Our Directors
Curtis Greenland
Director of Education
Curtis is the Managing Partner at Pixel Blue College, and has an extensive background in leadership, recruiting, and marketing. Curtis works to ensure the students are taking the right program at the right time!
Julian Brezden
Director of Admissions
Julian has a Master's in Fine Art from the University of Alberta and entered the Graphic Design world to explore his passion for visual communication and photography. After teaching Graphic Design at Pixel Blue College for many years, he transitioned to the Director of Admissions. His mission is to help students navigate through the application process and ensure all their questions are answered before starting college.
Shannon Greenland
Director of Compliance
Shannon is the Director of Compliance at Pixel Blue College, and has a background in student compliance, development, and leadership. Shannon is responsible for ensuring the facility, faculty and students are in compliance with government and school regulations, standards, and policies. Shannon strives to ensure a high-quality experience for students during their program.
Our Instructors
Shayne Rosario
Audio Engineering & Music Production
Shayne has over a decade of experience in audio engineering and music production, which includes residencies in some of Edmonton's most respected establishments. His expertise, creative talents, and technical abilities ensure that his students not only learn but excel within the industry.
Troy Kuprash
Audio Engineering & Music Production
Troy is one of the instructors of Digital Audio Production, and has 10+ years of Music Production experience. Troy works to ensure that the students of Digital Audio are set up for success!
Josh Eastman
Graphic Design & Photography
Joshua is the Graphic Design Instructor at Pixel Blue College. Joshua's background consists of illustration, graphic design, and photography. He is eager to work with students looking to push their passions from the moment their pen touches the paper. Where an artist's ambition is matched only by their imagination.
Tony Grillo
2D Animation & Illustration
Tony is an animation instructor at Pixel Blue, and founder of MightyPants Media. He has produced content for Disney, Tim Burton, Adam Sandler, and Fox-TV. Grillo engages in career-focused training that follows 2 paths: Studio Production and Self-Employment/Boutique.
Scott Carmichael
2D Animation & Illustration
Scott is the Illustration Instructor for the 2D Animation and Illustration program at Pixel Blue College. Scott’s background is in illustration and concept art and, over the past decade, he’s worked on several video games for consoles, PC, and mobile platforms. Scott works with students to bring out their passion in drawing and the creative process!
Buck Kohl
2D Animation & Illustration
Buchanan (Buck) is the 2D Illustration and Animation TA. He is a Pixel Blue Graduate and loves to animate, explores and solves problems. Buck makes it his top priority to help the students understand the instructors' lessons.
Joe Raffa
3D Animation & Visual Effects
Joe is the 3D Instructor at Pixel Blue College and has a teaching and mentorship background spanning over 20 years. Joe likes to help and inspire students to be the best at 3D.
