Georgia Film Academy
Atlanta Metropolitan State College is a member of the Georgia Film Consortium (GFC). The Georgia Film Academy (GFA) supports the GFC, which is a unique-in-the-nation, state-wide collaboration of institutions of the University System of Georgia, Technical College System of Georgia, and Independent institutions that offer professional courses in film, television, digital entertainment, Esports, and game development.
The Georgia Film Academy is a professional organization, a unit of the University System of Georgia, which is committed to leading and advancing the entertainment arts industry and its workforce in Georgia. The GFA promotes rigorous professional training and supports opportunities for union-covered film and television production craft internships and placement in creative industries, apprenticeships, and jobs to build a permanent and sustainable industry in the state. On behalf of the USG, TCSG, and their institutions, as well as private higher education institutions in Georgia who choose to use its resources, the GFA is dedicated to the development of both Georgia's workforce and the industry which will utilize it.
Bachelor of Arts in Film & Entertainment Studies
As a student in the Bachelor of Arts in Film & Entertainment Studies, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Learn from professionals in the Film, Television, and Digital Entertainment industries
- Take classes at an industry hub facilitated 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
- Earn any of three Georgia Film Academy industry certifications, recognized by production companies, studios, networks, vendors, and other entertainment businesses which may employ Georgians:
- Film & Television Production Certification
- Film & Television Post-Production Certification
- Digital Entertainment, Esports & Game Development Certification
Download the Georgia Film Academy pathways and course choices:
The GFA semester schedule follows the eCore Common Academic Calendar. You will also be able to take other classes during your GFA semesters.
To enroll in these classes or get more information, contact Professor Najaa Young at nyoung@atlm.edu 404-756-3917 or Dean Harry Akoh at hakoh@atlm.edu 404-756-4033.
For questions or more information about the Georgia Film Academy, please contact Academics Coordinator Emma Smith, emma.smith@usg.edu.
More Information
Course Offerings and Semester Schedule
Current Students
If you are a newly admitted student and would like to register for the Georgia Film Academy classes, please click on this link to identify your certificate and course sequence. Now that you know the classes you need to take, you can register by clicking here.
Continuing Students
For continuing students or those who wish to complete a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Film & Entertainment Studies, please click here to access the course sequence.
Contact
For questions regarding classes at Atlanta Metropolitan State College and how they work within your degree programs, please contact: Professor Najaa Young at nyoung@atlm.edu and 404-756-3917 or Dean Harry Akoh at hakoh@atlm.edu 404-756-4033.
For questions or more information about the Georgia Film Academy, please contact Academics Coordinator Emma Smith, emma.smith@usg.edu.
For more information about the Georgia Film Academy, please visit: https://www.georgiafilmacademy.edu/