Platt College San Diego

Morgan Bonar

Upper Deck - Web Entertainment. - Project Manager

Alumni

"When I completed my degree at Platt College, I was immediately able to contribute to the multimedia career focused world."

Gia Cablayan-Clark

Current Student

Student

Platt College is my home away from home. I am a mother of three and my children and I decided to make the temporary sacrifice for me to go back to school to make a career for myself since I did not finish college right after high school.

The people I started Platt with are like my brothers and sisters. We may not see each other all the time because everyone’s schedules are different, but when we do see each other its as if we did miss a beat. We help and support each other on projects to give tips when needed produce our creative best and meet deadlines. We are a family and those that I have bonded with will be in my heart forever.

Each instructor has his/her own attitude and style of teaching and I have enjoyed each and every one of them. I really dug the fact that these people are so knowledgeable about the subject they are teaching and want to give us as much as we are willing to take - they aren’t just there for the money. I have learned soooo much from the instructors, as well as the TAs here at Platt. The skills that I’ve learned will transcend to almost any field of employment, be it a bio-tech firm or a local magazine/newspaper. We have been given the tools to go out into the world and make a good living as we make things aesthetically beautiful. I thank each and every one of my instructors.

I can’t forget the administration. From the first day I entered Platt, everyone was approachable and made me feel important and welcomed. From the dean, to the financial aid director to the career counselor, everyone has an open door policy and very rarely will you find that at a larger college. The personal one on one attention makes a big difference when situations arise and need to be resolved. Keeping me on the right track was important to them, wow!!!

I would recommend Platt to anyone who wants to learn the art of graphics and design in an intimate environment. Thank you Platt for helping me grow."

Jose Ciceraro

Current Student

Student

"I moved 3000 miles across the country to attend Platt College. Platt College has given me the skills necessary to not only work in the field of graphic design and web design, but excel at it as well. The small atmosphere of Platt enhances the learning experience allowing the classes to be set up as 'jobs' with deadlines and real world specifications. The career center works diligently to find all budding students valuable jobs in their particular fields of study. I feel very fortunate and proud to be attending this wonderful school. There is no other place I would rather be."

Simone Flores

Current Student

Student

"I really love how dedicated the instructors are to our growth as artists. They helped me above and beyond what was taught in the classroom to further my knowledge so I can be successful in my career."

Jasun Giles

Sony Pictures ImageWorks - Technical Animator/Mocap Artist

Alumni

The Anglo-Saxon poem “Beowulf” is often credited as one of the touchstones of old English literature with its enduring tale of the warrior-hero Beowulf, the monster Grendel, and Grendel’s dangerous and vengeful mother. Director Robert Zemeckis (Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Forrest Gump) is viewed as somewhat of a legend himself for his technological innovations in cinema. Now, the centuries-old material comes face-to-face with the latest motion-capture technology in Zemeckis’s 3D computer-generated film Beowulf.

2004 B.S. in Media Arts graduate Jasun Giles (technical animator/mocap artist: Sony Pictures ImageWorks) had worked hard on the Paramount Pictures release Beowulf and is busy on his next project: Foodfight for House of Moves.

Click to see Jasun's Demo Reel

Below are Jasun’s credits:

Foodfight! (2008) (post-production) (technical animator/mocap artist: House of Moves)

Beowulf (2007) (technical animator/mocap artist: Sony Pictures ImageWorks)

Monster House (2006) (technical animator/mocap artist: Sony Pictures ImageWorks)

Gretzky NHL 06 (2005) (VG) (technical animator/mocap artist: Sony Computer Entertainment America)

NBA '06 (2005) (VG) (technical animator/mocap artist: Sony Computer Entertainment America)

SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs - Fireteam Bravo (2005) (VG) (technical animator: Sony Computer Entertainment America)

SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs (2005) (VG) (technical animator/mocap artist: Sony Computer Entertainment America)

MLB 2006 (2005) (VG) (technical animator/mocap artist: Sony Computer Entertainment America)

DJ Grimes

Pacific Media Group - Web Developer

Alumni

"After I graduated, I found that I had an edge on students from other schools. The education I received from Platt College San Diego seemed more intensive and personalized. The curriculum made me comfortable and confident in my design capabilities. I was ready to start my design career."

