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GRAPHIC DESIGNBachelor of Science Degree Program - Online

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FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY 3GRAPHIC DESIGN | Bache lor o f Sc ience Degree Program

OVERVIEW & OBJECTIVE 0 5

DEGREE PROGRAM 0 6

PROGR A M OU T L INE

CHRONOLOGICA L ORDER OF COURSES

COURSE DESCRIP T IONS

ADMISSION INFORMATION 12

REQ UIREMEN T S F OR A DMISSION

A DMISSION A PPL ICAT ION PROCESS

IN T ERN AT ION A L A PPL ICA N T S

DEGREE PROGRAM PRICING 13

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGR A M

DEGREE AWA RDED

W HAT ’S INCL UDED

INS T I T U T ION A L F EES

F EES/ DEPOSI T S

NON-SUF F ICIEN T F UNDS

POLICIES & PROCEDURES 13

ONL INE EDUCAT ION AT F UL L SA IL

REF UND A ND REPAY MEN T POL ICY

REPAY MEN T OF GOV ERNMEN T PROGR A M F UNDS

L I V ING E X PENSE REPAY MEN T

GR A DUAT ION REQ UIREMEN T S

COMPA R AT I V E PROGR A M INF ORM AT ION

DIGITALC O N T E N T

delivering

YOURM E S S A G E

DESIGNarchitecture

IMAGESdesign

D E S I G Nelements design

THEORYsoftwareF O U N D AT I O N

COLORtypography

perspectiveELEMENTS

SUPPORTelements BRAND

O B J E C T I V E S

brandELEMENTS

CAREERadvancement

elementsofDESIGN

GRAPHIC DESIGN

DIGITAL STORYTELLING

DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS

CORPORATE BRANDING/IDENTITY

CREATING A PERSONAL IDENTITYDIGITALC O N T E N T

delivering

YOURM E S S A G E

DESIGNarchitecture

IMAGESdesign



COLORtypography

perspectiveELEMENTS


O B J E C T I V E S

brandELEMENTS

CAREERadvancement

elementsofDESIGN

GRAPHIC DESIGN


DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS


CREATING A PERSONAL IDENTITY

DIGITALC O N T E N T

delivering

YOURM E S S A G E

DESIGNarchitecture

IMAGESdesign



COLORtypography

perspectiveELEMENTS


O B J E C T I V E S

brandELEMENTS

CAREERadvancement

elementsofDESIGN

GRAPHIC DESIGN


DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS


CREATING A PERSONAL IDENTITY



GRAPHIC DESIGN

OVERVIEW & OBJECTIVE

Objective

To provide you with the focused knowledge and understanding of graphic arts production needed to qualify for entry-level, industry positions as graphic designers, media designers, web designers, digital image processors, art directors, and various other positions in graphic arts production. Additional skills you acquire in customer relations, copyright law, and corporate branding will broaden your opportunities for a variety of positions in the industry.

In addition to technical proficiency, your education will help you to be more successful in managing your career practically and professionally, providing you with tools to help sustain a long and productive career in the entertainment media industry.

Overview

Welcome to Full Sail’s Graphic Design Bachelor of Science Degree Program. The demand for well-designed graphics of all types has never been so high. From print publishing to package design to interfaces for websites, clients expect and demand that their company’s branding will help move their product and elevate their company’s status.

In this program, you’ll learn how to meet hard deadlines and work within restrictive creative requirements while still producing high-end design. From storytelling, to typography and page layout, to corporate branding, the Graphic Design program prepares you to enter the fast paced world of corporate design and hit the ground running.

Spend quality time with our online faculty, listen to industry guests and log real time on your own MacBook Pro as you prepare for a career in the realm of graphic arts. Because a foundation in General Education is as important as knowing the most current techniques and equipment, our General Education courses provide a variety of skills that prepare you for advancement and lifelong learning opportunities. And with your success in mind, Full Sail’s Career Development Department is here to provide guidance as you interview for internships and entry-level jobs in the entertainment media industry. In addition, our career development services continue to be available to you throughout your career.


