Atlanta is a great place to receive film and video training as there are plenty of programs and institutions to choose from. Emory University offers an undergraduate degree in film studies as well as master and Ph.D. programs in film criticism and methodology. Georgia State University offers a full range of film and video programming, including a bachelor degree in film and video, and a master degree program focused on film/video and digital imaging. Mercer University, a private Baptist institution, also offers an undergraduate program in media.
Job prospects in Atlanta for cinematographers, film technicians, production staff, directors and filmmakers are fair to good. Those in the Television, Video and Motion Picture Editor sector will see 28 new job openings annually through to 2010, above and beyond the 650+ existing positions in this field. The Film and Video Editor sector is projected to see only 5 new annual openings atop an existing pool of almost 200 jobs.
Film & Video Schools, Programs & Courses
in Atlanta
Subjects listed are highlights of programs
and/or courses offered.
The Art Institute of Atlanta Commercial Photography, Media Arts & Animation, Photographic Imaging, Video Production
Why Atlanta is a Great Place to Study Film & Video
Sometimes referred to as the New York of the south, Atlanta is the undisputed capital of culture south of the Mason-Dixon – so filmmakers, technicians, editors and other specialists in the field will be hard-pressed to find such a hotspot of film/video activity anywhere else in the region. There are many production companies looking for talent, as well as television stations for those more interested in broadcasting.
Other Resources for Film & Video Education and Careers in Atlanta
Atlanta is a great place to receive film and video training as there are plenty of programs and institutions to choose from. Emory University offers an undergraduate degree in film studies as well as master and Ph.D. programs in film criticism and methodology. Georgia State University offers a full range of film and video programming, including a bachelor degree in film and video, and a master degree program focused on film/video and digital imaging. Mercer University, a private Baptist institution, also offers an undergraduate program in media.
