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 likeminded 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.
Human Approach
Learning at Full Sail has always centered around interaction and the exchange of ideas. Our online curriculum fully embraces this philosophy. We have developed our own online learning environment with the aim of being the most people-focused education experience on the web.
- 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
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.
Bachelor's Degrees- BS in Computer Animation
- BS in Entertainment Business
- BS in Game Art
- BS in Game Design
- BS in Graphic Design
- BS in Internet Marketing
- BS in Music Business
- BS in Web Design and Development
Master's Degrees
MS in Education Media Design & Technology
Full Sail University’s online Education Media Design & Technology Master of Science 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
- Motivational Development
- Multiple Learning Theories & Applications
- Online Course Development
- Game Strategies and Motivation
- Filmmaking Principles in Education
MS in Entertainment Business
Full Sail University’s online Entertainment Business Master of Science 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:
- Artist Management
- Negotiation & Deal-Making
- Media Publishing & Distribution
- Business Plan Development
- Global Entertainment Business
- Brand Development & Story Telling
MS in Entertainment Business with Sports Management Electives
Full Sail University’s online Entertainment Business Master's Degree with Sports Management Electives is designed to give you an advanced business education that addresses the unique needs of the world of sports. From professional, collegiate, and amateur teams and leagues to venues, ticketing organizations, sports marketing firms, and broadcast stations, the behind-the-scenes world of sports is an ever-growing field. By exploring industry-specific concepts along with broader business topics throughout the program, you’ll be prepared to launch a career in this multi-billion dollar industry.
MS in Internet Marketing
Full Sail University’s online Internet Marketing Bachelor of Science Degree Program explores the constantly evolving world of multi-channel marketing in the 21st 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 SEO
- Advanced Internet Marketing Strategies
- Internet Consumer Behavior
- Strategic Internet Public Relations
- Web Metrics & Analysis
- Internet and the Law
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
- Brand Development
- Ethics of Design
- Design Strategies and Motivation
- Design Research
- Effective Copywriting
- Defining Client Needs
BS in Entertainment Business
Full Sail University’s online Entertainment Business Bachelor of Science 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
- Entrepreneurship
- Media Distribution
BS in Internet Marketing
Full Sail University’s online Internet Marketing Bachelor’s of Science Degree explores the constantly evolving world of integrated marketing and its role in steering the online power of successful 21st 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 Marketing
- Internet Consumer Behavior
- Website Advertising and Design Principles
- Web Analytics and Reporting
BS in Computer Animation
Full Sail University’s online Computer Animation Bachelor of Science 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 Foundations
- Character Design & Creation
- Character Animation
- Animation Production
- Art Creation for Games
- Portfolio Content Creation
BS in Graphic Design
Full Sail University’s online Graphic Design Bachelor of Arts Degree Program gives you an in-depth look at the world of design. From print publishing to package design to website interfaces, the demand for well-designed graphics of all types has never been so high. This degree program prepares you to enter the industry with the ability to meet client demands and work under hard deadlines while still producing creative results, all with the convenience and flexibility of online education.
Course Highlights:
- Digital Publishing
- Motion Graphics
- Graphic Web Design
- Art History
- Design & Art Theory
- Portfolio Creation
BS in Web Design and Development
Full Sail University’s online Web Design & Development Bachelor of Science 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 Standards Design
- Flash Design & Animation
- Scripting for Web Applications
- Mobile Device Deployment
- Designing Computer Graphics
- Rich Media Optimization
BS in Music Business
Full Sail University’s online Music Business Bachelor of Science 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:
- Music Business Management
- Artist Management
- Record Label Development
- Music Distribution
- Music Business Marketing
- Concert Management & Publicity
BS in Game Design
Full Sail’s online Game Design Bachelor of Science program prepares students for a range of careers in the game production industry, covering the studio processes used for designing and prototyping content for consoles, cell phones, and other emerging platforms. Projects develop both the creative and analytical skills of successful designers, with students producing character sketches, level design, storylines, and other elements that form the foundation of a game.
BS in Game Art
Full Sail University’s online Game Art Bachelor of Science Degree program prepares students for a wide range of asset production careers within the video game industry. You’ll learn to master each stage of professional 3D content creation using our custom-built online platform. Comprehensive curriculum develops your knowledge of digital art foundations, up through the high level animation, modeling, rendering, and compositing techniques used at professional game studios.