One of the latest additions to our graphic design curriculum here at Platt College is our Portfolio Development class. This is a course students take after they’ve completed all of their design classes in the Associate’s program. Teacher Ed Boretz works closely with all of the students to help them take their best work and showcase it in a fun and exciting way through print and an online presence with… Read More
All the Best Photoshop Cheats You’ll Ever Need
When you’re a graphic designer you’ve got to know Adobe Photoshop inside and out, but even the most proficient Photoshop users don’t always have every single keystroke memorized. Photoshop itself makes use of tons of keyboard shortcuts that make the pro level user’s life easier, but again, these are tough to recall without a cheat sheet. Here is a complete list of all the best Photoshop cheats you’ll ever… Read More
Platt College Star Wars Fans – Submit Your Artwork
Do you love Star Wars? If the answer is yes, then we have a fun opportunity for you! Our neighbors at the College Avenue Baptist Church are hosting a fun Block Party and Star Wars Movie Night under the stars July 1st at 6:30 PM (movie starts at 8PM). There will be food, and a showing of the Force Awakens on their giant outdoor screen. Bring a blanket or lawn… Read More
10 Ways You Know You’re Cut Out To Be A Filmmaker
Thanks to massive changes in digital video technologies, both the production and distribution of filmmaking have become democratized. This in turn has meant a huge influx of independent filmmakers creating feature films. Some of these have garnered critical acclaim and even widespread popular success. However, the majority lack the creative and technical flair that this competitive landscape demands. So, how can you be sure you’re meant to make films? Here… Read More
How To Make A Career Change While Working A Full-Time Job
If you’re hoping to make a career change it may be tempting to just jump ship, but most of us have responsibilities and bills to pay, so we can’t afford to do that. How can you safeguard your financial and home situation while getting into the career path you’ve been dreaming about? Here are our best tips on how to make a career change while working a full-time job. Clarify… Read More
3D Animation on the Rise: How It Can Be Implemented In Many Job Fields
Written by Nicole Lewis There is a growing demand for 3D animation because the field in itself is widening its scope. 3D Animation technology is now merging with an array of industries and being applied to many jobs such as marketing, forensics, medical, engineering and architecture. Many people ask, “What can I do with 3D Animation skills?” The list is limitless. Here is a glimpse of the avenues one can… Read More
Code-a-thon of June 2016!
Platt College’s Web Campaign class (term 5) of our Web Design program focuses on planning and deploying a corporate web site from ground up, as well as learning business and marketing strategies for both corporate and freelancing means. One emphasis of the class is also placed on team cooperation, and students are often placed through a ‘Code-a-thon’ to test their communication skills and teamwork. Students are placed into groups of… Read More
Annual Blood Drive at Platt College
Whose Life Will You Save? Our annual Blood Drive is this Thursday at 8 AM to 1 PM. Help us save lives by donating! You can signup to donate online at www.sandiegobloodbank.org with sponsor code: PLTC Or you can contact Nicole Lewis at (619) 265-0107 Ext.38. The full requirements to donate blood can be found here: www.sandiegobloodbank.org/donors/blood-donor-requirements You do not have to be a student or staff member to participate,… Read More
Calliope Newsletter for May / June Is Here!
It’s time for another installment of our library staff’s newsletter Calliope! This new issue covers the months of May and June of 2016. Be sure to download the full version Calliope-May-June. In this month’s download you will find wonderfully written articles about the origins of Mother’s and Father’s Day, students in the community, local events and more! Below is just one example of the many articles included in Calliope for… Read More
#LightsCameraRedesign Summer Camp Contest 2016
The Platt College San Diego #LightsCameraRedesign Contest 2016 If you’re anything like us—and as certifiable film fanatics, you probably are—you’ve probably broken down every element of your favorite movie ad infinitum. You’ve seen each of the movie’s posters and you have one version that you prefer there, too. But even if you think it’s the best movie ever made, admit it: you’ve thought of ways you might tweak it. Maybe… Read More
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