Emmanuel is a member of the Georgia Film Consortium (GFC). The Georgia Film Academy (GFA) supports the GFC, which is a unique-in-the-nation, state-wide collaboration of institutions of the University System of Georgia, Technical College System of Georgia and Independent institutions who offer professional courses in film, television, digital entertainment, Esports and game development.
The Georgia Film Academy is a professional organization, a unit of the University System of Georgia, which is committed to leading and advancing the entertainment arts industry and its workforce in Georgia. The GFA promotes rigorous professional training, and supports opportunities for union-covered film and television production craft internships and placement in creative industries, apprenticeships and jobs in an effort to build a permanent and sustainable industry in the state. On behalf of the USG, TCSG, and their institutions, as well as private higher education institutions in Georgia who choose to use its resources, the GFA is dedicated to the development of both Georgia’s workforce and the industry which will utilize it.
As a student in the Georgia Film Academy through Emmanuel, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Learn from professionals in the Film, Television and Digital Entertainment industries
- Take classes at an industry hub facilitated with a package of professional-level equipment
- Participate in on-set, hands-on experience and simulated “real world” projects, coupled with in-classroom course work
- Work hands-on with professional production equipment (cameras, sound gear, lights, etc.) as well as production trucks and generators on studio soundstages
- Apply for an internship or apprenticeship on a major film production set, television studio, editing house or digital entertainment lab in order to develop recognized film credits, through partnerships with professional productions
- Receive one-on-one job counseling to include resume preparation, job research and job placement outreach from GFA
- Earn any of three Georgia Film Academy industry certifications, recognized by production companies, studios, networks, vendors, and other entertainment businesses which may employ Georgians:
- Film & Television Production Certification
- Film & Television Post-Production Certification
- Digital Entertainment, Esports & Game Development Certification
For more information about the Georgia Film Academy, please visit: https://www.georgiafilmacademy.edu/
Emmanuel students do not need to be a Communication major to take part in the Georgia Film Academy. We offer a minor available for any major, as well as certification for the Continuing Ed. Consortium.
GFA MINOR Offerings
GFC Film & Television Production Pathway Minor
Step 1:
GFA 1000 Introduction to Film & Television Production – 6 hrs.
Step 2:
GFA Production Specialty Craft Course: (choose 1)
- GFA 2010 Set Construction & Scenic Painting OR GFA 3010 Production Design – 6 hrs.
- GFA 2020 Lighting & Electric OR GFA 3020 Motion Picture Set Lighting I – 6 hrs.
- GFA 2030 Grip & Rigging – 6 hrs.
- GFA 2050 Introduction to Special Makeup Effects – 6 hrs.
- GFA 2060 Production Accounting & Office Management 6 hrs.
Step 3
GFA 4000 Film, Television & Digital Entertainment Apprenticeship – 6 hrs.
**Competitive, by application and acceptance only**
OR
Second Production Specialty Craft Course at 3000 level
OR
4000 level,if prerequisite met (choose 1)
- GFA 3010 Production Design I (if haven’t taken GFA 2010) – 6 hrs.
- GFA 3020 Motion Picture Set Lighting I (if haven’t taken GFA 2020) – 6 hrs.
- GFA 4010 Production Design II (prerequisite: GFA 2010 OR 3010) – 6 hrs.
- GFA 4020 Motion Picture Set Lighting II (prerequisite: GFA 2020 OR 3020) – 6 hrs.
TOTAL: 18 hrs.
GFC Film & Television Post-Production Pathway Minor
Step 1:
GFA 1040 Introduction to Film & Television Post-Production. – 6 hrs.
*Requires $100 additional course fee
Step 2:
GFA Post-Production Specialty Craft Course (choose 1)
- GFA 2040 Fundamentals of Editing with Avid Media Composer 100 OR GFA 3040 Introduction to Editing with Avid Media Composer 100 – 6 hrs.
- GFA 2140 Fundamentals of Sound Design with Avid Pro Tools 100 OR GFA 3140 Introduction to Sound Design with Avid Pro Tools 100 – 6 hrs.
Step 3:
GFA 4000 Film, Television & Digital Entertainment Apprenticeship – 6 hrs.
**Competitive, by application and acceptance only**
OR
Second Post-Production Specialty Craft Course 3000 or 4000 level, if prerequisite met (choose 1)
- GFA 3040 Introduction to Editing with Avid Media Composer 100 (if haven’t taken GFA 2040) – 6 hrs.
- GFA 3140 Introduction to Sound Design with Avid Pro Tools 100 (if haven’t taken GFA 2140) – 6 hrs.
- GFA 4040 Advanced Editing with Avid Media Composer 200 (prerequisite: GFA 2040 OR 3040) – 6 hrs.
- GFA 4140 Advanced Sound Design with Avid Pro Tools 200 (prerequisite: GFA 2140 or GFA 3140) – 6 hrs.
TOTAL: 18 hrs.
GFC Digital Entertainment, Esports & Game Development Pathway Minor
Step 1:
GFA 1500 Introduction to Digital Entertainment, Esports & Game Development – 6 hrs.
Step 2:
GFA Digital Entertainment, Esports & Game Development Specialty Craft Course (choose 1)
- GFA 2510 Event Management for Digital Entertainment & Esports OR GFA 3510 Digital Entertainment & Esports Event Design – 6 hrs.
