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WELCOME TO FULL SAIL.

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More than 30 years ago, Full Sail began as a dream to create a place where people could

to dream...

learn how to take their passion for entertainment and turn it into a career they loved. It started with music and sound, but our dream quickly grew to fit the dreams of our students until it was bigger than we could have ever imagined. Film, design, show production, games, animation, the business of the entertainment world as the years go by, the dream continues to grow. We are humbled by the success of our graduates, as well as the passion of our teachers and mentors all of whom contribute to making this what we think is one of the most unique educational communities on the planet. Today, people from all over the world come here to pursue their passion, create the art they love, and share ideas with likeminded individuals. We started this with a simple idea:

Orville Wright did not have a pilots license

- Gordon McKenzie

If youre serious about your dream, well take your dream seriously.
Your first step is to have a dream and believe in it. Our promise is to meet you there halfway.

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

We dont think the ability to

imagine, create, or discover should fade

with childhoodthere are careers where those are valuable assets. Preparing people for those careers is what we do every day.

One Planet

Many Tribes
Students at Full Sail all have (at least) one thing in common passion. Passion for music, film, games, design, animation, live events whatever calls them. Once they step onto our campus, however, they quickly discover the benefits of learning and creating in a place where students are studying every aspect of this unique industry. At Full Sail, just like in the real world, projects come together as a result of a team effort multiple people using their individual skills toward a common vision. Movies need audio and special effects, games need art and interface design, websites and design projects can utilize almost any type of media you get the idea. This is the world today, and its the way things work at Full Sail. You may know exactly what you love, but while youre here, youll be exposed to other students with their own passions and talents, and experiencing that kind of diversity can help you expand your own skills. As you work together to create projects that test the limits of your imagination, youll form important relationships and friendships that you can take with you into the professional world.

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We understand that many students

are concerned that their

education wont really

prepare them to do anything.

Years ago, when we first started designing Full Sails programs, we asked ourselves, How can we give our students the most immersive and relevant educational experience possible? What we came up with is the foundation for what we call Full Sail Real World Education often imitated but never duplicated. A few of the main ingredients are:

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CREATIVE SPACES ART, TECHNOLOGY & STORYTELLING ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA CONNECTION CONSTANT INNOVATION YOUR CAREER GOAL

The Real-World approach to education is the foundation of every Full Sail degree program, and its one of the reasons many of our graduates have found success in their careers. In the end, its really a hybrid form of learning based on what works best for you the student.

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Creative

Spaces
We believe that dull environments produce dull ideas. So whether youre working, studying, or just relaxing on campus, we strive to create inspiring spaces designed to nurture your creative spark. Our production environments are on par with the best in the world, and this is where youll develop your skills and give your dreams life. The big idea is to start working and acting like a professional while youre still in school. That way youre comfortable, prepared, and have the best possible chance to succeed once youre out there.

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creative

spaces.

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Creative Spaces

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RECORDING STUDIOS
Weve got the recording world covered. From our world-class professional analog studios to our individual Pro Tools post-production workstations, all this gear needs is your guiding hand. With more than 30 dedicated audio production environments, Full Sail is your audio playground. Meet the artist, place the microphones, find the perfect sound effect, and press record.

Get

your hands on it.

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Creative Spaces

THE BACKLOT

Venice, Amsterdam, The French Quarter, The

Where can you shoot locations from around the world while youre still in school? The Full Sail Studios Backlot. Located smack in the middle of our campus, this extraordinary group of facilities gives our students the creative freedom to set their films in a variety of outdoor locales, from European cities like Amsterdam and Venice to local favorites like New Orleans French Quarter. Theres also a gas station, convenience store, fish market, suburban street, and even a studio water tower.

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Creative Spaces

COMPUTER LABS

Animation, design, 3D modeling, layout, programming, audio production, film editing, gaming, web, business proposals, acoustic room analysis is there anything computers cant do? Dozens of computer labs across Full Sails campus give you access to the hardware and software tools you need to create anything.

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you can dream it

these machines can do it.

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Creative Spaces

STUDENT SPACES
Sometimes inspiration comes when you least expect it. Thats one reason we believe its important to have creative and inspiring environments to relax and think as well as work and study. Outdoor patios, parks, and wirelessly connected student lounges give students a comfortable place to take a break, kick back, and dream.

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move.