PROGRAM CORE

Code Course Credit Hours

DGT 241 Advanced Computer Graphics 4.00

DGT 441 Advanced Motion Graphics 4.00

GRD 273 Client Relations 3.00

GRD 124 Color Theory 3.00

GRD 254 Corporate Branding 3.00

DGT 111 Design and Art Theory 4.00

GRD 244 Designing Computer Graphics 4.00

DGT 117 Digital Audio Design 4.00

DGT 345 Digital Publishing 4.00

GRD 244 Digital Storytelling 3.00

DGT 117 Digital Studio 4.00

DGT 252 Digital Video 4.00

DGT 262 Editing Digital Video 4.00

DGT 275 Flash Media 4.00

DGT 273 Graphic Web Design 4.00

GRD 257 Intellectual Property and Law 3.00

DGT 272 Interactive Media Design and Usability 3.00

GRD 156 Logos and Symbols 3.00

DGT 341 Motion Graphics 4.00

DGT 491 Personal Identity Project 5.00

Chronological Schedule by Months1 2 3 4 5 6 7

ENGLISH COMPOSITION

ART HISTORY

DESIGNING COMPUTER GRAPHICS

ADVANCED COMPUTER GRAPHICS

COLLEGE MATHEMATICS

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

DESIGN & ART THEORY

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

COLOR THEORY


LOGOS & SYMBOLS

HISTORY OF VISUAL COMMUNICATION

TYPOGRAPHY & PAGE LAYOUT

STUDIO MAINTENANCE

DIGITAL PUBLISHING

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

CLIENT RELATIONS

DIGITAL AUDIO DESIGN

MOTION GRAPHICS

ADVANCED MOTION GRAPHICS

DIGITAL VIDEO

EDITING DIGITAL VIDEO

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & LAW

CORPORATE BRANDING

MEDIA & SOCIETY

PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN INTERACTION

DIGITAL STUDIO

INTERACTIVE MEDIA DESIGN & USABILITY

GRAPHIC WEB DESIGN

29 30 31 32

FLASH MEDIA

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

PORTFOLIO CREATION

PERSONAL IDENTITY PROJECT

DGT 482 Portfolio Creation 4.00

DGT 351 Production Management 4.00

DGT 321 Studio Maintenance 3.00

DGT 232 Typography and Page Layout 3.00

Totals: 88.00

GENERAL EDUCATION

Code Course Credit Hours

ART 2006 Art History 4.00

MGF 1111 College Mathematics 4.00

DEP 2004 Developmental Psychology 4.00

ENC 1101 English Composition 4.00

GEN 236 History of Visual Communication 4.00

SPC 2140 Interpersonal Communication 4.00

GEN 273 Media and Society 4.00

GEN 237 Psychology of Human Interaction 4.00

Totals: 32.00

Graphic DesignBachelor of Science Degree Program - Online

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 120

TOTAL WEEKS: 128

Course Descriptions


DGT 241

Advanced Computer GraphicsThe Advanced Computer Graphics Course trains students in advanced levels of graphics creation through the use of software programs utilized by design and animation companies worldwide. This course emphasizes design from a problem-solving point of view, and introduces the production timeline and graphical requirements for the manipulation of digital images in a studio environment.

Course Outline

Advanced Graphics Tools

Advanced Design and Color

Layout and Composition

Digital Imaging and Manipulation

Special Effects

Total credit hours 4.00Course length 4 weeks

DGT 441

Advanced Motion GraphicsThe Advanced Motion Graphics Course teaches students advanced techniques of motion graphics creation by building on concepts learned in the Motion Graphics course. This course emphasizes design from a problem-solving point of view, and continues the production timeline and graphical requirements of a multimedia project by demonstrating the manipulation of digital images in a studio environment. Students receive a thorough understanding of advanced techniques in continuing exploration of special effects, image compositing, and motion graphics.

Course Outline

Advanced Motion Graphics Tools

Design and Critique

Advanced Movement and Composition

Advanced Special Effects


GRD 273

Client RelationsThe Client Relations Course introduces students to normal business practices and how to navigate them, providing an understanding of how the complex client/designer relationship is critical for success. Students are exposed to many techniques for gaining and keeping the trust of the client. Concepts of negotiation and how to use it effectively in business are explored. Students participate in groups simulating real world client/designer business scenarios.

