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MUSIC PRODUCTIONBachelor of Science Degree Program - Online

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FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY 3MUSIC PRODUCTION | Bache lor o f Sc ience Degree Program

OVERVIEW & OBJECTIVE 0 5

DEGREE PROGRAM 0 6

PROGR A M OU T L INE

CHRONOLOGICA L ORDER OF COURSES

COURSE DESCRIP T IONS

ADMISSION INFORMATION 12

REQ UIREMEN T S F OR A DMISSION

A DMISSION A PPL ICAT ION PROCESS

IN T ERN AT ION A L A PPL ICA N T S

DEGREE PROGRAM PRICING 13

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGR A M

DEGREE AWA RDED

W HAT ’S INCL UDED

INS T I T U T ION A L F EES

F EES/ DEPOSI T S

NON-SUF F ICIEN T F UNDS

POLICIES & PROCEDURES 13

ONL INE EDUCAT ION AT F UL L SA IL

REF UND A ND REPAY MEN T POL ICY

REPAY MEN T OF GOV ERNMEN T PROGR A M F UNDS

L I V ING E X PENSE REPAY MEN T

GR A DUAT ION REQ UIREMEN T S

COMPA R AT I V E PROGR A M INF ORM AT ION

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LAW/MANAGEMENT

MARKETING

DISTRIBUTION/FINAL PROJECT

contractNEGOTIATIONS

COPYRIGHTPROTECTION SKILLS

communication strategicPLANNING

artistCONNECTION

AUDIENCEANALYSIS

marketingplan

PUBLICITYmerchandising

RETAIL

showsTRADE

promotions

PROMOTIONsuccessful

DISTRIBUTIONeffective

researchmarket PLANS

marketing



MUSIC PRODUCTION

OVERVIEW & OBJECTIVE

Objective

Our goal is to provide you with the focused knowledge and understanding of music production technology and concepts needed to qualify for entry-level industry positions as multimedia music composers, digital music recording engineers, postproduction audio engineers, MIDI/digital audio workstation operators and programmers, music editors, music arrangers, interactive sound design and music composers, game music composers, and a variety of other positions in the audio and entertainment industries.

In addition to gaining technical proficiency and creative development, your education will help you develop critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills that contribute to lifelong learning, providing you with tools to help sustain a long and productive professional career in the entertainment and media industry.

Overview

With the music industry’s growing use of the Internet and the collaborative aspects of the music production environment, the demand for original music content has increased. Full Sail’s Music Production Bachelor of Science Degree Program presents a thorough, constantly developing curriculum that encompasses music composition, digital recording, and music production for animation, websites, and gaming. Whether a novice or a veteran musician, this degree provides you with a formal education that can help prepare you for a variety of career paths in the world of music creation and production.

From digital audio principles, digital workstation technology, and digital signal flow to signal processing, MIDI techniques, and sound effect design, the curriculum covers many different procedures and applications found in the music production world. Through coursework utilizing a personal production studio consisting of an Apple laptop computer and a variety of professional audio software programs, you will gain the confidence and skills to help you succeed in a variety of music production environments after graduation.

In addition to music production skills and techniques, you’ll also develop communication skills and take courses in music history, professional presentation, music theory, songwriting, music copyright and publishing, and music business. To help you make the transition into this industry, we’ve also got a team of Career Development professionals that can help you polish your interviewing skills and get you ready to pursue your career. In addition, the Career Development services and advisors will be available for support and assistance throughout the length of your professional career.


PROGRAM CORE

Code Course Credit Hours

REC 4315 Advanced Audio Postproduction 4.00

MPR 3301 Advanced Music Composition Programming 4.00

MPR 4001 Advanced Music Production for Media 4.00

MUT 3413 Advanced Music Theory 4.00

REC 1801 Audio File Management and Documentation 3.00

REC 2803 Audio Postproduction 5.00

REC 2413 Audio Workstations 4.00

REC 1751 Digital Audio and Theory 3.00

MPR 1851 Digital Recording Principles 4.00

MPR 3451 Game Music Composition 4.00

REC 2623 Interactive Audio 4.00

REC 1731 MIDI 4.00

MUM 3733 Music Business Marketing† 4.00

MPR 1301 Music Composition Programming 4.00

MUM 3308 Music Copyright and Publishing† 4.00

MPR 3113 Music Genres 4.00

MUH 2051 Music History I 2.00

MUH 3051 Music History II 2.00

MPR 4853 Music Production Final Project 4.00

MPR 3701 Music Production for Media 4.00

MUT 1023 Music Theory 3.00

Chronological Schedule by Months1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

