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Full Sail University - Online

Over 30 years ago, Full Sail University 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, students from all over the world come to Full Sail to pursue their dreams, create the art they love and share ideas with like-minded individuals.

In taking Full Sail University online, our goal is to use the experience and knowledge we have gained from 30 years of educational innovation to create an unparalleled online education that challenges and inspires our students.

• One-Click Access to Instructors
• Powerful Collaborative Tools
• People-focused Learning Environment
• Innovative Curriculum

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. 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.

• Immersive, Media-Driven Education
• Based on Full Sail`s Acclaimed On-Campus Programs
• Intelligent, Engaging Content

Full Sail University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), and is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education (CIEICU), Florida Department of Education.

BFA in Creative Writing for Entertainment

Creative writers are in high demand within the entertainment industry and Full Sail University’s Online Creative Writing for Entertainment Bachelor’s Degree Program will provide you with a challenging curriculum to help perfect your writing and editorial skills by emphasizing visual storytelling, narrative structures, character development, scriptwriting, and storyboarding. Students write and workshop their writing in a variety of formats and genres including horror, science fiction, mystery, comedy and suspense. Whether the final delivery is a movie theater, TV screen, computer monitor, game console, website, or mobile device, it all begins with a well-crafted and captivating story.

Course Highlights:
• Story Development
• Storyboarding, Animation & Comics
• Visual Thinking and Writing
• Literary Techniques
• Symbolic Communications & Cartography
• Scriptwriting Techniques

BS in Computer Animation

Full Sail University’s online Computer Animation Bachelor’s Degree Program focuses on the practical application of 3D computer graphics for careers in the entertainment media industry, teaching the processes used to develop animated content for games, television, feature films, and more. You’ll learn to master each step of production through a custom-built online platform, where you’ll work under the guidance of industry veterans to master the techniques of professional animator.

Course Highlights:

• 3D Animation

• Motion Capture

• Compositing and Scene Finishing

• Shading and Lighting

• Production Modeling

• Character Rigging

BS in Digital Cinematography

With the impact of viral videos, streaming-video options, and growth of independent films, the applications of digital video and demand for quality projects are crucial. Full Sail University’s Online Digital Cinematography Bachelor’s Degree Program explores how these new technologies can create inspiring cinematic and commercial works. You’ll learn the creative process within the context of the film industry – from lighting, scripting, HD video production, to shooting in a variety of styles – to prepare you for your career path.

Course Highlights:
• Directing
• Editing and Visual Effects
• Producing Independent Film
• Storytelling
• Digital Audio Production
• Art Design & Location Shooting

BS in Entertainment Business

Full Sail University’s online Entertainment Business Bachelor’s Degree Program is a comprehensive business program that focuses on the specialized needs of the entertainment and media industry. You’ll cover core management topics like marketing, statistics, international business, and business law, with entertainment-specific courses in Artist Management, Entertainment Media Distribution, and Intellectual Property. The program also requires students to develop their own business proposals unique to their interests, applying the curriculum with their own management style.

Course Highlights:

• Artist Management

• Event Management

• Intellectual Property

• Music Business Law and Contract Negotiations

• Entrepreneurship

• Entertainment Media Distribution

BS in Game Art

Learn how to turn your artistic vision into breathtaking game environments and striking characters. Full Sail University’s online Game Art Bachelor’s Degree Program teaches you the fundamentals of 3D asset creation for game development, exploring core concepts such as animation, rigging, character modeling, lighting and shading, and texturing. With a focus on content for consoles and computers, project-based classes guide you from the basics of digital art creation up through the latest technology. Your experience in the classroom is based around the same workflow processes found at professional gaming studios.

Course Highlights:

• Character Design and Creation

• Level Design

• Game Planning and Architecture

• Game Animation

• Shading and Lighting

• Character Rigging

BS in Internet Marketing

Full Sail University’s online Internet Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Program explores the constantly evolving world of integrated marketing and its role in steering the online power of successful 21^st century businesses. The curriculum prepares you for the rapidly evolving field of online branding, e-commerce, search engine optimization (SEO), and the psychology of the online consumer. It all culminates with a final capstone project in which you’ll create and produce your own Internet marketing campaign.

Course Highlights:

• Search Engine Optimization

• Social Media Optimization

• Internet Consumer Behavior

• Website Advertising And Design Principles

• Web Analytics And Reporting

BS in Music Business

Full Sail University’s online Music Business Bachelor’s Degree Program is designed to give you a practical, real-world music business education. From tour managers and promoters to publishers and accountants, the behind-the-scenes figures of this business have always been a key component in some of the industry’s biggest successes. By learning the core fundamentals of business as well as concepts that are more specific to the world of music, you can become a part of the next phase in this ever-evolving industry.

Course Highlights:

• Record Label Development

• Concert Management and Publicity

• Artist Development

• Music Distribution

• Music Copyright and Publishing

• Music Business Law and Contract Negotiations

BS in Music Production

Full Sail University’s online Music Production Bachelor’s Degree Program gives you the tools needed to pursue a career in writing, producing and recording music for all types of media. Your classes focus on the music-making process, from music composition and arranging, to theory and ear training. You will also learn the recording and production process using various software and hardware technologies.  You’ll develop a Digital Portfolio showcasing your work and learn to effectively market your talents to the entertainment and media industry.

