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Sort By: [Date] [Major] [Rating] Education  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright I currently work at a 4-Year state university and could have gotten my masters degree here. But I was so sick of theory and papers I could scream! All the "Real University's" are still in the dark ages when it comes to education and technology. I wanted hands on real world education, not all book work. Full-Sail offers this type of education. They not only provide you with the technology but make sure you know how to use it. They engage the students in the courses and make sure you are getting what you pay for. I am starting a portfolio that will not only be used for the courses I am in but will be a great marketing tool when I get out. Useful Schoolwork: A+, Collaboration/Competitive: B+ Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Nov 09 2009 1st Year Female -- Class 2010    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='http://www.studentsreview.com/active/shared/sr_comment.js?sckey=62133&uid=1915'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Design Arts - Industrial Design/Graphic Design/etc  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Super Brilliant If you know what you want, and you want to do it fast - Full Sail is the school for you. From day one I completely fit in. Everyone there was an artist or a musician and the place was oozing with creativity. Students are given assignments on professional equipment and should be prepared for a lot of hard work since this college has a typical 4 year curriculum condensed into 2 years. Florida is a great place to be during your undergrad, and with Rollins, UCF, UF and Valencia right around the corner; there's always a party to go to. Full Sail University is great for students who are liberal, hippie-ish and artistic. Education Quality: A+, Useful Schoolwork: B Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Apr 28 2009 1st Year Female -- Class 2013    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='http://www.studentsreview.com/active/shared/sr_comment.js?sckey=59801&uid=1915'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Design Arts - Industrial Design/Graphic Design/etc  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright I'm a female, I graduated from Full Sail in August of 2003 in the (former) Digital Media program, now referred to as Digital Arts & Design. I am only going to speak to that program. Look, it's pretty simple. You're either already an intelligent person who has passion and a fighting desire to succeed or you're not. The people who succeed in Full Sail's program are the former. The people who fail don't understand how to find and keep decent jobs - whether they moved to the wrong market, their skills are mediocre, they lack a certain type of personality, or they have trouble with their speaking and presentation skills. When I got out of school, I learned how to market myself (partially thanks to my degree, partially thanks to common sense.) I went after ad agencies and interactive firms. I made an excel spreadsheet with their phone numbers, addresses, and contact information. I called and asked for interviews, even if they weren't hiring. I've taken every opportunity to hone my craft and improve my skill. I read design blogs, post my work on portfolio sites like coroflot, network at every turn, and I really enjoy what I do. I'm not trying to sounds arrogant, but I'm a good designer. I have a good visual sense to begin with, before I ever started Full Sail. I saw many of my fellow classmates really struggle with design - my key gripe with Full Sail is that there was no admission process. Anyone with a dream can sign up for a price, which means, people with little to no talent can get a degree in any subject matter. That's a problem. That means a lot of graduates try and find jobs with a poor-looking portfolio. Guess what? They're not going to get hired, and they're going to blame it on Full Sail. This is going to dishearten a lot of students after graduation, and it's very serious reason the school cannot break its often clouded reputation. The contacts from my class that I have kept have gone on to become exceptional web developers, designers, and multimedia producers. I know a lot of them are "multiple" threats - music producers, motion graphics editors, JavaScript gurus, etc. My advice for those interested in the Digital Arts and Design program? Take a couple visual arts courses at your local community college. Ask the instructors if they see potential in your work, and ask them for the straight answer. There's a reason Simon Cowell on American Idol gets so much attention - he tells the truth. If you find yourself hearing that you're work isn't amazing, I suggest you find yourself another career path. It takes a lot to be a great designer today - you have to have a deep understanding of not only design, but good typographic principles, a number of different software applications, advertising mediums, marketing techniques, and a fervent desire to constantly keep learning and improving. Being a good Digital Designer is about loving what you do first, but being damn good at it second. Marketing and branding are as much about it as what color scheme you pick from Kuler. Bottom line, FS is what you put into it. Reap what you sow. Take advantage of extra-curricular activities and clubs. All of them. Soak it all in. Stay up all night perfecting your project instead of hitting the bong with your roomies. Nitpick your work and get second and third opinions. Ask questions after class, every day. Yes, I'm telling you to annoy the crap out of your instructors. I will never forget that amazing feeling after I'd completed a project and showed it to my class, and they would give me really positive feedback. That "glow" is still something I strive for today, but instead of pleasing my teachers, I'm pleasing my boss and my clients. If you love the digital world, technology, and art alike - I highly recommend FS. Buckle your seatbelt. You're in for an amazing ride. Faculty Accessibility: A+, Surrounding City: C Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Oct 16 2008 2nd Year Female -- Class 2012    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='http://www.studentsreview.com/active/shared/sr_comment.js?sckey=54934&uid=1915'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Other  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright I graduated from Full Sail in September of 2001. Before coming to Full Sail I had attended the Art Institute of Seattle where I majored in Video Production. I have to say that Full Sail was a wonderful school. A lot of people complain about the accredition of Full Sail, but they are wrong. It is true that none of the credits will transfer to a four year school, but your degree is in film or recording so they wouldn't tranfers to regular school anyway. The teachers at Full Sail were very helpful and friendly and the same goes for the students. I am from a very small town in Virginia and I was a little worried about living in an area like Winter Park, but after about a week I had a met a ton of new people and we were all getting along great. The hours at Full Sail can be rough. Sometimes between class and labs we would be there more than 12 hours at a time, but it's well worth it. I learned so much at this school that I never would have at another. We used up-to-date equipment that is actually used in the industry. All in all I loved Full Sail and I would reccomend it to anyone interested in film. Do not listen to the complainers. If you love film then this school is the place to be. It's hard at time but mostly fun, so enjoy it. Education Quality: A+, Useful Schoolwork: F Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Sep 02 2008 2nd Year Male -- Class 2001    Forward  Blog it! 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