The History of Platt College
In Aurora, Colorado
History Highlights:
- 1879-Platt College originates in Missouri
- 1980-the San Diego campus is founded, with emphasis in Drafting, Floral Design, Travel/Tourism and Production Art (the Denver school was originally a branch campus of the San Diego school)
- 1986-the Denver Extension is founded with the intent of emphasizing Business Technology in addition to Floral Design and Production Art
- 1987-Graphic Design is added
- 1989-Computer Graphics is added
- 1990-the American Education Development Corporation purchases the College
- 1991-Associate of Applied Science Degree programs are added
- 1992- Electronic Prepress Technology is introduced, followed by an Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Advanced Computer Graphic Design
- 1996-the Graphic Arts Industry continued its evolution toward digital output when advanced programs were introduced emphasizing Interactive Multimedia Graphics and Webpage Design
- 1997-Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs with specialization in the Graphic Arts and Advertising were added to the programs
- 2000-Information Technology Networking and Website Design are added as vital components of the program balance
- 2005-the Bachelor of Science in Nursing is developed
- 2010-Media Arts is added with an emphasis in web technologies, advanced web design, and programming