In August 2007, Full Sail announced its first online degree program - an online version of the Entertainment Business Master's Degree. In June 2007, a Graphic Design Associate of Science Degree was announced. In 2007, the Entertainment Business Bachelor's Degree Program was altered to become the Music Business Bachelor of Science Degree Program, and the school introduced its first master's program, in Entertainment Business. In 2005, three programs – Computer Animation, Digital Arts & Design (formerly Digital Media), and Film – were expanded and accredited to be offered as Bachelor of Science degrees. The company was originally called Full Sail Recorders, Inc., subsequently Full Sail Center for the Recording Arts, and finally the name was changed to Full Sail, Inc. In 2003, Full Sail added its first bachelor’s degree in Entertainment Business (designed to be combined with an additional Full Sail associate’s degree), followed quickly by the Game Design & Development program. A third degree in Digital Media was added in 1995, followed by Game Design and Show Production & Touring in 1998.įull Sail received additional accreditation in 1998, allowing the school to issue associate of science degrees, and 1999 saw the addition of a Computer Animation associate’s degree. A film program was added in 1988, and the school was accredited to award specialized associate’s degrees in 1990. Full Sail awards associate's, bachelor's degrees, and master's degrees after 12 to 21 months of an accelerated education.įull Sail was founded as Full Sail Real World Education by Jon Phelps in 1979 as a recording studio workshop. It offers degree programs in Computer Animation, Digital Arts & Design, Education Media Design & Technology, Entertainment Business, Film, Game Art, Game Development, Music Business, Recording Arts, and Show Production & Touring, Web Design & Development. Former_names= Full Sail Real World Education (1979-2008)įull Sail University is a private, for-profit university located in Winter Park, Florida and geared toward the entertainment industry.