<p>Does working in the gaming industry sound intriguing to you? Are you wondering how to break into this field if you don’t have much experience on your resume? Finding a role as a quality assurance (QA) tester for games can be a good starting point. Full Sail DC3 offers a six-week course called QA Testing for Games designed to prepare students with the skills they need to explore this field. </p>

<p>According to Dr. Holly Ludgate, Director of Learning for DC3 Education at Full Sail, numerous conversations between Full Sail’s Admissions team and prospective students about how to break into the gaming industry without pursuing a full-fledged degree helped spawn the idea for this course. “We thought this might be a great avenue for potential students who were not quite ready to start a degree program, those who enjoy playing games but aren’t interested in designing them, or those wanting to get their feet wet in an entry-level position,” Holly explains. “We [also] wanted to level up that experience to help get them above their competitors[who have no formal training whatsoever] applying for the same jobs.” </p>

<p>QA testers are critical to the development of video games. Their job is to play a particular game several times through, identifying any glitches and evaluating other aspects of the game that could negatively impact gameplay. They also ensure that game features and storylines make sense. QA testers typically work as part of a team alongside analysts, engineers, developers, and localization and certification specialists. Full Sail DC3’s QA Testing for Games course teaches professional QA testing workflows. Students learn industry-specific terminology and how to use common software tools like Unity and JIRA. </p>

<p><em>Winter Breake</em>r, a game developed in-house at Full Sail, is part of the curriculum that students have to evaluate by carefully playing through it twice. The course is moderated by a facilitator who collaborates with a professional from the gaming industry. Participants in the course have access to a Discord community during and after they complete it, keeping them connected to their fellow classmates throughout their careers. </p>

<p>According to Holly, the job of a QA tester is considered an entry-level position in the gaming industry but can lead to a number of advanced roles. “Once you get into the industry, there are lots of opportunities to move up,” Holly shares. After gaining experience as a QA tester, higher-level roles include QA analyst, lead tester, and senior tester. </p>

<p>QA Testing for Games starts monthly at Full Sail DC3. <a href="https://fullsaildc3.com/catalog/courses/qa-testing-for-games">Find out more here.</a></p>

<p></p>

<p>Before a game is released to the public, it undergoes rigorous quality assurance testing to find and fix bugs. QA testers help spot glitches as well as evaluate other aspects of the game as a “first end user” (a player who hasn’t worked on or experienced the game before). QA Testing for Games, which was designed with direct industry feedback from professional developers like EA Tiburon, Epic Games, and Insomniac, covers the skills required to QA test games, from best practices and tools of the trade to career paths in QA testing.</p>

QA Testing for Games

Students are introduced to quality assurance basics and become familiar with QA tools of the trade.

Introduction

Students get familiar with the game they’ll be testing and learn how to find and report bugs.

Testing Cycle 1 – Alpha Build

Students create game test plans, learn about game testing life cycles, and playtest the game’s second build.

Testing Cycle 2 – Beta Build

Students learn how to create a dashboard in Jira, how to update their bug reports, and how to analyze their test plans.

JIRA Workflow

Students playtest the game’s final build, update their bug reports, and continue to analyze their test plans.

Final Testing Cycle

Students learn about the end of development cycles and QA best practices.

Closing a Development Cycle

This section covers possible career paths in the QA industry, from entry-level roles to project management positions.

Careers in QA

Learn the QA techniques, tools, and workflows used by companies like EA Tiburon and Epic Games.

The Full Sail DC3 course QA Testing for Games can help prepare you to qualify for entry-level roles in the gaming industry.

This QA Testing Course Can Introduce You to the Gaming Industry

<p>Working professionals across a wide range of fields often have several years of experience on their resumes. Many of these individuals pick up new skills and experience over time in their day-to-day work. However, there are lots of instances when some additional education can help enhance an experienced professional&#39;s current career trajectory or open their eyes to discovering a new passion.</p>

<p>Full Sail DC3 has a selection of in-demand courses geared toward those who are already embedded in their fields of choice, or those who might be looking for a career change. Let’s explore some of the top benefits of pursuing a Full Sail DC3 course and how they are designed to help you reach higher in your career or expand your professional horizons.</p>

<h3>1.  Acquire new knowledge and skills.</h3>

<p>Perhaps the biggest reason to consider furthering your education with Full Sail DC3 courses is to add more knowledge and skills to your professional toolbox.</p>

