Here you are. Taking the fi rst steps in earning your degree. Congratulations on having the courage to pursue that passion that keeps you up at night, that drives you forward, that makes you excited about the future.

We’re here to give you a feel for what’s ahead, including information about your campus, classes, and special events. We’ll also explain how we’re diff erent from your average education and why that matters.

Get excited, because it’s all really happening.

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We started in 1979 as a recording workshop, pioneering in the world of recording arts education. Now, we’re pioneering in the world of entertainment, media, arts, and technology with a variety of industry-specifi c degree programs, thousands of students acrossmore than 73 countries, and more than 75,000 graduates.

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Outside Your DoorThe Full Sail campus is located in Winter Park, an area with several other nearby colleges. Winter Park is known for its good food, charming downtown, parks, museums, and overall Old Florida feel. Within walking and biking distance from campus, you'll fi nd over 20 restaurants, several grocery stores, upscale shops, farmer's markets, and multi-use trails.

In the NeighborhoodCampus is also a short drive from Orlando, a city brimming with culture, media, and plenty to do. Entertainment is easy to come by in this city full of music venues, movie theaters, comedy clubs, art galleries, and nightlife. It's home to a wide variety of comic book stores and thrift shops, fusion restaurants and food trucks. Orlando also makes enjoying the outdoors easy with several beautiful parks and breathtaking botanical gardens.

Down the RoadLess than a couple hours away, there are enough beaches, theme parks, and outdoor pursuits to never run out of weekend adventures and day trips. Beyond the big tourist attractions like Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando, you'll also fi nd swamp tours, rodeos, world-class museums, and animal refuges.

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Soundstages and the BacklotWith a Hollywood-style backlot, multiple soundstages, and live venues, the Full Sail campus gives you the environments, technology, and production tools to go big with your projects and ideas.

Labs and Maker SpacesOur campus is a tech playground with several specialized labs for things like augmented and virtual reality, user experience testing, smart devices, immersive simulations, and fabrication.

Recording Studios and Audio FacilitiesFull Sail's recording studios allow you to get behind the same controls used by the pros. Our Dolby-approved Dubbing Stage, live venues, Mix Palace, and Audio Temple are places where award-winning projects have taken shape.

Collaboration and Community SpacesAll over campus, you’ll fi nd places to hang out, meet up with your classmates, and collaborate, whether you’re grabbing coff ee at the Jet Fuel Cafe or a bite to eat in the shade.

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Get Used to an Industry ScheduleOur programs contain more credit hours per month than traditional universities, which means your schedule will be full-time, round-the-clock. This immersive schedule is not just to help you fi nish faster, but also to prepare you for the 24/7 nature of your industry.

Take Your Classes in a Specifi c OrderEach degree has a set schedule of courses that every student takes in the same order. No guesswork and no registration stress hoping the class you need is available. Your instructors will know what you’ve already learned, and your fellow classmates will be on the same page.

Learn from Project-Based ProgramsYour courses will focus on demonstrating what you’ve learned with what we call real-world experience: project-based work in professional environments and on industry software and hardware. It’s your opportunity to learn hands-on and build your professional portfolio.

Express Yourself CreativelyBuilding your portfolio is a big deal here. Throughout your degree, you’ll complete several portfolio projects that develop your personal brand. It’s more than just something to show potential employers – it’s a chance to fi nd your passion and run with it.

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You already know Full Sail is not like your traditional college. We do things faster, more effi ciently, and like the pros do. Here’s what that means for you.

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We're all dreamers, idea people,

and big-picture-thinkers – but

we're also creators, makers,

and doers. We’re true originals,

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You’ll get to make new friends,

work on big projects together,

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Film students work together to perfect a shot on set.

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Your instructors are business leaders, fi lmmakers and producers, innovators in tech, design, and gaming. They’ve been there, done that, and many of them are still actively involved in their industry. They can tell you what it’s like, because they’ve experienced it.

These are your mentors, supporters, and collaborators. At Full Sail, we place a special importance on that connection and community, and we hire instructors who feel the same.

Full Sail grad and Metallica's in-ear monitor engineer, Bob Cowan, shares his experience.

Full Sail Film instructor John Chive gives his advice on set.

Multiple-Grammy-winning grad Leslie Brathwaite mentors students in the Audio Temple.

AUDIO TEMPLE

Students watch a RED Digital Cinema demonstration in one of Full Sail's soundstages.

