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Evolving Education

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Full Sail University 3300 University Boulevard Winter Park, FL 32792-7429 Toll Free: 888.993.7338

Local/International: 407.679.6333 fullsail.edu/online

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With programs that utilize video presentations, animation, online guest lectures, advanced creative software, and more, students experience their lessons in new and different ways.

Media-Rich Curriculum

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CONNECT

We’ve built our online learning enviroment from the ground up, to provide an educational experience that is unique, engaging, and immersive.

Collaborative student projects are the heart of any Full Sail degree, and our online learning environment gives students the tools to easily network with one another.

Networking & Collaboration

Keeping students in contact with their instructors means advice and feedback are never more than one click away.

Connection to Faculty

Classroom

Your

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OUR STORY 0 2

HUMAN APPROACH 0 4

INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM 0 6

YOUR MAC 0 8

LIBR ARY RESOURCES 10

CAREER DE VELOPMENT 11

Degree Programs

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MOST INNOVATIVE

PROGRAM

– Awarded by FAPSC (Florida Association of Postsecondary

Schools & Colleges)

– Awarded by FAPSC (Florida Association of Postsecondary

Schools & Colleges)

Our

Story

More than 30 years ago, Full Sail began as a dream to create a place where people could learn how to take a passion for entertainment and turn it into a career. Today, people from all over the world come to Full Sail to pursue their passion, create the art they love, and share ideas with likeminded individuals. Due to the combination of Full Sail’s unique curriculum and the talent and dedication of our students, Full Sail graduates have consistently achieved the highest level of success throughout the entertainment and media industry.

In taking Full Sail University online, our goal is to use the experience and knowledge we’ve gained from 30 years of educational innovation to create an unparalleled online education that challenges and inspires our students. We look forward to seeing the next generation of artists, business leaders, educators, and entrepreneurs come through our virtual doors on their way to career success.

Projects

Graduate

Campus

Orlando

Accolades

First you need

to dream...

“Orville Wright did not have a pilot’s license”

- Gordon McKenzie

In nautical terms Full Sail means you are positioned in the best possible way to move forward at optimum speed.

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

LOST

MADONNA

MADDEN NFL 10

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL:

La Nouba

X-Men 3

Pixar’s UP, Cars,

WALL•E & Ratatouille

STAR TREK

THE BEATLES: ROCK BAND

THE DARK KNIGHT

AVATAR

Iron Man 2

Where the Wild Things Are

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Human

Approach

Get

Connected

Faculty

Guest Speakers

Your Classmates

Video Chat

Learning at Full Sail has always centered

around interaction and the exchange of ideas, and our online curriculum fully embraces this philosophy. So we developed our own online learning environment from the ground up, with the aim of being the most people-focused education experience on the web.

One of the key goals of our online experience is to keep you connected to people. You’ll have one-click access to instructors working from Full Sail’s campus, exclusive guest lectures that expand the scope of your educational experience, and collaborative tools that enable you to meet, share, and receive feedback from your fellow students.

Online connection and collaboration are critical parts of the way business is done today, and will help you to begin building and expanding your professional network.

One-Click Access to Instructors

Powerful Collaborative Tools

People-Focused Learning Environment

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Innovative

Curriculum

“Full Sail’s dedication to

innovative curricula

is

to be commended and is consistent

with what

today’s dynamic,

technology-rich global

economy demands from

its professionals.

Its progressive educational approach puts

students and graduate success at the

forefront of the institution’s mission.

”

Full Sail’s educational philosophy emphasizes an immersive, real world approach to learning, combining elements of creativity, business and life skills, technical prowess, and academic achievement.

We’ve applied this same innovative approach in bringing Full Sail’s curriculum online. Our online students utilize the same software and creative tools students use every day in our classrooms, and our online curriculum is designed to provide students with an educational experience on par with any of our on-campus degrees.

The curriculum for our online programs is designed to challenge and inspire students, using a variety of delivery methods and styles. From video, animation, and podcasts to more traditional lectures and essay assignments, our goal is to find the most effective way to communicate important concepts. To accomplish this, we’ve developed extensive original content for students to experience throughout their education.

Immersive, Media-Driven Education

Equal of Full Sail’s Acclaimed

On-Campus Programs

Intelligent, Engaging Content

John Couch

vice president of Education

Apple

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Podcasts

INCREDIBLE

out-of-the-box software

Throughout your education,

your

mac is your

connection

to

Full Sail’s online learning

environment

- your virtual

classroom.

Apple + Full Sail

Your

Mac

Full Sail is proud to offer an exclusive, first-of-its-kind initiative called Project LaunchBox®_.

This program provides our students with an Apple MacBook Pro notebook computer loaded with powerful software, all at a deep institutional discount. The integration of Project LaunchBox®

into our curriculum allows students to utilize the power of Apple technology to create music, film, games, animation, design, and more.

