| Full Sail University Programs & Course Catalog |
| Computer Animation Bachelors - Online |
It hasn’t been that long since “animation” meant teams of artists working long hours to make individual 2D cels. For most of the 20th century, that was the way animated ...show more » shows and features were made. But the 21st century has seen computers become essential tools for animators, with increased processing power and more sophisticated software combining to move the bulk of animation from the cel to the CPU. Whether for animated shows and feature fi lms, video games, or as special effects in live-action fi lms, computer animation is an integral part of the way artists get their vision onto screens. To become one of those artists, you’ll need to understand the art, the techniques, and the technology that professional animators use to bring their creations to life. You’ll start that process in the creative and collaborative environment of our Computer Animation Center. In this atmosphere, you’ll learn the tools of the trade that you’ll need to become a 21st century 3D Artist. «show less
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| Creative Writing Masters - Online |
In the Creative Writing Master of Fine Arts Online Degree Program, storytelling is not merely taught as it relates to the typical output mediums of print and publishing, but it ...show more »also teaches you the necessary skills to explore a professional creative writing career within the world of entertainment. «show less
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| Education Media Design and Technology Masters - Online |
Whether it’s a high school class or a corporate presentation room, the educator’s role is one of the most important in our society. And while many core educational concepts haven’t changed over the years, ...show more »our ability to communicate information to each other is continuously growing and changing – the challenge is to take advantage of those changes in today’s learning environments. With nearly 30 years experience incorporating innovative learning methods into our curriculum, Full Sail is uniquely qualifi ed to help educators meet the challenge of connecting with today’s students. We’ll show you how to combine our digital world’s vast media resources with modern teaching methods in order to create an innovative learning experience that challenges and inspires your audience by getting them involved in the learning process. The Education Media Design & Technology program at Full Sail will show you how to implement new media literacy and facilitate bold new ideas with timetested teaching tools, creating emergent 21st century education for 21st century learners. The curriculum for the Education Media Design & Technology Master of Science Degree Program (EMDTMS) is based on a simple concept: providing new tools and methods to improve teaching. Today’s learners are digital natives who have embraced technology’s role in their dayto- day lives, but few conventional teaching practices have taken advantage of this reality. The innovative approach of the EMDTMS program is designed to give you hands-on experience with the type of dynamic media that can transform a regular educational setting into an inspirational and interactive atmosphere. It’s about crafting an environment where 21st century skills and technology form the language of the classroom. Throughout the program, you’ll discover how to incorporate storytelling methods and interactive educational tools to enrich the learning experience. Some of these methods include the use of tools like Apple’s professional media creation applications, podcasting via iTunes University and other digital media concepts, and even techniques like utilizing game strategies. You’ll also explore different theories about how people learn, discover how to take advantage of different motivations, and learn how to create compelling and inspirational content for online curricula. This well-rounded education will help to hone your teaching and training skills in preparation for entering or advancing through the career fi elds of education, corporate training, or instructional design. To help you make a desired transition or further develop your current career, we’ve got a team of Career Development professionals that will help you polish your interviewing skills and résumé. In addition, our Career Development services and advisors will be available for support and assistance throughout your career – not just during your education. Objective Our goal is to provide you with focused knowledge and understanding of education theories, curriculum development, media design elements, and technology applications, allowing you to be successful in the education, corporate training, and instructional design fi elds. Upon completion of this master’s degree program, you will have an enhanced ability to create, develop, design, and produce educational content and technology applications for a variety of academic or corporate environments. This program will also help develop your writing skills, time-management techniques, and team building skills to assist you in the development and execution of engaging educational content, innovative media design, and technology projects that respect and inspire today’s learner. «show less
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| Entertainment Business Bachelors - Online |
There’s more to the entertainment industry than simply the flashing lights, platinum records, and red-carpet galas; entertainment is a business. As technology continues to change the way that we experience ...show more »the music, movies, games, and media in our lives, there is a greater need for talented and hard-working creative professionals to work behind-the-scenes and make it happen.
