Savannah Film Academy On-Set Production Assistant
Offered at the Following Campus Locations
Program Overview
The Savannah Film Academy provides 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 and instructional resources, the course includes 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; film equipment functions and protocols; how the various film craft related to one another on a working set as well as how and why they all must operate in sync; and networking and self-marketing skills.
88.4% of On-Set Production Assistant graduates are working in the film industry in AY18. That’s why we are THE COLLEGE THAT WORKS.
Entrance Requirements
This program requires either the ACCUPLACER® or COMPASS college placement test and High School Diploma or GED. Minimum Required Age of 16.
ACCUPLACER® minimum scores: Reading Comprehension 55, Sentence Skills 60, Arithmetic 34
COMPASS minimum scores: Reading 70, English 32, Mathematics 26
Course Overview
FILM1100GFA Introduction to On-Set Film Production6With an emphasis on the film industry in Georgia, this introductory course offers students an opportunity to learn the fundamental skills to work within the film industry. Topics include the phases of production, roles and responsibilities of a film crew, requirements in the production environment, entry-level skills for production crew members from lighting and sound to camera operation and cinematography. This is the first of two courses required for students to earn a technical certificate of credit in the Georgia Film Academy On-Set Production Assistant Program.18723ANDFILM2100GFA Practicum12After completing the FILM 1100 class, students are eligible to enroll in the second part of the technical certificate of credit program FILM 2100. The practicum provides the students opportunities to demonstrate techniques learned in the initial Georgia Film Academy's course through on-set productions. Emphasizes student opportunities to practice production assistant skills in a hands-on situation under the supervision of a film industry professionalism. Topics include: demonstrating film production functions, applying film knowledge and skills in the workplace, listening and following directions, and modeling professionals.18726ORFILM1510GFA Set Construction and Painting6This course is designed to equip students with entry-level skills and knowledge of set construction for the film and episodic television industries. Students will participate in class projects which include blueprint reading, set safety, use of power tools, carpentry, scenic paint and sculpting. Additionally, emphasis will be placed on set etiquette including, but not limited to, attitude and professionalism.29883FILM2550GFA Film Practicum/Internship6This course emphasizes student opportunities to practice production assistant skills in a hands-on situation under the supervision of a film industry professional: Application of production skills, appropriate employability skills, problem solving, adaptability to differing production environments and acceptable job performance for Production Assistants assigned to the grip, electrical, art department, hair and makeup, SPFX, locations, camera transportation and production departments.29885Minimum Length of Program: 2 Term(s)Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: 18
