2019 Catalog - Full Sail University

1 2021 CatalogVOLUME X XXI, EDITION 1, 1 /2021 Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION 06 MISSION 06 EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY 07 HISTORY 08 CAMPUS & FACILITIES 10 full SAIL STUDIOS 11 THE BACKLOT 12 AUDIO TEMPLE 14 LIVE PERFORMANCE VENUES 16 VIRTUAL SET 18 DUBBING STAGE 19 SIM LAB & FAB LAB 20 SMART LAB 21 THE FORTRESS 22 ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC BUSINESS CENTER 24 FILM CENTER 253D ARTS CENTER 26 BLACKMOOR GAME STUDIO 273 Table of Contents (Cont.)COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 139 FACULTY ROSTER 209 GENERAL INFORMATION 223 ADMISSIONS 224 FINANCIAL AID 227 CAREER DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 229 GENERAL INFORMATION 229 TUITION BREAKDOWN 230 CLASS SCHEDULES 234 ONLINE EDUCATION 235 STUDENT SERVICES 235 POLICIES & PROCEDURES 236 LICENSES & ACCREDITATION 246 ADMINISTRATION 247 DEGREE PROGRAMS 29 DEGREE PROGRAMS (Cont.)

2 AUDIO PRODUCTION 30 Undergraduate Degree ProgramBUSINESS INTELLIGENCE 32 Graduate Degree ProgramCOMPUTER ANIMATION 33 Undergraduate Degree ProgramCOMPUTER SCIENCE 35 Undergraduate Degree ProgramCREATIVE WRITING 37 Undergraduate Degree ProgramCREATIVE WRITING 39 Graduate Degree ProgramDIGITAL ARTS & DESIGN 40 Undergraduate Degree ProgramDIGITAL CINEMATOGRAPHY 42 Undergraduate Degree ProgramDIGITAL MARKETING 44 Undergraduate Degree ProgramDIGITAL MARKETING 46 Graduate Degree ProgramENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS 47 Undergraduate Degree ProgramENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS 49 Graduate Degree ProgramENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS 50 WITH A SPORTS MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE TRACK Graduate Degree ProgramFILM 51 Undergraduate Degree ProgramFILM PRODUCTION 53 Graduate Degree ProgramGAME ART 54 Undergraduate Degree ProgramGAME DESIGN 56 Undergraduate Degree ProgramGAME DESIGN 58 Graduate Degree ProgramGAME DEVELOPMENT 59 Undergraduate Degree ProgramGRAPHIC DESIGN 61 Undergraduate Degree ProgramINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 63 Undergraduate Degree ProgramINNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP 65 Graduate Degree ProgramINSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY 66 Graduate Degree ProgramMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS 67 Undergraduate Degree ProgramMEDIA DESIGN 69 Graduate Degree ProgramMOBILE DEVELOPMENT 70 Undergraduate Degree ProgramMOBILE GAMING 72 Graduate Degree ProgramMUSIC BUSINESS 73 Undergraduate Degree ProgramMUSIC PRODUCTION 75 Undergraduate Degree ProgramNEW MEDIA JOURNALISM 77 Graduate Degree

3 ProgramPUBLIC RELATIONS 78 Graduate Degree ProgramRECORDING ARTS 79 Undergraduate Degree ProgramSHOW PRODUCTION 81 Undergraduate Degree ProgramSIMULATION & VISUALIZATION 83 Undergraduate Degree ProgramSPORTSCASTING 85 Undergraduate Degree ProgramSPORTS MARKETING & MEDIA 87 Undergraduate Degree ProgramWEB DEVELOPMENT 89 Undergraduate Degree ProgramExtended Studies 91 Internship ProgramCERTIFICATE PROGRAMS 933-D ARTS 94 Undergraduate CertificateAPPLICATION DEVELOPMENT FUNDAMENTALS 95 Undergraduate CertificateAUDIO ARTS 96 Undergraduate CertificateAUDIO PRODUCTION 97 Undergraduate CertificateBUSINESS 98 Undergraduate CertificateCOMPUTER SCIENCE 99 Undergraduate CertificateCREATIVE WRITING 100 Undergraduate CertificateDIGITAL MARKETING 101 Graduate CertificateFILM AND VIDEO 102 Undergraduate CertificateGAME DESIGN 103 Undergraduate CertificateINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 104 Undergraduate CertificateINSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY 105 Graduate CertificateINTENSIVE ENGLISH 106 Undergraduate CertificateMARKETING 107 Undergraduate CertificateMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS 108 Undergraduate CertificateMEDIA STRATEGY 109 Undergraduate CertificateSPORTSCASTING 110 Undergraduate CertificateVISUAL DESIGN 111 Undergraduate CertificateACTIVE DUTY MILITARY TRACKS 113 GAME DESIGN 114 MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS 116 SPORTS MARKETING & MEDIA 118 COMPLETION PROGRAMS 121 CYBERSECURITY