DIGITAL LITERACYCOLLEGE

MATHEMATICSCOMPUTER SCIENCE

& INTERNET MUSIC THEORY MUSICAL LISTENING & IDENTIFICATION

MUSIC COMPOSITION PROGRAMMING

DIGITAL AUDIO & THEORY

DIGITAL RECORDING PRINCIPLES

BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

MUSIC HISTORY I MIDIAUDIO FILE

MANAGEMENT & DOCUMENTATION

INTERACTIVE AUDIO ENGLISH COMPOSITION I AUDIO WORKSTATIONS SONGWRITING & DEVELOPMENT

MUSICAL ARRANGEMENT

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

MUSIC GENRES ADVANCED MUSIC THEORY

MUSIC BUSINESS MARKETING

AUDIO POSTPRODUCTION

ADVANCED MUSIC COMPOSITION

PROGRAMMING

MUSIC PRODUCTION FOR MEDIA

PROFESSIONAL WRITING MUSIC HISTORY II

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

MUSIC COPYRIGHT & PUBLISHING

ADVANCED MUSIC PRODUCTION

FOR MEDIA

GAME MUSIC COMPOSITION

PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION & PRESENTATION

ADVANCED AUDIO POSTPRODUCTION

PROFESSIONAL WORKFLOW

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS

MUSIC PRODUCTION FINAL PROJECT

MPR 3311 Musical Arrangement 4.00

MUT 1212 Musical Listening and Identification 4.00

MPR 4411 Professional Workflow 4.00

REC 3011 Songwriting and Development 2.00

Totals: 92.00

GENERAL EDUCATION

Code Course Credit Hours

CLP 1006 Behavioral Science† 4.00

MGF 1213 College Mathematics† 4.00

CGS 1000 Computer Science and Internet† 4.00

DGL 101 Digital Literacy 4.00

ENC 1101 English Composition I† 4.00

SPC 2140 Interpersonal Communications 4.00

COM 3109 Professional Communication and Presentation† 4.00

ENC 326 Professional Writing 4.00

Totals: 32.00

Music ProductionBachelor of Science Degree Program - Online

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 124

TOTAL WEEKS: 128

† These specific courses use the Florida Statewide Course Numbering System (SCNS).

Course DescriptionsProgram Core


REC 4315

Advanced Audio PostproductionThe Advanced Audio Postproduction Course provides students with an advanced view of the process of audio postproduction for multimedia music composers. This course focuses on the creative development of audio postproduction elements, such as sound effect design, music editing, dialogue editing, and the final mixing process. The final mix of a film or television soundtrack requires many different sound layers; this course specifically examines each one of these elements while engineering the finished product.

Course Outline

Sound Effect Design and Editing

Music Editing for Film and Television

Sound Effect Design for Film and Television

Mixing and Processing: Troubleshooting

Total credit hours 4.00Course length 4 weeks

MPR 3301

Advanced Music Composition ProgrammingThe Advanced Music Composition Programming Course continues to develop the compositional voice of each student. Students will work together to create professional documentation and utilize their recording skills to support a musical project. The project will exemplify real-world collaboration while composing, tracking, and mixing to produce a professional musical composition.

Course Outline

Collaboration Tools

Marketing Your Talent and Musical Services

Teamwork and Project Team Management

Preproduction and Session Planning

Tracking and Mixing Basics


MPR 4001

Advanced Music Production for MediaThe Advanced Music Production for Media Course teaches students how music and sound contribute to multimedia storytelling. Beginning with a survey of animation shorts and films, students will identify the standards and develop music compositional skills for each genre. Students will create a score to accompany an animation short or short film.

Course Outline

Animation and Film Survey

Animation and Film Production Roles and Organization

Creating Musical Characters

Creating Moods, Tension and Release

Composing to Picture


MUT 3413

Advanced Music TheoryStudents in the Advanced Music Theory Course identify, appraise, and cultivate a comprehensive knowledge of music theory. These elements include counterpoint, modulations, secondary dominants, extended harmony, extended form, and borrowed chords. Students will also explore the instrumentation and orchestration practices that define style genres.

Course Outline

Harmonic Analysis

Rhythmic Analysis

Rhythm Section Analysis

Musical Form


REC 1801

Audio File Management and DocumentationThe Audio File Management and Documentation Course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of many different audio file formats and the proper management and documentation of these files. Additional topics addressed in this course include professional management standards for audio files and file documentation standards for various audio production applications. This course helps to develop students’ professional demeanor through careful examination of industry standards, workflow, protocol, etiquette, and vocabulary.

Course Outline

Overview Audio File Formats

Understanding Audio File Format Management

Audio Session Documentation

Development of Audio File Problem Solving Skills

Professional Etiquette and Protocol


REC 2803

Audio PostproductionThe Audio Postproduction Course provides students with an overview of production sound and audio postproduction sound design for film and television. Subjects include the history of the audio postproduction process, the recording of production sound, timecode and synchronization, the film audio postproduction process, and the television audio postproduction process.

Course Outline

History of Audio Postproduction

Recording Production Audio for Film and Video

Timecode and Synchronization

Film Audio Postproduction Process

Television Audio Postproduction Process


REC 2413

Audio WorkstationsThe Audio Workstations Course explores the digital audio workstation environment through an overview of digital audio concepts and practices. Students receive instruction and practical experience with powerful computer-based recording systems typically found in the modern audio and professional music composition environment.

