The Programming I course covers fundamental computer science and programming topics such as algorithms, software problem solving, input/output, control flow, functions, object-oriented programming, and references. Students will learn how to program software in a modern high-level programming language.

Programming I

Explore programming topics like algorithms, input/output, control flow, and object-oriented programming.

The Programming II course teaches advanced object-oriented programming concepts, focusing on inheritance and events as tools for creating programs. Students in this course will also learn file input/output (I/O) as well as several abstract data types that will be useful in designing and building larger programs. Students will also be introduced to additional foundational skills such as sorting algorithms and recursion.

Programming II

Learn advanced object-oriented programming concepts, focusing on inheritance and events as tools for creating programs.

The Systems Programming course explores techniques and methods used in object-oriented programming (OOP) languages through an architecture-focused approach. Students will be introduced to the core OOP concepts of inheritance, encapsulation, interfaces, abstract classes, and polymorphism. Students will also learn to apply industry-standard techniques such as reusability and efficiency in object-model implementation. This course also looks at the principal advantages of OOP compared to procedural programming techniques.

Systems Programming

Discover techniques used in object-oriented programming (OOP) languages through an architecture-focused approach.

Gain the skills you need to build a strong foundation in computer science. This course stack covers critical programming lessons in areas like algorithms, APIs, control flow, and using high-level programming languages. This is a great curriculum for learning relevant, industry-standard techniques from instructors who have real experience in the field.

Fundamentals of Computer Science

Learn critical programming lessons in algorithms, APIs, control flow, and using high-level programming languages.

The Computer Operating Systems course explores the concepts of operating systems and how they interface with hardware and application software. Principles of kernels, processes, device drivers, file systems, and user permissions are examined. Students will understand how to install and configure various types of operating systems and how to use this knowledge to restrict access to certain users.

Computer Operating Systems

Explore the concepts of operating systems and how they interface with hardware and application software.

The Networking Technologies course introduces students to the principles of network architecture, network protocols, application protocols, and Internet design. Students will learn how to identify local and wide-area networks and their specific standards as well as how Internet data is delivered.

Networking Technologies

Discover the principles of network architecture, network protocols, application protocols, and Internet design.

In the Virtual Computing course, students will learn about computer hardware virtualization, container technologies, and virtualization software. Students will deploy Linux and Windows operating systems using virtualization software and will apply these technologies throughout future courses as they build more complex systems. This course will provide a clear understanding of virtual machines and containers and how each are managed and implemented.

Virtual Computing

Explore computer hardware virtualization, container technology, and virtualization software including Linux and Windows.

The Introduction to Information Security course presents the concepts of network security, encryption, and security policies. Students will learn security principles and how to apply this knowledge throughout future courses. Role based access control, trusted parties, risk assessment, and incident response management practices are applied to business policies and technology systems to protect data and preserve records. The use of encryption in computer, network, and storage systems is studied and applied.

Introduction to Information Security

Learn how role based access control, risk assessment, and incident response management are applied to business policies.

Every business has an interest in keeping their information secure from cyber attacks and other threats. These courses will help you get started in all of the areas that matter most to information security, from operating systems to networking technologies and virtual computing.

Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

Get started in information security, from operating systems to networking technologies and virtual computing.

In the System Scripting Fundamentals course, students will learn the fundamentals of using programming languages to make logic decisions, control the operating system, and automate systems management. The use of libraries and user-defined functions will be applied to scripts. Operating system shell scripts and interpreted scripting languages will be explored. This course clarifies the types of languages used in this industry and outlines their successful application in controlling servers.

System Scripting Fundamentals

Learn how to use programming languages to make logic decisions, control the operating system, and automate.

Find out what it takes to help businesses manage their IT with courses that cover the essentials. Each is focused on relevant technology skills companies are looking for in areas like operating systems, virtualization, and scripting, and taught by instructors with real-world experience.

Fundamentals of Information Technology

Find out what it takes to help businesses manage their IT with essentials like operating systems, virtualization, and scripting.

The Introduction to Web Architecture course introduces students to principles of web development and application architecture. Students will identify the elements necessary in a functional web application. They will examine how data flows between technical components and distinguish the many team member roles and responsibilities spanned by the work. They will develop an understanding of basic web page syntax using HTML and CSS. By completion of the course, students will fundamentally grasp how key components of web-based applications integrate with each other.

Introduction to Web Architecture

Develop an understanding of basic web page syntax using HTML and CSS and how web-based applications can integrate.

The Web Interfaces and Usability course focuses on fundamental interaction design and usability principles coupled with proven user interface-design patterns. Applying the concepts learned in this course will increase students’ ability to create effective user experiences and understand how user behavior and interaction influence information architecture and design.

Interfaces and Usability

Learn how to create effective user experiences and how user behavior influences information architecture and design.

The Graphic Principles I course is designed to teach students basic levels of graphics creation through the use of software programs employed by design, animation, and interactive-media companies worldwide. This course emphasizes vector graphic design from a production point of view, as students gain a thorough understanding of input/output techniques, color theory, and tools for graphic design and image creation.

Graphic Principles I

Be introduced to the basics of graphics creation through software programs employed by interactive-media companies.