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Campus Highlights
The Backlot

Soundstage 1C

wi-fi Internet

access

Avid Editing

HD Studio

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Full Sail Live

Entertainment/ Music Business Center

Walkway Park

Live Entertainment Venues

Studios & Production Environments

110+
Virtual Set

Audio, Video, Animation, and Graphic Computer Workstations

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MORE THAN

The Dubbing Stage Studios A & B

Soundstages totaling more than

The Film Center

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Gaming Areas

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Creative Spaces

ART & DESIGN STUDIOS

A computer gives you the power to create nearly anything, but you need a solid foundation in art basics to help you develop the skills you need to use it properly. In our art & design studios, youll study figure drawing, sculpture, photography, 2D animation, and much more. Its all part of helping you become a well-rounded artist and storyteller.

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hands dirty. Build your art foundation.

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Creative Spaces

LIVE VENUES

Its where the audience goes to interact with a band, to experience music firsthand and its where we put you in complete control. As you work with a team of fellow students, youll be responsible for every part of live productions setting the stage, working with artists, controlling the lighting and sound, and breaking it all down at the end of the night.

Theres nothing like

seeing it live.

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2 Art,Tech
In the past, the creative industries were very specialized. A film director often knew nothing about the process of editing, and a music producer may have had a good ear but relied on an engineer to run the console. Now the most soughtafter professionals in entertainment media are the ones who ignore the line between art (the right brain) and technology (the left brain) and strive to master both. Those people are becoming the modern day storytellers the creative and the tech-head, wrapped into one. Our curriculum was developed to feed both sides of your mind and to encourage a balanced perspective that allows you to walk in many worlds, play different roles, and look at the world as a modern day storyteller.

Both sides of the brain

THE ARTIST
Developing your artistic side doesnt necessarily mean you have to draw and paint (we dont expect audio engineers to be Picasso). Its

about tuning your artistic radar to recognize why things sound or look or feel good and why

human beings react the way they do when presented with different types of art. Its about training yourself to look at things with an eye toward composition and lighting and understanding how things like color and contrast affect people. Its about using your education to explore and develop these critical skills, to give you a better foundation to be creative.

THE TECHNICIAN
Being technically savvy isnt really a choice anymore. For you to get your ideas across to the world, you have to understand and be able to use the tools involved in shaping and creating those ideas. We have an

hnology
were created equally.
Technology should have heart and purpose.

Use your whole mind!

incredible track record more than 30 years of experience in teaching the technology of the entertainment media world. Michelangelo had the chisel youve got the microprocessor. Now go start creating.

& Storytelling
THE STORYTELLER
People have been telling stories since the beginning of time. Today, music, films, games,
and animation are the modern stories. They may be technically advanced, but their purpose is the same to convey emotion and feeling and help explain the world around us. Storytelling is what adds purpose to the art youre creating, and we want our students to understand how to move an audience with whatever they create.
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Connection
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A big part of being successful is being connected, and its also a big part of what has helped make Full Sail the educational community it is today. Our instructors are veterans of the industry and often still work on professional projects as they teach. Our Advisory Board members help guide and shape our degree programs, production companies use our studios and soundstages to create their work, and industry guests visit to share their insights with students.

Entertainment

The

Yahoo LucasArts

Disney
ADVISORY BOARDS
Keeping our education real world is a constant process of reviewing, revising, and changing as the industry changes. Thats where our Advisory Boards groups of working professionals from the industry come in. Every degree program at Full Sail has an Advisory Board that meets twice a year to review the curriculum and help steer it so that students get an educational experience thats current and relevant to their career.

Cartoon Network

NBC Universal

Apple

Adobe
Sundance
Autodesk
BioWare

Rockstar

INDUSTRY PRO MENTORS

Our strongest connection to the industry is through our instructors, who teach and mentor our students using techniques learned from years of creating movies, music, games, and more. These are just a few of the companies, artists, and projects our staff members have been involved with:

Electronic Arts
Modest Mouse
Mary J. Blige

Saturday Night Live

NBC

MTV 2
Ozzy Osbourne

Conan OBrien

Michael Jackson

ABC

Universal Studios

Macy Gray

PROFESSIONAL CLIENTS & GUEST SPEAKERS

A convenient side effect of building studios and spaces that are fully capable of handling professional projects is that we often have companies interested in producing on campus. When we can, we gladly make room for these projects, giving students the chance to see professional productions firsthand and sometimes even assist in the process.

