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REAL-WORLDEDUCATIONentertainment media arts technologyinternational.fullsail.edu
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Our HistoryMore than 35 years ago, Full Sail began withthe goal of teaching students how to learn andcreate in real-world production environments.It started with music and sound, but grew tomeet the needs of the entertainment, media,arts, and technology industries.Full Sail is dedicated to helping creative students follow theirdreams in the entertainment and media industry. Whether you’reToday, people from all over the world comehere to pursue their passion, create the artthey love, and share their ideas with likeminded peers and instructors.passionate about music, art and design, web and technology,filmmaking, simulation and visualization, or the business behindentertainment, an education at Full Sail University can prepareyou for a career path doing what you love.School/Collegeof the Year (2014)CampusDegreesOnlineDegrees– Florida Association of PostsecondarySchools & Colleges (FAPSC)
EGREESCampus & OnlineDEGREE PROGRAMSMusic &RecordingStudents work inprofessional studiosand labs to createsoundtracks,albums, and more.Art & DesignFilm & TelevisionTechnologyFrom programming, to artand animation, to leveldesign, students in theseprograms gain a firsthandlook at the elements ofgame creation.These degree programscombine art fundamentalswith digital technology.Students learn the artof filmmaking whilebecoming familiar withproduction technology.From mobile applications towebsite design, these degreesprepare students for thegrowing technology industry. Computer Science Audio Production Game Art ComputerAnimation Digital CinematographyUndergraduate DegreeUndergraduate DegreeUndergraduate DegreeUndergraduate Degree Music Production GameDesign Digital Arts & Design FilmUndergraduate DegreeUndergraduate DegreeUndergraduate DegreeUndergraduate DegreeUndergraduate Degree MobileDevelopment ecording ArtsR Game Design Graphic Design Film ProductionUndergraduate DegreeGraduate DegreeUndergraduate DegreeGraduate Degree Show Production Game Development Media Design MFAUndergraduate DegreeUndergraduate DegreeGraduate Degree Mobile GamingGraduate DegreeCampus DegreesOnline Degrees2GamesCampus & Online DegreesUndergraduate Degree Information TechnologyUndergraduate Degree Software DevelopmentUndergraduate Degree WebDesign & DevelopmentUndergraduate Degree
AccreditationFull Sail University is licensed by theDepartment of Education to grant associate’s,bachelor’s, and master’s degrees, and is accreditedby the Accrediting Commission of Career Schoolsand Colleges (www.accsc.org).Media &CommunicationsThese degrees are focusedon the communication skillsand strategies needed toreach today’s audiences. CreativeWriting forEntertainmentUndergraduate Degree Creative Writing MFAGraduate Degree Instructional Design &TechnologyGraduate Degree MediaCommunicationsUndergraduate Degree New Media JournalismGraduate Degree Public RelationsGraduate DegreeBusinessSportsStudents build real-worldexperience as they craftbusiness plans andlearn specializedindustry knowledge.Students in these degreesbecome versed in emergingmedia and business trendswithin the world of sports. Business IntelligenceGraduate Degree Digital MarketingUndergraduate Degree Digital MarketingGraduate Degree EntertainmentBusinessUndergraduate Degree EntertainmentBusinessGraduate Degree Innovation &EntrepreneurshipGraduate Degree MusicBusinessUndergraduate Degree Entertainment BusinessSports Management Elective TrackGraduate Degree SportscastingFull Sail University’s Dan PatrickSchool of SportscastingUndergraduate Degree SportsMarketing & MediaUndergraduate Degree21st CenturyBest Practices inDistance LearningAward (2011)– United States Distance LearningAssociation (USDLA)