<p>Sometimes it’s easy to get stuck in a professional rut, going through the motions of a job day in and day out without much change. This can leave you feeling like you aren’t learning new skills or growing your career, and it’s easy to get hindered from advancing professionally when this scenario occurs.</p>

<p>By pursuing additional education or training, you can expand your current skill set and broaden your knowledge base. This can make you a more valuable employee so that you can bring new skills and unique perspectives to the table. In turn, this may help boost your job security, or help you advance within your organization. In addition, you can become a more valued candidate for other opportunities outside of your current one.</p>

<h3>2.  Advance your current knowledge and skills.</h3>

<p>Thanks to your years of experience, you might already have a nice base of professional knowledge and skills. However, we can all advance, sharpen these abilities, and close any skill gaps we may have.</p>

<p>Full Sail DC3 courses can help you bolster your current skills, allowing you to build on what you already know to become more versatile and efficient. They can also provide you with the latest information and trends within a particular area, putting you right on the pulse of a certain industry. Upgrading your knowledge and understanding of the field in which you work will open your mind to fresher ideas. This will allow you to remain at the forefront of your industry.</p>

<h3>3.  Diversify your skill set.</h3>

<p>Take a close look at the skills you currently have listed on your resume or LinkedIn profile. What do you see? Are you satisfied with the diversity of your skills? Do you think there’s room for you to grow and expand your list of abilities?</p>

<p>Taking a Full Sail DC3 course is a simple way to add to your current skill set. More specifically, by learning different skills, you can diversify your abilities to offer a wider range of skills to those who currently employ you or are looking to hire you in the future. You can be successful in your career if you are highly adept in one particular area. However, if you are skilled in multiple areas of a field, this variety in your abilities can be a game-changer in terms of professional growth and upward mobility.</p>

<h3>4.  Discover new professional passions.</h3>

<p>Feeling like you’re ready for a change? Want to know what else is out there that might spark some inspiration in your mind?</p>

<p>By enrolling in a Full Sail DC3 course, you can explore new passions and learn if a career shift might be in order for you. Perhaps you want to stay in your field and do something a little different. Maybe you’re thinking of stepping outside your comfort zone to try your hand at something completely new. Regardless of your current situation and goals, these courses can give you a fresh look at other professional areas. Plus, because the courses require a much shorter investment of time compared to traditional degree programs, you can easily explore something new and if it doesn’t strike your fancy, at least you gave it a shot.</p>

<p>If you do explore a new career option that you find more exciting than your current role, you may have the chance to upgrade your salary and find a more satisfying position.</p>

<h3>5.  It can make you a more creative thinker.</h3>

<p>We all learn to be more creative thinkers when learning new things through education. This is because education allows – and often requires – us to explore, question things, use our imagination, and form a solid understanding of what we are learning.</p>

<p>When you learn about things outside of your typical areas of focus, you will likely be exposed to new concepts that can help you creatively think about how to approach certain situations and tasks differently. In turn, the good news is that studying these new concepts gives you the chance to immediately put your newfound creativity to good use in your role and for your organization.</p>

<h3>6.  It can help boost your self-confidence and self-esteem.</h3>

<p>When we acquire new skills and perspectives on things that we never considered in our minds before, this process can give us a nice feeling of accomplishment. More confidence means we can be better employees, managers, communicators, and team players in general. The desire to take on new tasks should also come with this, and you’ll feel far more confident that you can get the job done more effectively. When your confidence gets a nice boost, the sky is literally the limit in terms of how far you can go in your field.</p>

<p>Additionally, this confidence boost also helps improve self-esteem. There’s a good chance you will feel happier about working each day. You may also find more joy in your work and celebrating successes, ultimately making you even more motivated to shoot for the stars each workday.</p>

<h3>7.  Become part of the supportive Full Sail DC3 community.</h3>

<p>It’s also worth noting that DC3 classes include community engagement specialists whose role is to help keep students from a particular class connected, even after a course has been completed. These connections can allow for networking opportunities down the road.</p>

<p>Full Sail DC3 courses and course stacks start monthly, giving you more flexibility on committing to one of these offerings when it’s convenient for your schedule. Courses are offered in:</p>

<ul><li>Art &amp; Design</li><li>Audio &amp; Music Production</li><li>Business</li><li>Communications</li><li>Computer Science &amp; Technology</li><li>Game Design &amp; Production</li><li>Sportscasting</li><li>Video Production</li></ul>

<p>Check out the <a href="https://fullsaildc3.com/catalog">course catalog page</a> to browse all of the course offerings. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Full Sail DC3, call 844.716.1492.</p>

