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Top Reasons To Study Art & Design at Full Sail University

Full Sail University offers hands-on, project-based classes at an accelerated pace that prepare students for careers in the professional world of art and design.

Top Reasons To Study Art & Design at Full Sail University

 

Breaking into the professional art and design world means creating impactful visuals at the speed of the industry. Full Sail University offers accelerated art and design degrees that focus on real-world skills, from logo design and animation to UX design, video game art, and more. Here are the top reasons to study art and design at Full Sail.

 

Accelerated Programs

Full Sail’s art and design degrees are fast and focused, teaching industry-relevant skills in about half the time of a traditional degree. Bachelor’s degrees can be completed in as little as 20 months, while master’s degrees only take about 12 months to finish. Degrees are also available both on campus and online.

Full Sail’s art and design programs include:

 

Hands-On Portfolio Projects

A strong portfolio is a must in the design world, and Full Sail helps students show off their best work. Whether it’s brand design, animation, UX, motion graphics, or beyond, students can develop and demonstrate their artistry through project-based courses, then use those projects to build an industry-ready portfolio.

 

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Classes Where Art & Technology Intersect

Full Sail’s art and design classes combine art foundations with the latest tech, both on and off campus. In Studio V1, the university’s on-campus virtual production studio, students can use game engine software to build immersive visuals for film sets. And all of Full Sail’s art and design students receive Project LaunchBox™, a degree-specific technology suite to help them create art during school and after graduation.

 

Degrees That Earn Accolades

Full Sail’s art and design programs have been featured on multiple top lists, including Top Design Schools by Graphic Design USA and Top Game Design Schools by the Princeton Review. They’ve also appeared on top lists for graphic design schools and AR/VR schools by Animation Career Review.

 

Career Development Support

Preparing students for the professional world of art and design is baked into Full Sail’s DNA. With courses that give hands-on experience with industry tools, students make portfolio-ready work that represents their creativity and skills. Plus, Full Sail’s Career Development department is available to help with resumes, job hunting, interview skills, and more, both before and after graduation.

 

 

 

 

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