Introduces students to the skills used in on-set film production, including all forms of narrative media which utilize film-industry standard organizational structure, professional equipment, and on-set procedures.

Introduces students to the skills used in post-production, utilizing film-industry standard equipment, procedures, and software.

Students will become oriented with live production, event management, broadcast distribution, tournament and league operation, on-air talent, team organization, sponsorship, marketing, content creation, and social media management. Students will learn the basic terminology across these functions and skills related to networking and self-marketing used within the live production, steaming and esports industries. A team project allows students to design and execute a live-streamed event incorporating lessons learned during the course.

Prerequisite(s): (GFA 1000 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 1040 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 1500 with a minimum grade of B) and (GFA 2010 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 2020 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 2030 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 2040 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 2050 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 2060 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 3010 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 3020 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 3060 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 3070 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 3080 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 3140 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 3310 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 3510 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 3520 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 4010 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 4020 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 4040 with a minimum grade of B)

The course is designed to provide students with basic skills, knowledge, and experience working in the chosen certification pathway. Students will have networking and resume-building opportunities in their selected career pathway. Department Chair approval required.

Prerequisite(s): GFA 1000 with a minimum grade of C

Set Construction & Scenic Painting is designed to equip students with entry-level skills and knowledge of set construction for the film and television industry. Students will participate in goal-oriented class projects including mood-boards, drafting, reading blueprints, architectural models, set safety, use of power tools, carpentry, and scenic paint. Students will ultimately work on a final team project that will give them hands-on experience from concept to completion, solving real world problems. Emphasis will be placed on set etiquette, including but not limited to, attitude, professionalism, and technique on and off set.

Prerequisite(s): GFA 1000 with a minimum grade of C

Lighting & Electric is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge of electrical distribution and set lighting on a motion picture or episodic television set in order to facilitate their entry and advancement in the film business. Class projects include working with power distribution, set protocol and etiquette, properly setting lamps, how to light a set to feature film standards, motion picture photography, etc.

Prerequisite(s): GFA 1000 with a minimum grade of C

Grip & Rigging is an introduction and orientation to the practice of rigging and supporting grip equipment, cameras, vehicles, and other physical/mechanical devices. This class is designed to move cameras from beyond sticks and lights from beyond stands. In addition to gaining a thorough knowledge of the equipment used in grip and rigging, students will engage in on-set exercises in inventory, maintenance, set-up, trouble-shooting, teamwork, set protocol, and safety. The purpose of this course is to prepare students to work on a motion picture production set.

Prerequisite(s): GFA 1040 with a minimum grade of C

This course provides basic Avid-based activities designed to increase technical proficiency necessary to pass Avid certification exams. Course curriculum provides overview of the editing process, tools, project organization, digital file codecs, audio sample rate, color grading, and troubleshooting.

Prerequisite(s): GFA 1000 with a minimum grade of C

This course teaches entry-level skills and industry-standard knowledge in practical Special Effects (SFX) Make Up for film and television production. Hands-on instruction covers fabrication, material safety, casting materials, professional make-up, sculpting, airbrushing, and design. Students will also attend open lab sessions to get more repetitious practice in order to refine their special FX make-up creation skills.

Prerequisite(s): GFA 1000 with a minimum grade of C

Introductory course teaches fundamentals of working in production office or accounting department in the film and television industry.

Prerequisite(s): GFA 1040 with a minimum grade of C

Fundamentals of Sound Design with Avid Pro Tools 100 provides students with a broad base of knowledge that will prepare them for entry-level positions within a post-production sound design team. Topics include, but are not limited to, the equipment, techniques, terminology, communications, and processes used in the post-production sound design department. During the course, students have the opportunity to certify as an Avid Pro Tools Certified User.

Prerequisite(s): GFA 1501 with a minimum grade of C

This course is designed to equip students with entry-level skills and knowledge in live entertainment and esports events production, including tournament operation and administration, event management, talent management, live broadcast (aka “streaming”), on-air personality skills, social and community management, and post-production. Students will utilize industrystandard equipment and software during class exercises and projects.

