The Audio Workstations course explores the digital audio workstation environment through an overview of digital audio concepts and practices. Students will receive instruction and practical experience with powerful computer-based recording systems typically found in the modern recording and show production industry.

Audio Workstations

Explore digital audio workstations through an overview of digital audio concepts and practices.

Discover the dynamic world of DJing in this hands-on, online DJ class. You’ll learn about the history of DJing, essential equipment, popular software, and basic techniques to help you understand beatmatching and transitions to create seamless mixes. As you progress, you’ll not only discover the technical skills needed to craft your own unique sets but also explore the business side of DJing, including branding and securing gigs in a competitive industry. By the end of this course, you’ll have the confidence to perform live and connect with an audience.

DJing 101: From Beats to Blends

Students learn the history and role of DJing, examine the popularity of music genres and their influence on DJ mixing, and understand the mindset needed to become a successful DJ.

Introduction to DJing

Students will explore and identify essential DJ equipment, learn about the legalities of building a music library, discover music theory basics, and learn about track selection to build a DJ set.

DJ Equipment, Software, and Techniques

Students will learn to match tempos and apply beatmatching techniques to their DJ set and understand how to use equalization and gain staging to create ideal audio levels.

The Art of the Mix

Students discover how to identify and use basic DJ effects, how to apply more advanced DJ techniques like harmonic mixtures, and how to enhance buildups and breakdowns.

Beyond Basic DJing

During this week, students explore the basics of professional DJ etiquette, including client communication, reading a crowd, and adapting their sets and stage presence accordingly.

DJ Etiquette and Performance

Students gain insight into building a personal DJ brand, copyright and music licensing, tips on finding professional resources, and the basics of navigating contracts and managing an online presence.

The Business of DJing

This DJ class teaches fundamental principles and advanced techniques for mixing music for DJ sets.

Are you curious about the ways AI-generated music can enhance your creative projects? Start learning the fundamental skills to create AI music with Full Sail DC3’s Generative AI for Music course. You’ll gain a comprehensive introduction to the history, applications, and ethics of AI music, then explore music theory basics and how they fit into the AI creation process. Practical exercises will help you choose the right generative AI tools for your needs and craft effective AI prompts for music creation. You’ll also learn how to integrate your music into videos, podcasts, social posts, and more. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped to create AI-generated music for your projects, setting them apart in the creative landscape.

Generative AI for Music

Students learn about the history of AI music generation, discover music theory fundamentals, and explore the ethical considerations of using AI-generated music.

Introduction to Generative AI Music

Students explore generative AI music platforms and tools, figure out which options are the most effective for their specific needs, and learn to create effective AI prompts.

Tools & Techniques for Generative AI Music

Students learn strategies for adding their AI music to creative projects like podcasts, social media posts, films, and more, plus advanced AI techniques for customizing their music.

Integrating Generative AI Music

This course covers the basics of creating AI-generated music for creative projects.

The Principles of Music course explores harmony, melody, rhythm, and form with an introduction to the musical keyboard and ear training. Relevant musical structures will be examined and discussed in the context of popular music using common industry terms.

Principles of Music

Begin an exploration of harmony, melody, rhythm, and form with an introduction to the musical keyboard and ear training.

The Recording Principles course introduces students to the theory and operation of essential audio tools ranging from microphones to mixers. Primary topics include audio basics, signal flow, basic microphone techniques, gain staging, audio processors, and basic file and session management.

Recording Principles

Learn about the theory and operation of essential audio tools ranging from microphones to mixers.

The Sequencing Technology course explores the use of MIDI-based hardware and software in music production, live performance, and studio control. Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) is the electronic marriage of music and computer technology that revolutionized music composition, recording, performance, and arrangement. Students will be introduced to the history, principles, and varied uses of MIDI, as well as sequencing techniques, synchronization, troubleshooting, and MIDI system design. Students will survey the effect of MIDI on the modern recording-studio environment and examine live MIDI applications.

Sequencing Technology

Discover the ins and outs of MIDI-based hardware and software in music production, live performance, and studio control.

Mixing music is an art form, and if you want to understand it, you need to learn from the best. That’s where Full Sail University Hall of Fame alumni Leslie Brathwaite comes in - he’s a mix engineer who has spent his career working with some of the music industry’s biggest names on some of their most iconic songs and albums. In this exclusive Full Sail DC3 course, Leslie takes you through what he’s learned along the way - like how to work with artists and producers, how to build up a mix piece by piece, and not only which tools Leslie uses for the job, but more importantly… why. It’s a hands-on tour through the craft of mixing, with one of the best to guide you.

The Craft of Mixing Hit Records

Leslie breaks down what you’ll learn in The Craft of Mixing Hit Records, and how to get the most out of the course.

Introduction

Leslie covers the business end of mixing audio, including how a song is made, the chain of command at record labels, how to meet a client’s needs, and how to build a positive reputation.

The Business of Mixing

Leslie takes you through his studio setup and walks you through how he uses those tools to mix – from vocals and drums to plugin and reverb – while also showing you how to listen back to your work to see what else you need to do.

The Process of Mixing

Leslie demonstrates how to train your ears and use technical skills to create mixes that evoke emotions in the listener.

The Art of Mixing

Join Grammy-Winning Mix Engineer Leslie Brathwaite on a step-by-step journey through what he’s learned working with some of the music industry’s biggest names - like OutKast, Cardi B, and Pharrell Williams - on some of their most iconic songs and albums.

Are you ready to discover the ways you can use generative AI for marketing? In this Full Sail DC3 course, you’ll learn the basics of using AI to enhance marketing workflows, create assets, automate tasks, and more. Explore the history and ethics of AI in marketing, learn to use AI tools and techniques for tasks like content creation and personalization, and create a comprehensive digital marketing plan using AI-generated assets. You’ll leave this course with the basic skills and knowledge needed to harness the power of AI in the marketing landscape.

Generative AI for Marketing

Students delve into the history and applications of AI in marketing, focusing on content creation, personalization, and ethics while engaging in hands-on activities with AI tools.

Fundamentals of Generative AI in Marketing

Students focus on practical tools and techniques for using generative AI in marketing and learn how AI can enhance product development, pricing, distribution, promotions, and more.

Generative AI Tools for Marketing

Students gain hands-on experience by creating a comprehensive marketing plan, integrating traditional marketing strategies with AI-generated assets to produce actionable results.

Creating an AI Marketing Plan

This class teaches techniques and tools for using generative AI for digital marketing.

Explore the ways AI can improve your design workflow and push the boundaries of your creativity with Full Sail DC3’s Generative AI for Design course. You’ll dive into the ethical considerations and practical applications of generative AI and discover how AI tools can accelerate your design process. You’ll also learn to write effective AI prompts for creating visuals, automating repetitive tasks, and building personalized design experiences. After discovering the ways you can collaborate with AI while maintaining creative control, you’ll be ready to start using generative AI in your own design projects.

Generative AI for Design

Students learn about generative AI fundamentals, ethical considerations, the various applications of AI in design, and how to craft effective AI prompts.

Fundamentals of Generative AI in Design

Students explore generative AI applications, tools, and techniques for industries like graphic design, UI/UX design, web design, fashion, architecture, and more.

Leveraging Generative AI Across Design Industries

Students discover how to embrace AI as a design partner by establishing collaborative workflows and developing hybrid skills that combine AI with human creativity.

Mastering the Human-AI Relationship in Design Innovation

This course covers the basics of using generative AI in the design world.

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