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Show Production Degrees

About This Program

If you’re looking for a bachelor’s degree in show production, studying at Full Sail will arm you with practical skills to take any performance to the next level.

Lights. Audio. Magic. Live events have the power to endure in the minds of a crowd long after a show is over. From live sound and lighting to corporate presentations, this coursework will help you build foundations in a wide array of audio and visual applications, preparing you to enter the industry with a clear understanding of what moves an audience. The associate-level curriculum will introduce you to fundamental concepts, followed by a deeper dive into key areas in your bachelor’s courses.

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Upcoming Start Dates

  • January 6
  • February 3
  • March 3
  • April 7

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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

Audio Arts Bachelor of Science Completion Program with a Concentration in Show Production

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 enjoy working behind the scenes.
  • I did theater in high school.
  • I'd rather not work a desk job.
  • I like how live shows are different every night.
  • I'm interested in how sound moves through space.
  • I enjoy working as part of a team.
  • I'm interested in learning lighting as well.
  • The show must go on.

Ready to start? Begin your application.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Audio Measurement Systems - Students use software and hardware for real-time sound-system measurement, optimization, and control to analyze audio in real-time.

Automated Lighting Technology - Students will learn to operate programmable fixtures and design lighting cues while working at consoles and computer programming workstations.

Advanced Video Production - This course addresses lighting for video, advanced camera operation, directing, and advanced switching.

Campus Catalog & Sequence for This Program

Associate Program

DEGREE NAME

Show Production Associate of Applied Science

STUDENTS IN THIS PROGRAM SAY
  • I enjoy working behind the scenes.
  • I did theater in high school.
  • I like how live shows are different every night.
  • I'm interested in learning about lighting techniques.
  • I enjoy working as part of a team.

Ready to start? Begin your application.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Audio Workstations - This course explores the digital audio workstation environment through an overview of digital audio concepts and practices.

Lighting Concepts & Design - This course is dedicated to conventional lighting-system concepts and introduces students to color theory, photometrics, truss systems, conventional fixtures, dimmers, and terminology.

Live Production Management - Students will focus on technology implementation, systems design, documentation, and techniques used in developing preproduction strategies and post-event evaluations.

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
  • iLok USB Dongle
  • On-Stage Stands - Desktop Microphone Stand
  • Sennheiser E835-N Microphone
  • Sennheiser HD280 PRO Headphone
  • StageMaster 25ft XLR Microphone Cable
  • Universal Audio Volt 2
  • 4-port USB Hub (Powered)

Other Software Taught in this Program

  • Auralia (Download)
  • Chop Shop FX (Download)
  • Logic Pro (Download)
  • Musition (Download)
  • Pro Tools - Ultimate (Download)
  • SMAART Di v2

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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