Course Outline

Workstation Hardware and Software

Workstation Techniques and Procedures

File Management

Digital Audio Theory and Practice




REC 1751

Digital Audio and TheoryIt is vital that today’s media production composer has a solid understanding of digital audio and the theories associated with this technology. The Digital Audio and Theory Course examines digital audio in various audio applications, preparing students for working in the digital audio realm.

Course Outline

Fundamentals of Digital Audio

Digital Audio Recording

Digital Audio Reproduction and Error Correction

Digital Audio and Media Formats

Digital Signal Processing


MPR 3451

Game Music CompositionCreating music for game audio requires a radical shift in production strategy because of the conditional-access design of games. In the Game Music Composition Course, students study game music and design, analyze design approaches, and synthesize and employ a toolbox of production strategies through group collaboration led by the educator. Music skills will continue to develop through the construction and production of a course project.

Course Outline

Game Music Survey

The Game Design Process and Team

Nonlinear Musical Development

Nonlinear Musical Character Development

Developing a Game Environment with Sound and Music


REC 2623

Interactive AudioThe Interactive Audio Course introduces students to the importance of high-quality audio for all applications of interactive media. Students delve into specific examples of audio components and explore how the elements apply to the final product. The course provides a survey of audio, computer, and synthesis fundamentals as applied to streaming audio, video games, and other interactive content.

Course Outline

Fundamentals of Audio for Interactive Media Applications

Sound Design and Postproduction for Various Interactive Media

Multichannel Surround Sound Formats and Applications

Digital Audio Theories and Interactive Media Issues


REC 1731

MIDIMusical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) is the electronic marriage of music and computer technology that revolutionized music composition, recording, and arrangement. Students are introduced to the history of the MIDI concept, its principles and theory, and MIDI production techniques as well as MIDI control, synchronization, troubleshooting, and the design of MIDI systems. Students also survey the effect of MIDI on the modern recording studio environment and examine live audio MIDI applications. Finally, students learn how to interface computers with musical instruments for recording and live performance applications.

Course Outline

MIDI Concepts

Sequencing

MIDI Hardware and Software

Synchronization


MUM 3733

Music Business Marketing†

The Music Business Marketing Course explores general marketing concepts as they relate to the nuances of the music business. Students construct strategic plans in the selection and development of media products and are introduced to entertainment licensing concepts and promotional avenues such as trade shows, trade publications, and the Internet. In addition, this course strengthens students’ understanding of analytical tools and strategic analysis of the music business, providing them with knowledge that can facilitate the success of their creative work. Consumer behavior and its effect on the success of entertainment products are also examined.

Course Outline

Marketing Principles and Terminology

Advertising

Competitive Tactics

Marketing Plan Development

Entertainment Licensing and Promotion

Merchandising

Public Relations

Branding


MPR 1851

Digital Recording PrinciplesAdvancements in computer hardware and software have led to a revolution in music production. High-quality results can now be achieved economically without the necessity of large-format facilities. In the Digital Recording Principles Course, students receive training on how to get professional-sounding results from their laptop-based project studio environment.

Course Outline

Mac OS System Audio

Recording Software Overview

Maximizing Input Devices

Standard Music Production Practice

Common Challenges in the Project Studio Environment


† This specific course uses the Florida Statewide Course Numbering System (SCNS).


MPR 1301

Music Composition ProgrammingThe Music Composition Programming Course instructs students on the process of capturing and developing new musical ideas. By utilizing skills learned in Music Theory and Musical Listening and Identification, students will transcribe their melodies and bass lines into musical notation with music composition software and learn how to develop their ideas using various compositional methods. Loop-based sequencing with various professional audio software programs will also be employed to provide each student with a powerful set of music content creation tools.

Course Outline

Loop Based Composition

Programming Drum Loops

Composing Melodies

Composing Bass Lines

Chord-Bass-Melody Method

Melody-Chord-Bass Method


MUM 3308

Music Copyright and Publishing†

The Music Copyright and Publishing Course teaches students how to protect their creative works and provides an overview of the business mechanisms that can affect the use of their music composition and those of their clients. Along with the global topics of copyright and music publishing, this course also covers the history of the music publishing industry, royalties, the songwriter’s contract, and publishing options and also provides an overview of publishing companies.

Course Outline

Historical Overview of the Music Publishing Industry

Music Publishing Overview and Concepts

Copyright Law

Copyright Requirements and Regulations

Copyright Protection

Copyright and Digital Technology

Royalties


MPR 3113

Music GenresMusical genres are often associated with distinct lifestyles and attitudes. These associations can be used to tell the story of a character or product with genre-based music. For that reason, composers who can produce music in many styles have more to offer their clients. Students build this competency in the Musical Genres Course by arranging and producing songs that make use of specific genre attributes.

Course Outline

Roots Genre Arrangements

Pop Genre Arrangements

Modern Genre Arrangements


MUH 2051

Music History IThe American music industry has generated hits and new style combinations through every decade. The Music History I Course surveys this rich evolution from its roots through modern times, examining each musical style’s respective sociological and technological precedents.