Full Sail’s Entertainment Business Bachelor’s degree program provides a well-rounded and in-depth study of the fundamentals of business and management, focusing on how those skills can be applied in the entertainment industry. As the degree progresses, you’ll explore topics that are specific to the business of entertainment – artist management, distribution, and more – giving you insight into the inner workings of the industry. Throughout the degree program, you’ll be working in a professional, project-based environment, designed to recreate the challenges and opportunities you’ll encounter in the world of entertainment business. Additionally, the program emphasizes business ethics and corporate social responsibility, and what role your own personal values may play in your role as a business leader. The degree covers essential communication concepts like contract and deal negotiation, idea pitches, and working with talent. You’ll also hone your leadership and management skills by examining real world business case studies, and then create your own marketing campaign plan for a company based in the industry you’re interested in entering. And you’ll gain the tools you need to keep a company profitable as you work through finance exercises that draw from the entertainment field.
For your final project, you’ll bring your new-found expertise to work as you create a feasibility study for your own entertainment company or product. That proposal can serve as a representation of your skills to show to potential employers, or as the blueprint for your own entrepreneurial venture. In the entertainment industry, being able to communicate your ideas effectively in person is as vital as any business outline you’ll put down on paper. That’s why the Entertainment Business program features specialized communication classes where you’ll learn the nuances of communicating in a professional environment. This practical training includes such essentials as negotiating contracts and deals, pitching ideas, and working with talent. Other highlights include the use of new communication technologies and learning how to create a professional identity that best reflects the skills you have to offer. A great business idea is nothing without a strong personality guiding it from concept to completion. With that in mind, you’ll constantly be honing your leadership skills throughout the Entertainment Business program.
You’ll learn effective management approaches by examining real world case studies. And, with management courses teaching the fundamental concepts of effective team building, you’ll learn firsthand the different traits that inspire the best in fellow employees.
Implementing all of these ideas, you’ll learn the role of leader in various projects – all while honing the planning and management skills that you’ll use throughout your career. Business isn’t just about great products and ideas: it’s also about getting those products and ideas into the hands and minds of consumers. In our specialized marketing courses you’ll learn how to promote and distribute creations throughout the global entertainment marketplace. You’ll be responsible for creating a marketing campaign for a company based in the industry you’re interested in entering. You’ll choose your area of focus, and then follow through with the entire distribution and promotion plan for a project, following the industry’s workflow processes in a way designed to teach you how to identify and connect with your target market. Budgeting is a critical component of any company’s success, so it’s important that you get a well-rounded foundation in the intricacies of sound financial management. During the Entertainment Business program, you’ll gain the tools you need to keep a company profitable. You’ll study both managerial accounting and financial accounting – the essential money-management skills that include how to create and manage finances for any project or company. In addition to these business basics, you’ll also explore the details of residual payments, royalties, and the break-evens on project proposals via dedicated economics, accounting, and statistics courses, as well as a blend of theoretical and applied finance exercises drawn from the entertainment field. There are different legal concerns for each area of the entertainment industry, and our curriculum will prepare you with a wide breadth of legal topics that cover the variety of real world scenarios that could arise in your career. Through different classroom exercises you’ll learn everything from large-scale concerns like how to protect your creative and business assets to specific topics like the liability issues involved with setting up a concert in a live venue. Specialized courses also cover the broad uses of recorded music in all aspects of entertainment, how to handle contract negotiations, and the legal aspects of managing intellectual property. Your last months in the Entertainment Business program will fi nd you bringing together the many aspects of your education to produce a compelling business feasibility study of an entertainment company or product. You’ll engage in proper research methodologies to explore your target market, differentiate yourself from competitors, and defi ne a unique niche within your chosen fi eld. The culmination of this research is a detailed activity that will cover the key elements of a business feasibility study, giving you a practical representation of your skills to show to potential employers. In addition, if you choose to follow an entrepreneurial route after graduation, your background and training will equip you to develop and pursue a formal business plan. «show less
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| Entertainment Business Masters - Online |
Full Sail University has a unique perspective on the kind of skills you’re going to need to excel in the business, and we’ve applied that knowledge in crafting the curriculum ...show more »for our Entertainment Business Master’s degree program.
Although the master’s degree covers a number of advanced business topics – Entertainment Business Finance, Advanced Entertainment Law, and more – your education won’t just take place in the classroom. By interacting with entertainment business and traditional business communities, you’ll build your professional network and hone your communication skills, as you learn firsthand how the industry’s leaders operate. «show less
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| Game Art Bachelors - Online |
Full Sail’s Game Art Bachelor’s Degree Program can help you learn the same production methods used to create 3D art in the professional gaming industry.