Course Outline

The Business Process

The Client Relationship

Gaining the Client’s Trust

Client Relationship Workshop


GRD 124

Color TheoryThe Color Theory Course exposes students to the theories and application of color, as they relate to both print and screen. Historical and geographical perspectives are discussed. as well as methods and techniques of the use of color to create impact, combined with the necessary color correction for many delivery options. In this course, students also explore color calibration, both with software and hardware tools.

Course Outline

Color Theory in Principle

Applied Color Theory

Psychology of Color

Color Calibration


GRD 254

Corporate BrandingThe Corporate Branding Course builds upon the concepts learned in prior courses and focuses on what makes an effective brand. Students are exposed to many of the best-known brands and their impact on our world. Concepts of branding and how to use it effectively in the corporate market are explored, and students are tasked with creating their own Corporate Brand portfolio.

Course Outline

Understanding Corporate Branding

Great Branding Campaigns

The Branding Process

Corporate Branding Project


DGT 111

Design and Art TheoryThe Design and Art Theory Course provides an understanding of composition, design, art, basic color, and graphics through a study of varied artistic styles and their sociological and psychological effects throughout history. This course is essential in the multimedia world where traditional art forms are often blended with current imagery to create a new and significant artistic genre.

Course Outline

Introduction to Visual Thinking

Drawing Workshop, Color and Value, Perspective

Elements and Composition of Art and Graphics

Cartooning, Animation, and Storyboarding


DGT 112

Designing Computer GraphicsThe Designing Computer Graphics Course trains students in basic levels of graphics creation through the use of software programs utilized by design and animation companies worldwide. This course emphasizes design from a problem-solving point of view, as students receive instruction in color theory and correction, input/output techniques, and tools for graphic design and image compositing.

Course Outline

Computer Graphics Tools

Design and Color

Layout and Composition

Digital Imaging and Manipulation


DGT 345

Digital Audio DesignIn the Digital Audio Design Course, students explore the creation of audio elements for multimedia, with an emphasis on the design and production of a quality audio product. Students go through the process of producing audio that is compatible with various forms of delivery, from DVD to the Internet. Students gain the skills required to produce quality audio elements and also learn to master those elements to CD-ROM or another comparable format.

Course Outline

Audio Basics

Audio Design and Structure

Assembly and Testing with Authoring Programs

Mastering to CD/DVD Format


Course Descriptions


GRD 244

Digital PublishingThe Digital Publishing Course mirrors the professional graphic art industry workflow model. Students work in teams with a lead designer, designers, production artists, an illustrator, and a digital pre-press artist, cycling through the responsibilities for each project. For the duration of the course, each student gains team-publishing experience using Adobe Acrobat in a document review cycle with a client. Students have the opportunity to produce a CD/DVD cover and sleeve, a poster, a magazine cover and 16-page signature, a brochure, and an e-book.

Course Outline

Digital Publishing Cycle

Digital Pre-press Concepts and Techniques

Design and Production of Online Documents

Interactive Online Documents


DGT 361

Digital Studio While creating digital content throughout the program, students get an opportunity for a one-on-one portfolio review. The Digital Studio Course introduces students to the process of being art directed as they receive feedback and suggestions for improvement of their work. Students work on their pieces after their critique and have a final review in preparation for the creation of their final portfolio.

Course Outline

Individual content review

Studio time I

Studio time II

Final content review


DGT 252

Digital VideoThe Digital Video Course is a preliminary production course for the Graphic Design program. In this course, students are introduced to the primary concepts of storytelling, sound design, imaging, and editing. This course also introduces students to the production model, media types (text, image, and sound), and the technologies of multimedia architectures.

Course Outline

Storytelling

Media Types

Design and Production


DGT 262

Editing Digital VideoThe Editing Digital Video Course covers the art and science of non-linear editing. In this course, students learn how editing choices impact how the project will be perceived and ultimately affect its success. Students are introduced to the advanced concepts of imaging and editing, as well as the production model of editing video in the industry. Students also participate in group discussions about editing choices and audience.

Course Outline

Editing Techniques

Production Workflow

Editing with Final Cut Pro


DGT 275

Flash MediaThe Flash Media Course focuses on the creation of engaging interactive content for the Internet utilizing Adobe Flash, an industry-standard Web authoring software package. In addition to learning the key elements of the Flash interface, students explore how to create and edit rich media for deployment on the Web. Optimization and publishing techniques for audio, video, and animation will be addressed to ensure smooth performance within the Web environment.