- GFA 2520 Hosting & Casting for Digital Entertainment & Esports OR GFA 3520 Digital Entertainment & Esports Creative Development – 6 hrs.
Step 3:
GFA 4000 Film, Television & Digital Entertainment Apprenticeship – 6 hrs.
**Competitive, by application and acceptance only**
OR
Second Esports Specialty Craft Course at 3000 level
(choose 1)
- GFA 3510 Digital Entertainment & Esports Event Design (if haven’t taken GFA 2510) – 6 hrs.
- GFA 3520 Digital Entertainment & Esports Creative Development (if haven’t taken GFA 2520) – 6 hrs.
TOTAL: 18 hrs.
GFA CERTIFICATE OFFERINGS
GFC Film & Television Production Pathway Certificate
Step 1:
GFA 1000 Introduction to Film & Television Production – 6 hrs.
Step 2:
GFA Production Specialty Craft Course: (choose 1)
- GFA 2010 Set Construction & Scenic Painting OR GFA 3010 Production Design – 6 hrs.
- GFA 2020 Lighting & Electric OR GFA 3020 Motion Picture Set Lighting I – 6 hrs.
- GFA 2030 Grip & Rigging – 6 hrs.
- GFA 2050 Introduction to Special Makeup Effects – 6 hrs.
- GFA 2060 Production Accounting & Office Management 6 hrs.
Step 3
GFA 2000 Film, Television & Digital Entertainment Apprenticeship – 6 hrs.
**Competitive, by application and acceptance only**
OR
Second Production Specialty Craft Course (Choose 1)
-
GFA 2020 Lighting & Electric OR GFA 3020 Motion Picture Set Lighting I – 6 hrs.
-
GFA 2030 Grip & Rigging – 6 hrs.
-
GFA 2050 Introduction to Special Makeup Effects – 6 hrs.
-
GFA 2060 Production Accounting & Office Management – 6 hrs.
-
GFA 4010 Production Design II (prerequisite: GFA 2010 OR 3010) – 6 hrs.
-
GFA 4020 Motion Picture Set Lighting II (prerequisite: GFA 2020 OR 3020) – 6 hrs.
TOTAL: 18 hrs.
GFC Film & Television Post-Production Pathway Certificate
Step 1:
GFA 1040 Introduction to Film & Television Post-Production. – 6 hrs.
*Requires $100 additional course fee
Step 2:
GFA Post-Production Specialty Craft Course (choose 1)
- GFA 2040 Fundamentals of Editing with Avid Media Composer 100 OR GFA 3040 Introduction to Editing with Avid Media Composer 100 – 6 hrs.
- GFA 2140 Fundamentals of Sound Design with Avid Pro Tools 100 OR GFA 3140 Introduction to Sound Design with Avid Pro Tools 100 – 6 hrs.
Step 3:
GFA 2000 Film, Television & Digital Entertainment Apprenticeship – 6 hrs.
**Competitive, by application and acceptance only**
OR
Second Post-Production Specialty Craft Course 3000 or 4000 level, if prerequisite met (choose 1)
-
GFA 2040 Fundamentals of Editing with Avid Media Composer 100 OR GFA 3040 Introduction to Editing with Avid Media Composer 100 – 6 hrs.
-
GFA 2140 Fundamentals of Sound Design with Avid Pro Tools 100 OR GFA 3140 Introduction to Sound Design with Avid Pro Tools 100 – 6 hrs.
-
GFA 4040 Advanced Editing with Avid Media Composer 200 (prerequisite: GFA 2040 OR 3040) – 6hrs.
-
GFA 4140 Advanced Sound Design with Avid Pro Tools 200 (prerequisite: GFA 2140 OR GFA 3140) – 6hrs
TOTAL: 18 hrs.
GFC Digital Entertainment, Esports & Game Development Pathway Certificate
Step 1:
GFA 1500 Introduction to Digital Entertainment, Esports & Game Development – 6 hrs.
Step 2:
GFA Digital Entertainment, Esports & Game Development Specialty Craft Course (choose 1)
- GFA 2510 Event Management for Digital Entertainment & Esports OR GFA 3510 Digital Entertainment & Esports Event Design – 6 hrs.
- GFA 2520 Hosting & Casting for Digital Entertainment & Esports OR GFA 3520 Digital Entertainment & Esports Creative Development – 6 hrs.
Step 3:
GFA 2000 Film, Television & Digital Entertainment Apprenticeship – 6 hrs.
**Competitive, by application and acceptance only**
OR
Second Esports Specialty Craft Course at 3000 level
(choose 1)
-
GFA 2510 Event Management for Digital Entertainment & Esports OR GFA 3510 Digital Entertainment & Esports Event Design – 6hrs.
-
GFA 2520 Hosting & Casting for Digital Entertainment & Esports OR GFA 3520 Digital Entertainment & Esports Creative Development – 6hrs.
TOTAL: 18 hrs.
The GFC semester schedule follows the eCore Common Academic Calendar: https://ecore.usg.edu/about/academic-calendar/
- For questions regarding classes at your institution and how they work within your degree programs, please contact: [GFC liaison at Institution]
- For questions or more information about the Georgia Film Academy, please contact Academics Coordinator Emma Smith, emma.smith@usg.edu.