Learn how Full Sail DC3 courses can help you expand your skill set as you advance in your career.",
    title: "New Skills Can Help You Advance Professionally

New Skills Can Help You Advance Professionally

<p>Are you considering a degree program, but not sure which academic path is best for you? You’re not alone. There are countless options out there, and it can be challenging to try to narrow down what best fits your interests and goals.</p>

<p>The good news is that Full Sail DC3 courses, which are part of the online academic branch of Full Sail University, are a great way to help you explore potential degree options of interest before having to officially commit to one. Let’s examine how DC3 courses can help you refine your search and find the degree that will work best for you.</p>

<h3>1.  Explore a different career path.</h3>

<p>Curious about a career track unrelated to your current line of work? Wondering if it would be a good fit for you?</p>

<p>Taking DC3 courses allows you to learn new concepts that you might have never been exposed to in your previous education or professional career. Doing so gives you the chance to explore whether a certain area of focus piques your interest without devoting your time to a full-fledged degree program.</p>

<p>For example, let’s say you’ve worked in marketing for a while. One major task in your various roles has involved graphic design. You might enjoy these artistic tasks more than others, but you’ve never worked as a full-time designer. You could take one DC3 course in art and design to see if it might be something you’d like to focus on. If you enjoy it, perhaps you’d take more of these classes.</p>

<h3>2.  Full Sail DC3 courses are short.</h3>

<p>A big advantage to DC3 courses is that they are relatively short. Many courses are formatted for just one month, while others might only take a few months to complete. This short-form structure allows you to dip your toe in the waters of an unfamiliar realm and begin to work toward new goals without having to drastically change your lifestyle.</p>

<h3>3.  Full Sail DC3 courses are focused on very specific topics.</h3>

<p>The hyper-focused nature of DC3 courses is another nice perk. Rather than taking several classes on a variety of subjects, you can focus all of your attention on a certain topic within a broader discipline.</p>

<p>This approach gives you a small piece of the academic pie, but it allows you to explore whether or not the broader field under which a course is focused is right for you.</p>

<h3>4.  Earn course credits toward a Full Sail degree.</h3>

<p>Let’s say you take one or two DC3 courses and determine that you’ve found your niche. You now want to pursue a degree.</p>

<p>Some DC3 courses can be put toward the completion of a degree program. To earn credit toward a Full Sail degree, the DC3 courses you take must be applicable to a specific Full Sail degree program, and you must first pass the DC3 course to be eligible for degree credits. Students must also apply the credits before starting a Full Sail Degree in order to receive acknowledgement of them. Keep in mind that not all DC3 courses are applicable toward a degree. Keep in mind that not all DC3 courses are applicable toward a degree - eligible courses are marked on their page on the Full Sail DC3 site.</p>

<h3>5.  DC3 is part of the Full Sail community.</h3>

<p>DC3 students have access to the same communities as Full Sail students, which can open the door to opportunities for getting to know degree-seeking students, allowing you to find out more about their experiences in their respective academic journeys and network with them to learn more about their career accomplishments and goals.</p>

<p>DC3 students also have many of the same deadlines and expectations as students enrolled in degree programs at Full Sail. This can give you an idea of what courses in a degree program might be like as well.</p>

<p>Additionally, you’ll have opportunities to receive support from and network with Full Sail faculty and staff, many of whom have highly specialized experience in fields that might be of interest to you. Plus, you will receive the same Full Sail One technical support that Full Sail students receive in their degree programs.</p>

<h3>6.  Experience Full Sail’s educational technology.</h3>

<p>Perhaps it has been a bit since you last took a college class. Maybe you’ve never even tried online learning.</p>

<p>Students taking DC3 courses utilize the same learning platform – known as the learning management system (LMS) – as Full Sail students who are enrolled in degree programs. Gaining hands-on experience with this technology can serve as a practical introduction to how it works. If you do choose to pursue a degree from Full Sail as well, you’ll be prepared to effectively navigate and take full advantage of this in-house platform for your courses.</p>

<h3>7.  You’ll realize that education is not an all-or-nothing endeavor.</h3>

<p>When it comes to higher education, it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. With Full Sail DC3, you can start out by taking one four-week course. If you find it’s beneficial to you, you might then consider taking a course stack consisting of a few additional courses. Continuing your journey after that could lead ultimately lead to an undergraduate degree to proudly display on your wall. The fact of the matter is that completing any of these academic achievements will benefit you in some way in your career. The question then becomes how far you want to take your academic journey.</p>