Course Outline

Flash Authoring Environment

Drawing Tools

Flash Animation Techniques

Optimizing and Publishing


DGT 273

Graphic Web DesignThe Graphic Web Design Course examines the process of creating exciting, functional content for the Internet. Students expand on the design skills that they have learned throughout the degree program by creating interactive Web pages through the use of industry-standard Web authoring software. Students receive an understanding of HTML and web-standards related to the development of websites. This course demonstrates how to create, edit, manage, and design a professional website within a Web authoring tool and complementary software applications.

Course Outline

Graphic Optimization

HTML

Dreamweaver

Content Integration


GRD 257

Intellectual Property and LawThe Intellectual Property and Law Course is designed to introduce the student to general business practices including finance, accounting, insurance, taxes, management, marketing, and negotiation. Students are provided a foundation that addresses the complexities of intellectual property, copyright, and basic business and contract law as it pertains to digital content. Case studies will be used to examine the impact of these laws on our industry.

Course Outline

Overview of the Industries

Business Practices

Intellectual Property

Contracts

Business Law


DGT 117

Digital StorytellingThe Digital Storytelling Course leads students through the methods and techniques of creating personal digital content using various applications, including social networking tools. In this course, students are asked to explore a powerful suite of tools to create many pieces of personal expression, including podcasts, movies, and informative blogs. The design concepts reinforced in this course show that they could be used across all types of media.

Course Outline

Concepts of Digital Storytelling

Learning Social Networking Tools

Learning Presentation Techniques

Storytelling Project



DGT 272

Interactive Media Design and UsabilityThe Interactive Media Design and Usability Course introduces students to the tools and concepts of User Interface (UI) design combined with a method of project development utilizing an industry-proven production process. The course explores both behavioral and structural patterns of UI design along with Information Architecture (IA) for interactive deployment, user navigation techniques, and page layout for the interactive medium. Students gain an extensive knowledge of usability patterns as well as production methodologies as they implement project documentation for the milestones of a User Interface design.

Course Outline

Production Process

User Patterns

UI Design and Usability Patterns

Project Documentation Methodologies


DGT 341

Motion GraphicsThe Motion Graphics Course trains students in basic techniques of motion graphics creation through the use of software programs utilized by design and animation companies worldwide. This course emphasizes design from a problem-solving point of view, and continues the production timeline and graphical requirements of a multimedia project by demonstrating the manipulation of digital images in a studio environment. In this course, students gain a thorough understanding of input/output techniques, special effects, image compositing, and motion graphics.

Course Outline

Motion Graphics Tools

Design and Color

Movement and Composition

Special Effects


DGT 491

Personal Identity ProjectThe Personal Identity Project Course gives students the opportunity to create their own personal brand across multiple types of media. This skill is a critical part of marketing yourself to a client or employer and encompasses all of the concepts and techniques learned in prior courses. Students are exposed to many of the most innovative and effective personal brands and explore concepts of creating a powerful personal identity that will transcend multiple media types. Students fully integrate 2D, 3D, and motion graphics pieces into a personal brand portfolio that includes examples of personal logos, marketing material, multimedia, and a Web presence.

Course Outline

Concept of Personal Branding

Psychological Implications of the

Personal Identity

Applied Personal Branding

Branding for Multimedia

Preproduction

Personal Branding Project


DGT 482

Portfolio CreationThe Portfolio Creation Course prepares students for presenting their work to the professional graphic arts industry. Students work with existing assets they have created during the Graphic Design program as they develop a professional portfolio. Students will have the opportunity to create signature pieces to help them represent their skill level to the industry. For the duration of the course, students will individually polish both their graphics and the look of their portfolio in order to succeed when being interviewed for a position in the industry.

Course Outline

Portfolio Design Fundamentals

Asset Creation

Portfolio Assembly

Portfolio Review


GRD 156

Logos and SymbolsThe Logos and Symbols Course builds upon the concepts learned in both Designing Computer Graphics and Advanced Computer Graphics courses. Students examine the work of the best graphic designers and explore what makes a logo or symbol work and become instantly recognizable. The design concepts reinforced in this course can be used across all types of media.