The Graphic Principles II course is designed to teach students advanced levels of graphics creation through the use of software programs employed by design, animation, and interactive-media companies. This course emphasizes raster graphic design from a production point of view and expands students&#39; knowledge of digital color models and image-compositing technique.

Graphic Principles II

Explore advanced graphics creation through raster graphics, digital color models, and image-compositing.

Explore the world of user experience and how it can be shaped through web architecture, graphic design, and so much more. This course stack takes you through the basics of interaction design and usability to understand user behavior and interface design.

Fundamentals of User Interface Design

Explore the world of UX and how it can be shaped through web architecture, graphic design, and so much more.

Use of programming and scripting principles is essential to digital interactive design. Introduction to Programming covers the basics of data use as well as storage, operation, and control flow. Focus is placed on problem solving and encouraging students to apply and translate the concepts taught in this course to resolve issues across various programming and scripting languages.

Introduction to Programming

Learn the basics of data use as well as storage, operation, and control flow.

The Data Visualization and Modeling course covers techniques that allow developers to integrate large data sets from disparate sources and create visualizations of sample data. Data collection is a key part of simulation, but accurate use of that data is equally important. Developing good statistical models and understanding probabilistic distributions can help an engineer build a more accurate simulation.

Data Visualization and Modeling

Learn how developers integrate large data sets from disparate sources and create visualizations of sample data.

Get started in the world of digital interactive design by learning the basics of the scripting and programming behind it. Courses focus on creative problem solving while you gain technical know-how in areas like systems management and data visualization.

Introduction to Scripting

Get started in the world of digital interactive design with the basics of the scripting and programming behind it.

The Discrete Mathematics course provides an introduction to basic concepts of mathematics and mathematical reasoning. Students will explore propositional and symbolic logic, sets and relations, sequences, functions, algorithms, matrices, number theory, combinatorics, probability, and Boolean algebra. Students will also use sets, truth tables, and other data structures to recognize and express mathematical ideas graphically, numerically, symbolically, and in writing.

Discrete Mathematics

This course gives students an introduction to basic concepts of mathematics and mathematical reason.

A great interview requires skills and preparation that start long before the first question is asked. In this course, legendary sportscaster Dan Patrick will take you through strategies for asking compelling questions, conducting a successful interview, and finding subjects that match your skills. Dan has built an inspiring four-decade career across the industry -as a sportscaster and reporter on “The Dan Patrick Show” and ESPN SportsCenter’s Sunday Conversation, and he has a wide range of experience going in-depth with personalities like Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Reggie Jackson, and Bill Murray. In this exclusive course, he’ll use his experience in the industry to share what works and show you how to make the most of your opportunities.

The Art of Interviewing

Legendary sportscaster Dan Patrick takes you through the strategies you need to ask compelling questions and conduct a successful interview, as he shares insight and experience gained over the course of his four decades in sports reporting and sportscasting.

Building a successful content creation business is so much more than simply getting a viral video. This course, created in partnership with Social BlueBook, covers the ins and outs – from growing on social media to brand sponsorships &amp; monetization – that you need to understand. Whether you’re new to the world of being a creator or ready to take your skills to the next level, this course experience is designed to be engaging, practical, and focused on helping you grow where you need it most. Throughout, Social BlueBook professionals and established creators share important strategies you can use to become a contributor in the booming creator economy.

The Business of Content Creation

Whether you’re new to the world being a content creator or ready to take your skills to the next level, this course will focus on your professional growth and give you the strategies needed to become a contributor in the booming creator economy.

Whether it’s Westworld or Westeros, creating epic worlds on screen is a complicated job that balances technical know-how with industry nuance and creative vision. If you’re interested in a career in the television and motion picture industry, you want to learn from someone who has done it. Someone like Stephen Beres. He’s an Emmy-winning Producer and Technologist who has worked on some of the biggest shows in television history, including HBO’s Game of Thrones, Westworld, and True Detective. In this course, Stephen draws from his years of experience to give in-depth insights into the visual language of cinema.

The Craft of Cinematography: Mastering Visual Language

Emmy-winning producer Stephen Beres takes you through techniques he’s used working on shows like Game of Thrones and Sesame Street.

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. We’re talking about albums like OutKast’s Stankonia, Cardi B’s Invasion of Privacy, and songs like Pharrell Williams indelible hit “Happy.” In this exclusive Full Sail DC3 course, Leslie takes you through what’s 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

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.

The Color Theory course exposes students to the theories and application of color as it relates to both print and screen. Historical and geographical perspectives will be discussed. Students will review methods and techniques for using color to create impact as well as necessary color-correction practices for the various delivery options. In this course, students will learn how color can impact original design concepts across multiple media types.

Color Theory

Begin an exploration of the theories and application of color as it relates to both print and screen.

Before a game is released to the public, it undergoes rigorous quality assurance testing to find and fix bugs. QA testers help spot glitches as well as evaluate other aspects of the game as a “first end user,” a player who hasn’t worked on or experienced the game before. This program, designed with direct industry feedback from professional developers like EA Tiburon, Epic Games, and Insomniac, covers the skills required to QA test games, from best practices and tools of the trade to career paths in QA testing.

QA Testing for Games

Learn the QA techniques, tools, and workflows used by companies like EA Tiburon and Epic Games.

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.

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