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
Design of the Week: Calamity of Heaven Book Cover
This beautiful book cover for, Calamity of Heaven written by Thaddaus Martin, was designed by Platt College graphic design student Ariel Reyes. This is a project she completed in her Term 2 Intro to Vector Graphics class, where students learn the ins and outs of using the program Adobe Illustrator. Ariel was thrilled to be able to combine her love of reading with her love of design for… Read More
8 Reasons You Should Learn 3D Animation
There are so many reasons why you should learn 3D animation. Here are some of the most important reasons to get up to speed in 3D, and a great way to get started. You want to do illustration work Back in the day conventional illustration techniques and drawn art were all we knew. But today 3D tools have changed most of the illustration work market. This kind of… Read More
Student Spotlight: Stunning Photo Manipulations by Trisha Diaz
Platt College student, Trisha Diaz, has been sharing a ton of beautiful photo manipulations lately through her Instagram account called Creativity Captured. We love to encourage our students and alumni to share their work with us on Instagram using our hashtag #plattcollegesandiego. Trisha does a great job of making sure we can stay up-to-date with all of her latest creations and is how we discovered the work featured in this… Read More
Web Design of the Week: Retro Game Fun With Javascript
Combining retro style video game art with javascript, Platt College San Diego web design student, Sean Lenahan was able to bring this fun game to life. In our Term 5 Scripting For The Web class, students learn many different uses for javascript, including how to make a unique interactive game experience. He used a combination of Adobe Photoshop to create the backgrounds and the sprites. As well as a program… Read More
Illustration of the Week: Portrait Tribute To Frida Kahlo
Students in our Term 2 Illustrator class are given a project of creating a portrait of either themselves or someone that they admire. It’s always fun to see who the students decide to bring to life with their newfound vector illustration skills. Platt College graphic design student, Ada Herrera, created this beautiful portrait of world famous artist Frida Kahlo for her project. Using a variety of different techniques using the… Read More
3D Project of the Week: Alumni Mark Ramirez’s Modeling Reel
Platt College 3D Animation alumni, Mark Ramirez, put together this creative demo reel to showcase his 3D modeling talents. This reel features several projects he completed during his studies here at Platt as well as some projects he’s done as a freelancer. It’s great to see such variety in his work. Nice job Mark! You can learn how to be a 3D animator just like Mark! Click here to find… Read More
Changing Times, Changing Tones: Exhibit Honoring African American History Month
Platt College San Diego presents a selection of graphic design techniques, digital photography, and fine art modus operandi by students who lend to the public an esoteric viewpoint of America from their experiences as African Americans. The artists encompass various themes and rouse conversations about the essence of African American art and culture and their roles in political change, empowerment and contribution to a multinational society. The student artists merely… Read More
Design of the Week: The Lion King DVD Cover Reimagined
Platt College graphic design student Alex Campbell breathes new life into a Disney classic with this reimagined design. The Lion King is arguably one of Disney’s best films from the “Renaissance” era and we think Alex did a great job paying tribute to it with this DVD cover project. Students in our Term 3 Digital Imaging class learn to take a combination of their layout, compositing and typography skills to… Read More
Video Project of the Week: Graphic Design Teacher Richard Morris Highlighted In Documentary
Platt College Video Production student Talon Jordan surprised us with this wonderful documentary highlighting one of our amazing graphic design teachers, Richard Morris. Not only is Richard an excellent and inspiring teacher, but he’s also a Platt College alumni himself. In this short documentary, Talon does a great job of showcasing Richard’s love for his students, teaching and Platt College. This project is assigned to students in our Term 5… Read More