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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
OUR 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

ANIMATION

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FILM

FILM

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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

GAMING

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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.

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College Route
Where our students are going
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Career Route
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AWARDS +

PING PONG

OUR BLING
We win all the art awards to compensate for our terrible table tennis skills.
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ART AWARDS WON SINCE 2014
Scholastics Art & Writing
NATIONAL Awards
11
Scholastics Art & Writing
REGIONAL Awards
132
FMEA Digital Music
Showcase
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TABLE TENNIS AWARDS WON EVER
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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.  
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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

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