Course Outline

Roots of American Music: European-American Folk, and Blues/Gospel

Urban and Rural Popular Forms of the Early 20th Century: Jazz Age Pop, Country

The Pop Music for Youth Explosion 1945 to 1965


MUH 3051

Music History IIThe Music History II Course explores the popular music revolution of 1965–1970 as well as “big business” music and promotion convergence. In this course, students explore specific case studies involving artists and their impact on the industry.

Course Outline

The Popular Music Revolution 1965–1970

Big Business Music, Promotion Convergence vs. the Fringe 1970–1990


MPR 4853

Music Production Final ProjectThe Music Production Final Project Course provides opportunities for Music Production students to contribute artistry, technical ability, and social skills to meet the needs of a student project. The course provides an opportunity to conceptualize a complete, collaborated preproduction work schedule with a final project student group. Each step of the process will be supervised and approved by the Music Production Final Project staff.

Course Outline

Creating a Demo/Portfolio of Work

Choosing Available Projects

Concept Negotiation

How to Negotiate an Agreement and a Contract

Preproduction

Final Presentation and Peer/Faculty Review


MPR 3701

Music Production for MediaStudents in the Music Production for Media Course create music to fit within typical broadcast branding and advertising found in the real world. Beginning with an exploration of music in branding and marketing, students will learn to discern the elements that constitute standards in professional commercial music production. Music skills will continue to be developed through the construction and production of advertisement and jingle campaign packages as well as a website branding project.

Course Outline

Media Survey: Music Branding and Advertising for Radio, Television, and the Web

Sonic Branding

Jingle Campaigns

Producing a Campaign


MUT 1023

Music TheoryThe Music Theory Course encompasses a thorough study of the workings of music and sound. Students will study music theory, song form, and notation as well as develop ear-training skills. The focus of the course lies in understanding the construction of music and gaining the ability to communicate effectively with musicians, composers, directors, programmers, and producers in the professional audio production environment.

Course Outline

Music Theory and Construction

Song Form and Instrumentation

Music Notation

Ear-Training Basics



MPR 3311

Musical ArrangementThe Musical Arrangement Course addresses musical concepts of melody; rhythm; harmony; and the arrangement of a rhythm section, solo instruments, and voice. Learning will focus on grasping the conceptual process of combining individual components to complete a musically sound arrangement. Students will be led through an exploration of the use and integration of MIDI technology and sequencing as it relates to rhythm section and lead-line writing. Various contemporary music styles and the music concepts comprising them will be examined. Additional course topics will address music production from a compositional perspective, demonstrating how knowledge of compositional elements such as melody, harmony, arranging, and orchestration help provide the foundation and focus of contemporary styles and techniques.

Course Outline

Arranging

Budgets and Management

Development of an Engineering Style

Psychology and Creative Development


MUT 1212

Musical Listening and IdentificationThe most vital instruments in the music producer’s possession are his or her ears. The Musical Listening and Identification Course introduces the lifelong practice of developing musical and aural discernment. Musical recognition begins with identifying musical intervals and progresses to the transcription of simple melodies, chords, and bass lines. Students learn rhythmic identification beginning with simple meter beat counting and progressing to distinguish simple grooves and basic phrasing. Basic song form ingredients are explored and differentiated.

Course Outline

Musical Intervals

Recognizing Scales and Triads

Meter and Counting

Melody and Phrase

Accompaniments and Introduction to Groove

Transcription Techniques

Instrument Families: Strings, Winds, Drums, Percussion


MPR 4411

Professional WorkflowTopics addressed in the Professional Workflow Course include file labeling, submission, and delivery methods required for collaboration between remote locations. This course helps to develop students’ professional understanding of industry standards, workflow, protocol, and etiquette. Students will use these collaborative skills while contributing to the final project.

Course Outline

Overview Audio File Formats

Understanding Codecs

Television Production Documentation

Film Production Documentation

Game Development File Documentation

Data Storage Solutions

Data Back-Up Solutions

Collaboration Methodology in Media Production


REC 3011

Songwriting and DevelopmentIn the Songwriting and Development Course, basic songwriting techniques will be addressed; students will develop a strong sense of form, melody, harmony, bass line development, and rhythm. An introduction to lyric considerations for various musical genres will be explored, and all of these course topics will be connected and related to the standpoint of the music composer. Additional topics will include modulation and modality, transitional bridge and primary bridge, rhythm, rhyme and form, compositional decision-making, effective arrangements for lead vocals, and supporting the style and structure of a song with appropriate instruments. The overarching goals of this course are to convey the significance of songwriting in the production process and to assist the learner in making appropriate technical decisions based on the song and the artist.

Course Outline

Basic Songwriting Techniques

Lyrical Considerations

Music Genre Considerations

Compositional Decision Making

Songwriting and the Production Process



† This specific course uses the Florida Statewide Course Numbering System (SCNS).


CLP 1006

Behavioral Science†

The Behavioral Science Course introduces students to the psychology of self-evaluation, self-motivation, self-awareness, and self-focus. This course provides an overview on current and historical theory as it pertains to the above-mentioned areas. Students are also introduced to techniques of time management, organization, active listening, and creating effective presentations.

