Jay Goldstein

CRTV160F · RTV118F · CRTV121 · FILM126A · CRTV157 · CRTV126A · MEDIA · CRTV118 · CRTV160126AB · CINE126A · CRTV160 · CRTV160126A · CRTV164 · FILM126B · CRTV126 · CRTV175 · CRTV126B · 126A · CRTV · 49 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 61/100
RMP rating: 3.0/5
Take again: 77.78%
Difficulty: 2.8

The decision

if you like film and can handle long lectures, detailed instructions, and a traditional teaching style.

Best fit · Effort For RewardLecture heavyOld-school styleMixed teaching qualityFilm-focusedCan be easy if prepared

Student opinion is highly split between strong praise for feedback and strong criticism of boring or outdated teaching.
Many students say grades are manageable if they read, follow directions, and attend.
Online reviews are more positive overall, while .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

An A is possible with , and following directions, but and quizzes can punish careless students.

Online evidence suggests simple work but picky requirements, while or difficult experiences.

Is the course easy?

Standard

55/100

The content is often manageable, but long lectures, textbook-dependent exams, and .

Online courses sound simpler overall, while and student fit.

Is attendance flexible?

WorthIt

63/100

, but many others find his style boring or outdated.

Online reviews are mostly favorable, while .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

58/100

Some students report easy tests and , but others describe tough grading, unclear point values, or deductions for details.

Format shift

Online reviews include one tough-grader comment and one simple-class comment, while .

Workload

Moderate

62/100

Work , and discussion posts, but reading and instructions matter.

Format shift

and projects, while in-person workload varies by course from light film viewing to papers and exams.

Teaching experience

Average

58/100

He knows film and sometimes gives excellent feedback, but many .

Format shift

Online reviews lean positive on enthusiasm and feedback, while and severe criticism.

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

Grades are based on a mix of , and finals.

Format shift

Online reviews mention tests, posts, and documentary projects, while , and projects.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

46 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are sharply mixed, with some students praising his film knowledge and feedback while , and strict expectations.

Main concern

Students who dislike long lectures or .

What students said

“Professor Goldstein lectures very heavily.”
CRTV126A

“very easy class, just follow directions and you'll get an A.”
CRTV126A

“Terrible, Terrible teacher.”
CRTV121

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mostly positive, describing simple discussion work and , but one critic found lectures slow and .

Main concern

Long lectures and students.

What students said

“All he asks for, watch.”
126A

“His lectures are so long that I have to increase the speed and even then, it feels like it still goes too slow.”
CRTV126

Exam style

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Exam friendliness varies because some reviews describe open-note or easy tests, while and .

Open-Note QuizzesTextbook-Based ExamsStudy GuidesScantron Tests

Assessment risk

Varies

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention open-note quizzes, textbook-based exams, study guides, scantron tests, and finals, but .

Open-Note QuizzesTextbook-Based ExamsStudy GuidesScantron TestsFinal

“The and directly from the book.”
CRTV126B

“Scantron tests.”
MEDIA

“his lectures do not cover what will be on the exam”
CRTV126A

Online

Online reviews mention tests but do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam, Lockdown Browser, open-book, or .

Tests

“All he asks for, watch.”
126A

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“If you show up, do your work and do what he wants, you will pass.”
Voice snapshots generated from 49 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and film-course fit. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

58/100

“ and advice.”

⚖️

58/100

“ because I didn't respond to another student post.”

📚 Work And Exams

68/100

“very easy class, just follow directions and you'll get an A.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Professor Goldstein lectures very heavily.
and very, very boring.
He was extremely enthusiastic about learning about his students through the online course.
and advice.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

If you show up, do your work and do what he wants, you will pass.
The and directly from the book.
if you study.
This not an easy class.

Theme 3

🎬 About Film Fit

If you are really into film you well love his class.
He seems to love film.
if you are seeking film as your major/career.
You'd think that's something he should have been aware of.

Data context

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Analysis sample

Recent reviews read by the AI

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

Forty-nine reviews across a long time span provide rich evidence, though opinions are sharply polarized.

Inside 49 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

9 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 1 · A 5

B range

B+ 1 · B 2

C range

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D range

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F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

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Jay Goldstein

x x if you like film and can handle long lectures, detailed instructions, and a traditional teaching style.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

FairEffort

Standard

Recommended

WorthIt

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

⚖️ x x

📚 Work And Exams

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

🎬 About Film Fit

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

if you like film and can handle long lectures, detailed instructions, and a traditional teaching style.

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