As a visual artist, you have a variety of career paths you can pursue to create work you're passionate about. Whether you're interested in animation, games, branding, or creating multimedia campaigns, we'll help you develop a portfolio that shows off your artistic skills and experience.

Not sure which area of study is right for you? Here's a breakdown of what you can focus on in art and design and what you'll learn.

Graphic Design Bachelor's – Campus & Online

If you're interested in the visual elements that create a great user experience and effective branding, studying graphic design might be a good fit for you. This undergraduate curriculum starts with a foundation in graphic principles like color theory, typography, and layout. You'll learn to use digital publishing tools to create graphics for print, mobile, web, and interactive media.

Digital Arts & Design Bachelor's – Campus

The Digital Arts & Design bachelor's is a blend of both design and animation. You'll learn how to create 2D and 3D motion graphics and illustrations as well as animate your work. This is a great choice to help you fill your portfolio with projects like ad campaigns, explainer videos, and projection mapping at live events.

Computer Animation Bachelor's – Campus & Online

Want to create 3D animation for film, TV, or games? Studying computer animation will teach you how to create 3D content for any type of production. You'll learn the principles of animation and how to use the digital sculpting tools you need to specialize in animation, lighting, modeling, rigging, textures, or compositing.

Game Art Bachelor's – Campus & Online

If you're interested in creating the look and feel of games, consider Full Sail's Game Art bachelor's degree program. This curriculum combines traditional art with foundations in animation so you can create 3D characters, props, and game environments. You'll gain experience throughout the production pipeline, articulating a variety of game components and building levels with texture and light.

Media Design MFA – Online

If you're looking to push your career forward in the design industry, the Media Design master of fine arts could be right for you. This graduate program uses weekly challenges that highlight the business applications of design mastery while sharpening your design skills. Using research, client communication strategies, and psychology, you'll learn how to effectively develop targeted multimedia campaigns.