The University of North Georgia 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 University of North Georgia’s film and digital media program as part of the Communication, Media, & Journalism Department, you will have the opportunity to:
All productions will be conducted under the auspices of a professional production entity, production company studio or film business. All aspects of on-set and production office activities will be conducted at a level of professional standards common to the film industry. Particular emphasis will be placed on safety and the recognition and application of industry-standard safety practices.
While some of the Internship course will feature a more in-depth analysis of the various production crafts, the bulk of the course will focus on professional-level projects, on which students will have active roles in on-set and production office crafts. Because of the compressed and sometimes unusual scheduling nature of film production, students must have flexibility in their own schedules to be able to work on these projects. To be selected to participate in a production, a student must commit to working as scheduled the full term of the project and must follow the professional standards. Students who cannot meet those standards will not be permitted to continue on the project.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: GFA 1000
Hours:
6
The course will be presented through lectures, discussions, audio-visual materials, written assignments and hands-on demonstrations. Students will be expected to complete all homework assignments including participation in on-line forums, library (research) assignments, guest speakers follow up (Q&A), quizzes, tests and the assessments of student learned skills through the use of hands on demonstration.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: GFA 1000
Hours:
6
In addition, the GFC semester schedule follows the eCore Common Academic Calendar
Current students enrolled at UNG can register for GFA courses just like any other course at UNG as long as they meet the pre-requisite courses needed by GFA and UNG.
If you need assistance registering for a GFA courses please contact Samantha Skilling at samantha.skilling@ung.edu.
If you would like to attend UNG as a first time student, returning student, transfer student, transient student, dual enrolled student, international student, non-traditional student, or a non-degree seeking student, we would love to have you join us at UNG.
Please see the admissions page for more information about how to apply for UNG and get that process started.