Students will develop techniques for on-camera and public speaking scenarios. Topics will include play-by-play casting, analyst desk hosting, breath and tone control, pickups and drops, and interviewing. Students will study the appropriate style and tone for various genres of live entertainment and esports casting as they create an industry-standard demo reel.

Prerequisite(s): GFA 1000 with a minimum grade of C

An introduction to the process of film and television production design. The course involves experiential learning components. Assigned projects provide hands-on industry relevant experience.

Prerequisite(s): GFA 1000 with a minimum grade of C

An introduction to skills and knowledge of electrical distribution and set lighting on a motion picture or episodic television set. The course involves experiential learning components. Assigned projects provide hands-on industry relevant experience.

Motion Picture Gripping is an introduction to the practice of rigging and supporting grip equipment for lighting, cameras, dollies, vehicles, and other physical/mechanical devices. This course also explores the mindset required to be a safe and effective grip on a film set and will illuminate the thought processes needed to interpret artistic ideals into actionable tasks.

Prerequisite(s): GFA 1040 with a minimum grade of C

This course provides Avid-based activities designed to increase technical proficiency necessary to pass Avid certification exams. Course curriculum provides overview of the editing process, tools, project organization, digital file codecs, audio sample rate, color grading, and troubleshooting. Additionally, the course focuses on the professional work environment processes for picture editing, audio mixing, audio effects, visual effects, color correction, and digital file delivery.

Prerequisite(s): GFA 1000 with a minimum grade of C

This course provides students with a broad base of knowledge of the processes, protocols, and computer programs utilized within the Production Accounting and Production Office departments in the film and television industry, focusing on the knowledge, practical skills, and work routines required for entry-level jobs. Students also will gain a fundamental understanding of budget and scheduling procedures and an introduction to software platforms utilized for production.

Prerequisite(s): GFA 1000 with a minimum grade of C

This course is designed to provide students with the industry-standard knowledge and essential entry-level costuming and wardrobing skills that will help them advance in film/television production environments. Special emphasis is placed on design inspiration, construction techniques, set and department etiquette, working with actors, and professionalism.

Prerequisite(s): GFA 1000 with a minimum grade of C

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to operate camera gear and to perform required job functions on a motion picture or episodic television set. The course provides students with fundamental understanding of the pre-production process, including shooting film, defending shot choices, and effectively transitioning in a multi-scene production environment.

Prerequisite(s): GFA 1040 with a minimum grade of C

This course provides underlying theory and practical applications in sound engineering designed to train and certify students for digital post production editing in the entertainment industry. Upon completion of this course, the student will be ready to enter the film industry as a working digital audio technician and/or assistant digital audio technician. Additionally, the student will have the opportunity to achieve globally recognized certification in Avid ProTools 100 level.

Prerequisite(s): GFA 1500 with a minimum grade of C

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to utilize UNREAL ENGINE for game development and virtual production at an entry level. Students will have opportunities to create their own mock virtual production environment. Topics include scripting, building sets, realtime vfx, optimization, and user interfaces.

This course focuses on the advanced study and practice of live entertainment and esports events production, including tournament operation and administration, event management, talent management, live broadcast (aka “streaming”), on-air personality skills, social and community management, and post-production. Building upon foundational production knowledge, students will engage in workflows, decision-making, and problem-solving that mirror professional live entertainment and esports production environments. Students will utilize industry-standard equipment and software during class exercises and projects.

This course is designed to examine the process and techniques of professional hosting and live casting for entertainment events and esports. Students will develop techniques for on-camera and public speaking scenarios by creating content specific to the industry. Topics will include play-by- play casting, analyst desk hosting, breath and tone control, pickups and drops, and interviewing. Additionally, students will explore the self-analysis process. Within the context of performance and broadcast theory, students will apply the appropriate style and tone for various genres of live entertainment and esports casting as they create an industry-standard professional pitch, including a demo reel.

