GFA 3020 - Motion Picture Set Lighting (6 Credit Hours)

Lecture Hours: 6 Lab Hours: 0
This course is offered in collaboration with the Georgia Film Academy. The course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge of electrical distribution and set lighting on a motion picture or episodic television set in order to facilitate their entry and advancement in the film business. Students will participate in goal oriented class projects including power distribution, set protocol and etiquette, properly setting lamps, department lingo, how to light a set to feature film standards, motion picture photography, etc. A large emphasis will be placed on set etiquette including, but not limited to, participation in exercises, attitude, professionalism and technique on and off set.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in GFA 1000.