Course Outline

Self-Awareness

Self-Regulation

Motivation

Empathy

Social Skills


MGF 1213

College Mathematics†

The College Mathematics Course is designed to enable students to build skills and confidence in algebra that are required to succeed in future math and core courses. First-time algebra students or those needing a review will begin with basic concepts and build upon these ideas by completing work that uses algebra in practical situations.

Course Outline

Sets and Logic

The Real Number System

Rational Exponents and Radical Expressions

Fundamentals of Polynomials and Factoring

Rational Expressions

Linear Equations and Inequalities

Proportions, Formulas, and Word Problems

Mathematical Models


CGS 1000

Computer Science and Internet†

The Computer Science and Internet Course introduces students to the basics of computer operation and computers’ internal components, networks, and storage options. Students also study science as it relates to the world of computers and the Internet. In addition, several common software applications used in today’s business world are taught. The course teaches Internet research and communications skills.

Course Outline

Hardware

Peripherals

Digital Information Processing

Networking

Internet and Security

Computer Build Project


DGL 101

Digital LiteracyThe Digital Literacy Course introduces students to software programs and web tools in order to prepare them with the digital skills for the online learner and the collaborative learning environment. Students also learn the operation and management of the Apple Mac Operating System, Apple hardware, and underlying technology. Students will use these tools to complete various projects, conduct proper Internet research, collaborate with other students, and communicate with instructors.

Course Outline

Mac OS and Computer Hardware

Sound, Visual, and Business Software Applications

Web Technology and Software Applications

Internet Tools for Research and Learning


ENC 1101

English Composition I†

The English Composition I Course is designed to introduce students to the writing process. Special attention is given to selecting and refining topics, identifying the audience, developing a purpose, and formulating thesis statements. Grammatical conventions and their applications are heavily stressed. Students will learn to compose mature, logical sentences and paragraphs in order to create rhetorical cohesion.

Course Outline

Invention and Drafting

Revising and Editing

Grammar

Essay Structure

Audience Awareness


SPC 2140

Interpersonal Communications†

The Interpersonal Communications Course is designed to provide strategies and skills to enable clear and professional communications in the workplace. Students in this course are guided through the career-planning process and are provided with strategies necessary for a lifetime of career-related decision-making. By establishing clear goals and a clear approach for attaining those goals, students will increase their own self-confidence with respect to the transition from student life to professional life.

Course Outline

Assessment and Evaluation

Research and Planning

Writing Résumés and Other Documents

Networking and Interviewing


COM 3109

Professional Communication and Presentation†

The Professional Communication and Presentation Course exposes students to various forms of written and oral communication through technical, proposal, grant, electronic, and creative-writing activities. Through practice and development of written and oral skills, students sharpen their writing and speaking abilities while gaining confidence in both the content of their message and their ability to clearly convey it.

Course Outline

Modes of Written and Oral Presentation

Generating Ideas, Identifying Purpose, and Developing Content

Audience Analysis

Personal Image

Presence and Image of Written Communication

Presentation Strategies


ENC 326

Professional WritingThe Professional Writing Course focuses on preparing students to write effectively and apply contemporary technologies and business communication best-practices in today’s workplace. Students recognize the link between developing their writing skills and career success. The analysis of communication in organizations, including barriers and methods for overcoming those barriers, leads students to understand the ethical goals of a business communicator. From concept to practice, students learn and apply different business writing formats, styles, and techniques in writing business letters, professional email and memos, and formal and informal reports.

Course Outline

Multi-Disciplinary Writing

Strategies for Drafting, Revising, and Proofreading Professional Documents

Manuscripts and Adaptations

Reports and Proposal Writing


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Applicants must submit the following to be considered for admission:• Application for Admission—Applicants must submit the

completed application and fulfill all the requirements therein.• $75.00 application fee—The application fee must be submitted

with the application. The application and application fee may be submitted prior to submission of the following supporting documents.

• Official Final High School Transcript, or GED—GED must be approved by your state’s Department of Education.

» Full Sail requires that all applicants have completed high school and received a standard high school diploma or have passed the GED. High school seniors may still apply with a copy of their official high school transcripts. Accepted applicants must provide a copy of their official final high school transcripts or GED before beginning any degree program.

• Two Letters of Recommendation— It is strongly recommended that you provide two letters. They may be written by a teacher, guidance counselor, employer, community leader, family member, or friend. These letters should address the applicant’s character, motivation, creativity, and academic achievement.

NOTE: ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION THAT IS NOT IN ENGLISH MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFIED ENGLISH TRANSLATION. IF NATIVE LANGUAGE IS OTHER THAN ENGLISH, VERIFICATION OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY IS REQUIRED.

Admission Application Process

The Admissions Department is prepared to assist with completing the application process. To apply simply:

• Complete an interview with your Admission Representative.• Complete the Application for Admission.• Submit completed application along with $75 application fee.• If applying for additional degree programs, a $200 deposit is

required for each additional program.

Applicants will be notified in writing in regards to acceptance upon completion and review of all required documents. The application fee and deposit(s) are credited to the cost of tuition but are not covered by financial aid. All deposits are fully refundable.