<h3>Learn more about Full Sail DC3 course offerings.</h3>

<p>Full Sail DC3 course and course stacks start monthly, giving you more flexibility on committing to one of these offerings when it’s convenient for your schedule. Courses are offered in:</p>

<ul><li>Art &amp; Design</li><li>Audio &amp; Music Production</li><li>Business</li><li>Communications</li><li>Computer Science &amp; Technology</li><li>Game Design &amp; Production</li><li>Sportscasting</li><li>Video Production</li></ul>

<p>Check out the <a href="https://fullsaildc3.com/catalog">course catalog page</a> to browse all of the course offerings. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Full Sail DC3, call 844.716.1492.</p>

With DC3's course offerings, you’ll get an introduction to Full Sail University and a better understanding of which educational path works best for you.

How Full Sail DC3 Courses Can Help You Explore a Degree Path

<p>New content creators or established creators who’d like to grow their brand can learn from the pros with <a href="https://www.fullsaildc3.com/catalog/courses/business-of-content-creation">The Business of Content Creation</a>, a six-week online course from Full Sail DC3. Developed in partnership with content creation education platform Social BlueBook, the class provides practical instruction on everything from growing your social media footprint to monetization to sponsorships.</p>

<p>Social BlueBook has worked with companies like Motorola, Party City, and Daily Harvest. Throughout this course, Social BlueBook’s Sam Michie (Co-founder, COO) and Tiffany Day (Creator Coach), will offer insight to help new creators shorten the learning curve of launching their creator business.</p>

<p>In The Business of Content Creation, students will learn how to find their content niche and target audience, how to come up with fresh content ideas, and how to select the best social platform for their goals. They’ll also discover content planning and production techniques, learn how to find and build online communities, and understand the inner workings of sponsorships and monetization.</p>

<p>“This course doesn’t just share how to get more followers, but really how to leverage the power of social media so that students can create an online community that they’re proud of, along with understanding what it takes to turn this into a professional career,” Tiffany says.</p>

<p>The Business of Content Creation starts monthly at Full Sail DC3. <a href="https://www.fullsaildc3.com/catalog/courses/business-of-content-creation">Find out more here.</a></p>

<p>Building a successful content creation business is so much more than simply getting a viral video. Full Sail DC3’s The Business of Content Creation covers the ins and outs of the industry, from social media growth to brand sponsorships and monetization. Whether you’re new to the world of being a creator or ready to take your skills to the next level, this course is designed to be engaging, practical, and focused on helping you grow where you need it most. Throughout the course, experienced instructors and established creators will share important strategies you can use to become a contributor in the booming creator economy.</p>

The Business of Content Creation

The course instructors introduce themselves and go over the basics of the creator economy and the role of storytelling in content creation.

Students will learn how to develop a growth mindset, prioritize positivity, set goals, and how to use their smartphone to create their first pieces of content.

Mindset

Students learn how to find their area of expertise, how to use that to develop their personal brand, and strategies for defining their target audience.

Foundation to Success

The course instructors go over content creation basics, like choosing a platform, selecting which type of content to create, developing a content strategy, and laying out a content calendar.

Content

Students discover how to grow a strong, engaged network of followers and how to develop and maintain professional relationships.

Building Community

Students explore strategies for steady growth and monetization techniques, plus legal and safety tips for the content creation industry.

Sustaining Growth

Whether you’re new to the world being a content creator or ready to take your skills to the next level, this course will focus on your professional growth and give you the strategies needed to become a contributor in the booming creator economy.

Coaches from content creation education platform Social BlueBook teach The Business of Content Creation, a six-week online course, for Full Sail DC3 students.

Social Bluebook and Full Sail DC3 Teach the Business of Content Creation

<h3>Multiple Payment Options</h3>

<p>Full Sail DC3 was built to give you the ability to broaden your skills, pursue specific interests, and develop your own learning path. And we’ve extended that flexibility to your purchasing options by offering Klarna for all Full Sail DC3 courses and course stacks. Klarna is a payment service that allows you to finance the cost of a Full Sail DC3 course or course stack, rather than needing to pay the full amount upfront.</p>

<p>This option allows more students to expand their knowledge and skills while choosing the payment option that works best for them.</p>

<h3>Here’s how it works:</h3>

<p>Pay the full amount upfront, or pay over time with Klarna* directly at checkout. Klarna financing details are subject to an individual’s credit history and approval. Interest rates, monthly payment amount, loan duration, fees, and loan total are disclosed before completing a course purchase. Any decision to obtain a loan should be based on your individual financial circumstances and repayment ability.</p>