Stevie Wonder TriStar Pictures

George Clinton Sega Midway Pixar The Daily Buzz

Sony Music Studio

Tippet Studio

Morgan Creek Productions

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Innovation
We believe that innovation should drive education just like it drives the rest of this unique industry. As a cornerstone of that philosophy, and in keeping with a realworld approach to education, Full Sail has introduced a first-of-its-kind initiative, Project LaunchBox. This program puts a personal creative studio loaded with software specific to your degree focus in your hands as you begin your program. And thats just the start building our programs around industry workflow, taking you through your education at the industrys pace, letting you learn on the same gear used in the real world this is what innovation means to us. Were always looking for ways to make your education mean more to you than just words in a book. After that, its your job to take that innovation into the workforce, put it into practice, and keep the whole cycle going.

Constant

An Apple MacBook Pro in your hands the first day of class!*

ACCELERATED PROGRAMS INDUSTRY WORKFLOW MULTI-SENSORY LEARNING

* The cost of Project LaunchBox an Apple computer and software package is an institutional fee that may vary from program to program. Computers for Game Development students may vary in make and model. Contact Full Sails Admissions Department at 800.226.7625 for the most current information.

Full Sail is one of the countrys

thrilled to work with Full Sail on this exciting new

adventure for the schools students and faculty and

most creative and technically savvy colleges. We are

cant wait to see the

creative products they produce.

John Couch, Apples Vice President of Education

Apple + Full Sail

Your own portable studio for:

Music Creation Graphics Video Editing Web Development Publishing

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5 Goal
Career
Your
Our philosophy is to give you a complete Career Development is a key part of our career doing what you love to do. your career.

The definition of success is different for everyone. Some graduates wont be happy until they have that GRAMMY or OSCAR in their hands, while others may want to start their own small company in their home town. The paths are all different but the goal is the
same waking up every day to do

Love what you do!

something that youre passionate about.

An important part of providing a Real-World Education is understanding your ultimate goal finding a career you love. Whats special about Full Sail is the way we help you achieve that goal a unique combination of practical experience, traditional classroom work, and industry-specific career development throughout your education. education, where youll gain the knowledge and the tools youll need to succeed in this industry.

philosophy. Its a dedicated team of people who can help you reach that important goal a real

CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Its more than a department. Its a lifelong process. RESEARCH RSUM BUILDING PROFESSIONALISM STANDARDS NETWORKING INTERVIEWING

And when you get there, youll discover that there are thousands of Full Sail graduates just like you who have already made the journey, and are in the ongoing process of developing their careers. As you join their ranks, youll always have access to tools and people at Full Sail that can help you make connections, get leads on jobs, and help guide you throughout

Projects
MADDEN NFL 11
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Pixars Toy Story 3, UP, Cars & WALLE

LOST
BLACK SABBATH

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KANYE WEST

Lord of the Rings

MARvEL: ULTiMATE ALLiANCE 2

TAYLOR SWiFT
Disney

Dawn of the Dinosaurs

Ice Age:

OUTKAST

Black Eyed Peas

ESPN

Monday Night Football

Iron Man 2 The Social Network RED DEAD REDEMpTiON Uncharted 2:

AvATAR

The Force Unleashed II

STAR WARS:

Among Thieves

Transformers:
Revenge of the Fallen

Lil Wayne
CALL OF DUTY:
Modern Warfare 2

GREEN DAY

STAR TREK

Electronic Arts

Degree
Bachelors
C OMP U T E R A NIM AT ION

Programs
F IL M
Bachelor of Science Degree Program
Students in the Computer Animation bachelors degree program learn the technical and creative processes used to develop content for games, television, feature films, 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.

for the Real World

IN T E RNE T M A R K E T ING
Bachelor of Science Degree Program
The Internet Marketing bachelors degree program explores the constantly evolving world of integrated multi-channel marketing and its impact on the 21st centurys most successful businesses. Students in this program study online branding, e-commerce, search engine optimization, social media, and the psychology of the online consumer.

Bachelor of Science Degree Program

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

G A ME A R T
Bachelor of Science Degree Program
The Game Art bachelors degree program teaches students the same processes used to create highresolution 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.

MOBIL E DE V EL OP MEN T
Bachelor of Science Degree Program
The Mobile Development bachelors degree program teaches the programming and design fundamentals needed to develop interactive content for a variety of different mobile platforms. Students in the program learn programming languages used throughout the industry, including JavaScript, PHP, and XHTML, as well as specialized development kits for mobile platforms like iOS and Android.

C RE AT I V E W RI T ING F OR EN T ER TA INMEN T
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Program
Students in the Creative Writing for Entertainment bachelors degree program explore the integral role that writing plays in a variety of different media in the entertainment industry, including film, television, gaming, animation, and more. The programs courses focus on essential creative writing concepts such as storyboarding and scriptwriting, the exploration of genres and literary devices, and transmedia storytelling.

