Creativity. Imagination. Original ideas. The entertainment and creative industries thrive on fresh original stories, design, music and art. But no matter where your passion lies, one of the keys to a sustainable career in the future will be the ability to think creatively and have the skills to bring your ideas to life in a meaningful way.
Our History
Located in Winter Park, Florida (just outside of Orlando), Full Sail University is an educational leader for those pursuing careers in the entertainment industry. Established in 1979, the school's on-campus and online programs provide students with an innovative and accelerated style of education geared toward career opportunities in recording, music, film, show production, video games, design, animation, entertainment business, Internet marketing, and sports management.
Campus Degrees
Full Sail's unique curriculum emphasizes intensive, real-world education, using the latest industry equipment and production processes. Students develop their skills in world-class recording studios, spacious film soundstages, motion capture studio, and a professional performing arts hall, all housed in a 110+ studio, 190-acre multimedia complex. These production environments give students the experience and discipline they need to excel in their careers.
Graduate Success
With over 34,000 alumni, our graduates have worked in many different roles for some of the industry's top companies and contributed to countless notable projects:
- Films like The Dark Knight, Wall.E and the Saw series
- Albums by Kanye West and Amy Winehouse
- Games like Guitar Hero: On Tour and Call of Duty: World at War
Associate of Science in Graphic Design
Learn what it takes to be an effective visual communicator through Full Sail University’s Graphic Design Associate’s Degree Program. Developed to give you the specific skills and training needed to succeed in graphic and print design, as well as corporate branding, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of the industry. Throughout the program, you’ll build a personal portfolio that represents your design strengths and depth of experience to future employers.
Course Highlights:
- Color Theory
- Designing Computer Graphics
- Typography and Page Layout
- Logos and Symbols
- Digital Photography
- Design and Art Theory
Bachelor of Science in Computer Animation
Learn the tools and processes to bring amazing new worlds and characters to life. Full Sail University’s Computer Animation Bachelor’s Degree Program instructs in the creation of 3D computer graphics – emphasizing the techniques used throughout the entertainment media industry to feature length films, visual effects, commercials and video games. Students learn the entire animation process starting with storyboards and computer generated models. These concepts are then fully developed into animation projects that culminate with the creation of your own professional demo reel.
Course Highlights:
- 3D Animation
- Motion Capture
- Compositing and Scene Finishing
- Shading and Lighting
- Production Modeling
- Character Rigging
Bachelor of Science in Digital Arts and Design
If you see yourself designing the elements of tomorrow’s media, Full Sail University’s Digital Arts & Design Bachelor’s Degree Program delivers a comprehensive multimedia education that combines art and technology. You’ll receive a solid grounding in graphic design fundamentals and print work, and then go on to create projects in a multitude of digital and multimedia platforms. You’ll work with the latest industry software and leave the program with a cohesive demo reel to showcase your talent to prospective employers.
Course Highlights:
- Digital Storytelling
- Interactive Media Design and Usability
- Color Theory
- Motion Graphics
- Graphic Web Design
- Flash Media
Bachelor of Science in Film
Full Sail University’s Film Bachelor’s Degree Program teaches you the skills and gives you the experience to pursue a career within the film, television, and post-production job markets. You’ll learn how to execute every role on a film set, learning everything from directing, to cinematography, to lighting and set design. Most importantly, you’ll be making films – using industry-standard cameras, equipment, and software – on Full Sail’s professional-level soundstages and back lot.
Course Highlights:
- Directing
- Film Production
- Digital Cinematography
- HD Production
- Postproduction
- Advanced Lighting
Bachelor of Science in Game Art
As gaming design technology evolves, Full Sail University’s Game Art Bachelor’s Degree Program teaches you to develop specialized, realistic elements for breathtaking game experiences. The program’s coursework focuses on 3D art and content creation, with a heavy emphasis on character development, shading and lighting, texturing, and modeling – giving you a solid foundation in the art skills needed for game production. Game Art students work together with Game Development students in a real-world production setting, creating a playable game from start to finish.
Course Highlights:
- Character Design and Creation
- Level Design
- Game Planning and Architecture
- Game Animation
- Shading and Lighting
- Character Rigging
Bachelor of Science in Game Development
Full Sail University's Game Development Bachelor's Degree Program teaches you about the game creation process from start to finish. Courses encompass preproduction and how to create game docs, programming and implementation, plus game play and level design. Working in a production environment with a team of programmers, artists, and designers, you'll use your knowledge to develop a playable video game. The Entertainment Business Degree Program may be taken in addition to Game Development and will result in a Master of Science Degree upon completion.
Course Highlights:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Engine Development
- Game Networking
- Rules of the Game
- Structure of Game Production
- Software Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Recording Arts
If you dream of being the production mastermind behind the next great record or soundtrack, Full Sail University’s Recording Arts Bachelor’s Degree Program is where you can lay the groundwork for your career. You’ll learn in the same kind of recording studios and on the same kind of production gear that are used to create the music that you listen to every day. In addition, you’ll also learn tracking and mixing techniques that can be applied to sound design and post-production for film, television, video games, and multimedia applications.
Course Highlights:
- Audio Workstations
- Session Recording
- Music Copyright and Publishing
- Audio Postproduction
- Microphones and Theory
- Music Producing and Arrangement
Bachelor of Science in Show Production
Master the techniques and equipment used in dynamic live productions and learn essential career skills through Full Sail University’s Show Production Bachelor’s Degree Program. You’ll be immersed in the technology and tools at Full Sail Live – a custom-designed concert venue environment – gaining the practical experience you need to hit the road with touring bands, run lights and sound at world-class performing arts halls, take multimedia presentations to the next level, and much more.
Course Highlights:
- Show Production Systems
- Show Lighting Engineering
- Concert Media Design
- Installation Technologies
- Audio and Visual Technologies
- Lighting Concepts and Design
Bachelor of Science in Web Design & Development
Explore all aspects of website creation through Full Sail University’s Web Design & Development Bachelor’s Degree Program. As the Internet emerges as the epicenter of communication, experienced professionals are needed to develop, implement, and maintain effective websites and databases. Learn front-end design, back-end development, and client-side scripting development and deployment, and get well-versed in coding formats like XHTML, CSS, and XML, as well as Flash and ActionScript.
Course Highlights:
- Web Interface and Usability
- Flash Design and Animation
- Concepts of Object Oriented Programming
- Designing for Web Standards
- Networks and Server Structures
- Rich Media Optimization
Master of Science in Game Design
Set the stage for a career as a creative leader in the gaming industry through Full Sail University’s Game Design Master’s Degree Program. You’ll learn how to broaden your leadership and project management abilities in the world of game production, using the processes used to develop successful video game titles. The program culminates with the Game Capstone Project, where you’ll play the role of External Producer in a studio scenario that draws on every element of your education.
Course Highlights:
- Game Project Production
- Design Research
- Leadership and Team Dynamics
- Marketing and Media Relations
- Production Management Principles
- Production Methodologies
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