Augusta Technical College 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.
Introduction to Film Television Production
Introduction to On-Set Film Production is the first of an 18-hour certification program which will provide an introduction 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. In addition to the use of topical lectures, PowerPoint presentations, videos and hand-outs, the course will include demonstrations of equipment and set operations as well as hands-on learning experiences. Students will learn: film production organizational structure, job descriptions and duties in various film craft areas, names, uses and protocols related to various pieces of professional on-set film equipment. Students will also learn how the various film crafts relate to one another on a working set, as well as how and why they all must operate in sync. In addition, students will learn skills related to networking and self-marketing. This course is the pre-requisite for ALL GFA courses.
Introduction to Film Television Post-Production
This course is the first of an 18-credit hour certification in "Film & Television Post-Production". Students will operate various professional non-linear editing (NLE) systems, with a focus on practical skills and essential knowledge of editing, including file management, footage logs, timecodes, proxies, edit decision lists (EDLs), synchronization, transitions, simple effects, basic audio mixing, and file exports. Additionally, students will explore the terminology, department hierarchy, history, and theory of editing and sound design through topics such as continuity style, montage, the juxtaposition of images, development of sound design, and linear and flat-bed editing. Students will also develop an understanding and awareness of current post-production industry standards and workflow practices. This course is the prerequisite for ALL other GFA courses in the "Film & Television Post-Production" Certification Pathway. The class includes creative video editing projects on various NLE systems that require the usage of the practical skills learned. The second project will utilize Avid editing programs, working with industry-standard software. GFA1040 is offered as a hybrid course, with weekly synchronous instruction in online and in-person environments, with demonstrations and practical application exercises, as scheduled.
Alejandra Miles, Corporate and Community Education
alejandra.miles@augustatech.edu | (706) 771-5705
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Emma Smith, Academics Coordinator
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