ART & Design
True artists see beyond color and shape. They see the world in terms of possibility – the creative potential inherent in a color palate, a block of clay, or the way type moves across a page.
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Art is a profound act of expression, and when it meets design, it results in meaningful concepts and objects that shape our day-to-day lives. Our art and design degrees and Computer Animation degree are designed to equip serious artists with a comprehensive toolbox, combining traditional skills like drawing and sculpting with digital techniques like motion graphics and 3D arts.
View a short overview of each of our Art & Design degree programs, including areas of study and course highlights.
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You’ll be guided through the entire production pipeline using the same hardware and software found in professional animation studios.
- Areas of Study
- Animation
- Material & Lighting
- Modeling
- Courses Include
- 3-D Foundations
- Model Creation
- Shading and Lighting
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This program pairs art and technology to help you create designs for motion graphics. You’ll explore the entire design process using current hardware and software in the design world.
- Areas of Study
- Compositions
- Illustration
- Typography
- Courses Include
- Color Theory
- Typography and Page Layout
- Motion Graphics
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This program prepares students with the skills to create 3D content with a focus on games, simulation, XR, and film and television.
- Areas of Study
- Animation
- Material & Lighting
- Modeling
- Courses Include
- Model Creation
- Shading and Lighting
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This program provides you with the focused knowledge and understanding of graphic art production.
- Areas of Study
- Brand Development
- Color Theory
- Composition
In this program, students go through a full-scale branding project – learning how to identify client needs, develop well-researched creative work, and craft an effective path.
- Areas of Study
- Brand Development
- Design Strategy
- Production Workflow
Students learn the workflows and industry-standard practices behind designing user-friendly, engaging experiences with interactive media, including games, websites, and more.
- Areas of Study
- Foundations of User Experience
- UI and Visual Design
- UX Research and Psychology
In this program, students build traditional art fundamentals while familiarizing themselves with the techniques and technology behind animated projects in media such as film, television, video games and motion graphics.
- Areas of Study
- Fine Arts
- Modeling
- Animation
- Courses Include
- 3-D Animation
- Shading & Lighting
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This program combines art fundamentals with the design industry’s current technology – helping students expand their artistic talents to create powerful imagery for entertainment, advertising, branding, and the web.
- Areas of Study
- Print & 2D
- Motion Graphics
- Interactive Design
- Courses Include
- 3-D Arts
- Motion Graphics
- Color Theory
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This degree program focuses on the fundamentals of interactive graphics development – including character creation, environment and prop creation, the game production pipeline, in-game effects, and animation.
- Areas of Study
- Art Creation
- Modeling
- Collaborative Development
Students learn how to meet deadlines and work within specific creative demands while producing high-end design work in a variety of formats.
- Areas of Study
- Interactive Design
- Print & 2D
- Advertising & Branding
Whether you’re ready to apply for an Art & Design degree program 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.