Rhonda Hernandez

Current Student

Student

"It took me two years to find a school that will effectively assist and provide me with the knowledge to design web pages and graphics. I chose Platt College because of its modest class size and convenience to attend classes at night. Platt College also offers financial aid programs.

As a full-time working-mom of a six and a seven year old, and a wife, I am relieved to find several working-moms attend Platt College as well. The staff is respectful, supportive and very personal approach is practiced on every level at Platt. Any problem is solved – there is always offered an alternative solution on how to continue to complete my classes (without ever compromising any standards) when my kids are sick, when I have to work late… or even moving into a new place...

I recommend Platt College to full-time moms and dads – who will not feel lost in the midst of the “college kids” but will be respected and invigorated by a college environment! Anyone who wants to pursue their education in the multi-media industry to increase their supplementary income and to provide for their family – come to Platt...'life happens,' and it happens here at Platt College."

Chuck Longanecker

digital-telepathy, Inc - CEO

Employer

"Many of the Platt graduates have joined our team and make up the core of our production department. The solid curriculum and staff has prepared them for the fast-paced and cutting edge work that we perform. The Platt staff truly cares about preparing their students for the future and it shows."

Robert McFarlane

Pint, Inc. - Creative Director

Alumni

"The hands on experience, excellent resources, and wonderful instructors made for a great environment to learn and be successful."

Eugene Paluso

Hydraulix Visual Effects - Visual Effects Artist

"One of the best decisions I ever made was to attend Platt College San Diego."

Avatar, 2012 & X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Lou Romano

Pixar/Disney - Production Designer/VO Talent

"I was really impressed with Platt College San Diego. It is an intimate, specialized
school with professional faculty and equipment, developed primarily for each area of concentration. The thought that has gone into the curriculum shows devotion for the students’ to become more artistically well rounded. I was also impressed with the co-curricular programs offered like going to museums, the symphony and trips to Europe and Japan. I strongly feel this allows the students to see a bigger picture from which to draw creativity for their chosen area of specialization."

Scott Ryan

Current Student

Student

"Platt's like the college equivalent of a small town. Before you leave you'll know everyone else, students, teachers, and administrators. In the couple years I spent here I've learned a lot and met many people willing to take time out of their days to help me put what I learned to good use."

David Schorn

Neversoft (Guitar Hero franchise) - Senior Artist / UI Lead

Alumni

"Platt College taught me great design and exposed me to the latest cutting-edge technology, nurturing both my growth as a person and as an artist. Choosing to go to Platt College was one of those life changing decisions that shaped my entire life."

Drew Stauffer

Jackson-Dawson Communications - Interactive Designer

Alumni

“Platt College provided me with an educational environment that maximized my potential for learning and growth. The small classes and dedicated professors made it possible to receive individual attention with specific feedback on my work and progress. Additionally, I felt that the classes and projects really prepared me to enter the professional world: managing deadlines and budgets, understanding clients’ goals, and meeting the needs of each task with creativity and enthusiasm.”

Jay Znamirowski

Current Student

Student

"The first thing that struck me about Platt College was the atmosphere. I had visited several other schools but the thing that stood out at Platt was the fact that everyone I came in contact with was really glad to be here and the instructors were genuinely enthusiastic about the curriculum. Returning to school at age 39 to facilitate a career change was a scary thing at first. Now that I've almost completed the bachelors program at Platt, the only thing scary is the thought of what I might be doing had I decided NOT to attend classes here. Thanks to my great teachers, I'm already making it as a freelance new media artist and I haven't even graduated yet. Awesome..."