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Associate of Applied Science

Film

About This Program

The Film Associate of Applied Science program guides students through the entire film production process. Courses are built around an industry workflow, so you’ll learn to navigate a set and work on projects ranging from preproduction to postproduction.

Named One of “25 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada of 2023” — MovieMaker Magazine, 2023

Upcoming Start Dates
  • May 6
  • June 3
  • July 1
  • August 5

Campus Catalog & Sequence for This Program

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Program at a Glance

WAYS TO LEARN

Campus

DEGREE LEVEL

Associate of Applied Science

RELATED PROGRAMS

This program is designed to be paired with the Visual Arts Bachelor of Science Completion Program with a Concentration in Film.

STUDENTS IN THIS PROGRAM SAY
  • I'm interested in cameras, lenses, and video editing software.
  • I'm always making videos with my friends.
  • My ideas don't just stay ideas – I create things.
  • I often analyze films, what they're trying to say, and how they make me feel.
  • I'm both creative and business minded.

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COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Scriptwriting Techniques - Students will learn the fundamentals of formatting using industry-standard software, structural techniques, character development, conflict, and scene construction.

Composition & Visual Design - Students will explore composition, the framing of elements and principles of design, and the impact of designing with light, movement, and space.

Electronic Field Production - Students will explore the unique logistical, structural, and aesthetic methodologies that distinguish field production from other types of production.

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.

Pricing and 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

Pricing and 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 Pro
  • 3-yr Applecare Extended Warranty
  • Adobe Creative Cloud (Download)
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Apple USB-C to USB Adapter
Other Software Taught in this Program
  • Chop Shop FX (Download)
  • Final Draft (Download)
  • Media Composer (Download)
  • Movie Magic Budgeting (Download)
  • Movie Magic Scheduling (Download)

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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