Droughboi Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 How's it going everyone. So let's talk about Full Sail University. I'm considering going to this school, but I seeing mixed comments about the school. I have 36 months of-what is to me- basically free schooling. Nothing is coming directly out of my pocket. I want to be a Artist/3D artist/Environment Artist/Character Artist/Concept Artist etc etc. ART. Basically an artist for Games, movies, and all sorts of entertainment. Here's Why I want to go: -It's an accelerated program in which I could get a bachelors and master's in (seems sketchy) -It's 5 hours from home. I've been away from home for the past 6 years. I miss my people. <--- Extremely Important to me. -100% Yellow Ribbon benefits (Google if you don't know what that is) -Other places would require more than 36 months to get a degree, which is a no-no for me since I don't do loans and not sure how far scholarships could take me. I'm not going to depend on something I don't have. Why I'm skeptical about going: -Lots of talk of people not getting jobs. -The degrees are a joke? Opinion? -Apparently it's accreditation and education is suspect or faulty since it's a "For-profit" school? Is this an opinion? --------------------------------------------------------------------------- So i'm curious about how serious the degree will be taken when an employer sees it. Do they look at it and go "Hmmm okay." or do they go "Ha... idiot *smh*."? When googling the current subject people often say that degrees from the school are useless and they have a hard time getting jobs. Is this a direct reflection of the applicants work ethic and effort; or is this result of learning nothing worthwhile from the school? Also, when I was researching the current subject it seemed liked everyone that had a hard time getting a job did something in Music Production and related degrees. Is choice of degree something that should be taken into consideration when choosing a school? I.E. this school has a good music degree but a bad art degree. Money isn't an issue for me; it's the time that's an issue. Again, this is why it would be good because I need to get as much education under my belt as possible in 36 months; It's basically free. After that I'll start having to look at other means of funding. Scholarships may be a possibility, grants are always welcome, and loans are a "hell-naw". I'm always open to suggestions. What other schools would you suggest for someone pursuing what i'm trying to do? I'm currently in California, I have family in Washington (state) and Georgia; and by may 2015, my plan will start moving. I'm still currently researching LA Film institute, Digipen, and UCLA. Thoughts? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archistopheles Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I have no experience, so this is my advice: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droughboi Posted April 26, 2014 Author Share Posted April 26, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the input. I knew pretty much all of that already. I guess my main question is what amount of the negativity is an opinion and what amount is fact. I'm currently knocking out core classes atm, but I wish I had a list of legit schools or programs that would point me in the right direction. Edit: I doesn't necessarily have to be a game school. It could be any school, it just seems like entertainment based schools have exactly what i'm looking for. I just want... Art...that goes from the canvas to the computer... :l Edited April 26, 2014 by Droughboi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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