One of the top creative schools in the United States
Full Sail University is based in Winter Park, Florida, with courses available for the entertainment, media, arts, and technology industries. It was established in 1979 in Dayton, Ohio as an audio recording workshop taught by industry professionals for students to gain real-world experience in a professional setting. This still applies to Full Sail today, who pride themselves on a different approach to teaching than other universities. With lessons in critical thinking and hands-on experience being a crucial part of study, Full Sail University provides an education that prepares students for their future careers.
Full Sail University’s courses are taught on an accelerated model, with both undergraduate and graduate degrees taking about half the time to complete. Courses are available both on-campus and online, so students get to choose where they study with the same access to industry experts, relevant curriculum, and experienced instructors. Getting students ready for careers is a priority at Full Sail, with classes to build professional development included most courses. These include teaching Resume Fundamentals, Networking, Personal Branding, and more. As a fun and vibrant community with ample industry connections, Full Sail University is a perfect college for those wanting hands-on experience in an environment made to replicate an industry workplace.
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Accelerated degree programs mean you graduate in half the time of a traditional bachelor’s program
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Listed as one of the Best Film Schools in the US & Canada in 2021 by MovieMaker Magazine
#23 on The Princeton Review’s Top 25 Game Design Schools Graduate Programs
#49 on The Princeton Review’s Top 50 Game Design Undergraduate Programs 2021
2021 Academy Awards: 80+ Grads Credited on Nominated Films
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In the 3-D Arts undergraduate certificate program students will learn fundamental art principles—including scale, proportion, and composition—to develop an understanding of how to create visual media. This program familiarizes students with the career paths and professional expectations of 3-D artists as well as the methods, techniques, and technologies of the production studio.
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The Game Design undergraduate certificate provides students with a fundamental understanding of the structure and rules of gameplay. The curriculum spans the study of logic, functions, and algorithms. Applying this foundation in reasoning and organization, students will then explore various game design tools and applications to enhance their craft.
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The Computer Animation curriculum is centered on real-world production
processes. From storyboarding, sketching, and visual development to modeling, character animation, and final compositing, this Computer Animation curriculum
takes you through the entire production pipeline.
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The Game Art curriculum is designed to develop artists well versed in 3-D asset
creation for game development. With a focus on 3-D content for consoles and computers, you will work your way through project-based classes that follow a clear, dynamic curriculum structure using the latest techniques and tools.
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The Game Design Bachelor of Science program, designed to enhance your ability to work in a game studio environment, is comprised of high-level game design and production courses that will take you deep into the game development pipeline. You’ll cover key industry concepts influencing both systems and level designs that will prepare you to prototype and evaluate your game projects.
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In today’s digital world, simulation and visualization technologies have become widespread throughout many industries for education, science, training, and entertainment purposes. From creating computerized models for understanding complex data to developing virtual environments for gaming, simulation and visualization technologies solve challenging problems, enable learning, and provide visual insight into abstract problems and ideas.
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The curriculum in the Game Design Master of Science degree program is composed of high-level production, game design, quality assurance, usability, and leadership courses that explore deeply into the game development pipeline. In this program, you will expand and advance your project and design skills through practical exercises in leadership, team management, game design, and usability in order to build the proficiencies to advance your career in the game industry.
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The ability to communicate visually is a critical requirement of nearly every contemporary industry. Graphics and typography are used to convey ideas, present concepts, and market projects through all types of media. The Visual Design undergraduate certificate program provides students with an introduction to the language of design and the theories that ground the production of quality visual
products.
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The Digital Arts & Design curriculum is specifically designed to pair art and technology to inspire and help you create groundbreaking designs for motion graphics. Throughout the curriculum, you will explore the entire design process—from concept to creation and from presentation to implementation. In these courses, you will learn the ins and outs of the current hardware and software used by professionals in the design world.
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The Graphic Design curriculum gives you hands-on experience that will prepare you for an entry-level career in the field of design. You will create projects for assignments in which no two submissions are alike—from print publishing to package design to interface design and more.
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Full Sail’s Media Design Master of Fine Arts Degree Program (MDMFA) provides you with an in-depth look at design and the role that it plays in bridging the gap between the design studio and the boardroom. As today’s successful companies rely heavily on strong visual representation to deliver their message to the public, the ability to direct those visuals is an increasingly vital asset to employers everywhere.