4 122 BACHELOR PROGRAMS WITH CONCENTRATIONS 125 AUDIO ARTS 126 BUSINESS 128 COMMUNICATIONS 130 COMPUTER SCIENCE 132 INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY 134 VISUAL ARTS 136 CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS (Cont.) full SAIL University 54 Provide learning environments that are real worldFull Sail s campus is designed to provide students with educational environments that are on par with some of the best production facilities in the world. In these studios, labs, and classrooms, students gain real-world experience with the creative and technical tools employed at all levels of the industry. At the same time, they learn the same production workfl ow used in fi lm productions, recording sessions, live events, animation and design projects, and in the development of video games, websites, and entertainment business strategies.

5 full Sail s online courses and degrees are driven by a real-world approach that uses current technology to educate and inspire. Through the capabilities of today s Internet, traditional assignments are complemented by videos, animations, and interactive exercises. Our online learning environment is also built around the concept of connecting you with people from accessible instructors, to exclusive guest lecturers, to collaboration tools that enable you to meet, share, and receive feedback from your on campus or online, full Sail s goal is to deliver a real-world educational experience that is engaging and exceptional. Promote professionalism throughout the educational experienceWe believe that students should approach their education like professionals because it will increase their chance for success throughout their careers.

6 There are initiatives woven throughout a student s educational journey designed to instill professional protocol, attitude, and a mindset for creativity and success. These elements are integral to our real-world educational formula, alongside up-to-date curricula, professional settings, immersive projects, and experienced educators. Empower our students through an active relationship with the entertainment and media industryFull Sail is dedicated to serving the needs and careers of our students and graduates by actively engaging the companies that make up the entertainment and media industry, both in the United States and around the world. At full Sail, every degree program goes through ongoing assessment and evolution, ensuring that students receive an education that is current and relevant.

7 This is accomplished through industry feedback and insight, and the specifi c guidance of groups of entertainment and media professionals who make up Program Advisory Committees for each of our degrees. In addition, our commitment to a close relationship with the industry allows employers to easily recruit qualifi ed talent, and also allows our Career Development Department to promote our graduates to the widest possible audience. Connect students with educators and industry guests who inspire and challengeThe core of full Sail is our staff , many of whom bring years of industry credentials and educational experience to our campus. Because many of our educators and guests are active in the professional community through conventions, industry affi liations, and professional projects, they are able to inspire students with current knowledge that speaks to how entertainment and media companies create exceptional professional product.

8 IntroductionEDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHYINTRODUCTIONIf you re serious about your dream, we ll take your dream from around the world come to full Sail to pursue their educational goals, and they share one thing in common a passion for creative careers in the entertainment and media industry. full Sail s mission is to provide students with an innovative style of education, delivered by a staff of dedicated individuals, that addresses the career opportunities available in an ever-growing, constantly evolving industry. We do this by developing unique curricula that combine elements of creativity, art, business and life skills, technical prowess, and academic achievement. Our education is delivered via immersive teaching methods, both in full Sail s real-world production studios and classrooms, as well as through our online learning environment.

9 Every one of our degree programs is designed to provide students with knowledge and real-world experience that will help them realize their career goals in the entertainment and media industry. full SAIL University 672020 TODAYIn June 2007, full Sail launched its fi rst Master of Science Degree in Entertainment Business, and in July 2007, full Sail launched a new Associate of Science Degree in Graphic 2007 was a historic month, with the introduction of full Sail s fi rst online degree program an online version of the school s existing Entertainment Business Master of Science Degree Program. The launch of this fi rst online degree was years in the making and saw the school build a proprietary online learning platform from the ground up.

10 In December 2007, full Sail launched a new on-campus degree program the Game Art Bachelor of Science Degree designed to meet the growing demand for game-specifi c artists. In January 2008, full Sail launched two additional online degree programs the Education Media Design & Technology Master of Science Degree and the Entertainment Business Bachelor of Science Degree, and a new on-campus degree program the Web Design & Development Bachelor of Science Degree. In March 2008, full Sail was granted University status and became known as full Sail University . Since then, the school has continued to expand its online and campus degree off erings into new fi elds, including Simulation & Visualization, Computer Science, and more, while also revising and expanding its fl agship Recording Arts and Show Production programs to be off ered as Bachelor of Science the world, full Sail graduates are employed in music recording, fi lm production, video production, animation, sound design, web development, concert sound, concert lighting, postproduction, game design, music, interactive title development, graphic design, virtual reality and simulation, entertainment companies, and worldwide corporations.