WINTER PARK, FL, June 18, 2009 – Full Sail University (
www.fullsail.edu) Web Design & Development Bachelor of Science Degree student, Bryan Berger, was recently recognized by Adobe for developing the Adobe AIR application, zFlick (
www.zflick.net), a desktop Flickr application that was selected by Adobe to be on the Adobe AIR Marketplace.
22 year-old Berger found his way to Full Sail after working in the industry doing web and print design for portfolio, business, and corporate clients in New York. Equally passionate for both design and code, Bryan decided to further his education by coming to Full Sail for the
Web Design & Development Degree.
The 21-month Web Design & Development Bachelor of Science Degree teaches students industry-standard disciplines such as interface design and usability, web standards, Flash/ActionScript 3.0, client side scripting, server side scripting and mobile device deployment, which provides students with the skills needed to succeed in the industry.
Designed during the Web Design & Development course,
Deployment of Flash Projects, zFlick is a cross-platform application that brings Flickr to your desktop. With a well designed, easy-to-use interface that includes many tools such as auto-updating, drag-n-drop saving, and direct access to Flickr pages of each image,
zFlick works on the principle of providing users with the most unique and interesting pictures.
“I have always loved art and design, so when I found out that I could make it interactive, naturally, I was excited,” said Berger. “Being able to learn from industry professionals at Full Sail University allowed me to turn Flickr into a more accessible desktop application.”
About Full Sail University:Since 1979, Full Sail University, located outside of Orlando, FL, has been an innovative educational leader for those pursuing careers in the entertainment industry. With over 32,000 alumni, graduate credits include work on OSCAR®, Emmy® and GRAMMY®-winning projects, best-selling video games, and the #1 grossing U.S. concert tours. Full Sail's 190-acre campus and online education platform proudly welcomes over 7,000 students from 50 states and 65 countries.
Full Sail currently offers a total of 23 degree programs including: Associate of Science Degree in Graphic Design; Bachelor of Science Degrees offered in Computer Animation, Digital Arts & Design, Entertainment Business, Film, Game Art, Game Development, Graphic Design, Internet Marketing, Music Business, Recording Arts, Show Production and Web Design & Development; Master of Science Degrees in Education Media Design & Technology, Game Design, Entertainment Business, and Internet Marketing; and a Master of Fine Art in Media Design.
Full Sail was most recently named the 2008 “School/College of the Year” by the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges. The university has also been previously named: The Harvard of Game Schools by Tips & Tricks Magazine; one of the top three New Media Schools by Shift Magazine (alongside the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and New York University); one of the Top Five Game Degree Programs in the world by Electronic Gaming Monthly; one of the Best Music Programs in the country by Rolling Stone Magazine; one of the Best Music Business Departments in the Schools That Rock: The Rolling Stone College Guide; and one of the Best Film Programs in the country by UNleashed Magazine.
For more information about Full Sail, please visit www.fullsail.edu.
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