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Platt College San Diego:
Platt College San Diego is a media arts college that seeks to teach students both traditional and contemporary skills within a supportive environment that stimulates new ideas and stretches the minds and talents of its students. Our Bachelor of Science Degrees in Media Arts prepare students with a broad range of graphic design and technical knowledge for careers in Multimedia, 3D Animation, Digital Video Production, Web Site Development, and Graphic Design. Diploma and Professional Development programs are also available.

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Why Study at Platt College San Diego?

Platt College is the optimal choice for individuals seeking a real-world, career oriented education in Media Arts. An alternative to a traditional educational path (4+ year university), Platt College offers small class sizes, lifetime career services, up-to-date tools and resources, industry contacts, and hands-on learning. Platt College is privately owned, which means that the success of the school is focused on the students, rather than the stockholders’ bottom line.

- BS degree in 2.5 years
- No SAT, ACT or a great G.P.A. score required.
- Free Parking
- No Application fees
- Career Services
- Financial Aid (for those who qualify)
- Job Placement Assistance

Mission Statement:

The mission of Platt College San Diego is to identify the natural talents of its students and build those talents into strengths that will serve as personal assets in a career oriented society. Our mission includes the promotion of self-belief, respect for others and a commitment to the ethic of focused work.

Location:
Our campus is just off the I-8 near San Diego State University (SDSU) in Southern California. The campus is accessible to the physically challenged with designated parking and an elevator. The facilities and equipment comply with all federal, state and local ordinances relating to fire, building, health and safety codes.

Degree & Diploma Programs:

Platt College is the optimal choice for individuals seeking a real-world, career oriented education in Media Arts. An alternative to a traditional educational path (4+ year university), Platt College offers small class sizes, career services, up-to-date tools and resources, industry contacts, and hands-on learning.

Diploma Programs:
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Video Production
- 3D Animation
- Web Design (Advanced Diploma)

Associate of Applied Science Degree Program:
- Graphic Design

Bachelor Of Science in Media Arts Degree Programs:
- 3D
- Digital Video
- Graphic Design
- Web Design

- Professional Development programs in 3D, Digital Video, Graphic Design and Web Design also available.

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