October is well known for Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Halloween, and shorter days. But it is also National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). Hoping to educate people about Cyber Security, the Department of Homeland Security established NCSAM in 2004. Naturally Cyber Security is mysterious and ambiguous. We do not have a degree for Cyber Security at Platt College San Diego, however it’s important in our industry to take it serious, some… Read More
Andrea Van Wagner launches Kids Saving the World, a non-profit organization for kids! Andrea Van Wagner is currently a student enrolled in the Bachelor’s program here at Platt College San Diego and wanted to share some exciting news with us! She has launched a new non-profit organization called Kids Saving the World and is utilizing her video skills to help make a difference in the local community. Nicole Andrea, your… Read More
Hot off the Press! Platt College San Diego instructor Mike Smith was featured in the Sd Voyager this week! “Meet Mike Smith” is an insightful article that introduces the world to the talented Mike Smith! Mike has been in the industry for a few years and an instructor at PCSD for over five years. Here is an excerpt from the article: “I’m a San Diego native who grew up around… Read More
It’s that time of the year when we celebrate Independence Day. It’s a fun and boisterous time, filled with much cheer and celebration. Many families are visiting friends and loved ones during this time. Several people are planning on watching the fireworks and possibly hosting a little BBQ. There are some though, who dread this time of year. If you know someone that suffers from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)… Read More
It’s that time of the year again. Platt College San Diego is thrilled to attend the annual College Fair hosted at Camp Pendleton. Camp Pendleton’s Base Education Center is hosting their annual College Fair. The event is free and welcome to all active duty, reservists, retirees, spouses, and dependents, and DoD civilian populations. Date: Friday, June 22nd Time: 9am-2pm Where: Pacific Views Event Center 202850, Located at San Jacinto Rd,… Read More
Things To Do This Weekend There are two exciting events this weekend! Current students and alumni are participating in the San Diego Pin & Patch Con and InterGalactiCon. About The Two Events: San Diego Pin & Patch Con About: San Diego Pin & Patch Con is the world’s first wearable art convention. Patrons of the event mingle with their favorite artists and companies and alongside fellow pin & patch lovers…. Read More
Show the Love By Donating Blood Every year Platt College San Diego hosts a blood drive here on campus to do our part to help save lives. We will be hosting a blood drive again this year on Wednesday, June 20th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Help us save lives by donating blood Date: Wednesday, June 20th Time: 8am-1pm Where: Platt College San Diego Parking Lot, Located at 6250… Read More
Platt College San Diego hosts San Diego Advanced WordPress Meetup Tuesday 12 June 2018 @ 6PM Come ready to learn and share what you’ve been working on. Please RSVP at the Advanced WordPress Meetup page. Open Share Session: The format of this session will be open shares. Anyone who wants, will have the floor for 10 minutes to share anything they’ve been working on, learning about, or struggling with WordPress…. Read More
Platt College San Diego was recently featured in three local newspapers: North Park News, Normal Heights News, and Ken-Tal News. The article featured Meg Leiker, our Platt College San Diego president and highlighted her commitment and passion for maintaining a warm environment that embraces diversity. Here is an excerpt from the article: “Meg Leiker, president of Platt College San Diego School of Digital Media Design says the school is like… Read More
We caught up with Dave Bittorf to tell us how this year’s Summer Camp Went… Nicole: What did you teach this summer? Dave: I taught Z-Brush to a group of High School students. Z-Brush is a high-end sculpting project that is used to make characters for both video games and feature films. This program is similar to sculpting with clay but instead, you are doing it on the computer. The… Read More