Course Outline

The Graphic Display of Information

Exploration of Symbols and their Meaning

Creating a Logo that Works

Logos and Symbols Project


DGT 351

Production ManagementThe Production Management Course mirrors the professional graphic art industry workflow model. Students work to define the scope of their final project, the range of assets needed to complete it, the technology required to assemble the final project into an executable format, and the time required to get all the work done. By the end of the course, students develop an intimate knowledge of standard industry project management practices.

Course Outline

Fundamentals of Project Management

Learning MS Project

Creating a Plan for Success

Asset Management


Course Descriptions


DGT 321

Studio MaintenanceThe Studio Maintenance Course leads students through the methods and techniques of building and maintaining a digital studio. In this course, students are introduced to the principles of working with asset management, file structures, and version control, to ensure client files are archived for output correctly. The knowledge gained can be used to enhance students’ ability to work in an industry that has employs differing levels of technology.

Course Outline

Types Asset Management

Types of Version Control

Integrating Proper File Structure

Overview of Media Buying Techniques


DGT 232

Typography and Page LayoutThe Typography and Page Layout Course introduces students to the world of professional fonts. Students learn how to use typography as a critical part of page layout, as they continue to build upon the concept of design introduced in previous courses. This course also trains students to define how the printed or viewed page looks as an integrated graphic element. Students participate in group discussions and critiques as they work through the projects using the latest publishing software.

Course Outline

Fundamentals of Typography

Typography and the Page

The Page as Design

Press Considerations


General Education

ART 2006

Art HistoryThe Art History Course introduces students to selected monuments of art and architecture in the Western tradition–from the prehistoric era to post-modernism–studied in relation to the intellectual background of the ages and civilizations that produced them. Lectures accompanied by various visual mediums assist in propagating discussions of assigned readings in philosophical, religious, scientific, political, literary, and artistic contexts.

Course Outline

Ancient Art

Medieval and Renaissance Art

Modern Art

Post-modern Art


MGF 1111

College MathematicsThe College Mathematics Course is designed to enable students to build skills and confidence in algebra that are required to succeed in future math and core courses. First-time algebra students or those needing a review will begin with basic concepts and build upon these ideas by completing work that uses algebra in practical situations.

Course Outline

Sets & Logic

The Real Number System

Rational Exponents & Radical Expressions

Fundamentals of Polynomials & Factoring

Rational Expressions

Linear Equations & Inequalities

Proportions, Formulas, and Word Problems

Mathematical Models


DEP 2004

Developmental PsychologyThe Developmental Psychology Course examines the ways in which the basic elements of psychological development serve to either detract from or enhance personal growth. Students gain a basic understanding of developmental theories and identify ways that they impact personal growth. Current theory is mixed with historical theory in order to give students the broadest possible framework with which to enhance their understanding of developmental psychology.

Course Outline

Paradigms

Proactive and Reactive Behavior

Efficacy, Shadow, Shame

Cognitive Dissonance

Imagination and Conscience

Time Management

Perception and Communication


GEN 236

History of Visual CommunicationThe History of Visual Communications Course presents an historic account of humanity’s communicating life events through visual arts. Starting with cave drawings, stories and ideas have been presented and told using visual techniques. As time passes and society changes, avant-garde artists and scientists have pushed the envelope of their respective disciplines and brought about the dissolution of boundaries that traditionally exist between the artistic and media. In the past 25 years, the intersection of art and human-computer interactivity has emerged as a mass medium, triggering new forms of artistic, entertainment, and educational content. The student will follow the evolution of the various convergent disciplines, setting up a forum for informed discussions about the implications for the future.

Course Outline

Art as a Communication Tool

Human Interfaces

Historical References

History of Design

Artistic Tools

Future Applications and Implications


ENC 1101

English CompositionThe English Composition Course is designed to help students refine their own writing processes while developing an in-depth personal and intellectual inquiry into a subject of their choosing. The course connects personal reflection with critical analysis, providing varied opportunities for writing and for strengthening language skills. As the course unfolds, a series of assignments leads students through a continually deepening creative research process, which then develops into a complex and detailed written project.

