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
Inspirational Quotes From Women Designers
Inspirational Quotes To Celebrate Women’s History Month! When it comes to Women’s History Month, we must take the time to celebrate and recognize powerful women making their marks in the design field. Furthermore, all year round, their achievements should be noted. As we honor Women’s History Month, here are a few quotes from women designers to inspire you… 1. “Design is a much an act of spacing, as an act… Read More
Alumni Spotlight with Alex Scherkenbach
Nicole: Hello Alex, thank you so much for taking the time out to catch us up on your career after graduating. You recently announced exciting news on Social Media, care to share it with us? Alex: I would love to! I am very proud to announce that “Mourning After” a short film I wrote, directed, and co-produced was selected to be screened at the 2018 Great Lakes International Shorts Festival…. Read More
One on One Alumni Spotlight with Joel Morillo
Dave Downes: Hello Joel, thanks for taking the time to meet with me today. Joel Morillo: My pleasure, Dave. Dave: You’re awfully busy, so I’ll get right to it, what made you choose Platt? Joel: I chose Platt because it broke away from the traditional schools where you waited 2 years just to get to your chosen course of study. At the time I was still unsure what career path… Read More
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
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
Things To Do This Weekend
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
Video Editing with Adobe Premiere Pro: Four Evening Sessions
Platt College San Diego is offering a Video Editing with Adobe Premiere The Video Editing with Adobe Premiere Pro course consists of four (4), four-hour sessions in which you will learn the basic techniques of editing videos using Adobe Premiere software. This class is completely hands-on using previously shot footage. Some of what the class covers: The Premiere Interface | Green Screen Editing | The Project Window | Creating Dynamic… Read More
Platt College San Diego – Notable Alumni Infographic
Platt College San Diego – Notable Alumni Infographic Share this Image On Your Site Please include attribution to platt.edu with this graphic. Students from Platt College San Diego go on to achieve exciting and successful careers in the digital media arts. See what a few of our notable alumni are currently up to: Darrin Lauritzen: Depth Artist for Legend3D Samaria Daniels: Motion Graphics Artist/Editor at Activision Tyler Phillips: Character… Read More
Platt College Students Visit Groovy Like A Movie
A big thank you to Tom Antl, producer and director of Groovy Like a Movie, for greeting our class at the studio and showing us the behind-the-scenes for big and smaller projects: a studio for large crowds, another for smaller groups (including guests on Skype), a podcasting studio, editing and production rooms, the hair and makeup room, etc. Motion Designer Ryan Trenhaille also talked about his experiences working on films… Read More
Platt Presents The Industry Panel Event
Join Platt College Career Services for an inspiring event! If you are a current Platt College San Diego student or alumni, we invite you to join us this Thursday (Feb. 12th, 2015) for our Industry Panel Event! This event will fill up quickly so be sure to RSVP with Career Services ASAP. You can email them at [email protected] to reserve your seat. Our Industry Panel will consist of the following… Read More