International applicants must meet the standard admission requirements and provide the following:

• Language Proficiency - Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate the required level of language proficiency by providing documentation of one of the following:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) » Paper and pencil test: minimum score accepted is 550 » Computer-based test; minimum score accepted is 213 » New internet-based test; minimum score accepted is 79

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) » The minimum required score is 6

• Financial Guarantee - must be provided to verify available funding for tuition and related expenses for the duration of the chosen degree program.

• Foreign School Credentials - must be submitted to an outside evaluation service for determination of U.S. equivalency. Please contact your Admissions Representative or an International Liaison for recommended evaluation services.

• English Translation - any documentation not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

In an effort to minimize costs due to international currency exchange and bank surcharges, a wire transfer or a credit card is recommended for payment of all fees, deposits and tuition for International applicants and students. Regardless of payment method, all fees must be paid in United States currency. Please contact Full Sail’s International Liaison for details.

NOTE: REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION APPLY EQUALLY TO ALL APPLICANTS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, DISABILITY, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR MARITAL STATUS.

Information regarding Services for Students with Disabilities in the classroom can be found in the student services section of the catalog.

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Bachelor of Science Degree Program

Music ProductionSemester 1 $ 5, 500Semester 2 $ 5, 500Semester 3 $ 7, 500Semester 4 $ 7, 500Semester 5 $ 7, 500Semester 6 $ 7, 500Semester 7 $ 6, 000Semester 8 $ 6, 000Total Price $ 53, 000

Degrees Awarded

Upon completion of the degree program, the student will be awarded a Music Production Bachelor of Science degree.

What’s Included

The cost of a Full Sail Degree Program includes expenses such as textbooks, manuals, media, production materials, technology fees, and other associated costs except as noted.

Institutional Fee

Students will incur an additional fee (separate from tuition) for the cost of a computer and software, and equipment configured in accordance with program specifications which will change from time to time. Computer, software, and equipment prices and specifications will vary depending on degree program, start date, availability, and manufacturer changes. Please consult your Admissions Representative for information about the current institutional fee per degree program.

Online students living outside the continental United States will incur an additional fee for the cost of shipping their computer, software, equipment, and educational materials configured in accordance with their degree program specifications, which will change from time to time. This shipping fee to students living outside the continental United States will be separate from tuition and in addition to the cost of the computer, software and equipment specific to their degree program. The shipping fee may vary depending on the online student’s place of residence.

Fees/Deposits

A $75 application fee is required to apply for a Degree Program.

For those applying for a second, or multiple degrees, an additional $200 refundable deposit is required.

Availability of a course or degree start date is subject to class size limitations.

The application fee and deposit(s) are not covered by financial aid.

The application fee and deposit(s) are included in the tuition prices listed.

Deposits held for future Degree Programs may be credited toward any amount due Full Sail, for any other tuition or fees that may be due.

Non-Sufficient Funds

A $25 fee will be charged for any check returned for non-sufficient funds.

Online Education at Full Sail

Online degree programs and courses are delivered over the Full Sail Online Learning Environment—a secure web-based platform that employs modern multimedia technologies and is accessible 24 hours a day via the Internet. Online students use this system to view video content, receive and submit project work and assignments, take tests and quizzes, communicate with instructors and classmates, and review grades and course progress.

Requirements

Applicants to online-only degree programs will be required to complete an online orientation and assessment module. The assessment module confirms that the applicant has received sufficient instruction and information from the orientation module. The module explains the best practices for conducting online learning, overall operation of the online platform, procedures for troubleshooting problems and contacting the technical support team, and general school policy as it applies to the online format.

Online Support

The staff of Full Sail Online Support works together with students, faculty, and administration to make the student experience positive, reassuring, and seamless throughout our online courses.

Our mission is to provide the highest standard of technical support and to nurture students’ growth and development while allowing them to enhance the skills necessary to be successful in an online environment.

Full Sail Support Specialists can assist with resolving technical issues associated with the functionality of the online platform. You can reach Online Support by phone at 877-437-6349 or by email at [email protected].

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Graduation Requirements

In order to receive a Bachelor of Science Degree from Full Sail’s Online Degree Program, a student must:

1. achieve a minimum GPA of 1.0,

2. complete all applicable courses within the degree,

3. not accrue in excess of 1.5 times the credits required to complete the program,

4. achieve an overall cumulative GPA of 2.0, and

5. fulfill all financial responsibilities.

Class Times & Schedules

Students in online courses may log in to their courses and assignments at any hour and day they choose provided they meet all assignment deadlines. Full Sail reserves the right to adjust the order of courses and program content, staff or materials on a course-by-course basis as needed.

Attendance

Specific daily attendance is not recorded for on-line courses, as it would be on campus. Students are required, however, to maintain weekly logins and timely submission of assignments or they may risk being withdrawn for lack of attendance.

If a student is terminated, withdraws, or otherwise fails to complete a semester and received financial aid while enrolled, the Federal Government dictates how refunds (if applicable) are repaid.