We’ve also built our online curriculum specifically with the Mac platform in mind. The easy-to-use Apple operating system allows us to deliver more engaging and more intelligent content in a manner that’s intuitive and straightforward for students.

Throughout your education, your Mac is your connection to Full Sail’s online learning environment – your virtual classroom – allowing you to take full advantage of the tools, media, lectures, and more that comprise the curriculum of our online programs.

BUILT-IN WIRELESS

BUILT-IN

video camera

INTUITIVE OPERATING SYSTEM

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Library

Resources

Career

Development

As an online student at Full Sail, you’ll have full access to any and all of our career development tools. But career development at Full Sail is more than a department – it’s a process that starts when you enroll and continues through your professional career.

Throughout the course of your education, and with the help of our career development advisors, we’ll provide you with the tools to develop your personal presentation skills, interview strategies, create a first-rate resume, and more.

As a Full Sail student, you’ll also participate in the Global Professionalism Standards (GPS) program, which helps to translate and develop your existing professional skills into the online world.

And as you prepare to graduate, our Career Development Department will be available to help you take your next step, whatever your career needs or goals may be.

Custom Career Development Tools

Personal Guidance from Advisors

Lifetime Access to Career

Development Services

Full Sail University’s Media Center is designed to support the needs of both online and on-campus students by providing meaningful and relevant materials, a comprehensive collection of necessary publications, and digital research databases that are broad and varied in scope. The Media Center is easily accessible from Full Sail’s online learning environment, and its documents and materials are constantly reviewed and updated to make sure we are providing ample research material for all courses of study.

Extensive Research

Databases

Easy Accessibility

Constant Review and

Updating of Materials

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Degree

Programs

for the Real World

Bachelor’s

COMPUTER ANIMATION

Bachelor of Science Degree Program

Students in the Computer Animation Bachelor’s Degree Program learn the technical and creative processes used to develop content for games, television, feature fi lms, and more. The curriculum blends traditional art with the latest technology in specialized classes that cover 2D and 3D animation, lighting and shading for games, production modeling, character animation and rigging, and portfolio creation.

DIGITAL ARTS & DESIGN

Bachelor of Science Degree Program

The Digital Arts & Design Degree Program offers comprehensive instruction in many areas of digital art creation and design production, including 2D and 3D graphics, motion graphics, web design, digital video production, and digital publishing.

ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS

Bachelor of Science Degree Program

The Entertainment Business Bachelor’s Degree is a comprehensive business program that combines core courses like management, marketing, and statistics, with more advanced topics like data analysis, international business, and business law – plus entertainment specifi c courses like artist management, entertainment media distribution, and intellectual property. The course also requires students to develop a business proposal unique to their interests and develop it from start to fi nish.

FILM

Bachelor of Science Degree Program

The Film Degree Program prepares students to become competitive in the professional fi lm, television, and postproduction job markets, teaching techniques used throughout the industry for fi lm production, editing, visual special effects, sound, lighting, and set design.

GAME ART

Bachelor of Science Degree Program

Artists in the video game industry require a unique set of design skills, and the Game Art Bachelor’s Degree Program teaches students the same processes used to create high-resolution graphics for consoles and computers. The program explores production fundamentals like character animation, rigging, shading and lighting, texturing, and modeling – giving students the focused knowledge to start a professional career developing assets for the next generation of video games.

GAME DESIGN

Bachelor of Science Degree Program

The online Game Design Bachelor’s Degree Program develops a student’s skills as a creative storyteller and teaches the same production processes and design tools used at professional gaming studios. Students collaborate with their peers on character sketches, level design, story development, gameplay mechanics, and other creative elements that they’ll apply to a complete game prototype based on their original designs.

GAME DE VELOPMENT

Bachelor of Science Degree Program

The Game Development Degree Program teaches students the skills necessary to develop and program single and multiplayer video games for consoles, personal computers, and networks. Students collaborate with programmers and artists in the program to develop a playable game from start to fi nish.

GR APHIC DESIGN

Bachelor of Science Degree Program

The Graphic Design Bachelor’s Degree gives students an in-depth look at the design industry, including print publishing, package design, and website interfaces. This degree program prepares students to enter the industry with the ability to meet client demands and work under hard deadlines while still producing creative results.

INTERNE T MARKE TING

Bachelor of Science Degree Program

The Internet Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Program explores the constantly evolving world of integrated multi-channel marketing and its impact on the 21st century’s most successful businesses. Students in this program study online branding, e-commerce, search engine optimization, social media, and the psychology of the online consumer.

MUSIC BUSINESS

Bachelor of Science Degree Program

The Music Business Bachelor’s Degree combines a sound business education with the specifi c skills necessary to fi nd success in the unique world of the music industry. In addition to fundamental business courses like marketing, fi nance, and accounting, students will also learn about artist development, music distribution, record label development, contract negotiations, and more.

