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Digital Arts & Design Degrees

About This Program

If you’re searching for a bachelor’s degree in digital arts and design, studying at Full Sail will give you a comprehensive look at the entire design process – from concept to creation and presentation to implementation.

Visual messaging is about much more than aesthetic; it's also about behavior and identity. Art can influence consumers, build bridges between individuals and organizations, and inspire conversation.

Throughout the curriculum, you'll explore the foundational elements of 2D and 3D art theory, utilize hardware and software used by current design professionals, and hone your own eye for visual messaging. The associate-level courses will cover foundational concepts, followed by more advanced concepts in the bachelor’s portion of your program.

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Upcoming Start Dates

  • January 6
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HOW THIS WORKS

This undergraduate program is structured with two areas of focus that, when completed, will provide you with two distinct degrees. First, you’ll complete associate-level classes designed to give you foundational knowledge while still featuring focused core classes in your area of study.

You’ll then transition seamlessly into the bachelor’s portion of the program, where advanced courses will allow you to expand your skills and give you even more hands-on experience.

Bachelor Completion Program

DEGREE NAME

Visual Arts Bachelor of Science Completion Program with a Concentration in Digital Arts & Design

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Qualified campus students can receive up to $15,000 with the Academic Advantage Scholarship. Financial aid available to those who qualify. View Details

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.

Ready to start? Begin your application.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

3-D Arts - Students are introduced to the principles of three-dimensional computer graphics by exploring the methods and techniques of modeling and texturing while using industry-standard software.

Motion Graphics Production - Students learn advanced techniques of motion-graphics creation through the use of software programs utilized by design and animation companies worldwide, applying these techniques to their own projects.

Live Event Design - Students take the graphic and motion-design concepts taught in previous courses and combine them to create graphics and animations for live-event production.

Campus Catalog & Sequence for This Program

Associate Program

DEGREE NAME

Digital Arts & Design Associate of Applied Science

STUDENTS IN THIS PROGRAM SAY
  • I'm a visual person.
  • I'm interested in how special effects, 3D art, and 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.

Ready to start? Begin your application.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Design & Art Theory - This 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.

Typography & Page Layout - Students will learn how to use typography as a critical part of page layout as they continue to build upon their knowledge of design concepts.

Motion Graphics - This course emphasizes design from a problem-solving point of view and explores the production-timeline and graphical requirements of a motion-graphics project by demonstrating the manipulation of designed assets.

Campus Catalog & Sequence for This Program

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Full Sail's Project LaunchBox™

Project LaunchBox™ is a Full Sail program that provides students with powerful technology to help create projects. All of your files, multimedia creations, and coursework are at your fingertips 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Request more information about this program.

Package specifications are subject to change. Some Project LaunchBox™ components are distributed during students' second year; some Project LaunchBox™ components are downloadable items.

Project Launchbox

Package specifications are subject to change. Some Project LaunchBox™ components are distributed during students' second year; some Project LaunchBox™ components are downloadable items.

Included Components

  • Apple MacBook
  • 3-yr Applecare Extended Warranty
  • Adobe Creative Cloud (Download)
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Apple USB-C to USB Adapter

Admissions & Financial Aid

A Different Admissions Process

No traditional application deadlines — Classes begin monthly for most programs, so you can apply anytime and start on the date that works best for you.

Program design and course order — You do not need to sign up for specific classes every semester – all of our programs have a predetermined program design and course order.

Accelerated Pace — Full Sail's programs are taken on an accelerated schedule, allowing you to graduate sooner.

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Funding Your Education

Tuition — Our tuition includes all costs for the full degree program, as well as all associated expenses, including textbooks, manuals, media, production materials, lab and technology fees, and Project LaunchBox™ - a personal technology package featuring hardware and software customized to each degree program.

Scholarships — We know that funding your education is a substantial investment. That's why Full Sail University offers a variety of scholarships for qualified students.

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