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Choosing the right college is the cornerstone for a successful future in the graphic design industry. Consider these important factors when choosing a college training program.
What kind of career training is the college most recognized for? Is graphic design the school’s specialty or just one of many programs?
Platt College specializes in two areas of career training —Nursing and Design; Graphic Design, Web Site Design, and Interactive Multimedia Design.
Does the college offer job placement assistance?
Students graduate from Platt College with a professionally designed portfolio (and CD for those in interactive multimedia) and can expect focused placement assistance from a dedicated placement director.
Job availability can vary by location because of local industry influence. What are the industry resources and affiliations of the college?
Platt College has membership in, and is actively involved in the following professional trade organizations:
- American Institute of Graphic Arts
- Rocky Mountain Direct Marketing Association
- Colorado Film and Video Association
- Art Directors Club of Denver
- Printing and Imaging Association, Mountain States
Does the college offer a progressive, structured program that educates for a career, not just a job?
Platt College offers a well-rounded curriculum dedicated to providing students with essential skills for successful careers, not just jobs, in the Computer Graphic Arts industry.
- Training begins with traditional graphic design foundation skills stressing, among other things, layout elements, the creative process, color theory, and typography.
- Computer training follows with Desktop Publishing, Digital Imaging, and Computer Graphic Design.
- Website design is the next step, culminating in complete electronic prepress training in both vocabulary and hands-on trouble shooting in 4-color output.
- High-end interactive multimedia is offered to finalize the complete training program.
What are the typical class sizes? Will individual instruction be available?
Class sizes at Platt College are limited and considered small. The technical complexity of each module governs the student/teacher ratio, with upper level classes being considerably smaller to allow for greater hands-on experience.
Is there a dedicated computer system for each student?
Platt College offers dedicated computer stations where advanced software skills are offered in numerous applications.
Does the training program utilize current industry standards and up-to-date hardware and software?
Both the hardware and software in the Platt College computer labs are constantly monitored and updated to meet all the current industry standards.
Is the training program current? Are the instructors experienced directly in the computer graphic arts industry?
In addition to teaching, Platt College's instructors are award-winning professionals and active in the computer graphic design industry.
What is the atmosphere? Is there a support system to help promote the success of each student?
Platt College's small school ambiance, family atmosphere and a strong in-school support system from faculty and staff help promote the success of each student.
Accreditation means the school has passed a thorough examination of its educational quality, teaching ability and administrative integrity by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Check with the State Postsecondary School Licensing Bureau to identify the agency monitoring the college you are investigating. Also, check National Approval and Accreditation. What are the criteria used and does the college meet those guidelines?
Platt College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology and is approved and regulated by the Division of Private Occupational Schools Department of Higher Education in the State of Colorado. Platt College represents active membership in the Colorado Private School Association.
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