Written by Tyler Mathiesen This Winter Quarter, in Aneesa Adams’ Global Citizenship course, our classroom focused on finding a cause close to home that would help kids in any way we could. Although the term “global citizenship” may seem more broad scale, part of the term is also being connected to what is going on …
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When it comes to listening to music these days, there is more to it than just turning on the radio. The way we listen is constantly changing. Today, many people are listening to music online. According to WCCO, Neilsen reports that 80 percent of music was listened to online during the past 12 months. WCCO …
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SB279, South by Southwest Media Conference is one of the most popular electives at IPR. Each year, students with film, music, and entertainment business backgrounds travel to Austin, Texas, to experience the music, film, panels, and meet-ups that comprise this massive film, music, and interactive event. This year’s group will leave Minneapolis on March 12 …
Planning & Preparation Written by Jose Rodriguez, APE Every quarter at IPR there is a group fortunate enough to take Global Citizenship with instructor Portia Heller. In conjunction with several enlightening topics and conversations, the students in Global Citizenship are required to perform an act of kindness, more commonly referred to as community service. As a …
At IPR College of Creative Arts, it’s our goal to help you turn your passion into a career. We don’t just stop in the classroom; we offer all of our students on-going career assistance. It’s not just for those who recently graduated; you can utilize the service at any point in your career search, no matter when …
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One of the most important ways to make yourself known and create connections is through a professional network. Whether you’re just starting in your program at IPR or you are an experienced graduate, chances are you have taken a class or two that have helped you understand the importance of marketing within the creative arts. …
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If you’re noticing students walking around campus looking at the world through their phones, it’s probably because they are busy playing the incredibly popular game Pokémon Go. The game uses location-based augmented reality to place virtual Pokémon in public places. Players use their phones to locate the virtual creatures, then capture and train them for …
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[slideshow_deploy id=’12022′] IPR staffers hard at work volunteering at the Open Arms of Minnesota Kitchen Last week, for the second year running, IPR staff and faculty choose to spend a day giving back to our community by volunteering at Open Arms of Minnesota. IPR has a yearlong commitment to community service. Instructors regularly lead classes …
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Students from IPR’s Digital Video & Media Production and Music & Entertainment Business programs traveled to Duluth last week to take part in the Duluth Superior Film Festival. IPR DVMP students Isaiah Canfield, Derik Forsmark, and Jorge Fuentes worked with IPR Media Development staff member Matt Maas and DVMP Program Chair Trey Wodele to create …
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Last month the IPR Global Citizenship class, taught by Aneesa Adams, organized Bridge to Music, a donation drive to collect musical instruments and related gear for The Bridge for Youth. The Bridge is a homeless shelter for teens in Minneapolis. The class gathered over $1,000 of instruments, gear, and learning materials to create a music …
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