Do you know how many movies and television shows were filmed within a 50 mile radius of Barrow County? You would be surprised. Georgia has become one of the go-to places for the television and film industry in the Southeast US. There are more and more businesses opening that require people with skills that can be learned in this class. This includes television, film and even radio. Students can find which area they like best, whether that is in front or behind the camera, editing, or behind a microphone. Students will learn everything from the idea in brainstorming to watching your finished DVD. The Audio/Video Technology and Film pathway is your passport to the exciting and growing film and broadcast industry in Georgia!

PATHWAY COURSE & DESCRIPTIONS:

Course 1—Audio & Video Technology & Film I - 10.51810

The first class in the AVTF Pathway is the foundation course. This course provides the basic knowledge you need for learning how to operate the camera and the steps in creating a work of media. You will cover:

• Industry terminology
• Safety
• Basic Equipment
• Camera Composition
• Script Writing Directing
• Production Process
• Professional Ethics
• Copyright

Course 2—Audio & Video Technology & Film II - 10.51910

The second class in the AVTF Pathway is the building course. In this course you will learn how a studio operates and advanced techniques in creating a more professional looking work. You will cover:

• Lighting
• Production Graphics
• Advanced Recording & Editing
• Studio Operation
• Career Opportunities
• Professional Ethics
• Copyright

Course 3—Audio & Video Technology & Film III - 10.52010

The last class in the pathway is geared toward careers in which students may be able to pursue. Students will manage a student-led broadcast and work both individually and cooperatively on a variety of projects. You will cover:

• Career Opportunities
• Professional Ethics
• Copyright

SCHOOLS THAT OFFER MAJORS RELATED TO THE BROADCAST & FILM INDUSTRY:

• Chattahoochee Technical College
• Georgia State University
• Digital Arts and Entertainment Lab
• Grady College
• Savannah School of Art & Design
• University of Georgia

HOW MUCH CAN YOU MAKE STARTING OUT IN GEORGIA?

• Film Producer - $76,523
• Film Editor - $49,560
• Production Designer - $49,275
• Graphic Designer - $49,899
• Script Writer (Technical) - $68,390
• Camera Operator - $50,648
• Sound Engineer - $45,635
• Announcer (TV & Radio) - $44,574
• Technician (Audio & Video) - $42,931

Source: U.S. Department of Labor

Graphic Communication is the process of communicating visually using typography and/or images to convey information. Graphic Design embraces a range of cognitive skills, creates problem solving skills, aesthetics, and crafts, including typography, visual arts, illustration, photography, and page layout.

PATHWAY COURSE & DESCRIPTIONS:

Course 1—Introduction to Graphics & Design - 48.56100

This is the foundational course for the Graphics Design pathway. It teaches students the processes involved in the technologies of printing, publishing, packaging, and electronic imaging. Students will also demonstrate using typography, visual arts, and page layout. You will explore:

• Employability Skills
• Careers
• Computer Software
• Aesthetics
• Imaging
• Layout and Design
• Varying Print Processes

Course 2—Graphics Design & Production - 48.56200

This course focuses on the procedures commonly used in the graphic communication and design industries. Students will gain experience in creative problem-solving and the practical implementation of those solutions across multiple areas of graphic communications. You will explore:

• Color
• Elements and Principles
• Output Processes
• Field Experience
• Typography
• File Management
• Equipment Operation
• Finishing Methods
• Customer Service and Sales Principles

Course 3—Advanced Graphic Output Processes - 48.57000

The final course in the pathway allows students to gain advanced experience to complete the output processes of various projects. Students will be able to manage the entire completion process from customer service to printing to finishing. Knowledge and skills in design and printing will be enhanced through experiences that simulate the graphic communications industry and school-based and work-based learning opportunities. You will explore:

• Project Production
• Developing a Portfolio
• Layout and Design
• Employability Skills
• Production Costs
• Output Devices

SCHOOLS THAT OFFER MAJORS RELATED TO THE BROADCAST & FILM INDUSTRY:

• Art Institute of Atlanta
• Emory University
• Georgia Institute of Technology
• Lanier Technical College
• Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
• University of Georgia

HOW MUCH CAN YOU MAKE STARTING OUT IN GEORGIA?

• Binding and Finishing - $29,500
• Commercial and Industrial Designer - $55,660
• Graphic Designer - $47,130
• Magazine Editor - $55,718
• Photographer - $28,490
• Pre-Press Operator - $37,200
• Press Operator (Digital and Ink) - $35,100

Source: U.S. Department of Labor

Graphic designers—or graphic artists—plan, analyze, and create visual solutions to communications problems. They find the most effective way to get messages across in print, electronic, and film media using a variety of methods such as color, type, illustration, photography, animation, and various print and layout techniques. An increasing number of graphic designers also develop material for Internet Web pages, interactive media, and multimedia projects.

PATHWAY COURSE & DESCRIPTIONS:

Course 1—Introduction to Graphics & Design - 48.56100

This is the foundational course for the Graphics Design pathway. It teaches students the processes involved in the technologies of printing, publishing, packaging, and electronic imaging. Students will also demonstrate using typography, visual arts, and page layout. You will explore:

• Employability Skills
• Careers
• Computer Software
• Aesthetics
• Imaging
• Layout and Design
• Varying Print Processes

Course 2—Graphics Design & Production - 48.56200

This course focuses on the procedures commonly used in the graphic communication and design industries. Students will gain experience in creative problem-solving and the practical implementation of those solutions across multiple areas of graphic communications. You will explore:

• Color
• Elements and Principles
• Output Processes
• Field Experience
• Typography
• File Management
• Equipment Operation
• Finishing Methods
• Customer Service and Sales Principles

Course 3—Advanced Graphic Design - 48.52800

Students will continue to explore in an increasingly independent manner, the principles of design and layout procedures relating to the field of graphic design. Content will cover electronic systems and software programs used in graphic design, page composition, image conversion, and digital printing. Knowledge and skills in digital design and imaging will be enhanced through experiences that simulate the graphic design industry and school-based and work-based learning opportunities.

SCHOOLS THAT OFFER MAJORS RELATED TO THE BROADCAST & FILM INDUSTRY:

• Art Institute of Atlanta
• Atlanta Technical College
• Chattahoochee Technical College
• Emmanuel College
• Fort Valley State University
• Gwinnett Technical College
• Lanier Technical College
• Savannah College of Art and Design

HOW MUCH CAN YOU MAKE STARTING OUT IN GEORGIA?

• Graphic Designers - $47,640
• Web Developer/Webmaster - $66,130
• E-commerce Marketing Manager - $86,510

Source: U.S. Department of Labor