3D ANIMATION • DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION • GRAPHIC DESIGNVISUAL EFFECTS & COMPOSITING • WEB DESIGN

Your Career is Closer Than You Think

On a campus with high-tech labs, professional and practical training ispart of your everyday regimen. You work beside other creative individualswith a curriculum completely created by industry professionals inGRAPHIC DESIGN, 3D ANIMATION, DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION,VISUAL EFFECTS & COMPOSITING and WEB DESIGN.

Since 1980, Platt College San Diego has bridged the gap from acreative aspiration to a career reality for thousands of students.

Our accelerated programs will give you the best combination ofacademics and artistic training to prepare you for a successful career.

You deserve the time and personal attention required in reaching adecision as important as your career. Today the job market is likenever before and the individuals with the most skills get the best jobs.We want you to be one of those individuals.

Give us a call (866.752.8826) to speak with one of our admissionsrepresentatives who will guide you on your way to your new career.

Our Mission Statement

The mission of Platt College San Diego is toidentify the natural talents of our students andbuild those talents into strengths that will serveas personal assets in a career oriented society.Our mission includes the promotion of self-belief,respect for others and a commitment to the ethicof focused work.

3D ANIMATION

DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION

GRAPHIC DESIGN

VISUAL EFFECTS & COMPOSITING

WEB DESIGN

Bachelor of Science Degrees: Media Arts (study in)• 3D Animation• Digital Video Production• Visual Effects & Compositing• Web Design

Associate of Applied Science Degrees• Graphic Design• Multimedia Design

Diplomas• Graphic Design• Multimedia Design• 3D Animation• Web Design• Digital Video Production

DEGREE PROGRAMS & SPECIALIZED DIPLOMAS

CONTACT US TODAY866.752.8826www.platt.edu

3D ANIMATION / VISUAL EFFECTS & COMPOSITING DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION

MATTIA MONTUOROGraduate

Title: Motion Graphics Producer

Credits: FOX, two Emmy Awards &three Telly Awards

Coming from Italy, I knew that Iwanted a new beginning in theUnited States. With the direc-tion of great instructors I wasable to quickly advance in mybroadcast television career. ”

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DAVID SCHORNGraduate

Title: Senior Artist / UI Lead

Credits:Guitar Hero: Metallica, Band Hero,Guitar Hero 5, NBA ‘06 - ‘08

Platt College taught me the fundamentals of design andexposed me to the latest technology, nurturing both mygrowth as a person and as anartist. Attending Platt Collegewas a life changing decision.”

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Bring your creative ideas to life by combining your artistic skills anddesign techniques for the creation of 3D modeling and 3D animation projects.

Learn the art of 3D animation for the electronic gaming industry.Develop skills in storyboarding, character development, 3D organicmodeling, level design and texture mapping. Create special effects forthe electronic gaming, broadcast and film industries.

This program will prepare you for an entry-level position as a 3D animator, 3D modeler, 3D lighting specialist, 3D texture artist, game level designer, special effects artist, or video post-production artist.

Digital Video Production is one of the most visually striking andimaginative ways to express your ideas.

Learn to edit footage, add transitions, sync sound, add titles andcredits, and create a 2D animation effects sequence. Filming, light-ing, script writing, editing, post-production and the incorporation ofspecial effects using 2D & 3D elements are all part of this highlyintensive program.

This program will prepare you for an entry-level position as a videoeditor, motion graphic designer, digital compositor, AV producer,videographer or video post-production artist.

Software utilized in this program:

Adobe® After Effects®

Adobe® Illustrator®

Adobe® Photoshop®

Apple® Final Cut Pro®

Apple® Final Draft®

Software utilized in this program:

2d3® Boujou®

Adobe® After Effects®

Adobe® Illustrator®

Adobe® Photoshop®

Apple® Final Cut Pro®

Autodesk® Maya®

Autodesk® MotionBuilder®

Autodesk® Mudbox®

Pixologic® ZBrush®

Final Cut Pro® and After Effects® are fea-tured software applications in our:

• B.S. Degree: Media Arts (DV)• Video Production Diplomas

Apple® Final Cut Pro® and Adobe® AfterEffects® were used in such movies and TV shows as:Alien vs. Predator: RequiemTetroSuperman ReturnsLeverageThe AviatorBenjamin ButtonJust to name a few

