A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION MUSE Vol. 10 |Student Work In Review 2018-2019 Muse, our dear Platt College San Diego school publication has a new edition: Volume 10! The magazine is a compilation of the outstanding work produced by students in the last academic year, 2018-2019. The work produced in the classes is strong and compelling, Platt College students completing Associate and Bachelor programs are committed to excellent… Read More
“Visually Delicious: Platt College Students Reinterpret Food & Memory” The San Diego Repertory Theatre is pleased to welcome Platt College San Diego students as visiting exhibitors during the production of “Aubergine” by Julia Cho. Students are invited to create art and graphic work which will explore the use of food as a device for emotional connections, healing, and introspection. The work will also suggest food as a universal medium through… Read More
A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION: MUSE | Vol. 9 | 2017-18 Student Work in Review A new MUSE is out! The ninth edition of our inspiring school magazine bursts with creativity, dedication, well executed projects, cool graphics, fun memories, and more. The publication follows another academic year through the work of students completing Associate and Bachelor programs at Platt College San Diego. This issue, Volume 9, features Graphic… Read More
A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION: MUSE | Vol. 8 | 2016-17 Student Work in Review I’m thrilled to announce the release of a new MUSE, our inspiring school magazine. This new edition, Volume 8, follows seven years of an annual tradition. The new MUSE, hot off the press, showcases outstanding student work created during 2016 and the first half of 2017. This year’s publication covers examples of projects… Read More
This week there’s something new in the North Park neighborhood. Several students, staff, and alumni gathered together last weekend to paint a giant mural! Local property owner Alex Mickle reached out to our school a few months ago about a giant wall on one of his buildings that needed a fresh look. Our head librarian and teacher, Nicole Lewis worked with the students, the North Park Community, and established mural… Read More
Part of the curriculum for our Graphic Design Associate’s Degree program, is a portfolio development class. This is a class all students are required to take before finishing their degrees. It ensures they are well prepared to present their design work to prospective employers and helps them discover what their strengths and weaknesses are. Platt College student, Emily Castrence, is one of our most recent graduates and her portfolio is… Read More
If you are a current Platt College student or alumni you are eligible to submit your, digital artwork, photography, and manipulated photography! This is an excellent opportunity to have your work viewed by thousands of people! Platt College will register you and pay the submission fee. We are collecting the maximum of two (2) pieces per student starting now until the deadline date, April 28, 2017. Please turn in work to Nicole… Read More
Well, another year has come to an end and while many are happy to say goodbye to the year 2016, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on all the amazing designs created by our students and alumni throughout the year. We’re counting down the Top 20 Student & Alumni Creations of 2016 based off of likes via our Instagram profile. If you’re not following us on Instagram already,… Read More
Platt College San Diego is pleased to present, Kaleidoscope: Designing Unity, a vivid exhibition that honors and explores the rich history, diversity, elegance, strength and essence of African American culture. Moreover, highlights the struggles, accomplishments and contributions of African American people. One of the definitions in the dictionary for Kaleidoscope is ‘diverse collection’ and a diverse collection indeed, is what defines this exhibition currently on display at the Mission Valley… Read More
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
