Art & Design Degrees
Build your future in design and media.
Full Sail’s art and design degrees are built to help you learn by doing. Whether you’re drawn to branding, motion graphics, digital art, UX, or game art, you’ll work on hands-on projects that mirror real industry workflows and help you grow your skills with purpose.
Study in an environment designed like a creative studio — surrounded by artists, designers, animators, and game developers — and learn with tools and techniques used across entertainment media and emerging technologies. With accelerated programs and monthly start dates, you can start building your portfolio and momentum as soon as you’re ready.
Hands On Learning
Experience project-based coursework designed around industry-standard tools and creative workflows, giving you opportunities to practice your skills and grow through real-world, hands-on experience.
Classes Start Monthly
Degree programs start every month, allowing you to begin your education when you’re ready.
Project LaunchBox™
Receive an industry-standard hardware and software package designed to support the coursework in your specific degree program.
Explore Our Campus and Online Programs
campus & Online
In this program, you’ll explore storyboarding, sketching, modeling, character animation, and other 3D modeling tools and techniques commonly used across the animation industry.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Character Animation - Build your animation skills by exploring methods for creating movement that’s entertaining, appealing, and driven by emotions and personality.
Character Rigging - This course covers the foundations of character rigging, such as adding joints and controls to a character.
Animation Production - Learn how to plan, coordinate, and study assets, using traditional methods to demonstrate your strengths as a 3D artist.
STUDENTS IN THIS PROGRAM SAY
- When I see an outrageous shot in a movie, I look up how they pulled it off.
- I love to draw and sketch.
- I often lose track of time because I'm so focused on my work.
- I live for collaboration and feedback.
- I don't just appreciate good effects, I dissect them.
Project Launchbox™
Included Components
MSI Laptop MSI 3-yr Warranty Adobe Creative Cloud (Download) Microsoft Office 365 Maxon ZBrush (Download) The Foundry Nuke (Download) 30-mo License Xencelabs Medium Pen TabletOther Software Taught In This Program
Adobe Substance Andersson Technologies SynthEyes (Download) Autodesk Maya Autodesk Motion Builder DaVinci Resolve Motion Analysis Cortex PureRef Unreal Game Engine Vicon Shōguncampus
In this program, you'll learn how to become a skilled visual communicator, blending your unique vision with industry knowledge to create powerful print and digital media.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
3-D Arts - This course will introduce you to the principles of 3D computer graphics with a focus on exploring the methods and techniques of modeling and texturing.
Motion Graphics Production - In this course, you’ll learn advanced motion graphics techniques, allowing you to continue to develop your own projects.
Color Theory - This course explores how to use color to create a visual impact across multiple media types along with color-correction strategies.
STUDENTS IN THIS PROGRAM SAY
- I'm a visual person.
- I'm interested in how special effects/3D art/motion graphics are made.
- I'm always doodling.
- I'm good at working with other people and trying to understand their needs.
- I can take constructive criticism.
- The details matter to me.
Project Launchbox™
Included Components
Apple MacBook 3-yr Applecare Extended Warranty Adobe Creative Cloud (Download) Microsoft Office 365 Apple USB-C to USB Adapter Maxon ZBrush (Download)campus & Online
This program explores 3D art and content creation, with a heavy emphasis on character development, shading and lighting, texturing, and modeling.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Motion Capture - Learn to digitize motion, edit sequences, and develop an understanding of simulated motion while exploring motion capture setup, shooting, data tracking, and animation correction.
Level Assembly & Lighting - This course examines game requirements with a focus on constructing a playable level.
Game Animation - You’ll learn to produce animated sequences for gameplay so you can learn how animation applies to the game industry with a focus on game engine constraints and requirements.
STUDENTS IN THIS PROGRAM SAY
- I could spend hours sketching and painting.
- I often make fan art celebrating games, movies, or shows I love.
- I appreciate the detail of artwork in video games.
- The idea of working in a fast-paced industry excites me.
- I sometimes draw things I see in real life.
- I find bad art distracting.
- I pay attention to the small details that others miss.
Project Launchbox™
Included Components
MSI Laptop MSI 3-yr Warranty Adobe Creative Cloud (Download) Microsoft Office 365 Xencelabs Medium Pen TabletOther Software Taught In This Program
Autodesk Maya Autodesk Motion Builder Maxon One (Download) Motion Analysis Cortex Unreal Game Enginecampus & Online
The Graphic Design curriculum covers how to meet deadlines and work within specific creative demands while producing quality design work across a variety of formats.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Typography and Page Layout - This course examines how to use typography as a critical part of page layout and how the printed or viewed page looks as an integrated graphic element.