Speak the languageof entertainmentand mediaIf you’re excited about the entertainment andmedia industry, and want to learn English alongsidestudents who share your interests, Full Sail University’sIntensive English courses of study can teach you thecommunication skills you’ll need to thrive as a studentand as a professional.Build your Englishskills while beingcreativeThese fast-paced courses teach the fundamentalsof the English language and focus on the languageskills tested in university-recognized, languageproficiency exams. You will build your skills through avariety of activities – from songwriting, videos, andpodcasts, to trips to museums, local sights, restaurants,and more. You’ll also explore the Full Sail campus andits creative facilities. Plus, students in Intensive Englishutilize an iPad to assist with exercises and projects.Learn based onyour skill levelYou’ll take an English assessment at the beginning,and the number of courses you take will be basedon your existing knowledge of the language.4IE:INTENSIVE ENGLISHThe mission of Full Sail University’s Intensive English program is to provide a unique, entertainment centered, mobilelearning environment that prepares students for whom English is an additional language for success in postsecondaryacademic settings and future careers in their chosen industry.Level 19 monthsBEGINNERFUNDAMENTALS OFENGLISH WRITINGLISTENING AND SPEAKING 1FUNDAMENTALS OFCONVERSATIONAL ENGLISHWRITING 1 undamentals of English Writing provides practiceFin foundational English writing skills including basicsentence structure, capitalization, punctuation, andvocabulary development. Basic grammar tenses willbe reviewed. Students will learn the importance ofacademic skills such as time management, academicintegrity, and communication etiquette.F undamentals of Conversational English providespractice in basic listening and speaking andvocabulary enrichment as students are exposedto the attitudes, lifestyles, values, and themescommon in the United States. Activities include roleplaying, oral presentation, and basic video creation. READING 1 I n Reading 1, students will learn practical skillsfor developing reading comprehension, includingidentification of main ideas, use of prefixes andsuffixes, expansion of critical vocabulary, andbasic analysis of simple academic texts. Studentswill be presented with authentic materials such asmagazines, newspapers, and comics and engage invocabulary note-taking, journaling, and group work.L istening and Speaking 1 emphasizes thedevelopment of speaking skills and listeningcomprehension. This course focuses on toolssuch as basic interviewing practice, speechdevelopment, presentation, and improvisation toimprove students’ ability to clearly communicatebasic information in English. Topic areas includeAmerican broadcast media, authentic news, andentertainment interviews.W riting 1 promotes the development of basiccompetencies in written English. This coursefocuses on tools such as paragraph development,self- and peer-editing, audience awareness, andmind mapping to improve students’ ability tocommunicate basic information clearly in English.Topic areas include American literature andsongwriting. Students will also have theopportunity to create their own poems, songs,and simple short narratives.GRAMMAR 1 G rammar 1 expands student competencies in verbtenses, gerunds, regular and irregular verb use,common phrasal verbs, and prepositions. Studentswill continue to build vocabulary as they experienceincreased exposure to authentic American Englishvia various forms of American media. Activitiesinclude journaling and oral presentations that allowstudents to put new knowledge into practice.
