Full Sail University

 

History

Three Decades of Innovative Education

More than 30 years ago, Full Sail began as a dream to create a place where people could 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, web design, the business of the entertainment world … as the years go by, the dream continues to grow, and 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 one of the most unique educational communities on the planet.

The Full Sail campus is equipped with industry-standard technology and our instructors and faculty all have experience working in the fields they’re teaching. Our accelerated degree programs not only serve to get students out into the industry in half the time of traditional schools, but by using 40-hour weeks and 24-hour schedules, our programs prepare them for the tough deadlines and intense creative demands of the entertainment field.

 

Program Listings

Bachelor

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Animation
  • Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Business
  • Bachelor of Science in Game Art
  • Bachelor of Science in Game Design
  • Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design
  • Bachelor of Science in Internet Marketing
  • Bachelor of Science in Music Business
  • Bachelor of Science in Music Production
  • Bachelor of Science in Web Design & Development

Master

  • Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
  • Master of Fine Arts Media Design
  • Master of Science in Education Media Design & Technology
  • Master of Science in Entertainment Business
  • Master of Science in Entertainment Business with Sports Management Electives
  • Master of Science in Internet Marketing

 

Additional Benefits

Winter Park, FL 

Winter Park’s roots go back to the late 19th century, when it was established as a resort town catering to well-to-do northerners fleeing harsh New England winters. Charmed by the planned community’s natural beauty and architectural aesthetics, President Chester A. Arthur pronounced Winter Park to be “the prettiest place I have seen in Florida.”

Although a lot has changed in Winter Park since the 1880s, the visual charm of majestic, moss-draped oak trees, beautiful lakes, and classic Florida buildings still makes it one of Central Florida’s most desirable locations to live and work.

That sense of history is a point of pride for many Winter Park residents, but the city is far from being a museum piece (although there are several notable museums in town). A vibrant student community infuses Winter Park with a youthful energy that complements the classic views and high-end shopping; along with Full Sail University, Winter Park is also home to the private, liberal-arts-focused Rollins College, which was established as Florida’s first four-year college in 1885. Those two schools bring the city’s student population to nearly 10,000.

Due to Winter Park’s proximity to downtown Orlando (the two cities’ cores are separated by less than a 10-minute drive), residents of Winter Park are also ideally situated to take advantage of the offerings at the Orlando Museum of Art, the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre, the Orlando Ballet, the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, and many more cultural outlets.

Not all of the entertainment options in the area are so refined; Orlando is home to the 2009 NBA Eastern Conference champions, the Orlando Magic, and nearby Tampa Bay is home to the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers, MLB’s Tampa Bay Rays, and the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning. The Orlando area also offers a wealth of music venues, featuring everything from indie rock and hip-hop to country music, classic rock, and dance music. The Enzian Theatre is just a few minutes from the Full Sail campus, and is a nationally renowned oasis for art-house cinema and home to the annual Florida Film Festival.

Of course, Orlando is world-famous for its theme parks. Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld not only provide family fun for folks from all over the planet, but the parks’ reliance on imaginative and talented individuals means that Orlando’s creative community is thick with a diverse mix of animators, designers, musicians, and actors hailing from across the country and around the world.

And then there’s the weather. With average winter low temperatures in the 50s, it’s not hard to understand why those early vacationing New Englanders made the area a popular resort. Such balmy weather ensures a wide variety of outdoor activities are going on year-round, whether on the beaches of the Atlantic (which are less than an hour away), on the dozens of watersport-friendly lakes in the area, around one of Central Florida’s legendary natural springs, or simply in one of the city’s many parks.

 

Accreditation 

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

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