Cosplay contest fi nalists take the stage during Hall of Fame Week.

Networking doesn’t come naturally to everyone. And that’s ok. But inour industries, making connections is crucial. And we’ll teach you how.

You’ll get the most out of your Full Sail experience when you go beyond your classes to make new friends. Join a club, practice your craft, and create a network around you – that includes building relationshipswith students from other disciplines and degree programs.

Here, you’ll fi nd other like-minded creatives looking to make their mark on the world. Join them!

Meet Other Creatives

The silent disco dance fl oor is a Hall of Fame Week favorite.Students attend a special guest meet and greet. A dance party breaks out on the backlot.

ON REALTIMEREAL

Film students work behind the scenes on a Disney+ series.

A student works on the set of a Hearthstone event.

Sportscasting legend Dan Patrick gives a student feedback.

Students work with staff on WWE NXT show setup.

The Fortress hosts an NBA 2K esports tournament.

Students work on the set of a Red Bull Conquest event.

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You’ll have the unique opportunity to gain fi rsthand experience in actual, professional environments. Full Sail’s partnerships with companies across industries have led to students running professional sound, assisting on fi lm productions, testing major game releases, and a lot more.

During your program, take advantage of opportunities to work alongside pros in the thick of it or with Spark, our student-led production company. These projects are the real deal, and they look great on your resume.

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There’s something special about the Full Sail community that keeps people coming back. Grads, award-winners, pros in the industry – so many are excited to share their experience with our students in a circle of uplifting vibes.

It’s an experience that energizes their careers just as much as it inspires our students. That’s why we’ll take any opportunity to make those connections.

We’ve hosted special guests like game developers, movie makers, rockstar designers, audio engineers, and every fascinating career

in between. Our grads have been on projects that have received major nominations and awards, including Grammys, Oscars, Emmys, and The Game Awards.

They come back to Full Sail to explain how they did it, share a workshop, or just to celebrate a major achievement.

Grad Alexandria Perryman, NASA’s Johnson Space Center

Grad Kerry Allen, id Software

Legendary audio engineer Dave Hampton with award-winning grads Tremaine Williams, Carlton Lynn, and Marcella “Ms. Lago” Araica

Grad Martin Potoczny, Luxe CreativeGrad Margaret Haag, Capital One

Grad Stephen Berres, HBO Alumni Amanda Sweaton, Aaron Eady, and Cory Kolek, with fellow Epic Games team member, Jonathan Fitzpatrick

Grad Jack Geckler, Frozen II and Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Sometimes the industry comes directly to us for their talent needs. Media companies who have reached out to Full Sail for internships and employees include EA Tiburon, Lucasfi lm, Nickelodeon Animation Studio, and Blizzard Entertainment.

Representatives from AVID, Adobe, Sennheiser, and more have participated in the Career & Technology Expo, giving students the opportunity to network and participate in on-site interviews.

Grab your resume and portfolio and dress to impress. Full Sail regularly hosts potential employers to meet our students and talk about what they’re looking for in a new hire. These are great opportunities to practice those interview skills and get comfortable with networking.

Career & Technology Expo

Recruiting Events

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Hall of Fame inductees are grads who have gone on to do incredible, game-changing things in their careers and who bring back their wealth of knowledge and experience to contribute to the Full Sail community, to mentor, to advise, and to inspire.

Your Hall of Fame Week schedule will be packed with workshops and panels, meetups and career events. But along the way, we also celebrate everything that makes Full Sail extraordinary.

That includes a campus-wide Creative Experience with cosplay contests, silent discos, mural painting, and other fun ways to let loose. Clubs also host things like gaming tournaments, scavenger hunts, and events that will help you get to know your community.

When we celebrate our annual Hall of Fame, we go big. It’s a week of festivities that culminates in a Hall of Fame induction ceremony recognizing some of our most impressive graduates and their accomplishments.

FOR LIFEIt’s a story we hear over and over again: Full Sail takes care of their own. Grads come back to share work, lecture, or even recruit at their own studios. Former classmates recommend each other for jobs, and partners on student projects take their collaborations into the professional world.

FOR LIFEAt Full Sail, your fellow students are more than just your classmates – they may be that connection that helps you get your foot in the door in the future. This is your big opportunity to build those relationships and meet people who can have a positive impact on your career for years to come.

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W E K N O W Y O UH A V E Q U E S T I O N S

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