Griffith Film School (GFS)
Griffith Film School (GFS)
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Basic facts
Complete Name and Acronym (in original language):
Griffith Film School (GFS)
Complete Name and Acronym (in English language):
Griffith Film School (GFS)
Year of Foundation:
2004
Year of Admission as CILECT Member:
2005
Year of Receiving a State Accreditation:
NA
Agency (-ies) Who Awarded the State Accreditation:
NA
Name of Director:
Herman Van Eyken
Address :
Dock Street, South Brisbane. 4101
Country:
Australia
Website:
Mission & Strategy
Griffith Film School (GFS) is the largest dedicated school of its kind in Australia and part of the Queensland College of Art, an internationally recognized school established in 1881. Situated in a historic building, GFS combines a context of tradition with innovative programs, contemporary technology and advanced educational practice. Griffith film School’s mission is to prepare the next generation of filmmakers, animators and games designers for creative and sustainable careers in the screen-based industries.
Our students are provided with opportunities to engage and learn from distinguished experts, eminent industry practitioners, academics and visiting professors, the international practice of film, television and digital screen media creation. Our educational prospectus includes undergraduate programs in Film and Screen Media Production, Animation and Games Design with postgraduate studies in each of these disciplines from Maters to Doctoral levels.
Griffith Film School fosters engagement with a variety of International partners, particularly in the Asia Pacific region. We believe that these links provide our students with an opportunity to learn their craft in an environment of cultural diversity, international practice and world markets – to develop sound ethical principles of professional practice, while learning the skills that will allow them to pursue careers across the globe.
The School is situated in Brisbane’s dynamic South Bank Precinct – the creative and cultural heart of the City. Among our neighbors are Griffith University’s Queensland College of Art, and Conservatorium, and the Queensland Art Gallery, Museum, Performing Arts Complex and State Library. This enlightening density and diversity of experiences provides students with a rich environment in which to study, learn and grow.
Locally, Queensland hosts a dynamic film, television, animation and games industry with wide-ranging international engagement and association. This industry nurtures a considerable talent pool creating opportunities for GFS students to receive on-site mentorship and future employment opportunities.
At the heart of Griffith film school’s purpose is to provide an environment where its students can acquire the skills, knowledge and ethical frameworks to pursue sustainable careers both within and outside Australia, while contributing to the commerce, culture and progress of many communities, regions and nations.
Our students are provided with opportunities to engage and learn from distinguished experts, eminent industry practitioners, academics and visiting professors, the international practice of film, television and digital screen media creation. Our educational prospectus includes undergraduate programs in Film and Screen Media Production, Animation and Games Design with postgraduate studies in each of these disciplines from Maters to Doctoral levels.
Griffith Film School fosters engagement with a variety of International partners, particularly in the Asia Pacific region. We believe that these links provide our students with an opportunity to learn their craft in an environment of cultural diversity, international practice and world markets – to develop sound ethical principles of professional practice, while learning the skills that will allow them to pursue careers across the globe.
The School is situated in Brisbane’s dynamic South Bank Precinct – the creative and cultural heart of the City. Among our neighbors are Griffith University’s Queensland College of Art, and Conservatorium, and the Queensland Art Gallery, Museum, Performing Arts Complex and State Library. This enlightening density and diversity of experiences provides students with a rich environment in which to study, learn and grow.
Locally, Queensland hosts a dynamic film, television, animation and games industry with wide-ranging international engagement and association. This industry nurtures a considerable talent pool creating opportunities for GFS students to receive on-site mentorship and future employment opportunities.
At the heart of Griffith film school’s purpose is to provide an environment where its students can acquire the skills, knowledge and ethical frameworks to pursue sustainable careers both within and outside Australia, while contributing to the commerce, culture and progress of many communities, regions and nations.
Financing
Sources of financing
Percentage of the Total
Types of financing
Percentage of the Total
Degree areas
Bachelor of Animation (Bachelor, Full-Time)
Bachelor of Film and Screen Media Production (3 years) (Bachelor, Full-Time)
Bachelor of Games Design (Bachelor, Full-Time)
Master of Screen Production (Post-Graduate, Full-Time)
Bachelor of Film and Screen Media Production (3 years) (Bachelor, Full-Time)
Bachelor of Games Design (Bachelor, Full-Time)
Master of Screen Production (Post-Graduate, Full-Time)
Non-degree courses
Basic Short Courses
(for students with a high Institution diploma ONLY):
(for students with a high Institution diploma ONLY):
Yes
Post-Graduate Training
(for students with a B.A degree):
(for students with a B.A degree):
Yes
Post-Graduate Training
(for students with an M.A or M.F.A. degree):
(for students with an M.A or M.F.A. degree):
Yes
Advanced Training of Professionals:
No
Student incentives
Staff
Full-time
Part-time
Professors (incl. Full, Associate & Adjunct):
15
0
Teaching Assistants:
0
0
Industry Professionals:
0
0
Administrative Staff:
4
0
Technical Staff:
6
0
Key teaching staff (Tenure Staff and/or Industry Professionals)
Key guest lecturers (Visiting for Masterclasses, Seminars, Workshops, etc.)
Facilities, equipment & production
Area:
Library & Film/DVD Archive:
Number of Volumes
Specialized Books on Film/TV/Media/Arts/etc. (Total):
100+
Professional Films on DVD, Blu-Ray, etc. (Total):
500+
Student Films (Total):
500+
Technical Facilities:
Number and Square Meters
Example: 2*30 sq.m.
Example: 2*30 sq.m.
Lecture Auditoriums:
3
Computer Auditoriums:
6
Sound Stages:
1
TV Studios:
1
Editing Studios:
10
Sound Studios (recording, editing, mixing, foley):
1
Music Recording Studios:
3
Still Photography Studios:
2
Visual Effects Studios:
1
Animation Studios:
2
Film Labs:
2
Screening Halls (with capacity less than 50 people):
1
Screening Halls (with capacity between 50-350 people):
1
Screening Halls (with capacity more than 350 people):
1
Camera Equipment:
Number and Type
Example: 3*Canon EOS 6D, 5*ARRI D21
Example: 3*Canon EOS 6D, 5*ARRI D21
Film Cameras 16 mm:
2
Digital Cinema Cameras:
20
HD Cameras:
30
Broadcast Cameras:
5
Editing Stations :
Number and Type
Example: 2*AVID
Example: 2*AVID
Film:
0
Digital:
11
Sound Equipment:
Number and Type
Example: 2*Sennheiser Mic
Example: 2*Sennheiser Mic
Basic Field Recording Equipment:
8
Advanced Film Recording Equipment:
3
Editing Sound Stations:
4
Basic Mixing Tables:
1
Advanced Mixing Tables:
1
Visual Effects Stations:
Number and Type
Example: 2*Apple iMac
Example: 2*Apple iMac
Production Design Equipment:
Number and Square Meters
Example: 2*20 sq.m.
Example: 2*20 sq.m.
Total Annual Production:
Hours
16 mm:
1
Video:
40
Digital:
40