Local/International: 407.679.6333 Toll Free: 800.226.7625 Online Programs: 888.993.7338 Full Sail University

3300 University Boulevard Winter Park, FL 32792

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MUSIC PRODUC TION

Bachelor of Science Degree Program The Music Production Bachelor of Science Degree Program gives students the tools needed to pursue a career writing and producing music for all types of media. Classes focus on music composition, arranging, theory, history, and ear training, as well as the technical recording process. Students develop a Digital Portfolio showcasing their work and learn to effectively market their talents to the entertainment and media industry.

RECORDING ARTS

Bachelor of Science Degree Program The Recording Arts Bachelor’s Degree Program puts students in the same kind of studios and on the same kind of gear that are used to create professional audio. Students master recording, editing, and mixing techniques that can be applied to music production as well as sound design and postproduction for fi lm, television, video games, and multimedia applications.

SHOW PRODUC TION

Bachelor of Science Degree Program Students in the Show Production Bachelor’s Degree Program learn to master essential career skills for the live production industry. By learning to produce great live entertainment by mastering the same equipment and techniques used in different venues throughout the industry, students graduate with the practical experience to head out on the road with touring bands, run lights and sound at world-class performing arts halls, as well as other career paths.

WEB DESIGN & DE VELOPMENT Bachelor of Science Degree Program Full Sail’s Web Design & Development Bachelor of Science online degree program immerses students in one of the most rapidly developing industries in our society. The program delivers a holistic look at website production by balancing the aesthetic and usability concerns of web design with the programming fundamentals necessary to create an engaging and effective Internet presence.

Associate’s

GR APHIC DESIGN

Associate of Science Degree Program The Graphic Design Degree Program is designed to give students the specifi c skills and training needed to succeed in the fi eld of graphic and print design, and corporate branding. Students explore subjects like color theory, typography and page layout, logos and symbols, and more.

RECORDING ENGINEERING Associate of Science Degree Program Full Sail University’s Recording Engineering Associate’s Degree Program is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level careers in the recording arts. Students learn the fundamentals of recording, mixing, and mastering on equipment and software used in the industry, while learning core subjects such as music theory, electronics, and communications.

Master’s

CRE ATIVE WRITING

Master of Fine Arts Degree Program The Creative Writing Master of Fine Arts Degree Program teaches students how to develop compelling narratives for entertainment media. Concepts explored include visual storytelling, character development, screenwriting and storyboarding for a variety of media, including fi lm, video games, television, animation, and gaming. Graduates leave the program with compelling, diverse portfolios – and the knowledge and skills needed to enter the exciting fi eld of entertainment media. EDUCATION MEDIA DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY Master of Science Degree Program The Education Media Design & Technology Master’s Degree Program is designed to provide teachers and corporate trainers with 21st century skills to reach 21st century learners. Innovative courses teach students in this program how to inspire their learners through the implementation of entertainment media concepts and tools – from podcasts to video content to innovative online learning systems and more.

ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS Master of Science Degree Program The Entertainment Business Master’s Degree Program is designed to give students ﬂ exibility to take their careers to new heights. This comprehensive program will take students through high-level business courses in leadership, brand development, negotiation, Internet marketing, and more, culminating in the completion of two academic capstone projects – a professional Leadership Portfolio and a Business Plan Thesis.

The Entertainment Business Online Master’s Program may also be taken with an optional

Sports Management Elective Track, designed

to address specifi c issues encountered in the business side of the sports world.

GAME DESIGN

Master of Science Degree Program The Game Design Master’s Degree Program teaches students to broaden their leadership and project management abilities in the game production process, preparing them for careers as creative leaders in the gaming industry. This program’s curriculum stresses the project management and design processes used to develop successful video game titles. INTERNE T MARKE TING Master of Science Degree Program The Internet Marketing Master’s Degree Program provides an advanced look at the strategic power and numerous opportunities found within the fi eld of multi-channel marketing by taking students through in-depth research projects, advanced academic studies, and a Final Project/Thesis that will prepare them to strategically implement their own cohesive and comprehensive Internet marketing campaign.

MEDIA DESIGN

Master of Fine Arts Degree Program The Media Design Master of Fine Arts program prepares students for the world of visual design and the role that it plays in delivering a company’s message. Students learn the creative production and project management skills used at successful studios – covering everything from print and graphic design to television and the web. Students also study concepts such as brand development, design strategy, and production workﬂ ow, as they learn how to utilize artistic design skills and channel them into different projects.

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Evolving Education

Online

Full Sail University 3300 University Boulevard Winter Park, FL 32792-7429 Toll Free: 888.993.7338

Local/International: 407.679.6333 fullsail.edu/online