<p><em>*Monthly financing through Klarna issued by WebBank, member FDIC. CA resident loans made or arranged pursuant to a California Financing Law license. Full Sail DC3 is a department of Full Sail University. Full Sail University does not endorse or recommend any specific lender or its loan products.</em></p>

<p>For more information about Klarna and its products, please visit:</p>

<ul><li><a href="https://www.klarna.com/us/what-is-klarna/">What is Klarna?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.klarna.com/us/pay-with-klarna/">Ways to Pay</a></li><li><a href="https://www.klarna.com/us/customer-service/">Customer Support</a></li></ul>

Payment options through Klarna allow Full Sail DC3 students to finance their education through monthly payments, rather than requiring the full amount upfront.

Start a Full Sail DC3 Course. Pay Over Time with Klarna.

<p>Are you looking to improve your communication skills? Would you like to effectively draw meaningful information out of others?</p>

<p>Full Sail DC3 offers a unique online course in partnership with Dan Patrick, a sports media icon and longtime sports talk show host. The online course, <a href="https://www.fullsaildc3.com/catalog/courses/the-art-of-interviewing">The Art of Interviewing</a>, prepares students to thrive in any interview situation. While this course is geared toward those seeking a career in sportscasting, reporting, or journalism who want to hone their interviewing techniques, nearly anyone who regularly communicates with others in a professional setting can benefit from the topics covered in the curriculum.</p>

<p>Dan Patrick’s career in media spans four decades. He has worked for ESPN, CNN, NBC, and <em>Sports Illustrated</em>. Some of his notable interviews have included Michael Jordan, Mark McGwire, Barry Sanders, Wayne Gretzky, Larry Bird, Reggie Jackson, and Bill Murray. He currently serves as host of <em>The Dan Patrick Show</em>, a syndicated radio and television sports talk show where he interviews some of today’s most prominent figures in sports and pop culture.</p>

<p>During this six-week online course, Dan provides students with the relevant skills they need to conduct proper interview research and preparation, apply effective questioning techniques during an interview, execute meaningful interviews in a variety of formats and settings, and handle difficult interview subjects in a professional manner.</p>

<p>“I love being able to share the art of interviewing, and it’s something I work on every single day,” Dan says. “I get to interview a variety of personalities, but the approach is always the same. Everything is about communicating with somebody, and [you want] to be able to do it in a way that’s going to bring out answers. This class is for everyone, and I do mean everyone. If you’re a CEO, a teacher, a salesperson… you’re going to have this moment where you fully understand how to ask a question, and you’re going to get results.”</p>

<p>The Art of Interviewing starts monthly at Full Sail DC3. <a href="https://www.fullsaildc3.com/catalog/courses/the-art-of-interviewing">Find out more here</a>.</p>

<p>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 <em>The Dan Patrick Show</em> and <em>SportsCenter’s Sunday Conversation</em> 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.</p>

The Art of Interviewing

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

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.

Dan Patrick, the longtime sports media personality, shows Full Sail students how to conduct effective interviews in a six-week online course.

Dan Patrick Teaches the Art of Interviewing for Full Sail DC3

<p>Aspiring filmmakers and seasoned professionals can add new skills to their repertoire with <a href="https://www.fullsaildc3.com/catalog/courses/craft-of-cinematography-mastering-visual-language">The Craft of Cinematography: Mastering Visual Language</a>, a six-week online course from Full Sail DC3 taught by <a href="https://www.fullsail.edu/hall-of-fame/inductees/stephen-beres">Full Sail Hall of Fame inductee Stephen Beres</a>. The class focuses on the technology and processes used to create visual languages for film and television.</p>

<p>Stephen Beres is an Emmy winner with decades of experience in production operations; he’s worked on some of television&#39;s biggest shows, including Game of Thrones, Succession, and Westworld.  Stephen is also well-versed in industry technology: He has been a pioneer in the transition to digital productions, and he’s worked with innovative post-production companies.</p>

<p>The Craft of Cinematography: Mastering Visual Language teaches students how to break down visual elements in movies and television shows and how to use those elements to convey visual language. The class also discusses cameras and other equipment used to express visual language, post-production techniques like color correction and texture, and how to create visual tests to evaluate new industry technology.</p>

