SPC professor signs with Hollywood producer for screenplay ‘LIBERTAIRE’

Fine Arts

LIBERTAIRE, a screenplay written by St. Petersburg College fine arts professor Elizabeth Indianos, has been selected to be made into a movie. “I’ve signed with a producer and am just now waiting for things to happen,” said Indianos, who signed with Hollywood producer Leslie LaPage. LaPage is a producer dedicated to empowering women with quality … Continue reading SPC professor signs with Hollywood producer for screenplay ‘LIBERTAIRE’ →

MIRA student wins amp with creative video

Digital Arts, Music Industry Recording Arts

St. Petersburg College is pleased to announce and congratulate MIRA Student Austin Consigny on winning a TC Electronic bass amp for his creative video submitted in the TC Electronic Bass Amp contest. The Music Industry/Recording Arts (MIRA) Program is extremely proud of the unique association with learning partner, TC Electronic, which created and provided the prize bass … Continue reading MIRA student wins amp with creative video →

The Helios Jazz Orchestra Releases DVD Compilation

Music

The Helios Jazz Orchestra is an ensemble-in-residence at St. Petersburg College. The 18-piece jazz big band is a college course that meets weekly to rehearse under the direction of SPC professor David Manson. Members of the band include jazz professionals, music educators, SPC alumni and current students at the college. The ensemble has performed at … Continue reading The Helios Jazz Orchestra Releases DVD Compilation →

SPC award helps student earn Nintendo developer license

Digital Arts

Taylor Hajash, a lifelong video game fan, has become a licensed Nintendo game developer partly due to an award he received in an SPC competition. The path to the license began when Taylor, 25, a student in the Digital Media program, bought a tablet for his girlfriend, Chelsie. “She was always playing these games she’d … Continue reading SPC award helps student earn Nintendo developer license →

Students to perform music composition written for them by Hollywood film composer

Music

Composer Larry Groupe also will lead a free master class for students and the public Thursday, April 24 When St. Petersburg College’s Community Concert Band takes the stage on May 1, its student members will play a composition written especially for them by two-time Emmy-award winning composer Larry Groupe. The piece, Heat Lightning, is the … Continue reading Students to perform music composition written for them by Hollywood film composer →

MIRA’s The Real Clash makes impact on Tampa Bay area

Music, Music Industry Recording Arts

Thursday’s issue of Creative Loafing features one of St. Petersburg College’s student success stories, “The Real Clash.” Under the guidance of Professor Alejandro Arenas, this group of talented SPC Music Industry Recording Arts students have put together a powerful combination that has a great groove and infuses positivity into their message. “This being the second … Continue reading MIRA’s The Real Clash makes impact on Tampa Bay area →

MIRA, Digital Arts students get up-close view of a TV news operation

Digital Arts, Music

On Oct. 11, students from St. Petersburg College’s MIRA (Music Industry/Recording Arts) program and the Digital Arts program experienced an educational tour of ABC Studios in Tampa. This was  an excellent opportunity for MIRA/Digital Arts students to network with local businesses to further their career goals while witnessing live and pre-produced television content first-hand. MIRA … Continue reading MIRA, Digital Arts students get up-close view of a TV news operation →