Film FAQs - GCU's College of Arts & Media

What are the cage's hours?

The cage's hours vary by semester depending on classroom need and student worker availability. Please review the hours set in our Cheqroom page.

Where is the equipment cage located?

The Digital Film equipment cage is located in the CAM building (Building 35) Room 156.

What software programs are used in the computer lab?

We currently have the Adobe Creative Cloud and DaVinci Resolve running on the computers in the lab.

Where is the editing computer lab?

The lab can be found in the Saguaro Classrooms (east side of building 46) Room 105. The lab is available to any students registered in a Digital Film course or in the Digital Film program. For the room code, please talk to your instructor.

I can't upload my assignment to Halo Learn (e.g. the file is too large, the file type is not supported, etc.). What should I do?"

For assignments whose submission sizes are too large or are in file types not supported by Halo Learn, your classroom should have a Basecamp set up and your instructor should have the link to the Basecamp posted as an announcement.

Using the instructions in Basecamp posted by your instructor, post the assignment in Basecamp and then, post the link and/or a document in the Halo Learn classroom indicating where the assignment submission was made in Basecamp.

In order for an assignment to be considered submitted, it must have the corresponding file in Halo Learn (you cannot just post in Basecamp).

How do I access my class in Halo Learn?

You should always access your Halo Learn classroom through your student portal: gcuportal.gcu.edu.

From there, you should see all of your current classes listed as tiles.

What is Halo Learn?

Halo Learn is the online classroom management system used by GCU. Halo Learn will contain your syllabus as well as be where you submit records of your assignments. In some courses in Digital Film, Halo Learn will be supplemented by Basecamp, an outside teamwork site.

Where can I find a map of Grand Canyon University?

View an interactive map of the GCU campus here.

What software programs are used in the computer lab?

We currently have the Adobe Creative Cloud and DaVinci Resolve running on the computers in the lab.

What companies have employed GCU Digital Film alumni?

AZ Cardinals, AZ Diamondbacks, HireStory, Kitchensink Studios, University of Phoenix- Media, Grand Canyon Education, Grand Canyon University, Sony Animation Studios, Mr. Wolf, the Maggiore Group, Kudelski Group, Manley Productions, and Myers Video Production.

What internships have GCU Digital Film students held?

Fingerpaint Entertainment, Mayo Clinic, Kitchensink Studios, Alice Cooper Solid Rock Teen Center, AZ Studios, Sneaky Big Studios, NBC Sports, and Manley Productions.

If I have a concern about a Digital Film instructor or about the program, who can I contact?

Please share your concerns with Lisa Tervo (lisa.tervo@gcu.edu). As the chair of the department, she will be able to answer any questions and investigate any concerns.

What equipment/software do I need access to in order to be a Digital Film student?

The technology requirements can be found in the University Handbook.

What programs are included in the Digital Film program at GCU?

The Digital Film program currently has two emphases: Production and Screenwriting.

The Production Emphasis focuses on all aspects of production from pre-production (budgeting, scheduling, etc) to production (cinematography, audio, directing, etc.) to post-production (editing, After Effects, etc).
The Screenwriting Emphasis focuses on all aspects related to screenwriting (short format, feature, and television). There are courses in dialogue, character development, adaptations, conflict, television series, etc.

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