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Entertainment Media + Emerging Technologies

DC3: Online Education

A Real-World Education
Designed for You

DC3 is for those on a journey — to make strides in their career path, to continue growing their professional skills, or to take flight in a new direction. With online courses and certificates led by expert instructors, DC3 is designed for you.

Browse Catalog

Explore Our Areas of Study

Our courses cover a wide variety of topics — choose below to browse by area of study.

Featured Courses

Single courses taught by professionals in the industry, helping you to build valuable skills.

with Multiple Grammy Award-Winning EngineerMIXING HIT RECORDSThe Craft of
Color Theory

Color Theory

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

Course
Starts Apr 3
$900
QA Testing for Games

QA Testing for Games

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

Course
Starts Apr 3
$1,350

Featured Course Stacks

Fast, focused collections of courses designed to give you new skills in your area of interest.

Fundamentals of Audio Production

Fundamentals of Audio Production

Learn the basics of operating audio tools like workstations, MIDI, and microphones while also exploring audio principles and industry terms.

Course Stack
Starts Apr 3
$2,200
Fundamentals of Game Programming

Fundamentals of Game Programming

Learn the basics of programming with workflows used to code, test, and organize data for games, while developing skills with languages, game engines, and level design.

Course Stack
Starts Apr 3
$2,200

Featured Certificates

Fully-accredited certificate programs giving you knowledge and skills you can use while providing you with credits that can be put towards a Full Sail degree program.

Computer Science

Computer Science

The Computer Science certificate program builds a fundamental understanding of computer science through problem-solving and programming languages.

Accredited Certificate + Project LaunchBox™
Starts Apr 3
Visual Design

Visual Design

The Visual Design certificate introduces students to the language of design and the industry-standard tools and workflows used in creative projects.

Accredited Certificate + Project LaunchBox™
Starts Apr 3

Short-Form.
Collaborative. Engaging.

Full Sail DC3 offers a unique, online experience that empowers you to choose the education that works for you in areas like entertainment, media, art, and technology. Whether your goal is to earn a certificate, focus on a custom-designed stack of courses, or just pick up a new skill with a one-month course, you’ll find curriculum built for the real world and delivered by real industry pros.

Just like Full Sail University degree programs, every DC3 course, course stack, and certificate is led by instructors with experience in their field and developed with industry feedback.

Multiple Ways to Learn

Choose the online education that fits your goals:

Accredited Certificates

Earn an accredited certificate with credits that can be used towards a Full Sail degree and hands-on projects that help you develop your portfolio.

Course Stacks

Fast, focused, and designed for doers, these programs offer a curated selection of key courses for your area of interest, giving you vital new skills as well as transferrable Full Sail credits.

Courses

Our courses are career-driven, creative, and taught by professionals in the industry. These courses help you build valuable skills in the subjects you care about.

Learn More About DC3
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Built by Full Sail University

Established in 1979, Full Sail University offers a different kind of education for students who dream big. We offer both online and on-campus graduate and undergraduate degree programs that span the worlds of emerging technologies and entertainment media. Each program is career-focused with accelerated curriculum taught by instructors with real-world experience in their industry.

Learn More About Full Sail University