Course Outline

Composition and Revision

Critical Analysis

Literary Devices

Grammar and Structure

Portfolio



SPC 2140

Interpersonal CommunicationThe Interpersonal Communications Course is designed to provide strategies and skills to enable clear and professional communications in the workplace. The students are guided through the career planning process and are provided with strategies necessary for a lifetime of career-related decision-making. By establishing clear goals and a clear approach for attaining those goals, students will increase their own self-confidence with respect to the transition from student life to professional life.

Course Outline

Assessment and Evaluation

Research and Planning

Writing Resumes and Other Documents

Networking and Interviewing


GEN 273

Media and SocietyThe Media and Society Course explores media’s impact on society and culture, historically through present day. Areas of concentration including advertising, ethics, censorship, and globalization are examined from psychological and sociological perspectives. The use of discussion, lecture, visual media, research, and project-based assignments allow students to develop life skills.

Course Outline

Understanding Media

Representation and Research

Advertising and Ethics

Censorship and Media Theory

Globalization


GEN 237

Psychology of Human InteractionThe Psychology of Human Interaction Course is designed to introduce students to the psychology of human interactions and the science that regulates them. This course provides information on the complex types of relationships that form when people engage in activities together, utilizing case studies to illustrate outcomes of these interactions. In this course, students focus on types of human interactions and ways to effectively manage those activities.

Course Outline

Teams And Teamwork

Communication

Power

Decision-Making

Leadership


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Applicants must submit the following to be considered for admission:• Application for Admission – Applicants must submit the

completed application and fulfill all the requirements therein.• $75.00 application fee – The application fee must be submitted

with the application. The application and application fee may be submitted prior to submission of the following supporting documents.

• Official Final High School Transcript, or GED test scores—GED must be approved by your state’s Department of Education.

» Full Sail requires that all applicants have completed high school and received a standard high school diploma or have passed the GED. High school seniors may still apply with official high school transcripts. Accepted applicants must provide their official final high school transcript before beginning any degree program.

» Transcripts must be sealed and may be included with the application or sent directly from the high school to Full Sail’s Enrollment Department.

» Official GED test scores are required to prove high school equivalency.

» Home-schooled applicants are asked to provide home-school transcripts with the date of completion along with verification that the home school has been recognized by the applicant’s state of residence.

• One Letter of Recommendation— At least one letter should be written by a teacher, guidance counselor, employer or community leader. A second letter is recommended, and is preferred to be from the above, but may be a personal letter written on behalf of the applicant (but should not come from a family member). These letters should address the applicant’s character, motivation, creativity and academic achievement.

NOTE: ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION THAT IS NOT IN ENGLISH MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFIED ENGLISH TRANSLATION.

Admission Application Process

The Admissions Department is prepared to assist with completing the application process. To apply simply:

• Complete the Application for Admission.• Submit completed application along with $75 application fee.• If applying for additional degree programs, a $200 deposit is

required for each additional program.

Applicants will be notified in writing in regards to acceptance upon completion and review of all required documents. The application fee and deposit(s) are credited to the cost of tuition but are not covered by financial aid. All deposits are fully refundable.

International applicants must meet the standard admission requirements and provide the following:

• Language Proficiency - Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate the required level of language proficiency by providing documentation of one of the following:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) » Paper and pencil test: minimum score accepted is 550 » Computer-based test; minimum score accepted is 213 » New internet-based test; minimum score accepted is 79

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) » The minimum required score is 6

• Financial Guarantee - must be provided to verify available funding for tuition and related expenses for the duration of the chosen degree program.

• Foreign School Credentials - must be submitted to an outside evaluation service for determination of U.S. equivalency. Please contact your Admissions Representative or an International Liaison for recommended evaluation services.

• English Translation - any documentation not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

• Obtain Visa - applicants for a campus-based degree program are required to obtain the proper student visa. (not required for online-based degree programs)

In an effort to minimize costs due to international currency exchange and bank surcharges, a wire transfer or a credit card is recommended for payment of all fees, deposits and tuition for International applicants and students. Regardless of payment method, all fees must be paid in United States currency. Please contact Full Sail’s International Liaison for details.

NOTE: REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION APPLY EQUALLY TO ALL APPLICANTS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, DISABILITY, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR MARITAL STATUS.

