Who Can Participate? Current, active Platt College San Diego students are welcome to participate. The winner does not need to be present to win, although the prize must be picked up from the campus, it will not be mailed out. Rules? One submittal per Platt student. All art submitted must be an original creation. Submissions must be designed using digital software such as Adobe Illustrator. No mention of political party… Read More
For graphic designers, social media is an opportunity or a challenge, and possibly even an intimidating problem to be overcome. However, it can’t be ignored. There is a symbiotic relationship between graphic design and social media. If you manage to master that balanced relationship, you can enhance your creative work as well as your success as a practical businessperson. Great design boosts social media engagement You can use your graphic… Read More
So, you’re ready to get your short film to go viral, right? Here are our 8 best tips for making that happen, no matter what kind of film it is or what your other goals might be. It’s no small feat to get a short movie to go viral, but if you play your cards right you might achieve viral video success. Be visually unique with great music and sound… Read More
Anyone who spends any time at all online probably watches online videos, so it probably doesn’t surprise you to hear that online video is a powerful medium. However, many people still aren’t fully aware of just how important online video really is. Here is our quick foray into the power of online video from a media arts and marketing perspective. Changing the face of marketing According to Cisco, online video… Read More
Struggling to find the right social media platforms that work for you and your business? How does this all tie in to your Google marketing and SEO efforts? So many business owners feel overwhelmed when thinking about implementing a social media strategy. We’re here to help you figure things out! This two hour workshop will help you identify the strengths and weaknesses of each social media platform so you can… Read More
Platt College has finally joined the Snapchat community! You can add us by saving the photo above or by our username: plattsandiego. We’ll be sharing all sorts of snaps to our story including student art and designs, campus activities and other events like San Diego Comic Con! We’d love to see what you’re up to here on campus so be sure to send us your snaps!
Introducing our newest class, Graphic Design for Advertising and Social Media, taught by Platt College’s very own social media guru, Natasha Englehardt and graphic design genius Richard Morris. Why social media? More and more in all industries, companies are increasing funds used on social media marketing, and the number is expected to increase drastically, as will jobs in the next couple of years. Individual Benefits of Social Media Including social… Read More
Join Platt’s Social Media Coordinator and Media Arts Alumni Natasha Englehardt for an informative workshop on Instagram for beginners. Learn how to gain a following and promote your art, designs, or small business through the fastest growing social media platform. With over 300 million active users, it’s easy to see why Instagram is the place to be for creatives! Date: Thursday, March 31st Time: 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM Location:… Read More
Do you find yourself getting lost in the abyss of Pinterest? Or you’ve never tried it before but you’re curious what all the hype is about? Platt College invites you to join us for our next social media workshop covering everything you’ve been wanting to know about promoting your blog or business with Pinterest! Platt’s very own Social Media Coordinator and Visual Effects alumni, Natasha Englehardt, will share her Pinterest… Read More
YouTube Workshop For Media Artists & Small Businesses Are you a filmmaker, 3D animator, graphic designer or visual effects artist? Then you will want to attend our next Social Media workshop focused on how to get your work seen on outlets like YouTube and Vimeo. If you’re a small business owner looking to reach a new audience with your industry relevant knowledge or events, YouTube can be a great way… Read More
