GFA Film & Television Production (GF21)
An on-set Production Assistant is an entry-level position whose duties and tasks vary according to the department or person they report to during the production of a film.
Employment Opportunities
An on-set Production Assistant is an entry-level position whose duties and tasks vary according to the department or person they report to during the production of a film.
Admissions Criteria
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
| Test | Reading | Writing | Numerical | Algebra |
| Accuplacer | 55 | 60 | 34 | NA |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) | 224 | 236 | 229 | NA |
| Compass | 70 | 32 | 26 | NA |
| SAT | 16 | 15 | 18 | NA |
| SAT | 270 | 280 | 310 | NA |
| ACT | 14 | 13 | 14 | NA |
| ASSET | 37 | 38 | 32 | NA |
| PSAT | 16 | 15 | 18 | NA |
| GED | NA | 145 | 145 | NA |
| TABE | 461 | NA | 442 | NA |
Curriculum
The curriculum for the GFA Film and Television Production Certificate program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any semester. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 18 semester credit hours.
Program Courses
Occupational Courses (18 credit hours)
| FILM 1100 | GFA Introduction to On-Set Film Production | 6 |
Select FILM 2250 or 2100 and one craft course or two craft courses
Select FILM 2550 or 2100 and one craft course
| FILM 2550 | GFA Film, Television & Digital Entertainment Internship | 6 |
| FILM 1150 | GFA Introduction to Special Makeup Effects | 6 |
| FILM 1350 | GFA Electric and Lighting | 6 |
| FILM 1450 | GFA Grip and Rigging | 6 |
| FILM 1510 | GFA Set Construction and Painting | 6 |
| FILM 2060 | GFA Production Accounting & Office Management | 6 |
| FILM 2100 | GFA Production Crew Externship | 6 |
| FILM 2070 | GFA Introduction to Film and Television Costumes | 6 |
| FILM 2180 | GFA Introduction to the Camera Department | 6 |
Select two craft courses
| FILM 1150 | GFA Introduction to Special Makeup Effects | 6 |
| FILM 1350 | GFA Electric and Lighting | 6 |
| FILM 1450 | GFA Grip and Rigging | 6 |
| FILM 1510 | GFA Set Construction and Painting | 6 |
| FILM 2060 | GFA Production Accounting & Office Management | 6 |
| FILM 2070 | GFA Introduction to Film and Television Costumes | 6 |
| FILM 2180 | GFA Introduction to the Camera Department | 6 |
Program Costs
Tuition: ($100 per credit hour) $1,800
Fees: ($385 per semester) $770
Books/Supplies: $350
Liability Insurance: $10 per fiscal year
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)