<p>“What I’m really excited about teaching in this DC3 project is the actual process that we go through to test new technology on real film and television shows. Because once we’ve found the capabilities and limitations of that new equipment, we can use it to empower creativity,” Stephen says.</p>

<p>The Craft of Cinematography: Mastering Visual Language starts monthly at Full Sail DC3. <a href="https://www.fullsaildc3.com/catalog/courses/craft-of-cinematography-mastering-visual-language">Find out more here</a>.</p>

<p>Whether it’s Westworld or Westeros, creating epic worlds on screen is a complicated job that balances technical know-how with industry nuance and creative vision. If you’re interested in pursuing a role in film production, you want to learn from someone who has done it – someone like Stephen Beres. He’s an Emmy-winning producer and technologist who has worked on some of television’s biggest shows, including HBO’s <em>Game of Thrones</em>, <em>Westworld</em>, and <em>True Detective</em>. In this course, Stephen draws from his years of experience to give in-depth insights into the visual language of film. </p>

The Craft of Cinematography: Mastering Visual Language

Stephen introduces himself and goes over what students will learn in this course.

Students explore basic visual language concepts and learn how to identify visual language in movie scenes.

Critiquing Visual Language

Stephen shows students how to find sources of inspiration and how to use those sources to bring original ideas to the screen.

Communicating Visual Language Intent Through Inspiration

Students learn how to conduct camera movement tests and how to use the results to achieve their visual language goals.

Movement Test Analysis and Application

Students discover how camera dynamic range tests can help them determine the best camera to use for their preferred visual language.

Dynamic Range Test Analysis and Application

Stephen explains how to conduct mixed and available light tests on different cameras, and discusses how the test results can help build a film’s visual language.

Mixed and Available Light Test Analysis and Application

Students use provided footage to create and edit a reel that showcases their chosen visual language.

Putting it Together

Emmy-winning producer Stephen Beres takes you through techniques he’s used working on shows like Game of Thrones and Sesame Street.

Emmy-winning producer and technologist Stephen Beres is teaching a six-week online course, The Craft of Cinematography, for Full Sail University’s DC3 platform.

Stephen Beres Teaches The Craft of Cinematography for Full Sail DC3

<p>Full Sail DC3 courses provide real-world education in an online environment for students who’d like to add more skills to their professional tool belts or explore new interests. Up-and-coming audio professionals can learn about audio mixing in <a href="https://www.fullsaildc3.com/catalog/courses/craft-of-mixing-hit-records">The Craft of Mixing Hit Records</a>, a six-week course taught by multiple Grammy-winning engineer and <a href="https://www.fullsail.edu/hall-of-fame/inductees/leslie-brathwaite">Full Sail Hall of Fame inductee Leslie Brathwaite</a>.</p>

<p>Leslie’s professional career spans over two decades. He’s worked with artists like Madonna, Michael Jackson, Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, and Ariana Grande. He’s also contributed to Grammy-winning projects like Cardi B’s Invasion of Privacy (Best Rap Album, 2019), Pharrell William’s “Happy” (Best Pop Solo Performance, 2015) and TLC’s FanMail (Best R&amp;B Album, 2000). Leslie’s years of experience make him the perfect instructor for online students who want a deep dive into mixing.</p>

<p>Mixing involves combining all of the tracks from a recording session together to create a cohesive song, and The Craft of Mixing Hit Records covers the business, process, and art of mixing. During the business module, Leslie gives students an overview of the recording process, how to negotiate fees and get on the same page as a client, and how to develop a positive reputation in the music industry. The process of mixing module demonstrates how to build a mix by using recorded vocals, adding and balancing instruments, and using plugins. In the art of mixing module, Leslie tells students about using ear training and musical influences to invoke a listener’s emotions.</p>

<p>“You come into this course and you think it’s just going to be about the technical stuff, and we will get into that. But it’s really about understanding the process, understanding the mindset, understanding the why behind what you do,” Leslie says. “You may be coming to learn how to make things sound a certain way. What you will end up learning is how to make people feel a certain way.”</p>

<p>The Craft of Mixing Hit Records starts monthly at Full Sail DC3. Find out more about it <a href="https://www.fullsaildc3.com/catalog/courses/craft-of-mixing-hit-records">here</a>.</p>

<p>Mixing music is an art form, and if you want to understand it, you need to learn from the best. That’s where Full Sail University Hall of Fame alumni Leslie Brathwaite comes in - he’s a mix engineer who has spent his career working with some of the music industry’s biggest names on some of their most iconic songs and albums. In this exclusive Full Sail DC3 course, Leslie takes you through what’s he’s learned along the way - like how to work with artists and producers, how to build up a mix piece by piece, and not only which tools Leslie uses for the job, but more importantly… why. It’s a hands-on tour through the craft of mixing, with one of the best to guide you.</p>

The Craft of Mixing Hit Records

Leslie breaks down what you’ll learn in The Craft of Mixing Hit Records, and how to get the most out of the course.

