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Bachelor of Science

Recording Arts

About This Program

If you’re dreaming of pursuing a career in recording, you’re in good company. Full Sail began as a recording school back in 1979, and in the years since, has built extensively upon its foundational curriculum.

What is recording arts? From live music production to audio postproduction for film, television, and video games, you’ll cover a wide array of procedures and applications in Full Sail's Recording Art bachelor's degree program – all while working with the same gear found in professional studios.

Upcoming Start Dates
  • October 23
  • November 20
  • January 8
  • February 5

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Program at a Glance

WAYS TO LEARN

Campus

DEGREE LEVEL

Bachelor of Science Program

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Critical Listening - This course focuses on developing critical-listening skills from an engineering perspective and presents students with recorded music from studio sessions, live concert material, and audio postproduction mixes as the subject of analysis.

Audio Postproduction ‐ This course provides students with an overview of production sound and audio postproduction sound design for film and television.

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FUTURE STARTS

Looking to begin your degree after January 8, 2024?

Starting in February, this program’s name and course order will change slightly, while offering the same level of real-world, hands-on curriculum Full Sail is known for.

Visit our catalog for more information on the campus version of this updated program, Audio Arts Bachelor's Completion Program | Recording Arts Concentration.

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

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.

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
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Auralia (Download)
  • Belkin 4-port USB Hub (Powered)
  • Chop Shop FX (Download)
  • Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
  • iLok USB Dongle
  • Logic Pro (Download)
  • Musition (Download)
  • On-Stage Stands - Desktop Microphone Stand
  • Pro Tools - Ultimate (Download)
  • Sennheiser E835-N Microphone
  • Sennheiser HD280 PRO Headphone
  • Slate Digital Plugins (Download)
  • StageMaster 25ft XLR Microphone Cable

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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To create a custom estimate of your tuition and costs, visit our Net Price Calculator.

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Whether you’re ready to apply or want to request more information about how to get started at Full Sail University, visit our Admissions section for details on application requirements, tuition, and available scholarships.