More than 30 years old, Full Sail University is a private institution initially developed in Ohio. Today, Full Sail's home is in Winter Park, directly north of Orlando. The school has 33 programs, awarding both bachelor's and master's degrees. Programs include studies in the entertainment business, film and show production. The film major has four areas of concentration: pre-production, production, post-production and the final project. Students go through the entire film-making process, including script writing, camera work and editing.
Miami Film School is directly between Miami and Fort Lauderdale in Hollywood, Fla. The school describes its film-making program as an "intensive, hands-on" 344-hour course that teaches students how to write, direct, film and edit their projects. Students can choose to attend either the day or evening program at their convenience; the program lasts from eight to 16 weeks. Every student develops a film, which is screened at a local theater upon completion.
As part of the Art Institute schools, the Miami International University of Art and Design offers degrees in computer animation; film and digital production; visual effects and motion graphics; and visual and entertainment arts. Students can also attain a master's degree in film. Located in downtown Miami, the school believes in a hands-on approach to learning. Students graduate ready to find work in the film industry.
Located in Florida's capital of Tallahassee, Florida State University's College of Motion Picture Arts boasts being the "only school in the country that pays for the production costs of all of its students' films." Students can receive a bachelor's in production or go on to earn master's in either production or writing for the screen or stage. The programs meld learning about the history and intricacies of the film industry with the technical and practical aspects of film making.