Rate My Professor Robert Milazzo

Milazzo's pedagogical approach at VCU embodies the intersection of creative practice and innovative education, rooted in a philosophy of never graduating from learning. Inspired by feedback from senior film and media students desiring post-graduation education, he established The Modern School of Film using minimal resources through bartering, equipment lending, and curricula featuring public-facing masters as instructors. The school has expanded to six continents, fostering lifelong skills in media production. At VCU, he empowers students to undertake entrepreneurial projects, including forming production companies, producing documentaries with input from industry professionals, and assembling albums. His classes promote empathy, purpose-driven creativity, and boundary-pushing initiatives that prepare students for professional success in media, reflecting the untethered yet interconnected future of the field.