This degree program focuses on ...show more »the fundamentals of interactive graphics development – including character creation, scene design, asset production, in-game effects, and the physics of motion. «show less
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| Game Design Bachelors - Online |
By focusing our training on the specific needs of the gaming industry, Full Sail’s Game Art Bachelor of Science Degree Program is designed to open the gaming world to you, ...show more »helping you develop the skills to become part of a specialized group of artists. These artists help to create the next generation of video games, innovating in visuals as well as in game play, and helping to shape the future of one of the world’s fastest-growing forms of entertainment. «show less
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| Graphic Design Bachelors - Online |
In Full Sail University’s online Graphic Design Bachelor of Science Degree Program, you’ll learn how to meet hard deadlines and work within specific creative demands while producing high-end design work ...show more »in a variety of different formats. By working with the same tools and software used by design professionals, you’ll be able to sharpen your design skills and forge ahead with a career in this in-demand industry. «show less
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| Internet Marketing Bachelors - Online |
The Internet Marketing Bachelor of Science Degree addresses the complex worlds of Internet marketing, search engine optimization, web design, and consumer psychology, giving you the skills you need to meet ...show more »the challenges of an industry affected by rapid advances and changes in technology. In this program, you’ll learn how to create a viable marketing and strategic plan for selling products, develop and cultivate a brand, and protect that entity within the Internet community. During the course of this program, you’ll study a full range of Internet marketing subjects, including search engine optimization, interactive advertising design, Internet law, web design, web metrics, and public relations. The program’s curriculum culminates in the fi nal capstone project, where you’ll be tasked with developing and implementing a complete Internet marketing campaign. «show less
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| Internet Marketing Masters - Online |
Full Sail’s Internet Marketing Master of Science Online Degree Program is an advanced marketing degree that will take you through the constantly evolving world of multi-channel marketing, along with the ...show more »complex issues and opportunities found in this industry. It’s more important than ever for a marketing professional to understand the possibilities and limitations of digital media, and how to best employ sound marketing fundamentals in this rapidly changing technological landscape. The courses provide an in-depth exploration of Internet-specific marketing methodologies, Internet law, and interactive advertising design principles, as well as teaching the best ways to utilize social media networks and search engine optimization. «show less
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| Media Design Masters - Online |
In the Media Design MFA program, you’ll dive into the strategic solutions needed for the complex challenges that companies encounter throughout the creative process. A fundamental understanding of the theories ...show more »behind effective visual messaging is an integral part of finding those solutions. «show less
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| Music Business Bachelors - Online |
Since the publishing houses of Tin Pan Alley realized the potential of selling sheet music, the music business has been in a constant state of evolution. For the last three ...show more »decades, Full Sail graduates have been playing integral roles in that evolution; whether they've been in the boardroom or behind a mixing board, they've taken what they've learned here and used it to forge successful careers in the music business.As the industry continues to change, the need for skilled individuals to step in to shape the music business of tomorrow has never been greater. Full Sail University's Music Business Bachelor of Science degree gives you a practical business education that emphasizes the demands and opportunities of the modern music industry, teaching a combined skill set that's uniquely designed to get you behind the scenes and charting the industry's future.You'll begin the program by learning the core fundamentals of business, with classes that cover topics like marketing, advertising, finance, and accounting. From there, you’ll begin to focus on concepts that are more uniquely specific to the complex business of the music industry, as you cover topics like intellectual property, artist and product management, publishing and distribution. Finally, you’ll bring together all the skills you've learned and combine them with your own creativity to craft a viable business plan. «show less
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| Music Production Bachelors - Online |
Musicians have long played an important role within multiple facets of the entertainment industry, enriching television, fi lm, radio, video games, live events, and more. The demand for creative, technologically ...show more »savvy composers is greater than ever, and thanks to advances in home recording, the soundtrack to our lives can be created virtually anywhere in the world. «show less
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| Web Design and Development Bachelors - Online |
Every day there are new innovations that make the Internet even more integrated in our lives, and in Full Sail’s Web Design & Development degree program, students learn the tools ...show more »and technology needed to understand the language of web design and how to take that knowledge into a professional career creating a variety of interactive web content.The Web Design & Development degree covers both front end and back end development. You’ll learn to concept, code, and publish your own standards-based content for a variety of formats, including the Web, cell phones and PDAs. Working on these projects you’ll be able to master the multiple languages used in interactive design such as XHTML, CSS, XML, ActionScript, JavaScript, and more in order to develop a well-rounded skill set.In addition, you’ll take courses that teach you how to design and produce the visual elements for a site. This includes the development of raster and vector graphics for the web, as well as how to draw and animate your own digital content using Flash. «show less
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