If you're interested in filmmaking, you know you have a lot of options for how to tell your story and how to make your art. At Full Sail University, our areas of study in film embrace those possibilities with a variety of options designed for your specific goals.

Are you looking to create your own independent films? Work on an impressive set with a film crew? Write for television or start your own feature film? We'll help you build hands-on skills, from script to screen, and you’ll learn how the pros do it (from professionals themselves).

But first, you have to determine which film degree is right for you.

Film – Campus

The art of filmmaking is a collaborative endeavor. To be successful, it's important to understand how all the different teams work together to support each other. At Full Sail, studying film at the undergraduate level will give you a feel for a variety of roles on a film crew, including writing, directing, editing, makeup, and more.

The on-campus courses also allow you to gain hands-on experience with professional equipment and environments that replicate the real deal. That includes sound stages, a Hollywood-style backlot, a Dolby-approved dubbing stage, and a futuristic virtual production studio.

You'll apply your skills across a variety of projects, including documentaries, short films, music videos, commercials, and television. This is a great option if you're interested in learning on campus and being a part of a film crew.

Digital Cinematography – Online

Digital cinematography is offered online. In this area of study, you'll receive a professional gear package with the tools and software you need for hands-on learning.


This is a good choice for those looking to become independent filmmakers and jacks-of-all-trades. The broad skillsets covered include independent newsgathering, documentary filmmaking, commercial production, and more.


You'll learn professional studio workflows for script development, production planning, on-location filming, and post-production. Courses also cover content distribution so you can learn how to best share your art with your audience.


For a more in-depth look at the differences between the film and digital cinematography areas of study, check out this post: Film vs Digital Cinematography: What's the Difference?

Creative Writing – Campus & Online

Creative writing at the undergraduate level is offered both online and on campus. The curriculum will teach you how to write stories for a variety of genres and platforms, including comics, film, television, games, and more.


You'll find your writing voice and work in peer-to-peer workshops to refine your style. Courses cover areas like scriptwriting techniques, multi-platform writing, science fiction, horror, and fantasy, as well as other genres.


This is the area of study for you if you're interested in writing like the pros and learning how to publish and distribute your work in the entertainment industry.




Want to learn more? Explore the Film & Television options at Full Sail.