Your iPadTo assist with your creative projectsand learning activities, you’ll receive anApple iPad at an institutional discount.Level 26 monthsLevel 34 monthsLevel 42 monthsINTERMEDIATE IINTERMEDIATE IIADVANCEDLISTENING AND SPEAKING 2READING 3GRAMMAR 4 L istening and Speaking 2 teaches strategies for developingand improving academic listening comprehension.Students will actively engage with peers in discussiongroups and participate in activities such as listening toand orally interpreting products of creative expressionand media. Special attention is given to introduction andpractice of basic note-taking skills, learning strategies,and the development of personal educational goals.WRITING 2 I n Writing 2, students will learn to write basic academiccompositions. Skill development areas includestrategies for idea organization, simple essay structure,English grammar review, and effective construction ofsentences expressing the main idea. Students will alsolearn basic writing mechanics and techniques for editing.Activities include campus exploration, journal writing,and song critiques.I n Reading 2, students will develop reading techniques,expand vocabulary, and build grammar skills to helpincrease their English comprehension. Students will bepresented with magazine and newspaper headlines,comics, and product labels for analysis. Class activitiesincorporate live journals, student-developed news stories,and oral presentations based on independent reading.WRITING 4 I n Grammar 2, students will build on knowledge of Englishgrammar, reviewing irregular verb conjugation, past andpresent perfect tenses, phrasal verbs, and basic idiomaticexpressions. Students will apply new knowledge throughconversation, visual résumé development, and oncamera interviews.I n Grammar 3, students will improve theirlexicogrammatical accuracy and fluency in variouscontexts as they learn grammar for effectivecommunication in everyday academic and nonacademicdomains. The course offers interactive, personalizedlearning using mobile applications and multimediaactivities and enables students to continue togenerate more comprehensible spoken and writtencommunication. Students will participate in events bothon and off campus to enrich their cultural experienceand gain a deeper understanding of various degreeprograms offered at Full Sail University. I n Writing 4, students will apply critical-thinking andstorytelling skills to develop original compositions andexpand their vocabulary. Emphasis on APA citation,research, and the writing process, from prewriting toproofreading, is designed to transition students into writingresponsibilities at the university level. Activities include blogwriting, academic essay development, and journaling, aswell as working with Full Sail’s Library and Writing Center.READING 4 LISTENING AND SPEAKING 3GRAMMAR 2 G rammar 4 further develops students’ capacities inEnglish grammar as they learn techniques for improvinglanguage fluency. This course covers topics such as gerundphrases, conditionals, and noun and adjective clauses whilesupporting student capacities in essential verb tenses andacademic vocabulary. Activities include poetry analysis,journaling, and multimedia presentations.GRAMMAR 3READING 2 I n Reading 3, students will acquire readingcomprehension skills by engaging the writing processand applying metacognitive reading strategies to highintermediate texts. Topics, assignments, and projectsare designed to develop self-aware and self-regulatedlearners. Grammar mini-lessons will also be includedand tailored to the needs of each class as appropriate.L istening and Speaking 3 will improve students’ listeningand speaking skills as they develop competency ineveryday and formal discourses. Students will learneffective strategies for presenting in English and willhave the opportunity to develop their skills throughpublic speaking, role-playing, and podcast exercises. In Reading 4, students will develop strategies in advancedreading comprehension, such as skimming, scanning, andpreviewing. Students’ academic and professional vocabularywill be expanded through practicing the use of synonyms,antonyms, and contextualization. The course also addressesmarketing concepts, advertising and promotional tools, andthe local and international forces that drive innovation invarious spheres of American life. Activities include songlyric analysis, summarizing peer-reviewed articles, andrésumé development.WRITING 3LISTENING AND SPEAKING 4 I n Writing 3, students will learn how to move from thestandard paragraph to well-organized, basic academicessays in various genres. Topics include identifyingpurpose and audience awareness, developinggrammar and academic vocabulary, and understandingorganization patterns.I n Listening and Speaking 4, students will learn and discussthe role of art, communication, and media in society,building upon the English language listening and speakingskills learned in prior courses. This course examines thecore components of creative expression, offering studentsinsight and instruction on listening and speaking throughpresentations, class debate, and critical thinking. Studentswill also exercise advanced listening skills in preparationfor the online Accuplacer exam, taken at the conclusion ofthe program.
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YOUARE HEREFULL SAIL’S CAMPUSFull Sail’s ever-growing campus offers many places to study, relax, andrecharge. Check out the map to the right for a quick guide to some ofthe top spots.On a bike or on foot, you can easily get to whatyou need. And with a car (or a friend with a car),you can get to museums, beaches, concerts,conve
Graduate Degree Art & Design These degree programs combine art fundamentals with digital technology. Undergraduate Degree Music Production Film Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Film & Television Students learn the art of filmmaking while becoming familiar with production technology. Game Art Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Game Design Recording Arts Graduate Degree