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The Audio Arts undergraduate certificate program introduces students to the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for independent audio creation. The certificate’s curriculum encompasses audio basics, music concepts, recording technology, audio editing, and sequencing.
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As new distribution channels for media emerge in the entertainment industry, there is an increasing demand for creative writers who can extend a compelling story across multiple platforms. The Creative Writing for Entertainment curriculum provides you with the opportunity to not only perfect your story-writing abilities but also allows you to understand and implement the transmedia approach that is necessary in today’s entertainment industry.
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The Film and Video undergraduate certificate program immerses students in the fundamentals of digital video and film production for a variety of outlets. Course topics span digital filmmaking, media tools, scriptwriting, motion-picture history, and postproduction.
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Aspiring sportscasters often dream of working in front of the camera. While positions on screen may be the most obvious roles involved in this arena, a variety of broadcast careers exist behind the scenes, spanning the many departments in production and content support. The Sportscasting undergraduate certificate program addresses the scope of the sportscasting business to help prepare students for a wide range of entry-level positions in the field of sports-content presentation.
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Recent developments in the recording industry have created new opportunities to build upon Full Sail University’s foundational recording curriculum. Audio production is now often the domain of independent recording engineers, editors, vocal specialists, and other craftspeople who work in small facilities and project studios. As such, the Audio Production degree programs provide you with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to conduct business as an independent audio creator.
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As new distribution channels for media emerge in the entertainment industry, there is an increasing demand for creative writers who can extend a compelling story across multiple platforms. The Creative Writing for Entertainment curriculum provides you with the opportunity to not only perfect your story-writing abilities but also allows you to understand and implement the transmedia approach that is necessary in today’s entertainment industry.
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The Digital Cinematography curriculum immerses you in the art of digital video and film production for a variety of outlets. By utilizing the latest tools available to today’s media developers, you will learn how to create professional content for broadcast television, online media, mobile applications, and independent films.
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The Film curriculum is built around actual industry workflow, so you will navigate your way around a set while you are in school. It also includes a variety of projects that span from pre production to post, teaching you the basics of all the various departments that make up a production crew.
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With the music industry’s growing use of the Internet and the collaborative aspects of the music production environment, the demand for original music content has increased. Full Sail University’s Music Production curriculum encompasses music theory and composition, digital recording, and music production.
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Full Sail University began in 1979 as a recording school. Since then, developments in the recording industry have created new opportunities to build upon the university’s foundational recording curriculum. Beyond just teaching you how to capture an artist’s sound in the studio, Full Sail University’s Recording Arts curriculum encompasses analog and digital recording, live music production, and audio postproduction for film, television, and video games.
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The Sportscasting curriculum presents how new communication technologies are altering the way audiences consume content. By promoting responsiveness and distinction as a sportscaster, this degree equips you to grow within this arena and connect with modern sports fans.
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There are tremendous opportunities for creative writers, and the Creative Writing Master of Fine Arts Degree Program will provide students the opportunity to not only perfect their script, screen, and story writing abilities but also to incorporate visual storytelling, narrative structures, character creation and development, and storyboarding elements into their writing projects.
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In the Film Production master of fine arts degree program, students will master the artistic, technical, professional, and academic aspects of filmmaking. The program provides aspiring filmmakers with the advanced creative, technical, and aesthetic knowledge and skills required to produce, crew, and package a professional feature length or short film.
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The New Media Journalism Master of Arts degree program addresses the opportunities for communication in today’s media industry, with a focus on the mechanics of current technologies and how they enhance both narrative structure and visual storytelling. As a student in the program, you’ll explore methods of research, reporting, and publishing on a variety of multimedia platforms while taking into account different approaches that each platform requires.
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The Show Production curriculum provides you with practical and technical skills to prepare for a career in the live-event field of your choice—whether it is the concert and touring market, corporate productions, conventions, audio/visual installations, or other disciplines. You will become immersed in the world of contemporary audio, lighting, video, and concert media design while learning the theories and principles behind these components and getting an extensive and immersive experience with a wide assortment of gear used by professionals in the industry.
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In the Application Development Fundamentals undergraduate certificate program, students will learn the foundations of application development and computer programming while utilizing industry-standard software development processes. Students will build their aptitude with technical writing and specialized communication as well as gain practice with the tools required to enter and begin work in the many industries supported by technology and those who understand it.