G A ME DE SIGN
Bachelor of Science Degree Program
The Game Design bachelors degree program develops a students 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 theyll apply to a complete game prototype based on their original designs.

MUSIC BUSINE S S
Bachelor of Science Degree Program
The Music Business bachelors degree program combines a sound business education with the specific skills necessary to find success in the unique world of the music industry. In addition to fundamental business courses like marketing, finance, and accounting, students will also learn about artist development, music distribution, record label development, contract negotiations, and more.

DIGI TA L A R T S & DE SIGN

Bachelor of Science Degree Program
The Digital Arts & Design bachelors 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.

G A ME DE V EL OP MEN T
Bachelor of Science Degree Program
The Game Development bachelors 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 finish.

DIGI TA L CINEM AT OGR A PH Y

Bachelor of Science Degree Program
The Digital Cinematography bachelors degree program is designed to give students the tools and skills needed to become digital asset creators for media such as broadcast, web design, independent film, and other forms of production that utilize visual components. Throughout the course of the program, students learn to shoot and edit digital films, commercials, documentaries, webcasts, and more.

MUSIC P RODUC T ION

Bachelor of Science Degree Program
The Music Production bachelors 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.

GR A PHIC DE SIGN
Bachelor of Science Degree Program
The Graphic Design bachelors degree program 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.

EN T ER TA INMEN T BUSINE S S
Bachelor of Science Degree Program
The Entertainment Business bachelors degree program offers a comprehensive education that combines core courses like management and marketing with more advanced topics such as data analysis and business law plus entertainmentspecific courses such as artist management, media distribution, and intellectual property. Students develop a business proposal unique to their interests and develop it from start to finish.

REC ORDING A R T S
Bachelor of Science Degree Program
The Recording Arts bachelors 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 film, television, video games, and multimedia applications.

SHOW P RODUC T ION

Bachelor of Science Degree Program
Students in the Show Production bachelors 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 worldclass performing arts halls, as well as other career paths.

Masters
C RE AT I V E W RI T ING
Master of Fine Arts Degree Program
The Creative Writing masters 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 film, video games, television, animation, and gaming. Graduates leave the program with compelling, diverse portfolios and the knowledge and skills needed to enter the exciting field of entertainment media.

IN T E RNE T M A R K E T ING
Master of Science Degree Program
The Internet Marketing masters degree program provides an advanced look at the strategic power and numerous opportunities found within the field 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.

MEDI A DE SIGN
Master of Fine Arts Degree Program
The Media Design masters degree program prepares students for the world of visual design and the role that it plays in delivering a companys 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 workflow, as they learn how to utilize artistic design skills and channel them into different projects.

SP OR T S M A R K E T ING & MEDI A

Bachelor of Science Degree Program
Students in the Sports Marketing & Media bachelors degree program develop an understanding of content creation and marketing principles as they relate to the world of sports within the entertainment industry. The programs courses cover concepts such as global sports marketing strategies, sales and sponsorships, law and contracts, and licensing.

EDUC AT ION MEDI A DE SIGN & T ECHNOL OGY

Master of Science Degree Program
The Education Media Design & Technology masters 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.

W EB DE SIGN & DE V EL OP MEN T

Bachelor of Science Degree Program
The Web Design & Development bachelors degree program emmerses 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.

NE W MEDI A JOURN A L ISM

Master of Arts Degree Program
The New Media Journalism masters degree program provides students with a curriculum that combines the concepts of traditional journalism with the new opportunities afforded by advances in communication technology. Over the course of the program, students explore the advanced skills required for reporting in the digital era.

EN T E R TA INMEN T BUSINE S S
Master of Science Degree Program
The Entertainment Business masters degree program is designed to give students flexibility 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 masters program may also be taken with an optional Sports Management Elective Track, designed to address specific issues encountered in the business side of the sports world.

Associates
GR A P HIC DE SIGN
Associate of Science Degree Program
The Graphic Design degree program is designed to give students the specific skills needed to succeed in the field of graphic and print design, and corporate branding. Students explore subjects like color theory, typography and page layout, logos and symbols, and more.

For more information contact admissions:

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

G A ME DE SIGN
Master of Science Degree Program
The Game Design masters 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 programs curriculum stresses the project management and design processes used to develop successful video game titles.

REC ORDING ENGINEERING

Associate of Science Degree Program
The Recording Engineering associates degree program is designed to prepare individuals for entrylevel 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.

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