The true design aficionado knows how crucial typography is to high-level artistry and creative design. It’s not always easy to find the perfect font, however. Here is our list of the very best typography sites for finding fonts for all uses and other typographic resources. Creative Market Creative Market is an online marketplace where members of the community can offer up their own font designs. Every week the site offers… Read More
A Star Wars franchise breakdown of special effects In 1977, George Lucas and his team changed the way we saw and created movies forever. It was an epic challenge, because Lucas had envisioned an entire universe full of creatures, spaceships and technologies that didn’t exist yet. In fact, even the visual effects technology to portray this universe was in its infancy. So how did they do it? Trilogy I: Episodes… Read More
Learn Video Production Tips from the Professionals. Everyone seems to be creating video content now—unfortunately, not everyone knows how to create good video content! With a few video production tips from the pros, however, you will be well on your way to making some awesome videos. Here are our best pro tips for video production. Want to learn more video production with hands-on instruction? Visit these pages: BS Degree: Digital Video Production… Read More
You probably already know that Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign are the central components of the Adobe Creative Suite. However, you may not have a strong grasp on the details of when to use each one and what each program is capable of—especially since these distinctions often confound even professionals working in the industry. Knowing the differences is key to creating better work, because using the wrong program can… Read More
Military Friendly Schools released it’s 2020-21 Military Friendly® Schools list. Platt College San Diego is thrilled to announce that once again, they have been awarded and recognized as one of the top Military Friendly schools around the nation. Now in its 10th year, the Military Friendly® has upheld its mission to offer veterans, their spouses, and the military community with optimum choices for education opportunities. Platt College San Diego is… Read More
INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: Theo Davies “I’m proud to be part of the PCSD family.” “I have been a film production and screenwriting instructor at PCSD since August 2018. It has been a wonderful experience, and all the other instructors, staff, and students have made life at PCSD such a pleasure.” Nicole: Thank you for taking the time out to give us an interview. Let’s jump right into it 1, 2, 3,… Read More
TikTok is one of the leading social media platforms in 2020 due to its original content, clever use of trends, and a high chance of visibility. Many songs have gone viral due to dance challenges, humor challenges, and unique montages. What has also increased is the visibility of artists. Whether you are a graphic designer, web designer, digital illustrator, 3D modeler, or video editor, you can get your art and… Read More
Join Us For Our Virtual Open House on Zoom! Have you ever imagined a career designing Fashion Ads, Music Videos, 3D Video Games, or Websites? Discover how you can earn a Graphic Design A.A.S. Degree or B.S. Degree in Media Arts at Platt College San Diego. Join us for a virtual special behind-the-scenes tour of our campus and learn more about our programs! Open House Event Details: Date: Monday, May… Read More
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Becca Viola “…honestly, I would not be a business owner if it wasn’t for my education and training at PCSD. I am eternally grateful for this school!” Nicole: We love staying connected with our PCSD alumni! It is always such a pleasure to hear what they have been doing in the industry since they’ve graduated. With that said, what is your favorite part about working in the industry?… Read More
“I HAVE A DREAM…” On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his inspirational speech “I Have a Dream” and forever changed the future of our nation. King played an instrumental role in the American civil rights movement and fought for human rights through peaceful protests and marches until his assassination in 1968. His vision of peace and equality is still revered almost fifty years later. As we honor… Read More
