Monday, July 26, 2021 @ 3:30 Have you ever dreamed about designing marketing and branding materials in Graphic Design, create music or Youtube videos, 3D Character Modeling for Video Games or building professional websites for yourself or a company? LEARN ABOUT: * Our unique class schedule so you become marketable sooner. * Job Placement on possible industry-related employment opportunities. * Small Class Sizes, Hands-on instruction, and personalized service. * The… Read More
6 tips on how to create fun TikTok videos as a creative professional.
TikTok is one of the leading social media platforms in 2020 due to its original content, clever use of trends, and a high chance of visibility. Many songs have gone viral due to dance challenges, humor challenges, and unique montages. What has also increased is the visibility of artists. Whether you are a graphic designer, web designer, digital illustrator, 3D modeler, or video editor, you can get your art and… Read More
GET OUT THE VOTE Poster Contest
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
The Top 10 Design Accounts To Follow On Instagram
Social networks like Instagram have provided the perfect outlet for designers to reach more people than ever before. If you want to grow your following one of the best ways you can do this is by getting featured by a curated account. We’ve researched some of the top design accounts on Instagram that you should be following and tagging in your posts for a chance to be featured. Some may… Read More
The Relationship Between Graphic Design and Social Media
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
8 Tips to Get Your Short Movie to Go Viral
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
The Power of Online Video
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
Social Media & Google Workshop
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 Now On Snapchat
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 Social Media Class at Platt College!
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