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Georgia Film Academy Offers Pathway to Film/TV/Digital Entertainment Industries

Georgia Film Academy Offers Pathways to Careers in Film/TV/Digital Entertainment Industries

Savannah State University (SSU) students can learn from professionals in the film, television and digital entertainment industries through the Georgia Film Academy (GFA), a professional organization and a unit of the University System of Georgia committed to advancing the entertainment arts industry and its workforce in Georgia.

Students can earn GFA certificates in:
  • Film & Television Production
  • Film & Television Post-Production
  • Digital Entertainment, Esports & Game Development
These certifications are recognized by production companies, studios, networks, vendors, and other entertainment businesses which may employ Georgians. Students who chose to pursue a GFA certificate will have the opportunity to: 
  • Learn from professionals in the film, television, and digital entertainment industries.
  • Take classes at an industry hub equipped with a package of professional-level equipment.
  • Participate in on-set, hands-on experience, and simulated “real world” projects, coupled with in-classroom coursework.
  • Work hands-on with professional production equipment (cameras, sound gear, lights, etc.) as well as production trucks and generators on studio soundstages.
  • Apply for an internship or apprenticeship on a major film production set, television studio, editing house, or digital entertainment lab to develop recognized film credits, through partnerships with professional productions.
  • Receive one-on-one job counseling to include resume preparation, job research, and job placement outreach from GFA.
In fall 2024, SSU will offer Introduction to Film & Television Production (GFA 1000) and Introduction to Film & Television Post-Production (GFA 1040). The courses serve as the first six credit hours to their respective 18-credit hour Georgia Film Academy professional certifications.

Current SSU students who are interested in GFA courses or obtaining certification should meet with their academic advisor prior to registering. Prospective students can apply HERE.
 
For questions regarding classes at Savannah State University and how they work within your degree programs, please contact GFA liaison Dr. Juliana Trammel, chair of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, at trammelj@savannahstate.edu.
For questions or more information about the Georgia Film Academy, please contact Academics Coordinator Emma Smith at emma.smith@usg.edu.

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