Film Production - On-Set Production Assistant I, TCC (FI31) (500699)  Technical Certificate of Credit

This course provides students with a basic set of skills and insights sufficient to be integrated onto the sets of working film productions. The course is offered in collaboration with the Georgia Film Academy.

Explores the foundational hierarchy and work environment found in the Film and Television Production Industry. Emphasis is placed on the students understanding of the fundamental elements, principles and theories of Film production, including the classical stage, set and location environments, exposure to the core production departments, their crafts and responsibilities including expected protocols, etiquette and ethics of the production assistant.

Building on the fundamentals gained from the Film 1010, broadens the exploration of the business of Film and Television Production by understanding the scheduling and budgeting process. Stresses the importance of the Pre-Production strategy as the foundation for an effective production model. Students will be introduced to production skills that are intrinsic to the success of any type of production. Includes rigorous exposure to crew responsibilities, locations logistics and organizational expectations.

Expose students to the final phase of the production process cycle. Introduction to all facets of post production and create an understanding of file protocols, workflow, basic logging of original materials and an introduction to the concept of non-linier editing. Organizational skills will be refined and tricks of the trade will be explored to better prepare them for a professional work environments.

Continues the exploration into the techniques of Film and Television Production by acquainting students with the preproduction process of script breakdown, scene evaluation and film production scheduling strategies. Utilizes the industry standard, Entertainment Partners/Movie Magic Scheduling software, students will become familiar with this essential preproduction process and will also become proficient in navigating this powerful production software tool.

Reinforcing the foundational knowledge gained in Film 1010 & 1020, reinforce the structure embedded in the hierarchy and work environment found in the Film and Television Production Industry. Emphasis is placed on the students understanding of the fundamental elements, principles and theories of film production, including the classical stage, set and location environments. Hands on instructional exercises reproduces production department environments, responsibilities, protocols, etiquette and ethics used daily by production assistants.

Building on the fundamentals gained from the course Film 2010, students will broaden the exploration of the business of Film and Television Production by better understanding the scheduling and budgeting process. Stressing the importance of the Pre-Production strategy as the foundation for an effective production model. Students will be introduced to production skills that are intrinsic to the success of any type of production. Advanced rigorous exposure to crew responsibilities, locations logistics and organizational expectations.

Provides additional skills application in a professional production environment through cooperative agreements among the film industry, the Georgia Film Institute and the student to furnish employment within a variety of production opportunities. Emphasizes student opportunities to practice production assistant skills in a hands-on situation under the supervision of a film industry professional. Supplements and compliments the courses taught in the Georgia Film Institute. Topics include: application of production skills, appropriate employability skills, problem solving, adaptability to differing production environments and acceptable job performance for Production Assistants assigned to the grip, electrical, art department, hair and makeup, SPFX, locations, camera, transportation and production departments.