Course Highlights:

• Music Composition Programming

• Audio File Management and Documentation

• Music Genres

• Music Business Marketing

• Audio Workstations

• Digital Audio and Theory

BS in Mobile Development

The growing technology options for mobile and web-based applications have created an increased demand for skilled designers and developers. Full Sail University’s Online Mobile Development Bachelor’s Degree Program teaches a cutting-edge curriculum with usability and design principles, software development and management, and application production for cell phones, iPads, websites, handheld games, and other devices. You’ll build a foundation to work in a variety of careers and handle big projects for the mobile development world.

Course Highlights:
• Android Application Development
• iOS Application Development
• Integrated Product Development
• Mobile Business & Marketing
• Mobile Game Design
• Mobile Interface and Usability

BS in Sports Marketing and Media

The sports world is a business both on and off the field. Sports organizations need qualified professionals to create new content, generate revenue, and establish fan branding within the evolving media landscape. Full Sail University’s Online Sports Marketing and Media Bachelor’s Degree Program addresses these demands and covers concepts such as business principles, legal and ethical issues, public relations, and leadership. The goal is to prepare you for a position where digital art and design, communication, distribution, game operations, and marketing all intersect.

Course Highlights:    
• Sports Marketing
• Social Media & Sports Marketing
• Sports Events & Entertainment
• Public Relations in Sports
• New Media Distribution
• Sports Sales and Sponsorships
• Global Sports Marketing Strategies

BS in Web Design and Development

Full Sail University’s online Web Design & Development Bachelor’s Degree Program explores one of the most rapidly developing industries in our society, with coursework that balances design and aesthetic techniques with programming and coding. Develop a holistic vision of web design and development, create your own websites, and build the highly demanded skill set needed to start a career in this expanding field.

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

MFA in Creative Writing

If you want to learn how to craft the compelling stories behind film, television, games, and other entertainment media – and gain the skills to effectively market your work – Full Sail University’s online Creative Writing Master of Fine Arts Degree Program can give you the tools you need. You’ll explore concepts including visual storytelling, character development, screenwriting and storyboarding for a variety of media – building a diverse portfolio and the business know-how to pursue your dream career.

Course Highlights Include:

• Film Screenwriting and Storyboarding

• The Art of Visual Storytelling

• Editing for Film, Game, and Animation Scripts

• Writing for Games

• Script Analysis and Criticism

• Character Creation and Development

MFA in Media Design

Today’s successful companies depend on strong visual representation to stay a step ahead of the competition. Full Sail University’s online Media Design Master of Fine Arts Degree Program explores the role that creative direction plays in effectively delivering a company’s message. Bridge the gap between the boardroom and the design studio. Get prepared to enter the fast-paced world of media design and utilize your artistic skills to create an overall vision that’s both creatively fulfilling and professionally rewarding.

Course Highlights

• Ethics Of Design

• Brand Development

• Defining Client Needs

• Design Strategies And Motivation

• Design Research

• Effective Copywriting

MS in Education Media Design & Technology

Full Sail University’s online Education Media Design & Technology Master’s Degree Program is designed to provide teachers with 21st century skills for 21st century learners. Innovative courses teach you how to inspire your own students through the implementation of entertainment media concepts and tools – from podcasts and video content to innovative online learning systems, video games and more. With the skills you develop throughout the program, you’ll be able to transform the classroom or boardroom into an engaging learning environment.

Course Highlights:

• Education Design And Evaluation

• Multiple Learning Theory Applications

• Digital Media And Education Applications

• Emergent Technologies In A Collaborative Culture

• Training And Motivational Development

• Game Strategies And Motivation

MS in Entertainment Business

Full Sail University’s online Entertainment Business Master’s Degree Program covers advanced business courses related to artist management, media production and distribution. The curriculum uses the foundations of corporate administration as a starting point to further develop skills for careers in management. You’ll cover the strategies of top media production and distribution companies, and gain a focused understanding of the tools used by the leaders making the decisions that help drive the success of the industry.

Course Highlights:

• Product and Artist Management

• Negotiation and Deal Making

• Entertainment Media Publishing and Distribution

• Business Plan Development

• Entertainment Business Finance

• Business Storytelling and Brand Development

MS in Internet Marketing

Full Sail University’s online Internet Marketing Master’s Degree Program explores the constantly evolving world of multi-channel marketing in the 21^st century and the complex issues and opportunities available through the Internet. You’ll learn how to plan, launch and optimize integrated/comprehensive Internet campaigns that raise awareness, drive traffic, generate conversions and measure return on investment.  You’ll discover the strategies the leading digital marketing companies are using to establish corporate brand identities and to engage in Internet related commerce.

Course Highlights:

• Advanced Search Engine Optimization

• Advanced Internet Marketing Strategies

• Internet Consumer Behavior And Analysis

• Strategic Internet Public Relations

• Web Metrics And Analysis

• Internet And The Law

MA in New Media Journalism

The changing world of journalism requires professionals to have an updated skill set to keep up with today’s media consumers. Full Sail University’s Online New Media Journalism Master’s Degree Program teaches the skills needed to report and distribute the news for new media audiences by blending traditional methods with emerging technology. You’ll learn how to produce multimedia content, use social media to engage audiences and promote your work, and publish and distribute content across digital delivery platforms.


Course Highlights:
• Writing for Interactive Media
• Multimedia Development & Editing
• Digital News and Production
• Mobile Technology & Communications
• Online Community Engagement
• PR & Reputation Management