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The Computer Science curriculum familiarizes you with the complex and ever changing world of today’s software developers and software engineers. The goal of this curriculum is to educate you on the design, development, and implementation of software-based solutions and other software products for the business, entertainment, and consumer markets.
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The coursework of the Information Technology undergraduate certificate begins with an introduction to technology and its use in the information technology industry. Students will gain familiarity with essential concepts such as Windows and Linux operating systems, networking, server virtualization, and information security practices.
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The Computer Science curriculum familiarizes you with the complex and ever changing world of today’s software developers and software engineers. The
goal of this curriculum is to educate you on the design, development, and
implementation of software-based solutions and other software products for
the business, entertainment, and consumer markets.
Florida, USA / Online
The Information Technology curriculum introduces you to concepts surrounding the virtualization of systems and networks as well as the emerging technologies used to handle and deliver media-rich information to individuals, businesses, and institutions around the globe.
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The Mobile Development curriculum navigates the complex and ever-changing world of today’s mobile application engineers. The curriculum is organized to provide a comprehensive understanding of programming languages and skills, software-design skills, and computer-science methodologies.
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The Cybersecurity program prepares information security professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to protect systems and information against an evolving landscape of potential hazards. The program extends an introduction to technology and its use in the information technology industry and builds to prepare you to apply information security standards and practices to a variety of data systems.
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Full Sail University’s Web Development curriculum focuses on the architecture, interactivity, and programming needed to integrate and deploy modern websites and web applications. You will begin to unlock the secrets of effective web development in all forms by coding and publishing standards-based web applications.
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Full Sail University’s Instructional Design & Technology Graduate Certificate will give you specific knowledge that can help you excel in competitive job fields. The certificate is comprised of several courses taken from the Instructional Design & Technology Master’s Degree Program and is offered online to fit the schedule of working industry professionals. A Bachelor’s degree is a prerequisite for any of Full Sail’s Graduate Certificates.
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The curriculum for the Instructional Design & Technology Master of Science Degree Program is based on a simple concept: providing new tools and methods to improve Instruction. The innovative approach of the Instructional Design & Technology program is designed to give you hands-on experience with the type of dynamic media that can transform a traditional instructional setting into an inspirational and interactive atmosphere. It’s about crafting an environment where media skills and technology form the language of the learning environment.
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Computer Animation – Nathaniel is an Emmy Award-winning Branding Specialist, has extensive experience elevating brands to new levels through thoughtful and custom-tailored strategies and design. Nathaniel currently serves on the advisory board of Full Sail University, Red Zero Brazil and Storyville Coffee. His past clients include ABC, Beats By Dre, CASA, CBS, CNN, Coca-Cola, Cosmopolitan Las Vegas, Dick Clark Productions, Discovery Channel, Disney, Dow Chemical, ESPN, and more.
Gary Rizzo
Sound Re-recording Mixer – Gary’s passion for filmmaking began at a young age. He studied Recording Arts and graduated in 1993. He worked on the audio for over 200 film projects including How to Train Your Dragon, Enchanted, Sing!, Tron: Legacy, and Bright. Gary is also a two-time Academy Award winner for Best Achievement in Sound Mixing, once in 2010 for his work on Inception, and again in 2018 for his work on Dunkirk.
Leslie Brathwaite
Mix Engineer – Leslie started his fascination to the industry at a young age. He graduated from Full Sail University in 1992 and moved to Atlanta. Then he assisted producer Dallas Austin on Boyz II Men’s and Outkast’s album. Leslie worked with Jay Z, Madonna, T.I., and more as a mix engineer and producer. He has a list of Grammy awards include TLC’s Fanmail (Best Rap Album), Brandy and Monica’s single, “The Boy is Mine” (Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group), Outkast’s Stankonia (Best Rap Album), and a lot more in the industry.
Chance Glasco
Creative Director | Good Dog Studios; Co-Founder | Infinity Ward – Animator Chance Glasco has had a significant impact on the last decade of video games as one of the founding members of the Call of Duty franchise’s team. Chance visited family in Oklahoma and connected with an old friend who was working at a local studio after graduating from Full Sail’s Computer Animation program in 2001 and trying to find work in Los Angeles. Chance worked as an animator on the critically acclaimed 2001 game Allied Assault.
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