The Georgia Film Academy(GFA) non-credit certification program is comprised of 18 credit hours specifically designed to provide students with a basic level of on-set film production skills, knowledge, and experience with film-industry standard organizational structure, professional equipment, and on-set procedures.
The first course, Introduction to On-Set Film Production, combines classroom instruction and hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment. The GFA also offers Specialty Craft Courses for advanced training in specialized crafts like Set Construction & Scenic Painting, Lighting & Electric and Grip & Rigging, Post Production/AVID and Production Accounting & Office Management.
Eligible students may apply for the competitive GFA Film & Television Production Internship course where they learn and hone their craft while working on the crew of a professional production.
Introduction to On-Set Film Production
Summer: Monday/ Wednesday : May 20 - July 19 or Tuesdays/Thursdays, May 21 – July 20
Location: Trilith Studio, 461 Sandy Creek Road, Fayetteville, GA 30214
To Register: https://gfaatc.eventbrite.com
Course Fee: $750
For information call 404-225-4487 or email ce@atlantatech.edu
The GFA is a unique-in-the-nation, state-wide effort which will provide you with:
- Multi-disciplinary training by professionals in the film, TV and new media industries.
- In classroom coursework coupled with on-set, hands-on training.
- Opportunity to work on “real world” projects in order to develop recognized film credits, through partnerships with professional productions.
- Hands-on instruction and training working with a package of professional equipment (cameras, sound gear, lights, etc.) as well as production trucks, generators and sound studio space.
One-on-one job counseling to include resume preparation, job research and job placement outreach
