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🎬 From Student to Set 🎬

Don't Miss Your Chance

Greetings ,

As we close out another successful Summer at the GFA, here are a few reminders about upcoming application deadlines, registration opportunities, and other important things you won't want to miss! In this month's academics newsletter, we're covering:

📅Fall Registration is Still Open

Registration for Fall 2026 classes is ongoing! Classes are filling fast, so make sure you register before they're gone. You can check out the full schedule of classes on our schedule page. Remember: always check with your school for what is specifically available to you.

GFA Course Schedule

Unsure how to register? Here are some tips for you!

USG Students

  • Register directly through your student portal just as you would for any other class. Simply look for the "GFA" subject code.
  • If you don't see any available seats, try refreshing your page. It may take up to 10 minutes for a new seat to load in.
 

TCSG Students

  • Register for GFA classes the same way you have in the past. You can find our courses listed under the "FILM" subject code. 
  • If you are unsure how to register for classes through your school, reach out to your registrar's office for assistance.

Private Institution Students

  • Register for GFA classes the same way you have in the past.
  • If you are unsure how to register for classes through your school, reach out to your registrar's office for assistance.
 

Pro Ed Students

Sign up for classes directly through our registration site!

Fall Registration
🎙️Our Fall Hosting & Casting Class is Back!
 

Have you taken both of your Live Production craft courses yet? 

If not, don't miss your chance to take GFA 2521/GFA 3521 this Fall! We only offer this class in the Fall semester, so if you don't take it now, you'll have to wait until Fall 2027 for it to be back on the schedule! If you want to finish your GFA Live Production Certification before Fall 2027, you definitely don't want to miss this opportunity.

What does this class cover?

Hosting & Casting/Creative Development for Live Production & Esports teaches you how to develop techniques for on-camera and public speaking scenarios. Topics include play-by-play casting, analyst desk hosting, breath and tone control, pickups and drops, and interviewing. You will study the appropriate style and tone for various genres of live entertainment and esports casting as you create an industry-standard demo reel.

 
Learn More About this Class
🪚Don't Miss Out on Production Design II
 

Want to take your art department skills even further?

Don't miss your chance to take our Production Design II class! If you've already completed GFA 2010 Set Construction & Scenic Painting or GFA 3010 Production Design I, then you're ready to take the next step. We only offer this class in the Fall, so now is your chance to take this class!

What will you get to do in Production Design II?

Building on the skills you developed in your previous course, in Production Design II you will assume key roles as art
department crew members. You will work collaboratively to design, budget, build, and dress a camera-ready set suitable for filming.

 
Learn More About this Class

🕘The GFA Waitlist

 

Is the class you're interested in already full? The next thing you should do is add yourself to our waitlist! If extra seats become available, we will release them to the waitlist on a first come, first served basis.

Fall Waitlist

🧑‍💻YOUR Student Hub

Do wish all of this information lived in one place you could access at any time? Check out YOUR GFA Student Hub! This is a self-guided resource to help you find important links, answer frequently asked questions, and figure out the best path for you at the GFA. At the Student Hub you can:

  • Explore the pathway pages to learn about craft courses.
  • Get answers to common questions regarding the internship course.
  • Let us know the best way to stay in touch after you've moved on from the GFA.
  • And more!

We recommend that you bookmark this site and check back when you have questions. Don't see the answer you're looking for? Let us know! We want to make sure this resource remains helpful and useful for all GFA students.

 
Take Me to the Hub!

📜 Summer 2026 Certifications

If you will be completing your 18 credit hours at the conclusion of the Summer semester or have already completed them, now is the time to petition for your GFA certification! If you're in your 3rd class (or 4th, or 5th, or 9th 😉), you are eligible to submit your petition. 

Summer 2026 petitions are due at the end of this semester TOMORROW, Friday, July 17, by 5:00pm. Petitions received after this deadline may be delayed in receiving certification. Eligible students can expect to receive their certification via email in late August.

Submit Your Petition Here
🎉Our New GFA Team Member!
 

We are so excited welcome Jourdan Parker as our new Professional Education Coordinator! Jourdan is a media professional & producer with a passion for developing the next generation of film and television professionals. Originally from Gary, Indiana, since moving to Georgia, Jourdan has built an extensive career in film and television production, contributing to more than 50 productions filmed throughout metro Atlanta. As the Professional Education Coordinator at Georgia Film Academy, Jourdan is dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for students to explore careers in Georgia’s thriving film and television industry. He is passionate about connecting students with industry professionals, developing hands-on educational experiences, and equipping aspiring creatives with the knowledge, confidence, and real-world skills needed to succeed. His goal is to help students bridge the gap between the classroom and professional production sets while inspiring the next generation of storytellers to build successful careers in the entertainment industry.

📬Stay in Touch With Us

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