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|president =Meg Lieker |
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| type = [[Private college|Private]] [[For-profit higher education in the United States|for-profit college]] |
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'''Platt College San Diego''' ('''PCSD''') was a [[Private college|private]] [[For-profit higher education in the United States|for-profit college]] in [[San Diego, California]]. The college's academic programs focused on digital design. It was [[Higher education accreditation in the United States|accredited]] by the [[Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges]] (ACCSC). The college ceased offering classes in 2023, citing "rising costs since the pandemic, low enrollments, and not being able to renew the lease".<ref>{{Cite instagram |user=plattcollegesdcareerservices |postid=CsUIao3vYvj |title=Goodbye |date=May 16, 2023}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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'''Platt College San Diego''' is a higher education institute that strives to harness the creativity and imagination of the students of today and tomorrow. Located within the heart of the finest city in California, San Diego, Platt College is [[accredit]]ed by the [[Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology]] and offers a wide range of degrees from Associates to Bachelor of Science for the Media Arts. |
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== External links == |
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==History== |
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* [https://platt.edu Official website] |
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Platt College traces its origin to St. Joseph, Missouri, where the first Platt College was founded in 1879. The San Diego campus was opened in January 1980 offering a variety of drafting programs. It ceased affiliation with the Missouri school in 1985. |
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Beginning in 1985, Production Art, Graphic Design, Computer Graphic Design, Multimedia and Specialized Multimedia Diploma program were added. |
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[[Category:Art schools in California]] |
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The selection of programs offered at Platt College San Diego was further enhanced in 1995 by the addition of Associate of Applied Science Degrees. In 2002 the College's commitment to the pursuit of academic excellence as part of career training developed further with the introduction of the Bachelor of Science Degree in Media Arts. This degree program focuses on the specialized areas of 3D Animation, Digital Video Production and Web Design. |
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[[Category:Film schools in California]] |
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[[Category:Universities and colleges in San Diego]] |
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In 2003, Platt College San Diego expanded its facilities to include more classrooms, an adminstration area and a library. |
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[[Category:Private universities and colleges in California]] |
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To this day, Platt College San Diego continues to evolve into a learning institution that believes in the natural talents of every individual and the building of those talents into career oriented strengths. |
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'''Philosophy''' |
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The school seeks to teach its students both traditional and contemporary skills. We create a learning environment that artistically inspires, provokes new ideas, expands talents, minds and positively challenges students' potential. The fields of our focus are perpetually developing, thus our emphasis is on providing a foundation in analytical skills to meet future challenges in an evolving job market. |
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== Timeline == |
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'''2009''' - Expands it's Digital Video Production program and adds Term 6 - Advanced Digital Video Production courses. |
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'''2008''' - Expands it's Web Design program and adds Term 6 - Advanced Web courses. |
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'''2004''' - Expands it's 3D animation program and adds Term 6 - Advanced 3D courses. |
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'''2003''' - Platt College San Diego expands its campus to 16,700 sq. ft. of classrooms, library, administration area, and computer labs. |
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'''2002''' - Platt College San Diego increases its level of education by adding a Bachelors of Science Degree in Media Arts. |
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'''1995''' - The selection of programs offered at Platt College San Diego was further enhanced by the additions of an Associate of Applied Science Degrees in Multimedia and Graphic Design. |
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'''1994''' - Platt College San Diego welcomed the ability to offer Multimedia and Graphic Design Diplomas for their students. |
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'''1988''' - Platt College San Diego adds Computer Graphic Design program. |
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'''1985''' - Platt College San Diego split off from the Missouri school adding Production Art. |
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'''1980''' - The San Diego campus opened. |
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'''1879''' - The first Platt College was founded in St. Joseph, Missouri. |
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==Programs and Degrees== |
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'''Platt College San Diego''' comprises six disciplinary programs that lead into two refined Associates degrees and three baccalaureate degrees: |
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*[[Graphic Design]] Program |
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*Multimedia Design Program |
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*Multimedia / [[Animation]] Program |
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*Digital Video Production Program |
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*[[Web Design]] Program |
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*Game Arts Program |
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plus an Professional Studies program that allows professionals within industry to either increase their skill sets or refine their current talent. |
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The college's educational goals also includes General Education (GE) core and (GE) electives to develop the students writing and critical thinking skills. However, students rarely study GE subject matters that do not pertain to their majors or course degree subject matter. |
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== External links == |
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* [http://www.platt.edu Platt College Official Site] |
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* [http://www.myplatt.com Platt College Official Blog] |
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* [http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=100000552796381#/pages/San-Diego-CA/Platt-College-San-Diego/196826779305?ref=nf Platt College Official Facebook Page] |
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* [http://www.twitter.com/plattcollege Platt College Official Twitter] |
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| Type | Private for-profit college |
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| Active | 1879–June 6, 2023 |
| Chairman | Robert Leiker |
| President | Meg Leiker |
Academic staff | 35 |
| Undergraduates | 400 |
| Location | , , United States 32°45′49.42″N 117°03′49.42″W / 32.7637278°N 117.0637278°W |
| Campus | Urban, 16,700 sq ft (1,550 m2) |
| Website | platt.edu/ |
Platt College San Diego (PCSD) was a private for-profit college in San Diego, California. The college's academic programs focused on digital design. It was accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The college ceased offering classes in 2023, citing "rising costs since the pandemic, low enrollments, and not being able to renew the lease".[1]
