newton is a nice guy, and the class isn't hard. if you're really interested in journalism, it's a good class because he has a lot to say and a lot of personal experience. however, i feel like he was just gloating and name dropping half the time. anyway, easy class, lecture based tests, so take good notes. If you don't go to class, make sure to do the readings for the lectures you missed. It's not hard to succeed, but I wouldn't call this class the easiest a there is in comm

Professor Newton is awesome he is great at what he does. He is engaging, his lectures have to do with what's happening today in broadcasting. I would definitely take Professor Newton again. You should be good if you attend class. His mid-term and final are questions based on lectured, no tricks.

Professor Newton is the best!! While lecture can feel long and boring sometimes if you are not interested in the subject-- have some coffee and take good notes because the exams are purely you spitting back the info of your notes with examples into the blue book! Genuinely a very nice and respectful man. Just show up, take good notes on what he says, and if you missed anything look up old lecture videos on youtube- some are from 8 years ago but he is still giving the same lectures with the same examples. Also pretty sure you can record his lecture.

Great Professor. I think the reason I got a B was because I'm not a comm major, so I didn't pay as much attention as I should have in lecture. Granted, I was told this was an easy A. It's not. It requires diligence and hard work, obviously. But go to his office hours. He's a great guy and will gladly talk to you if you need help.

I really enjoyed this class! Professor Newton is a great lecturer and I always looked forward to going. You don't really have to do the readings if you go to class, but I wouldn't recommend skipping class and just doing the readings. The tests are in-class and simple as long as you paid attention. Definitely one of my favorite comm classes so far!

Professor Newton is one of my favorite professors. He is always eager to help. He never seems tired of answering simple questions and is willing to go the extra mile if it means the student will do better. He's the kind of guy you'd want to get a beer with. I highly recommend taking this professor.

Newton is by far my favorite professor at UCLA. Take him, take him, take him!!!!!

Newton is one of the best professors in the Comm dept. His lectures and class are great. Class is college level but enjoyable and the material is easily absorbed b/c he makes it interesting. 2 exams, no surprises. Great class for Comm and non-Comm students.

Loved this class! Very interesting material and engaging lectures. Newton is great as well, go to office hours and get to know him, he's a cool guy.

My favorite teacher!

He has the most interesting topics, and since the midterm and final are short essay based and open-ended, I felt like I could really enjoy what he was teaching instead of being worried about my grade all of the time.

A must take!