Have you ever dreamed about 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 special behind the scenes tour of our campus! Wednesday, March 29 at 11 AM – 12:30 PM ~LEARN MORE information regarding our Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees~ ~Meet with a Career… Read More
We invite you to submit your best work for the art exhibition at the ART WALK ON ART STREET fair. What is Art Street? Art Street is the newest art event to hit San Diego and is hosted by the College Area Business District. Scheduled for Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 10:00am – 7:00pm, Art Street will host 50 artist booths. Medium: Please submit Digital Art ONLY! Deadline: All work should be submitted to Nicole in the library no… Read More
If you’re new to the study of design you may still be fuzzy on the difference between vector graphics and raster graphics. In fact, sometimes the explanation of the difference can feel more complicated than the question! However, today we’ll banish confusion forever as we explain the difference between vector graphics and raster graphics in a way that’s easy to understand. Read on and you’ll always choose the right tool… Read More
There’s no question that watching films can help us escape our everyday lives. However, all kinds of films impact our society and popular culture. Here are some great examples of films that have changed our lives outside the theater in tangible ways. Fight Club inspired fight clubs in real life Fight Club (1999) told the story of a man who vents his frustrations about his boring, mainstream life by joining… Read More
Understanding common photography terms, definitions, techniques, and lingo is the first step towards improving your skills as a photographer. While there are hundreds of terms associated with the art of photography, we at Platt College feel that these 15 terms will set the foundation for beginners. 15 Photography Terms and Techniques Every Photographer Should Know by Platt College San Diego Platt College San Diego will be offering individual, non-credit extension… Read More
What are the most popular logos in the United States today? This isn’t an easy question to answer, and everyone has different ideas. As advertising and marketing grow ever more competitive, brands compete for recognition, and we each see hundreds of logos every day. However, we gave it a shot. Here are the most popular logos in the United States, according to us. Target The distinctive flat design, bright red… Read More
It’s February 2017, and that means it’s time for us to dazzle you with our insight into the world of web design. So here they are, the top web design trends for 2017: the best of what will dominate websites this year and the trends that are going to fizzle. Emphasis on content This year websites are going to lose or deemphasize distracting clutter like ads, popups, signup boxes, endless buttons,… Read More
Have you ever wondered exactly what a creative director does? Being the creative director of a successful agency is the ultimate goal of many designers, and for good reason. It takes all of the creativity, talent, and drive that are necessary to succeed in design, plus high levels of organization. Here is some sage advice from a few people who are already working as creative directors; heed their words to… Read More
There are so many moving parts when it comes to video production that it’s easy for beginners to forget some of them. Lighting is one of the core components of video production that is often forgotten, yet is absolutely essential. One of the first things low budget shoots cut or overlook is lighting, and it’s no coincidence that bad lighting is one of the easiest tells when it comes to… Read More
Join us for our Valentine’s Day Courtyard event, February 15th during all breaks! Spread the love and peace towards your loved ones, friends, co-workers, students, teachers, and staff! We will be serving tasty cookies, pink lemonade, chocolate kisses and plenty amor!
