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Platt College is a private school training students for careers in the legal, medical and creative fields. The school has three campuses: the main one in Alhambra and branches in Ontario and Riverside. The college originally was in Eagle Rock before moving to Alhambra about 12 years ago. Platt offers two art-related degrees: an associate of arts (AA) degree in graphic design and a bachelor of arts (BA) degree in visual communication, with specialization in either Web, two- dimensional print, or and three-dimensional animation design. The three campuses have a total of 48 students in the AA program and another 23 in the BA program. Although Platt has offered graphic design and visual communication courses since 1985, Alhambra campus President Nicholas Ewell explained that last year “we did a full evaluation and update of all of our design programs to make sure that we were still current with industry needs and trends. This update included changes to both the AA- and BA-level courses, as well as the addition of more BA-level specialization options.” Platt’s courses, according to Ewell, “are aimed at both working professionals who want to expand their knowledge base and entry-level students. We have found that both types of students can benefit from our fast-paced and industry-targeted programs… Whether at the AA or BA level, all of our courses are taught by working professionals, who have worked for years in the subject area being taught.” ■ Art Center College of Design 1700 Lida St., Pasadena 870-950 Raymond Ave., Pasadena (626) 396-2600 artcenter.edu Concept Design Academy 55 Waverly Drive., Suite 104, Pasadena (818) 669-4657 conceptdesignacad.com Platt College Alhambra 1000 S. Fremont Ave., Alhambra (888) 807-5288 plattcollege.edu 16
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