Information regarding Services for Students with Disabilities in the classroom can be found in the Full Sail Catalog.

Requirements for Admission International Applicants

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Online Education at Full Sail

Bachelor of Science Degree Program

Graphic DesignEnrollment Period 1 $11,000Enrollment Period 2 $15,000Enrollment Period 3 $16,000Enrollment Period 4 $12,000Total Price $54,000

Degrees Awarded

Upon completion of the degree program, the student will be awarded a Graphic Design Bachelor of Science degree.

What’s Included

The cost of a Full Sail Degree Program includes expenses such as textbooks, manuals, media, production materials, lab fees, technology fees, and other associated costs except as noted.

Institutional Fees

Students will incur an additional fee (separate from tuition) for the cost of a computer and software, and equipment configured in accordance with program specifications which will change from time to time. Computer, software, and equipment prices and specifications will vary depending on degree program, start date, availability, and manufacturer changes. Please consult your Admissions Representative for information about the current institutional fee per degree program.

Fees/Deposits

A $75 application fee is required to apply for a Degree Program.

For those applying for a second, or multiple degrees, an additional $200 refundable deposit is required.

The application fee and deposit(s) are not covered by financial aid.

The application fee and deposit(s) are included in the tuition prices listed.

Non-Sufficient Funds

A $25 fee will be charged for any check returned for non-sufficient funds.

Online degree programs and courses are delivered over the Full Sail Online Learning Environment—a secure web-based platform that employs modern multimedia technologies and is accessible 24 hours a day via the Internet. Online students use this system to view video content, receive and submit project work and assignments, take tests and quizzes, communicate with instructors and classmates, and review grades and course progress.

On-campus students also use Full Sail’s Online learning system for online-only courses, which are notated in their respective degree sections.

Policies & Procedures – Online Exceptions

Most of the information in this catalog is applicable to both on-campus and online applicants. However, there are a few exceptions for online students, which are noted below:

Institutional Fee

Online students living outside the continental United States will incur an additional fee for the cost of shipping their computer, software, equipment, and educational materials configured in accordance with their degree program specifications, which will change from time to time. This shipping fee to students living outside the continental United States will be separate from tuition and in addition to the cost of the computer, software and equipment specific to their degree program. The shipping fee may vary depending on the online student’s place of residence.

Requirements

Applicants to online-only degree programs will be required to complete an online orientation and assessment module. The assessment module confirms that the applicant has received sufficient instruction and information from the orientation module. The module explains the best practices for conducting online learning, overall operation of the online platform, procedures for troubleshooting problems and contacting the technical support team, and general school policy as it applies to the online format.

Online Support

The staff of Full Sail Online Support works together with students, faculty, and administration to make the student experience positive, reassuring, and seamless throughout our online courses and degree programs.

Our mission is to provide the highest standard of technical support and to nurture students’ growth and development while allowing them to enhance the skills necessary to be successful in an online environment.

Full Sail Support Specialists can assist with resolving technical issues associated with the functionality of the online platform. Support specialists are available either by phone or email, Monday through Friday 8am – 10pm, Saturday 3pm – 10pm, and Sunday 5pm – 12am Eastern Standard Time. Students can contact Online Support with the understanding that their concerns will be addressed promptly within 24 hours and communicated to the appropriate party. You can reach Online Support by phone at 877-437-6349 or by email at [email protected].

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Graduation Requirements

In order to receive a Bachelor of Science Degree from Full Sail’s Online Degree Program, a student must:

1. achieve a minimum GPA of 1.0 in each course,

2. complete all applicable courses within the degree,

3. not accrue in excess of 1.5 times the credits required to complete the program,

4. achieve an overall cumulative GPA of 2.0, and

5. fulfill all financial responsibilities.

Class Times & Schedules

Online students may log in to their courses and assignments at any hour and day they choose provided they meet all assignment deadlines. Full Sail reserves the right to adjust the order of courses and program content, staff or materials on a course-by-course basis as needed.

Attendance

As online students do not attend class on Full Sail’s campus, their attendance is based on participation and timely completion of assignments.

