In the Children&#39;s Entertainment course, students will learn about both classic and contemporary children&#39;s literature and its place within the context of writing for print, television, film, and animation. Students will also explore different avenues of publication and distribution.

Children's Entertainment

Learn about classic and contemporary children’s literature and how they’re translated into different contexts, including film, television, and animation.

The Literary Genre I: Comedy and Tragedy course introduces students to two fundamental traditions in media and literature. Through the study of a variety of modern works of comedy and tragedy, students will learn what moves an audience to laughter or tears. Character psychology and narrative structure are emphasized as students learn how humorous and tragic stories are developed. Students will work in teams, as well as directly with the instructor, to incorporate elements associated with comedy and tragedy in their own writing.

Literary Genre I: Comedy and Tragedy

Study a variety of modern works of comedy and tragedy, as you learn what moves an audience to laughter or tears.

The Literary Genre II: Horror, Mystery, and Suspense course introduces students to the conventions and techniques of horror, mystery, and suspense writing and the relevance of these styles to all forms of writing. Students will examine what drives mysteries, the tension that defines suspense, and the fear of death, failure, and the unknown that makes horror piquant. This course presents the works of key creators of these genres in media from the short story to the monster movie to survival-themed games.

Literary Genre II: Horror, Mystery, and Suspense

Explore the conventions and techniques used in these classic genres, as you learn more about the relevance of these styles to all forms of writing.

The Literary Genre III: Science Fiction and Fantasy course introduces students to the specific appeal and techniques of science fiction and fantasy, including hard science fiction, space opera, epic fantasy, speculative fiction, and alternative history. Students in this course will learn about the appeal of escapist fiction and how these speculative genres often shed light on human nature and the human condition in ways that are difficult to accomplish in more realistic genres. The tendency for games and comics to fall under the sci-fi and fantasy realm will also be examined.

Literary Genre III: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Explore the appeal and legacy of science fiction and fantasy - including hard sci fi, space opera, epic fantasy, speculative fiction, and alternative history.

The Multimedia Storytelling course introduces students to the creative structure of the visual medium. Students will learn the building blocks of visual storytelling, such as how to communicate moods, emotions, ideas, sounds, and scenery through props. In this course, students will learn how to represent the four-dimensional world through clear and evocative writing.

Multimedia Storytelling

Explore the building blocks of visual storytelling, as you learn how to communicate your ideas through clear and evocative writing.

In the New Media Tools course, students will evaluate new-media tools along with past methods and media outlets. Students will examine these communication avenues and their effectiveness. Students will explore a variety of media used in digital and online environments to accomplish course projects and further their understanding of new-media tools, including images, text, and streaming video and audio. Students will gain an understanding of the unique possibilities and challenges of new media by learning the technology, techniques, and methods of storytelling on multimedia platforms. By studying examples of existing interactive programs, students will develop strategies to solve real-world problems, which will assist them in their future media careers.

New Media Tools

Learn about the wide variety of communication channels, tools, and techniques to prepare you to start creating your own media content.

Podcasts have become a cultural phenomenon, offering a unique platform for individuals and organizations to share stories, ideas, and conversations with the world. However, creating a successful podcast requires a producer who is confident in several skillsets. In Full Sail DC3’s Podcast Essentials: Production &amp; Editing Skills, you will work through the three stages of production to prepare, record, and edit a podcast that you can distribute and market to audiences. This course is for you if you’re eager to explore the art and techniques of producing compelling podcasts or expand your podcasting knowledge and experience.

Podcast Essentials: Production and Editing Skills

Students receive a general overview of the podcasting industry, outline podcasting production steps, and use storytelling concepts to draft a script.

Introduction & Podcast Pre-Production: Storytelling and Scriptwriting

Students learn about the hardware and software used in podcast production, set up their recording/filming space, and record their own podcast segment.

Podcast Production: Gear, Setup, and Recording

Students wrap up by practicing audio and video editing skills, examining common podcast distribution tactics, and developing marketing assets to promote a completed episode.

Podcast Post-Production: Editing and Distribution

This course focuses on the technical skills needed to produce and edit a podcast from start to finish.

The Scriptwriting Techniques course introduces students to the foundation of successful writing for film and television. Students will learn the fundamentals of formatting using industry-standard software, structural techniques, character development, conflict, and scene construction. The similarities and differences among formats will be evaluated, enabling students to make successful writing choices for each platform.

Scriptwriting Techniques

Build your scriptwriting skills in this course that covers the foundations of successful writing for film and television.

The Television Writing course provides a challenging opportunity for students to adapt principles and concepts gleaned from previous writing courses to develop proficiency with the creative process used by professional television writers. Students are required to think visually in order to develop a workable premise for an episode of a current television series that will later be converted into a working script.

Television Writing

Learn to think visually as you develop a workable premise for an episode of a current TV series, then develop that idea into a working script.

In this course, legendary sportscaster Dan Patrick will take you through strategies for asking compelling questions, conducting a successful interview, and finding subjects that match your skills. Dan has built an inspiring four-decade career across the industry as a sportscaster and reporter on The Dan Patrick Show and SportsCenter’s Sunday Conversation on ESPN. He also has a wide range of experience going in-depth with personalities like Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Reggie Jackson, and Bill Murray.

