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FTS 212: Introduction to Film & TV at Lehman College

3 credits · Fall 2026

Introduction to Film & TV (FTS 212) at Lehman College has 3 ways to take it in Fall 2026, plus 3 recitation or lab times you pair with a lecture. 4 of 6 sections have an open seat right now.

Professors teaching it: Philip Ruiz and Ulises Gonzales.

Of the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, Philip Ruiz ranks chillest (Easy) and Ulises Gonzales least chill (Fair).

Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.

This course meets as a lecture plus a lab. Your schedule needs one time from each, and the schedule builder picks them together.

About this course

Narrative structures, genres, styles, technological practices, criticism, and theory in film and television.

Best professors for FTS 212 at Lehman, Fall 2026

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FTS 212 sections, times and seats

Seat status as of Oct 4, 5:25 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?

3 of 3 lecture options · 3 lab times folded inside · 4 of 6 sections open

Chill Rank compares professors using Rate My Professors reviews, from Chill to Brutal. What each rank means

You need one lecture and one lab. They can be combined freely, so pick each separately; the schedule builder checks the times together.

Mon/Wed · 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
01LC-LEC · In Person · Carman B34
Ulises GonzalesChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.7(20)Difficulty 3.0/5 · 50% would take again#2 chillest of 2 for this course
Open
Tue/Thu · 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
02LC-LEC · In Person · Carman B83
Philip RuizChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?★ 3.9(36)Difficulty 2.2/5 · 92% would take again#1 chillest of 2 for this course
Open
Arranged · TBA
OA3C-LEC · Online Asynchronous · Online-Asynchronous
Philip RuizChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?★ 3.9(36)Difficulty 2.2/5 · 92% would take again#1 chillest of 2 for this course
Closed
Pick a lab · 3 labs · 2 open · 11:50 AM to 4:50 PM start times
  • 01LB-LABMon/Wed · 11:50 AM - 12:40 PM
    Ulises GonzalesChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.7(20)Difficulty 3.0/5 · 50% would take again#2 chillest of 2 for this course
    In PersonOpen
  • 02LB-LABTue/Thu · 4:50 PM - 5:40 PM
    Philip RuizChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?★ 3.9(36)Difficulty 2.2/5 · 92% would take again#1 chillest of 2 for this course
    In PersonOpen
  • OA3B-LABArranged · TBA
    Philip RuizChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?★ 3.9(36)Difficulty 2.2/5 · 92% would take again#1 chillest of 2 for this course
    Online AsynchronousClosed

Questions about FTS 212 at Lehman

Who teaches FTS 212 at Lehman in Fall 2026?
Philip Ruiz and Ulises Gonzales are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
Is FTS 212 at Lehman hard?
It depends on the professor. Across the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 2.6 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
What if a FTS 212 section is full?
Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.