Refund and Repayment Policy

Refunds

Full Sail provides refunds in accordance with current state and federal regulations, and applicable accrediting standards. Refunds may result from either the federal Return to Title IV Refund calculation or the Full Sail Refund and Repayment Policy.

The following categories of applicants are entitled to a full refund including the new application fee:

1. an applicant rejected by the college,

2. an applicant canceling application within five (5) business days of Full Sail’s receipt of the application fee,

3. an applicant canceling enrollment within five (5) business days of Full Sail’s receipt of a signed enrollment agreement, an applicant who cancels enrollment within five (5) business days after either successful completion of orientation or following a tour of the school facilities and inspection of equipment where training and services are provided, and

4. a student enrolled in the first enrollment period of the degree program who is dissatisfied with his or her progress and withdraws within the first five (5) days of instruction.

Under any other circumstances, the $75 application fee is retained by Full Sail. Percentages of refunds are based on 100 percent of the contract price including the deposit.

A student who is terminated, withdraws, or otherwise fails to complete his or her course of study may be eligible for a refund.

If a student is terminated, withdraws, or otherwise fails to complete an enrollment period and received financial aid while enrolled, the Federal Government dictates how refunds (if applicable) are repaid.

The return of financial aid is dictated by The Return of Title IV Funds calculation policy. If a refund results from this calculation, federal policy requires that these unearned funds be returned to the applicable Title IV financial aid fund source.

Funds are refunded to the Title IV Programs in the following federally mandated order:

1. Unsubsidized Federal Stafford loans

2. Subsidized Federal Stafford loans

3. Federal PLUS loans

4. Federal Pell grants

5. Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)

6. National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART)

7. Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

8. Other grant or loan assistance authorized by Title IV of the HEA, as amended

When a student withdrawal involves the repayment of Title IV funds, Full Sail returns these funds based upon a federally recognized payment period. Full Sail’s federally recognized payment period is defined as half of an academic year.

If a student withdraws on or before completing sixty (60%) of the federally recognized payment period (defined above), a portion of the total Title IV funds awarded will be returned. The Return of Title IV Funds calculation may result in the student owing a balance to the Federal Government and, in some cases, to Full Sail.

Refunds are made within thirty (30) days of termination or withdrawal.

Living Expense Repayment

If a student is provided with living expense funds originating from a student financial assistance program and the student fails to complete the enrollment period for any reason, the student is required to return the unearned funds. Full Sail will notify the student of the amount owed. If the student fails to satisfy the repayment, he or she will be ineligible for any further federal student financial aid assistance.

Online Education at Full Sail, cont. Repayment of Government Program Funds


Comparative program information related to tuition and program length is available from:

» Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302 Arlington, VA 22201 (703) 247-4212

Full Sail calculates a pro-rated refund for all students who do not complete thirty (30) percent of an enrollment period. Refunds are calculated by determination of the number of weeks of instruction attended by the student and dividing this figure by the total weeks of instruction required to complete the enrollment period. The resulting percentage is rounded up to the nearest ten (10) percent as the amount of the enrollment period the student has completed. The amount of tuition to be refunded is based on the amount of the enrollment period completed and is illustrated in the chart below.

% ENROLLMENT PERIOD COMPLETED % CONTRACT PRICE REFUNDED1-10% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90%10.1%-20% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80%20.1%-30% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70%30.1%-100% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0%

Using the percentage completed as calculated in the chart above, cancellation after attendance has begun but prior to thirty (30) percent completion of the enrollment period will result in a pro-rated refund.

Please note that after a student completes over thirty (30) percent of an enrollment period, he or she is responsible for one hundred (100) percent of the tuition for that enrollment period. The date from which the refund is calculated is either the date of the student’s formal withdrawal or the date Full Sail terminated, withdrew, or otherwise determined a student failed to complete his or her course of study.

Refunds are made within thirty (30) days of termination or withdrawal. The original source of any refunded amounts dictates the entity to which funds are returned. Refunds due to the student that are less than two dollars are not issued unless the student submits a written request.

In the event of a student’s prolonged illness, accident, death in the family or other circumstances that make completion of the enrollment period impossible or impractical, the school will attempt to make a fair and reasonable settlement.

Full Sail reserves the right to modify these policies in order to remain in compliance with any changes in the applicable laws and regulations.

Refund Chart Comparative Program Information

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