GFA 1000 Pre-Requisite
GFA 1000 introduces students to the world of professional film and television production. Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations and hands-on experiences, students will learn about the various departments, industry equipment, and set etiquette, needed to be an entry-level crew member on a major production.
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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 2010/3010
Set Construction & Scenic Painting
Production Design I
This course provides a base understanding of the art department
and how it functions. Students will gain hands-on production
design experience from concept to creation, starting with drafting
and modeling to building, painting, and decorating a completed set.
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 4010
Production Design II
Pre-req: GFA 2010 OR GFA 3010
Building on the skills they developed in their previous course,
students in Production Design II will assume key roles as art
department crew members. They will work collaboratively to design,
budget, build, and dress a camera-ready set suitable for filming.
Note: This class is typically only offered during the Fall semester.
GFA 2020/3020
Lighting & Electric
Motion Picture Set Lighting I
This course introduces students to the equipment and procedures
of a professional set lighting department. Through practical, hands-
on assignments students will learn about power distribution,
properly setting lamps, lighting theory and design, and essential
lighting techniques for feature film standards.
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 4020
Motion Picture Set Lighting II
Pre-req: GFA 2020 OR GFA 3020
In Motion Picture Set Lighting II, students will participate in class
projects including lighting plots, location scouting, managing a
crew, achieving proper exposure for camera settings, and aesthetic
stylization. Students will rig and light the most common situations a
set lighting crew faces – on stage and on location.
Note: This class is typically only offered during the Spring semester.
GFA 2030/3030
Grip & Rigging
Motion Picture Gripping
This course is an introduction to the practice of rigging and
supporting grip equipment for lighting, cameras, dollies, vehicles,
and other physical/mechanical devices. It also explores the mindset
required to be a safe and effective grip on a film set and will
illuminate the thought processes needed to interpret artistic ideals
into actionable tasks.
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 2060/3060
Production Accounting & Office Management
Production Management & Film Accounting
This course focuses on the knowledge, practical skills, and work
routines required for entry-level jobs in the film accounting and
production office departments. Students will gain a fundamental
understanding of budget and scheduling procedures, paperwork,
software platforms, and will participate in assignments solving real-
world scenarios.
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 2100/4100
Production Crew Externship
Production Crew Practicum
Pre-req: At least 1 craft course in the production pathway
Working in conjunction with MFA students, this course gives
students the unique opportunity to act as a production crew on
graduate thesis films. Students will apply the practical skills they
learned in their previous courses to provide production support in
various departments.
Note: This class is typically only offered during the Spring semester.
This course is offered at both the 2000 and 4000 level. You would take one or the other, not both. The equivalent courses cover the same industry knowledge. The 4000 level course typically includes 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.