GFA 2020 - GFA Electric and Lighting

6 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GFA 1000 with a grade of C or higher
This course 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. The course is offered in collaboration with the Georgia Film Academy. Students will participate in goal oriented class projects including power distribution, set protocol and etiquette, properly setting lamps, department lingo, how to light a set to feature film standards, motion picture photography, etc. A large emphasis will be placed on set etiquette including, but not limited to, attitude, professionalism and technique on and off set. Students are expected to attend open labs such as guest speakers or OSHA safety classes to complete course assignments. GFA courses are taught off-campus at one of the GFA’s studio sites. Transportation to the site is the responsibility of the student.