screenplays and has experience in the industry. The films you watch and get quizzed on are interesting, and the quizzes ask for relevant info. To be honest, if you only had time to skim before a quiz you'd still be good - just turn on the transcript of the lecture and search for keywords. The quizzes never asked about the films, just the readings, so you honestly just need to know the gist about them just for the discussion posts.

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Quarter: Fall 2021
Grade: A+
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Dec. 19, 2021

I absolutely LOVED this class! Professor Verducci is the nicest person and she is incredibly helpful. I had to take this class asynchronously because of Covid, but she was always available to meet over Zoom, which was super helpful. The class itself has a decent amount of work (lectures, movies to watch, scripts to read, discussion posts, quizzes, readings, all while starting your screenplay), BUT it's all highly entertaining and interesting stuff. I would recommend ordering the books, especially if you are looking to go into screenwriting, they are very helpful. I really enjoyed getting to plan out a whole screenplay, and my TA was so supportive and helpful throughout the process. Even if you are not looking to go into screenwriting, this class could be highly beneficial for those looking to go into movie-making, acting, or even just those who need a creative outlet. It seriously is just so much fun and I would recommend it to anyone!

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Quarter: Spring 2021
Grade: A+
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June 28, 2021

Definitely take this class if you can. You literally just watch movies, read a few articles a week, and get to write your own screenplay. Yes, it is an easy A and you learn the elements of a screenplay and the fundamentals of a story.

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Quarter: Winter 2024
Grade: A
March 13, 2024

This class was honestly very easy and a random class that was open that I had to take to be a full-time student. I am glad that it was super low effort because it helped balance out my two very difficult major classes. I appreciate that it is self-paced and fun with creativity. Overall, very easy class.

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Quarter: Fall 2023
Grade: A+
Dec. 22, 2023

Super interesting class that’s very easy. Weekly recorder video lectures by Prof. Huang are interesting and engaging. One quiz and short discussion board weekly. Overall very fun class, couldn’t recommend enough.

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Quarter: Winter 2023
Grade: A
March 19, 2023

Such an interesting and easy class. If you are in any way interested in film I highly recommend. Even if you aren't this is a really great class to take. Verducci does not do the lectures, they are prerecorded, but she appeared enthusiastic about the class and about students learning. Great class.

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Quarter: Winter 2023
Grade: N/A
March 18, 2023

This was a really good and easy class. Lectures are pre-recorded and asynchronous so you can go at your own pace. Assignments and quizzes aren't difficult, and you get a lot of help with writing your screenplay. Discussion board points are also basically just points for completion. The professor offers three extra credit zoom sessions throughout the quarter too! Even though it was asynchronous and I didn't have that much contact with the professor I thought that she was a sweet person and I wouldn't have hesitated to ask her help if I needed it. I would recommend this class 100%!!

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Quarter: Fall 2021
Grade: A+
Feb. 5, 2023

This class was asynchronous so there was no live lecture, just pre-recorded videos. There was no midterm, just one final that consisted of students writing the first 10 pages of their own screenplay. There are free screenwriting app options - I used one and it worked just fine. The readings are provided, and the assignments are just to read and watch the movies. You don't really have to read the screenplays, but it helps to use them as a reference if you need help formatting your screenplay. Overall, the class is very easy and informative, and it's especially useful if you plan to have a career/hobby in creative writing.

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Quarter: Fall 2022
Grade: A
Jan. 3, 2023

This class was asynchronous and lectures were actually performed by Professor George Huang. Professor Verducci only ever instructed during extra credit lectures. She was very accommodating in terms of grading, especially when the strike began. The final project was to write the first 10 pages of your screenplay, but you begin brainstorming ideas for this script from the very first discussion board. I probably learn the most out of all my courses this quarter in this film class.

This class is comprised of:
weekly quizzes - 10%
weekly discussion boards - 30%
weekly assignments - 35%
final project - 25%

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Quarter: Fall 2021
Grade: A
June 20, 2022

Love this class! For the homework you get to watch movies, and for the most part they're pretty entertaining. The workload isn't insane and it's actually a fun class.

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Quarter: Fall 2021
Grade: A+
Jan. 13, 2022

This class was very clear and fun, even over Zoom. Although Verducci herself didn't lecture, you watch lecture videos of another professor who has done screenplays and has experience in the industry. The films you watch and get quizzed on are interesting, and the quizzes ask for relevant info. To be honest, if you only had time to skim before a quiz you'd still be good - just turn on the transcript of the lecture and search for keywords. The quizzes never asked about the films, just the readings, so you honestly just need to know the gist about them just for the discussion posts.

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COVID-19 This review was submitted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your experience may vary.
Verified Reviewer This user is a verified UCLA student/alum.
Quarter: Fall 2021
Grade: A+
Dec. 19, 2021

I absolutely LOVED this class! Professor Verducci is the nicest person and she is incredibly helpful. I had to take this class asynchronously because of Covid, but she was always available to meet over Zoom, which was super helpful. The class itself has a decent amount of work (lectures, movies to watch, scripts to read, discussion posts, quizzes, readings, all while starting your screenplay), BUT it's all highly entertaining and interesting stuff. I would recommend ordering the books, especially if you are looking to go into screenwriting, they are very helpful. I really enjoyed getting to plan out a whole screenplay, and my TA was so supportive and helpful throughout the process. Even if you are not looking to go into screenwriting, this class could be highly beneficial for those looking to go into movie-making, acting, or even just those who need a creative outlet. It seriously is just so much fun and I would recommend it to anyone!

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COVID-19 This review was submitted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your experience may vary.
Quarter: Spring 2021
Grade: A+
June 28, 2021

Definitely take this class if you can. You literally just watch movies, read a few articles a week, and get to write your own screenplay. Yes, it is an easy A and you learn the elements of a screenplay and the fundamentals of a story.

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4.8
Overall Rating
Based on 19 Users
Easiness 4.8 / 5 How easy the class is, 1 being extremely difficult and 5 being easy peasy.
Clarity 4.8 / 5 How clear the class is, 1 being extremely unclear and 5 being very clear.
Workload 4.4 / 5 How much workload the class is, 1 being extremely heavy and 5 being extremely light.
Helpfulness 4.8 / 5 How helpful the class is, 1 being not helpful at all and 5 being extremely helpful.

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