GFA On-Set Production Assistant Certificate Program Fact Sheet

What is a Georgia Film Academy Certification?	The film industry in Georgia is booming - currently ranked third in the nation behind only Hollywood and New York. Over the next few years, the industry is expected to generate thousands of new jobs, most of which are on the set. The Georgia Film Academy Certification is a unique, statewide effort, which will provide students the opportunity to gain a specific set of skills and experience only attained by working on industry-standard equipment and professional productions. This program will provide you: Multi-disciplinary training by professionals in the film, TV and new media industries. In classroom course work coupled with the opportunity for 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. Please note that this program does not prepare students to be camera operators, directors, actors. This program is to train for “below the line” crafts.
Degrees and Certificates	Georgia Film Academy certification
Prerequisite courses	All students must complete FILM 1100 with a “C” or better to move into the craft course. The student’s grade and instructor evaluation from FILM 1100 is also used to determine their eligibility for an on-set internship. If not selected for internship, students have the option of completing both craft courses to complete the 18 credit hours and earn their GFA Certification.
Length of Program	2 semesters 18 Credit hours Typical Program classes Introduction to On-Set Film Production (FILM 1100 ) GFA Specialty Craft Course (One or Two) FILM 1350- Electrical and Lighting, and/or FILM 1450 - Grip and Rigging GFA Internship (If Selected) (FILM 2550 )
Semester Program Begins	Varies
Application Process	Applicants to the Georgia Film Academy must meet all Admissions requirements; complete an application and pay the application fee. Apply online at GwinnettTech.edu, submit all transcripts from high school and previous college work, and take the ACCUPLACER test if required. Once accepted, students are added to the Georgia Film Academy waitlist for the next available term.
Program Deadlines	The program adheres to the regular application deadlines. Students are waitlisted according to their date of acceptance, so it is best to complete your application as early as possible.

Quick Facts

Average earnings	$84,000 at year
Entry level education	GFA certificate
Number of jobs (3 to 5 years)	3,000 to 5,000 new jobs projected in the next three to five years