The return of financial aid is dictated by The Return of Title IV Funds calculation policy. If a refund results from this calculation, federal policy requires that these unearned funds be returned to the applicable Title IV financial aid fund source.

Funds are refunded to the Title IV Programs in the following federally mandated order:

1. Unsubsidized Federal Stafford loans

2. Subsidized Federal Stafford loans

3. Federal PLUS loans

4. Federal Pell grants

5. Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)

6. National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART)

7. Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

8. Other grant or loan assistance authorized by Title IV of the HEA, as amended

When a student withdrawal involves the repayment of Title IV funds, Full Sail University returns these funds based semesters.

If a student withdraws on or before completing sixty (60) percent of the semester, a portion of the total Title IV funds awarded will be returned. The Return of Title IV Funds calculation may result in the student owing a balance to the Federal Government and, in some cases, to Full Sail University.

Refunds are made within thirty (30) days of termination or withdrawal.

Living Expense Repayment

If a student is provided with living expense funds originating from a student financial assistance program and the student fails to complete the semester for any reason, the student is required to return the unearned funds. Full Sail will notify the student of the amount owed. If the student fails to satisfy the repayment, he or she will be ineligible for any further federal student financial aid assistance.

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Refunds

The Full Sail University refund policy has been established in accordance with current state and federal regulations and applicable accrediting standards. A refund to the student or funding source may result from the application of the Full Sail University Refund Policy.

Refunds Due to Cancellations

Students that are rejected by the college, cancels application within five (5) business days of Full Sail University’s receipt of the application fee, or cancels enrollment within five (5) business days of Full Sail University’s receipt of a signed enrollment agreement are entitled to 100% refund of tuition (0% tuition charged) and a refund of the $75 application fee.

Students that have not visited Full Sail University prior to enrollment will have the opportunity to cancel all courses without penalty (0% of tuition charged, excluding the application fee) within three (3) business days following either the regularly scheduled orientation or following a tour of the school.

Under any other circumstances, the $75 application fee is retained by Full Sail University.

Refunds due to Withdrawal

Full Sail University has an established add / drop period that is the first week of each semester. All tuition, excluding the application fee, will be refunded to students that drop within the add / drop period. After the add / drop period, the tuition and fees for the semester will be charged as follows:

PERCENTAGE OF TUITION CHARGED DROP DATE0% of tuition charged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prior to semester start date0% of tuition charged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . During Add / Drop Period (FIRST WEEK OF SEMESTER)25% of tuition charged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . During second week of semester75% of tuition charged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . During third week of semester100% of tuition charged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . After third week of semester

All institutional fees will be refunded to students when unopened materials and equipment are returned to Full Sail University. The date from which the refund is calculated is the last date that the student attended a class. Refunds will be made within thirty (30) days of the date that Full Sail University determines that the student has withdrawn. The original source from which monies are received dictates the entity to which monies are to be refunded. Refunds due to the student that are less than one dollar are not issued unless the student submits a written request. In the event of a student’s prolonged illness, accident, death in the family or other circumstances that make completion of the semester impossible or impractical, the school will attempt to make a fair and reasonable settlement. Full Sail University reserves the right to modify these policies in order to remain in compliance with any changes in the applicable laws and regulations.

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Courses in this catalog are identifi ed by prefi xes and numbers that were assigned by Florida’s Statewide Course Numbering System (SCNS). This numbering system is used by all public postsecondary institutions in Florida and 26 participating non-public institutions.The major purpose of this system is to facilitate the transfer of courses between participating institutions. Students and administrators can use the online Statewide Course Numbering System to obtain course descriptions and specifi c information about course transfer between participating Florida institutions. This information is at the SCNS website at http://scns.fl doe.org.

Each participating institution controls the title, credit, and content of its own courses and recommends the fi rst digit of the course number to indicate the level at which students normally take the course. Course prefi xes and the last three digits of the course numbers are assigned by members of faculty discipline committees appointed for that purpose by the Florida Department of Education in Tallahassee. Individuals nominated to serve on these committees are selected to maintain a representative balance as to type of institution and discipline fi eld or specialization.

The course prefi x and each digit in the course number have a meaning in the Statewide Course Numbering System (SCNS). The list of course prefi xes and numbers, along with their generic titles, is referred to as the “SCNS taxonomy.” Descriptions of the content of courses are referred to as “statewide course profi les.”

GENERAL RULE FOR COURSE EQUIVALENCIES

Equivalent courses at different institutions are identifi ed by the same prefi xes and same last three digits of the course number and are guaranteed to be transferable between participating institutions that offer the course, with a few exceptions. (Exceptions are listed below.)

For example, a freshman composition skills course is offered by 58 different postsecondary institutions. Each institution uses “ENC_101” to identify its freshman composition skills course. The level code is the fi rst digit and represents the year in which students normally take the course at a specifi c institution. In the SCNS taxonomy, “ENC” means “English Composition,” the century digit “1” represents “Freshman Composition,” the decade digit “0” represents “Freshman Composition Skills,” and the unit digit “1” represents “Freshman Composition Skills I.”