Prerequisite(s): (GFA 1000 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 1040 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 1500 with a minimum grade of B) and (GFA 2010 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 2020 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 2030 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 2040 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 2050 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 2060 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 3010 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 3020 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 3040 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 3060 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 3070 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 3080 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 3140 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 3310 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 3510 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 3520 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 4010 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 4020 with a minimum grade of B or GFA 4040 with a minimum grade of B)

The course is designed to provide students with basic skills, knowledge, and experience working in the chosen certification pathway. Students will have networking and resume-building opportunities in their selected career pathway. Department Chair approval required.

Prerequisite(s): GFA 1000 with a minimum grade of C and GFA 3010 with a minimum grade of C

This course is designed to provide students advanced production design skills working with design concepts using predetermined scripts. Students will implement their roles as crew members of the art department and develop working relationships with other crew members, throughout the phases of production. Upon completion of the course, students will have a camera-ready and fully dressed set on which GFA film classes can shoot.

Prerequisite(s): GFA 1000 with a minimum grade of C and GFA 3020 with a minimum grade of C

This course is designed to provide students opportunities to participate in production scenarios working with lighting plots, location scouting, managing a crew, achieving proper exposure for camera settings, and aesthetic stylization. Specific focus is given to common lighting design productions that call for ability to rig, manipulate and control lighting required for common day / night lighting all the way to lighting to feature film standards. Film Production Nexus Pathway Course.

Prerequisite(s): GFA 1040 with a minimum grade of C and GFA 3040 with a minimum grade of C

This course is designed to provide advanced editing training utilizing Media Composer. With successful course completion and passing the embedded AVID Media Composer Professional Editing 1 (MC 20)1 and Media Composer Professional Editing II (MC 210), students can earn the Avid Certified Professional in Media Composer.

Prerequisite(s): GFA 1000 with a minimum grade of C and (GFA 2000 with a minimum grade of C or GFA 2010 with a minimum grade of C or GFA 2020 with a minimum grade of C or GFA 2030 with a minimum grade of C or GFA 2040 with a minimum grade of C or GFA 2050 with a minimum grade of C or GFA 2060 with a minimum grade of C or GFA 3010 with a minimum grade of C or GFA 3020 with a minimum grade of C or GFA 3040 with a minimum grade of C or GFA 3140 with a minimum grade of C or GFA 3510 with a minimum grade of C or GFA 3520 with a minimum grade of C or GFA 4000 with a minimum grade of C or GFA 4010 with a minimum grade of C or GFA 4020 with a minimum grade of C or GFA 4040 with a minimum grade of C)

This course is designed to provide students with experiential learning opportunities in areas of film and television production. In this course, students will work as crew on thesis films of graduate candidates. During this class, students will research film / television career paths and will develop a portfolio of work. A grade of C or above is required for passing the course.

Prerequisite(s): GFA 1040 with a minimum grade of C and GFA 3140 with a minimum grade of C

The advanced curriculum is designed to incorporate the industry-standard Avid Pro Tools Certified Training. The course combines curriculum, advanced production textbooks, and hands-on practice opportunities that will enhance students' successful passing of Avid's two certification exams, thereby increasing employer desirability for sound editors in feature film and broadcast television.

This foundational GFA course reinforces appropriate on-set procedures for Key Creative positions (i.e., Producer, Director, Director of Photography, Production Designer, Screenwriter and/or Editor) and provides them opportunities to utilize industry-standard equipment.

In this course, students assume leadership roles from design concept to producing a predetermined script. In this environment, students learn the roles of the art department and their working relationships with other crew members, production phases and on-set production. Upon course completion, students will have a camera-ready set on which future classes can shoot.

This course equips students with the skills and knowledge of electrical distribution and set lighting on a motion picture or episodic television set in order to facilitate their entry and advancement in the film business. Students will participate in location scouting to ascertain all resources needed – equipment, manpower and time-- and will choose a numerous-scene script they will light and “shoot” as a creative team.

Course showcases industry standard workflows and best practices in film and television post production for editing in Avid Media Composer. Editing techniques focus on technical skills for implementing a creative vision at a professional level, from media organizational structure to completed deliverables.