Our post-production classes all meet synchronously, but can either be taken in-person at our Trilith Studios campus in Fayetteville or attended virtually. We offer all of the craft courses in this pathway on a "Hyflex" model which means students at schools outside of the Atlanta area have access to online seats for classes. Students at schools inside the Atlanta area are expected to attend in-person. For more specific schedule/location information, please check our course schedule.
GFA 1040 Pre-Requisite
GFA 1040 introduces students to nonlinear editing platforms and the techniques and skills for editing and sound design. Through various editing projects, students will hone their technical skills while exploring the terminology, hierarchy, history, and theory behind film & television post-production. It will also introduce students to Avid editing programs, the industry-standard software they will master in this pathway.
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Internship
The internship can also be taken to satisfy any pathway as a craft course option. The internship course is available by application/acceptance ONLY.
GFA 2040/3040
Fundamentals of Editing w/ Avid Media Composer 100
Introduction to Editing w/ Avid Media Composer 100
This course introduces students to picture editing with Avid Media
Composer. Students will learn industry-standard tools and techniques related to preparation of dailies, media management,
narrative editing projects, visual effects, color correction, digital file
delivery, and much more! Students will also have the opportunity to
take the Avid certification exam at the 100 level to earn the
credential of Avid Media Composer Certified User, recognized
worldwide as an industry standard for assistant editors in feature
film and episodic television.
Our craft courses are offered at both the 2000 and 3000 level. You would take one or the other, not both. The equivalent courses cover the same industry knowledge and satisfy the prerequisite requirements for the 4000 level classes. The 3000 level courses typically include a little more academic rigor and extra academic assignments for students who need upper-level coursework as part of their degree requirements. Which one you take mostly depends on which one your school offers. If your school offers both, speak with your academic advisor about which one is the best option for you.
GFA 4040
Advanced Editing w/ Avid Media Composer 200
Pre-req: GFA 2040 OR GFA 3040
In GFA 4040, students will build on the skills they gained in their
previous editing class. The course will cover advanced picture
editing techniques, multi-camera editing, implementing graphics
and mattes, compositing, color correction, and other advanced
Media Composer features. Students will have the opportunity to
earn the credential of Avid Media Composer Certified Professional,
recognized worldwide as an industry standard for editors in feature
film and episodic television.
Note: This class is typically only offered during the Fall & Spring semesters.
GFA 2140/3140
Fundamentals of Sound Design w/ Avid Pro Tools 100
Introduction to Sound Design w/ Avid Pro Tools 100
Utilizing Avid Pro Tools, students will gain an introduction to post-
production sound editing and design. The course covers an
overview of the sound design process and tools, project
organization, audio manipulation, basic processing and mixing
techniques, finalizing a production, troubleshooting, and much
more! Students will also have the opportunity to take the Avid
certification exam at the 100 level to earn the credential of Avid Pro
Tools Certified User, recognized worldwide as an industry standard
for assistant sound editors in feature film and episodic television.
Our craft courses are offered at both the 2000 and 3000 level. You would take one or the other, not both. The equivalent courses cover the same industry knowledge and satisfy the prerequisite requirements for the 4000 level classes. The 3000 level courses typically include a little more academic rigor and extra academic assignments for students who need upper-level coursework as part of their degree requirements. Which one you take mostly depends on which one your school offers. If your school offers both, speak with your academic advisor about which one is the best option for you.
GFA 4140
Advanced Sound Design w/ Avid Pro Tools 200
Pre-req: GFA 2140 OR GFA 3140
Advanced Sound Design with Avid Pro Tools 200 is a skills-based
course to further develop the tools and techniques of post-
production sound design for advanced careers in sound editing.
Students participate in creative, narrative projects to demonstrate
proficiency in post-production sound design theory and practice.
During the course, students have the opportunity to certify as an
advanced Avid Pro Tools Certified Professional, recognized
worldwide as an industry standard for sound editors in feature film
and episodic television.
Note: This class is typically only offered during the Spring semester.