Expression College for Digital Arts Brings Grammy Winners and Nominees to East Bay

Expression College for Digital Arts, the premier school of its kind in the United States, today announced that 9 of the 2005 GRAMMY winners and nominees have come to Expression to perform for students, lecture on the industry during Insider Days - all to encourage students to reach for success and realize their dreams. Many have signed Expression “Wall of Fame” with encouraging words for students. Expression congratulates all the artists for their GRAMMY wins.

GRAMMY winners and nominees that have come through Expression’s doors include:

* Producer Al Schmitt won multiple GRAMMYs as sound engineer for Ray Charles’ CD Genius Loves Company, bringing his total to at least 14 GRAMMYs. Al’s comment on Expression’s “Wall of Fame” boasts of the school “Wow, I’m impressed!”

* Multiple GRAMMY award-winning producer Phil Ramone won for Ray Charles’ Genius Loves Company. Phil Ramone presented his thoughts on the industry at Expression for an Insider Day and his son attendedExpression.

* Los Lonely Boys was nominated twice and won a GRAMMY for Best Pop Performance. The group performed a private concert at Expression in partnership with KFOG.

* Hoobastank was also nominated twice and in the category Best Pop Performance. The group performed an up-close concert at Expression in conjunction with KCNL.

* Ozomatli won their 2nd GRAMMY in the Latin category with the album Street Signs. Ozomatli’s DVD was produced at Expression and credits go to the school’s Director for Sound Arts, John Scanlon.

* Artist Ben Harper won 2 GRAMMYs, one in the category Best Instrumental Pop Performance and one in the Gospel category, together with The Blind Boys of Alabama. Ben Harper performed an up-close concert at Expression in conjunction with KCNL.

* Steve Earle won his first GRAMMY for Best Contemporary Folk Album after nine previous GRAMMY nominations. Steve Earle performed a private concert at Expression in partnership with KFOG.

* Bruce Hornsby won a GRAMMY for Best Pop Instrumental. Bruce Hornsby performed a private concert at Expression in partnership with KFOG.

“One of the things that sets Expression apart is our strong relationship with the professional community. Our students receive first-hand experience working with internationally acclaimed artists and producers from not only the music world but from the animation, visual effects and design communities,” said Karen Wertman, director of marketing for Expression We are also lucky enough to have some of these same professionals teaching at the College on a regular basis. We also treasure our strong partnerships with local radio stations such as KFOG and KCNL who choose showcase top artists here on our campus.”

About Expression College for Digital Arts
Founded in 1999, Expression is a unique, fully licensed digital arts college. Expression College for Digital Arts teaches and grants Bachelor degrees in three programs: Sound Arts; Digital Visual Media (comprising 3DAnimation and Visual Effects); and Digital Graphic Design (emphasizing Broadcast Design and Motion Graphics.) Expression utilizes a professional accelerated program and students live and learn in the culture of digital arts for approximately 2.5 years. Each class is limited to a small number of students to insure excellent and hands-on learning and the student to computer ratio is one-to-one. Students are taught by and work with the best practitioners and equipment that the industry can offer. Expression’s close ties to top industry professionals provide students with real-world client projects, mentorship and internship opportunities and a top-rated career development track that has resulted in a 80+% placement rate for graduates. When graduates leave their Expression family behind, they are prepared to assume sought-after jobs in Silicon Valley, Hollywood, and other art and high technology centers around the world. Expression College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Career Schools and Colleges of Technology, (ACCSCT).

Expression College for Digital Arts’ campus is located in an imagination-inspiring 85,000-square-foot building, at 6601 Shellmound St. in Emeryville, Calif., just across the Bay Bridge from San Francisco. For more information, please visit Expression’s Website at: www.expression.edu.

Contact:
Karen Wertman, Director of Marketing
Expression College for Digital Arts

Expression College for Digital Arts Website
www.expression.edu