Digital Publishing - Develop your understanding of form, function, and structure through context and technique while embracing the creative process through curated discussions and relevant case studies.
Graphic Web Design - You’ll learn HTML and web standards to create, edit, manage, and design websites.
STUDENTS IN THIS PROGRAM SAY
- I love a good-looking logo.
- I'm always doodling.
- I'm good at working with other people and trying to understand their needs.
- I can take constructive criticism.
Project Launchbox™
Included Components
Apple MacBook 3-yr Applecare Extended Warranty Adobe Creative Cloud (Download) Microsoft Office 365 Apple USB-C to USB Adapter (Campus Only) 64GB SDXC Card (Online Only) Sony Alpha a6400 Camera (Online Only) USB Hub (Online Only)online
The User Experience program dives into the theories, psychology, and research strategies behind designing engaging, human-centered experiences with interactive media, including games and websites.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
User Experience Design - Learn how audience, testing, and psychology affect how users interact with a product or service as well as common UX design workflows and terminology.
UX/UI for Gaming Platforms - Explore how user experience and user interface contribute to engaging, user-friendly player experiences.
Psychology of Perception in UX - Learn key concepts like information grouping, subjective consistency, and contrast to understand how users perceive and process information and how this impacts user experience.
STUDENTS IN THIS PROGRAM SAY
- I enjoy doing research and working on case studies.
- I challenge and push myself as much as possible with every project I work on.
- I want to improve my prototyping skills.
- I believe it's crucial to emphasize fundamentals and foster creative problem-solving.
- I want to learn more about the tools, research methods, and creative work of a UX designer.
- The details matter to me.
Project Launchbox™
Included Components
Apple MacBook 3-yr Applecare Extended Warranty Adobe Creative Cloud (Download) Microsoft Office 365online
In this program, you will refine your creative process through a full-scale branding initiative. You’ll learn how to reach a higher level in your career as you explore using design at a strategic level and pitching your creative work to clients.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Brand Development - Using case studies, you will explore the history and processes of brand development in media design.
Defining Client Needs - This course dives into the designer-client relationship and looks at investigating research strategies and methods to develop effective multimedia campaigns.
Design Strategies and Motivation - Combining research and online creative resources, you’ll create professional visualizations of your concepts and ideas.
STUDENTS IN THIS PROGRAM SAY
- I want to be able to grow and work on projects that matter.
- I enjoy being challenged to explain my work.
- I want to get a better grasp of what art directors do.
- I enjoy learning new approaches to design.
- I want to become a problem-solving graphic designer.
Project Launchbox™
Included Components
Apple MacBook 3-yr Applecare Extended Warranty Adobe Creative Cloud (Download) Microsoft Office 365 Apple USB-C to USB Adapter
Hands On Learning
Experience project-based coursework designed around industry-standard tools and creative workflows, giving you opportunities to practice your skills and grow through real-world, hands-on experience.
Classes Start Monthly
Degree programs start every month, allowing you to begin your education when you’re ready.
Project LaunchBox™
Receive an industry-standard hardware and software package designed to support the coursework in your specific degree program.
5 Easy Steps to Start Your Journey
- Submit your application - it only takes a few minutes
- Admissions will walk you through your degree options
- Financial Aid helps you explore your funding options
- Choose your start date - classes start monthly
- You’re ready to begin
Connect. Create. Thrive at Full Sail University
Clubs and Organizations
Black Student Union, Veteran Student Union, Esports teams, and more!
Networking Events
Meet industry leaders through guest lectures and workshops.
Creative Collaboration
Work with peers on real-world projects.
Volunteer Opportunities
Get involved in community projects.
Tuition and Financial Aid
- Fixed Tuition
Your tuition will stay the same for the duration of your program. - Scholarships
Qualify for scholarships of up to $40,000. - Comprehensive Costs
Tuition includes textbooks, lab fees, and more. - Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for those that qualify.
Industry-Ready Education
Real Industry Projects
Every project mimics real-world demands, giving you the skills and confidence to transition seamlessly into your career.
Relevant Curriculum
Our programs are continuously updated by Program Advisory Committees comprised of active industry professionals, keeping the education aligned with industry trends.
Professional Portfolio Development
As you move through your degree, you’ll build a portfolio that highlights your best work, a polished collection of projects you can share with studios, employers, or clients.