The Art of Interviewing

Dan talks about his sportscasting journey and the strategies he uses to ask excellent questions.

Introduction

This section of the course teaches students about practical interviewing techniques, giving them insight into conducting their own interviews and analyzing their work.

What Makes a Good Interviewer?

Students explore the anatomy of an interview question, learn what types of questions yield the highest-quality answers, and discuss the role of AI in interviewing.

Topic and Demand

Students learn about the difference between open-ended and close-ended questions and explore different kinds of interview formats.

Open-Ended and Close-Ended Questions

Dan explains how to conduct thorough research and how to use that research to set an interview’s goal and structure.

Research

This section covers interview preparation from start to finish, including preparing your workspace; navigating the beginning, middle, and end of your interview; and the role of social media platforms in interviewing.

Prepare Your Space

Dan shows students how to course-correct when an interview goes off track, including how to conduct themselves in a professional manner and how to deal with nervous or angry subjects. Students will also record and share their own interviews.

Difficult Interviews

Legendary sportscaster Dan Patrick takes you through the strategies you need to ask compelling questions and conduct a successful interview, as he shares insight and experience gained over the course of his four decades in sports reporting and sportscasting.

Creating a successful podcast requires planning, production savvy, and an understanding of the business side of the industry. You’ll touch upon all of that and more in this Full Sail DC3 course. Featuring guidance from industry experts, this three-week class covers everything from scriptwriting and interviewing to audio recording, basic editing, and marketing. With hands-on projects, weekly feedback, and access to the DC3 online community, you’ll have all the support you need to unlock your creativity and build your own podcast.

The Podcasting Playbook: Craft Your Concepts into Episodes

The course’s instructors introduce themselves and go over what you’ll learn in The Podcasting Playbook: Craft Your Concepts into Episodes, and how to get the most out of this course.

Students discover the history of podcasting, podcast genres and formats, how to navigate hosting platforms and directories, and how to plan your podcast channel.

The World of Podcasting

Students learn about the podcast production process, including how to plan content, how to conduct interviews and write scripts, and recording and editing techniques.

Producing a Podcast Episode

Students wrap up by learning how to publish their completed episodes, market their podcast, use analytics, and how to potentially monetize their podcast through advertising, sponsorships, and more.

Publishing, Promoting, and Monetizing Podcasts

This course takes students through the podcast creation process by helping them plan, record, edit, publish, and promote their own podcast channel.

Explore the art of storytelling and the technical aspects of mobile video production in Full Sail DC3’s hands-on mobile content creation course. From idea generation to recording to post-production, discover how you can capture and share engaging video content using only your smartphone.

Mobile Video Editing & Production: Create Compelling Content

Students learn about basic principles for creating videos on their smartphone, like selecting a video topic, composition techniques, mobile video formats, and strategies for impactful storytelling.

Introduction & Storytelling

Students gain hands-on experience in the planning and recording phases of mobile video production, including scriptwriting, choosing audio and video settings on their smartphone, and lighting techniques.

Pre-Production & Production

Students learn about editing techniques, like how to edit mobile videos to create a clear narrative, how to add royalty-free music, and how to share their content on different platforms.

Post-Production & Sharing

This course teaches technical video production skills and creative storytelling techniques for creating short-form video content on a smartphone.

Learn how to use your smartphone to capture stunning images and impactful shots with Full Sail DC3’s course, Professional Phone Photography: Take Amazing Photos. Through guidance from Full Sail DC3 instructors and hands-on practice, you’ll learn about mobile photography fundamentals, various photographic genres, and visual storytelling techniques. By the end of this course, you will understand what’s needed to elevate your mobile photography to the next level.

Professional Phone Photography: Take Amazing Photos

Students learn about the photography workflow and strategies for creating impactful photographs, like choosing appropriate camera settings and using lighting and composition techniques.

Understanding Photography Fundamentals

Students explore color theory, genre conventions, and photographic techniques that will help capture the essence of their subject.

Visual Storytelling with Colors & Genres

Students practice taking photos that can be used for content creation or other purposes, like illustrating narratives, telling meaningful stories, or capturing specific lifestyles.

Photography Practice

This course teaches technical and creative skills for taking compelling photos with a smartphone.

If you have an entrepreneurial mindset and an idea for a creative business, Full Sail DC3’s Starting an LLC: A Guide to Launching Your Business can help you take the first steps towards developing your company. During this three-week course, you’ll learn about the essential skills and insights needed to launch and manage your own limited liability company (LLC). From understanding the basics of LLCs to crafting business plans, branding strategies, legal contracts, and learning about operational management, you’ll explore the technical skills needed to thrive in competitive creative industries.

Starting an LLC: A Guide to Launching Your Business

Students learn about the structure of LLCs, how they compare to other business structures, and how to navigate the steps for registering an LLC.

Understanding the Basics of LLCs

Students explore business essentials like developing a brand identity, creating marketing strategies, cultivating an online presence, and understanding financial management.

Building Your Business Foundations

Students learn about the role of contracts in creative businesses, identify legal and ethical considerations for creative industries, and discover the day-to-day operational aspects of running an LLC.

Strategic Business Development & Operations

This course teaches students practical techniques for developing, launching, and running an LLC.

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