Leslie covers the business end of mixing audio, including how a song is made, the chain of command at record labels, how to meet a client’s needs, and how to build a positive reputation.

The Business of Mixing

Leslie takes you through his studio setup and walks you through how he uses those tools to mix – from vocals and drums to plugin and reverb – while also showing you how to listen back to your work to see what else you need to do.

The Process of Mixing

Leslie demonstrates how to train your ears and use technical skills to create mixes that evoke emotions in the listener.

The Art of Mixing

Join Grammy-Winning Mix Engineer Leslie Brathwaite on a step-by-step journey through what he’s learned working with some of the music industry’s biggest names - like OutKast, Cardi B, and Pharrell Williams - on some of their most iconic songs and albums.

Grammy-winning engineer Leslie Brathwaite is teaching a six-week online course, The Craft of Mixing Hit Records, for Full Sail DC3.

Leslie Brathwaite Teaches the Craft of Mixing Hit Records for Full Sail DC3

<h3>What is DC3?</h3>

<p>Created by Full Sail University, DC3 offers a different kind of online education with individual courses and course stacks for a variety of career paths and interests.</p>

<p>All DC3 courses are completely online and accelerated (ranging from one month to four), and many offer credits that can be transferred to a related Full Sail degree. You can find a <a href="https://fullsaildc3.com/catalog">catalog of DC3 programs offered here</a>.</p>

<h3>Areas of focus include:</h3>

<ul><li>Art &amp; Design</li><li>Audio &amp; Music Production</li><li>Business</li><li>Communications</li><li>Computer Science &amp; Technology</li><li>Game Design &amp; Production</li><li>Sportscasting</li><li>Video Production</li></ul>

<p>Like Full Sail degree programs, DC3 courses are fast, career-focused, and taught by professionals in the industry. But now, students have even more opportunities to find an education that works for them.</p>

<h3>Who is DC3 for?</h3>

<p>“We decided to launch this new initiative to serve a larger audience of skill-seeking students, be it a novice or an industry employees seeking to skill up or change career paths,” says Isis Jones, Chief Information Officer and Executive Director of Education at Full Sail.</p>

<p>“There is an increase of working adults searching for non-degree educational opportunities and on-demand education for the skills they are seeking. Short-form, skill-designed education is a better way to serve this audience. In contrast, many Entertainment Media and Emerging Technology enthusiasts may not be ready to commit to a full degree but want to start their journey with short-form curriculum. These students can explore their interests in these courses,” she says.</p>

<p>“Finally, there is the group of people just seeking personal growth or pursuing a passion who do not intend to get a job in the skill set they are seeking; this is also a simpler and less expensive way to consume education for this audience.”</p>

<h3>Full Sail DC3 was designed to make education more flexible for a variety of learners. That includes students who want to:</h3>

<ul><li>Advance their career and build their portfolio</li><li>Learn new skills to make a career change</li><li>Pursue a passion for their own personal growth</li><li>Explore potential career paths before committing to a degree</li><li>Complete their higher education on their own timeline</li></ul>

<p>“I think DC3 is actually a fresh approach to how we are addressing the need of more types of learners that may not feel that a &#39;traditional&#39; education model works best for them,” says Full Sail&#39;s Director Of Learning, Emerging Technologies, Dr. Holly Ludgate.</p>

<h3>What makes DC3 different?</h3>

<p>One thing that makes DC3 courses unique from most online learning is that students have the opportunity to actually interact in real-time with instructors and their classmates. “Full Sail is particularly well positioned to serve these kinds of learners because all our courses have instructors and are not just self-paced with videos,” says Isis.</p>

<p>“We also have over 40 years of experience in these topics at a higher education level and can extrapolate from that curriculum and experience as well as lean on a community of support from over 2,400 employees, 84,000 graduates, and the thousands of industry partners that we serve.”</p>

<p>But Full Sail DC3 is unique for another reason, one that you don&#39;t often consider as a part of online education: community.</p>

<p>DC3 programs are built for meeting new people and developing networks of contacts with other students in your cohort. Classes will include community engagement specialists that help keep the discussions going post-class. And, opportunities may arise for regional meet ups so students can grow and broaden their network in their own communities.</p>

<p>They&#39;re also designed with the student&#39;s voice in mind. With this format, students are able to choose what they want to learn based on their interests and goals and create their own path to education without having to pursue a degree.</p>

Offering online courses and more, DC3 empowers students to learn at their own pace and create connections along the way.