In the sciences and certain other areas, a “C” or “L” after the course number is known as a lab indicator. The “C” represents a combined lecture and laboratory course that meets in the same place at the same time. The “L” represents a laboratory course or the laboratory part of a course, having the same prefi x and course number without a lab indicator, which meets at a different time or place.

Transfer of any successfully completed course from one participating institution to another is guaranteed in cases where the course to be transferred is equivalent to one offered by the receiving institution. Equivalencies are established by the same prefi x and last three digits and comparable faculty credentials at both institutions. For example, ENC 1101 is offered at a community college. The same course is offered at a state university as ENC 2101. A student who has successfully completed ENC 1101 at the community college is guaranteed to receive transfer credit for ENC 2101 at the state university if the student transfers. The student cannot be required to take ENC 2101 again since ENC 1101 is equivalent to ENC 2101. Transfer credit must be awarded for successfully completed equivalent courses and used by the receiving institution to determine satisfaction of requirements by transfer students on the same basis as credit awarded to the native students. It is the prerogative of the receiving institution, however, to offer transfer credit for courses successfully completed that have not been designated as equivalent.

NOTE: CREDIT GENERATED AT INSTITUTIONS ON THE QUARTER-TERM SYSTEM MAY NOT TRANSFER THE EQUIVALENT NUMBER OF CREDITS TO INSTITUTIONS ON SEMESTER-TERM SYSTEMS. FOR EXAMPLE, 4.0 QUARTER HOURS OFTEN TRANSFERS AS 2.67 SEMESTER HOURS.

PREFIX LEVEL CODE(FIRST DIGIT)

CENTURY DIGIT(SECOND DIGIT)

DECADE DIGIT(THIRD DIGIT)

UNIT DIGIT(FOURTH DIGIT) LAB CODE

ENC 1 1 0 1

EnglishComposition

Lower (Freshman)Level At This Institution Freshman Composition Freshman

Composition SkillsFreshman

Composition Skills INo laboratory component

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Policies & Procedures


THE COURSE PREFIX

The course prefi x is a three-letter designator for a major division of an academic discipline, subject matter area, or sub-category of knowledge. The prefi x is not intended to identify the department in which a course is offered. Rather, the content of a course determines the assigned prefi x to identify the course.

AUTHORITY FOR ACCEPTANCE OF EQUIVALENT COURSES

Section 1007.24(7), Florida Statutes, states:

Any student who transfers among postsecondary institutions that are fully accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and that participate in the statewide course numbering system shall be awarded credit by the receiving institution for courses satisfactorily completed by the student at the previous institutions. Credit shall be awarded if the courses are judged by the appropriate statewide course numbering system faculty committees representing school districts, public postsecondary educational institutions, and participating nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions to be academically equivalent to courses offered at the receiving institution, including equivalency of faculty credentials, regardless of the public or nonpublic control of the previous institution. The Department of Education shall ensure that credits to be accepted by a receiving institution are generated in courses for which the faculty possess credentials that are comparable to those required by the accrediting association of the receiving institution. The award of credit may be limited to courses that are entered in the statewide course numbering system. Credits awarded pursuant to this subsection shall satisfy institutional requirements on the same basis as credits awarded to native students.

EXCEPTIONS TO THE GENERAL RULE FOR EQUIVALENCY

Since the initial implementation of the SCNS, specifi c disciplines or types of courses have been excepted from the guarantee of transfer for equivalent courses. These include varying topics courses that must be evaluated individually, or applied courses in which the student must be evaluated for mastery of skill and technique. The following courses are exceptions to the general rule for course equivalencies and may not transfer. Transferability is at the discretion of the receiving institution.

» Courses not offered by the receiving institution. » For courses at non-regionally accredited institutions,

courses offered prior to the established transfer date of the course in question.

» Courses in the _900-999 series are not automatically transferable, and must be evaluated individually. These include such courses as Special Topics, Internships, Practica, Study Abroad, Thesis and Dissertations.

» College preparatory and vocational preparatory courses. » Graduate courses. » Internships, practica, clinical experiences and study abroad

courses with numbers other than those ranging from 900-999. » Applied courses in the performing arts (Art, Dance, Interior

Design, Music, and Theatre) and skills courses in Criminal Justice are not guaranteed as transferable.

COURSES AT NONREGIONALLY ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS

The Statewide Course Numbering System makes available on its home page (http://scns.fl doe.org) a report entitled “Courses at Nonregionally Accredited Institutions” that contains a comprehensive listing of all nonpublic institution courses in the SCNS inventory, as well as each course’s transfer level and transfer effective date. This report is updated monthly.

Questions about the Statewide Course Numbering System and appeals regarding course credit transfer decisions should be directed to (Name of Statewide Course Numbering System Institution Contact) in the (Offi ce where Institution Contact may be located) or the Florida Department of Education, Offi ce of Articulation, 1401 Turlington Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400. Special reports and technical information may be requested by calling the Statewide Course Numbering System offi ce at (850) 245-0427 or via the internet at http://scns.fl doe.org.

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