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SAN DIEGO—In association with New Education for Communities (NEC), the American Academy of Arts (A3) has been granted a five-year charter by the Centinela School District, which borders Los Angeles International airport and includes the prestigious Raleigh Manhattan Beach Studios, to compliment its international baccalaureate program with a media studies curriculum slated to begin August 1, 2003.

Specializing in combining solution-oriented education exploiting the latest digital technology with industry professionals, A3's specially designed programs enable students to acquire the skills vital to pursuing career paths in digital media production, including film and broadcast television, photography, computer graphics, game design and 3D animation.

This is the second time A3 has been involved with the Centinela School District, having in February brought actor Edward James Olmos to speak to area parents and students about career opportunities in the entertainment industry. According to District Superintendent Dr. Julian Lopez the charter also includes A3's staffing and maintaining the $12 million performing arts center currently being constructed on the campus of Lawndale High School. With an emphasis on providing vocational opportunities to students post-graduation, many upon exiting the program will be offered internship opportunities with Univision, Telemundo, and other television networks, major film studios, as well as independent production companies.

A 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the American Academy of Arts is dedicated to the training and recognition of students in the visual and performing arts.

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