ART +
TECH
The Academy of Entertainment Arts prepares students for a career in the entertainment industry. We are the fusion of an arts program and a technology program, providing a creative outlet for students while they learn tech utilized in a variety of creative industries, right here in our own community.
We are located at Dixie M. Hollins High School in an awesome, newly-renovated building. We are the only academy in Pinellas County dedicated to the entertainment arts. Each of our studio faculty are active creative artists who only teach their specialized course. We use only industry-grade tech. It is what we do, it is all we do, and we are the best at it.
OUR MAIN COURSES
1
ANIMATION
Students create short narrative films by learning 2D and 3D animation techniques and digital art skills.
2
FILMMAKING
Students produce short films by learning the entire filmmaking process from script writing to cinematography, editing and post-production.
ANIMATION
FILM
3
MUSIC PRODUCTION
GAME DESIGN
4
Students produce original music by learning to write, record, mix, master, and publish in a variety of modern genres and media.
Students develop original games by learning programming, coding, and 3D modeling techniques.
GAMING
BRAND U
5
Grow a passion into a brand, and then build a business or organization around that brand. By producing high quality, engaging, and meaningful original content (youtube videos, podcast episodes, blog posts, articles, tutorials, etc.) for a target audience, students will learn and practice a wide variety of highly desirable skills that include video and audio production, photography, editing, writing, design, marketing, business adminsitration, product development, web design, social media, and more.
OUR ELECTIVES
1
Photography
2
3D Modeling
3
VFX
4
Character Design
5
Graphic Design
Traditional digital photography course.
Students design 3D models in computer and bring them to life using 3D printers.
Post-production video visual effects course.
Hands-on sculpture course with latex and make-up to design characters.
Graphic design and digital art course.
6
Film History
Comprehensive film history from 1890's to current.
7
Game History
The history of gaming from ancient times to the modern era.
8
Software and App Development
Create apps for desktop and Android devices.
9
Sound Design
Make better sound and music for your films, videos, games, and animations
10
Film and Voice Acting
Acting for camera and voice-over for film, animation, and gaming.
REAL
FUN +
REAL
WORLD
OUR MODEL
Year
Year
1
THE OVERVIEW
Gain fundamental skills and an overview of all elements of the medium the students are studying.
Year
2
THE DEPTH
Develop skills and dive deeper into more advanced topics and techniques.
Year
3
THE PROJECT
Apply skills to large-scale collaborative projects and gain more experience.
Year
4
THE PORTFOLIO
Prepare portfolio for post-secondary goals. Apply for college, training, or job.
THE beauty OF THE MODEL
1
FLEXIBILITY
Limited required courses means students can take part in other programs like Cambridge, Culinary, Cosmetology, JROTC, Band, Theater, sports, etc., enjoying the entire high school experience.
2
FLEXIBILITY
Multiple discipline offerings allows students to study only the mediums that interest them.
3
& MORE FLEXIBILITY
The collaborative nature of the academy allows students to be exposed to other skills/mediums they normally would not pursue, helping them mold a dynamic portfolio before graduating.
COLLEGE +
CAREER
IT'S ABOUT TRAJECTORY
The program prepares students for a career in the entertainment industry, which includes a wide variety of careers and related industries, but often requires postsecondary education. Before graduating, students will research their intended career, design a working portfolio, apply for colleges/jobs, and search for grants and scholarships. Students will graduate well-prepared for their career and well-aware of the possible paths to achieving their career goals.
A
College Route
Where our students are going
B
Career Route
Companies on our Advisory Board
AWARDS +
PING PONG
OUR BLING
We win all the art awards to compensate for our terrible table tennis skills.
ART AWARDS WON SINCE 2014
Scholastics Art & Writing
NATIONAL Awards
11
Scholastics Art & Writing
REGIONAL Awards
132
FMEA Digital Music
Showcase
TABLE TENNIS AWARDS WON EVER
0
All kidding aside, being apart of a program is more than awesome classes and impressive awards, it is about being part of a community. Our community just so happens to really like table tennis, knitting, sweet cardigans, gaming tournaments, gardening, foosball, D&D, etc. Though we seriously need to work on the table tennis. It is subpar at best.
5
Gasparilla International Film Festival
26
Palm Beach International Film Festival
3
Brouhaha Film Festival
4
SEMMY Awards
28
Boynton Beach Short Film Festival
3
Student World Awards
1
Daliwood Surreal Film Competition
6
Sunscreen Film Festival
8
Brouhaha Film Festival
3
SEMMY Awards
14
Boyton Beach Short Film Festival
4
Daliwood Surreal Short Film Festival
6
Sunscreen Short Film Festival
8
STAFF +
STUFF
OUR STAFF
Dr. Nick Stefanic
stefanicn@pcsb.org
Department Chair
Instructor of Digital Music
Mr. ErinJohn Sullivan
sullivaneri@pcsb.org
Instructor of Digital Photography and Design
Mrs. Jennifer Tuazon
tuazonj@pcsb.org
Instructor of Game Design
Mr. Trevor Anderson
andersontre@pcsb.org
Instructor of Filmmaking
Mrs. Hoolie Rowe
roweju@pcsb.org
Instructor of Brand U
Mr. Michael Pineda
pinedam@pcsb.org
Instructor of 2D and 3D Animation
HOW TO APPLY
Any student in Pinellas County can apply to attend the Academy of Entertainment Arts, with busing provided.
2018/19 District Application Period: January 8-19, 2019
To apply visit Student Reservations at www.pcsb.org/Page/2821
1. Log on to the Reservation system with your PCS Parent Portal ID and password.
2. Choose the option that applies to you. (My child currently attends a PCS ... etc.)
3. Choose the option: District Application Program.
4. Select The Academy of Entertainment Arts.
5. Make sure you fill out all pages to complete the application.
You must have a PCS Parent Portal ID and password to log on to the Student Reservation system. To obtain a ID and password please visit any Pinellas County School to obtain one.
If you have any questions about applying to the program, please call or email us. We are here to help.
Assistant Principal over Application Programs:
Nicole Holcombe - holcomben@pcsb.org
Program's Secretary:
Mary Citek - citekm@pcsb.org
Give us a ring!: 727-547-7876