Full Sail DC3 Offers a New Way to Learn Online

Page Not Found

Error 404

We're looking into the issue. Try reloading the page in a few minutes.

Something Went Wrong

Error 500

Full Sail DC3 is a dynamic, digital-centric education platform that offers online courses.

About Full Sail DC3

These are fast, focused curated collections of courses that are designed to give you vital new skills in your area of interest. Completed credits can also be transferred into a Full Sail degree program.

Our courses are career-driven, creative, and taught by professionals in the industry. These courses let you build valuable skills in the subjects you care about.

Choose Your Learning Path

Art & Design

Business

Film & Television

Games

Media & Communications

Music & Recording

Sports

Technology

Degrees Programs at Full Sail University

Full Sail University offers unique education opportunities for artists, creators, storytellers, and lifelong learners.

About Full Sail University

Education for the Real World

Courses are designed in a specific order, so you, your instructors, and your classmates are aligned on your educational journey.

Programs contain more credit hours per month so you can finish faster and get used to the fast-paced, 24/7 nature of your industry.

Degrees at Full Sail are accelerated, allowing you to graduate in about half the time of a traditional degree.

Learning at Full Sail is Different

Once you’ve purchased a course or course stack, you can see your order information here.

Account

If you’re a current Full Sail DC3 student, you can log into your existing DC3 account below. If you aren’t currently a DC3 student, you can view our <link>current course catalog here.</link>

{paymentMethod, select, card {Card Ending In} us_bank_account {Bank Account Ending In} other {}}

Have questions about what comes next, how to get to your courses, or how to access support? Click below to get help.

User Name

Explore articles about Full Sail DC3's current offerings, as well as upcoming courses and collaborations.

Full Sail DC3 Articles

We offer a variety of courses led by expert instructors - take a look at our full catalog and start building your learning path with Full Sail DC3 today.

<strong>Project LaunchBox™</strong> is a Full Sail program that provides students with powerful technology to help create projects. All of your files, multimedia creations, and coursework are at your fingertips 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Request more information about Full Sail DC3 via phone or email.

Contact Full Sail DC3

Contact Us

Cookies

Click Submit below to finalize your order.

Your next step is to visit Full Sail One, your one stop home for information, community, and resources. Click to begin your orientation and to access:

Enrollment

Frequently asked questions about Full Sail University's DC3.

Frequently Asked Questions

Established in 1979, Full Sail University offers a different kind of education for students who dream big. We offer both online and on-campus graduate and undergraduate degree programs that span the worlds of emerging technologies and entertainment media. Each program is career-focused with accelerated curriculum taught by instructors with real-world experience in their industry.

DC3 provides bespoke online courses in entertainment, media, art, and technology led by expert instructors.

DC3: Online Education

Our courses are career-driven, creative, and taught by professionals in the industry. These courses help you build valuable skills in the subjects you care about.

Fast, focused, and designed for doers, these programs offer a curated selection of key courses for your area of interest, giving you vital new skills as well as transferrable Full Sail credits.

As a Full Sail DC3 student, you’ll be able to ask questions and get feedback on your work so you can improve and build your skills.

All Full Sail DC3 curriculum is created in collaboration with people who’ve done the work and know the subject - from sportscasting to audio engineering.

Built by Full Sail University, using everything we’ve learned in 40+ years of offering hands-on, project-based degrees for the world of entertainment media and emerging technologies.

We built Full Sail DC3 to give you the freedom to choose your learning path - take a single course to learn a new skill or start building course credit you can use towards a university degree - it’s up to you.

In addition to single courses eligible for Full Sail course credit, Full Sail DC3 features original content built around what you want to learn.

Full Sail DC3 students have access to many of the same support systems that drive Full Sail - from digital resources to Full Sail One, our university community platform.

All courses at Full Sail DC3 are taught by expert, engaged educators who have years of experience in their subject. They bring a deep knowledge of industry best practices and workflows and share it with you, to support your education and help move you along your learning path.

We've received your details and will be sharing more information via email soon.

Subscribe for email updates from Full Sail DC3. We'll keep you up to date on new courses, special offers, and more.

Articles