The Oscar® award winning Maya®,MotionBuilder®, Mudbox® and ZBrush®

are featured software applications in our:

• B.S. Degree: Media Arts (3D)• B.S. Degree: Media Arts (VEC)• Diploma: Specialized Advanced

Animation Design• Diploma: Specialized Multimedia

Animation

Maya® is used in such blockbuster movies as:AvatarDistrict 9G.I. Joe: The Rise of the CobraStar TrekPrince of Persia:

the Sands of TimeJust to name a few

Maya® is also utilized in top selling videogames as:Assassin’s Creed IIUncharted 2: Among ThievesDante’s InfernoGuitar Hero FranchiseJust to name a few

Audio ProductionCamera Technics

Digital CompositingFilm Special Effects

Green ScreenMotion Graphics

Movie TitlingNon-Linear Editing

Scene LightingScene StudiesScreen WritingSound Editing

TelevisionVideo Production

3D Animation3D Modeling3D Lighting3D Texture ArtCharacter AnimationCinematicsCompositingGame Level DesignInterface DesignInverse KinematicsLip-SynchPost-ProductionProduction PlanningSpecial Effects

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Learn web page design using scripting, web programming, page editing software andanimation. Explore the various site design models used in personal andcommercial web sites.

Emphasis is placed on efficient and effective use of design, web resources, webmarketing strategies and application of interface design fundamentals.

This program will prepare you for an entry-level position as a web graphic designer,web technician, web interface designer, web 2D/3D artist or a web programmer.Employers include advertising agencies, computer programming services, Internetdesign companies, television and radio stations.

Learn the process and art of combining text and graphics to communicate an effectivemessage through the design of logos, graphics, brochures, newsletters, posters, signs andother types of visual communication.

Receive extensive training in design, typography, composition, digital paint, and illustrationtechniques. Training includes knowledge of pre-press production, photo manipulation anda comprehensive understanding of the overall business of a graphic design studio.

This program will prepare you for an entry-level position as a production artist,advertising designer, illustrator, layout artist, digital publisher or visual artist.

AdvertisingDigital Imaging

Digital PublishingDisplay Advertising

Electronic Pre-PressFreelance Design

IllustrationLayout ArtistLogo Design

MarketingTV Production

TypographyPackage DesignPrint Production

ActionScriptCSSHTMLE-Commerce DesignFlashInformation ArchitectureInteractive DesignJavaScriptjQueryNavigation PathsUsabilityUser Interface DesignWeb CampaignWeb Marketing

Software utilized in this program:

Adobe® Illustrator®

Adobe® Photoshop®

Adobe® Dreamweaver®

Adobe® FireWorks®

Adobe® Flash®

Software utilized in this program:

Adobe® Illustrator®

Adobe® InDesign®

Adobe® Photoshop®

QuarkXpress®

BRIAN PATIENCEGraduate

Title: AV Producer

Credits: Champions of Norrath,EverQuest, EverQuest II, Harry Potter and Star Wars

I had researched othercampuses and Platt Collegewas by far the right choice.The inspirational instructors,caring staff and creativeenvironment molded meinto the diverse multimediaprofessional I am today.”

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ROBERT McFARLANEGraduate

Title: Creative Director/Partner

Credits: San Diego Chargers, ViewSonic, Hewlett-Packard, Sanyo, LeapFrog & Hang Ten

I was given the foundation andskills that I needed to secure acareer in the web design field.The hands-on experience, excellent resources, and wonderful instructors made for agreat environment to learn and be successful. ”

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GRAPHIC DESIGNWEB DESIGN

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by Don Maybituin Peter Fiore

by John SkinnerDustin Ellison Lukas Valley

by Fred Highbaugh James Grubb

Photography by Tim Tadder & Steve GallupBrochure design by Steve Gallup

Front cover images from left to right:Patricia Garvin, Duy Yin, Edison Gabrintina,

Lindsey Wells, Wesley McTizic III & Devon Hassett

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Product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. The presence of these marks does not necessarily indicate a formalized sponsorship or affiliation with other such companies.Platt College San Diego is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)

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