May 28, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

GFA 2020 - Lighting & Electric


6 Credit Hours


Pre/Corequisites: Prerequisite: GFA 1000 with a grade of C or higher.
GS GFA Tuition - $412 | UA GFA Tuition - $110 | US GFA Tuition - $309

Description
This 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, attitude, professionalism and technique on and off set.