PLATT COLLEGE SAN DIEGO EARNS 14 PRESTIGIOUS TELLY AWARDS – Media campaign receives two Silver Winner Statuettes and 12 Bronze Finalist Statuettes –

San Diego, CA, June 10, 2005 – Platt College San Diego, a leading provider of degree and diploma programs in Media Arts, Multimedia/Animation Design, Graphic Design, Digital Video Production and Web Design, announced today that it is the recipient of 14 Telly Awards for 2005. Awards were received for “Imagine That: Electric” and “Imagine That: Captivate” commercials, featuring student work that earned recognition for art direction, editing, use of animation, use of graphics and special effects.

"Receiving 14 Telly Awards is exciting and we are pleased to have our commercials recognized by such a prestigious organization," said Meg Leiker, President of Platt College San Diego. “It has not only increased the popularity of our Media Arts degree programs, but also serves as a strong indicator of our academic achievements in both television and production.”

The Telly Awards, one of the most sought-after awards by industry leaders, honored Platt College with two Silver Winner Statuettes and 12 Bronze Finalist Statuettes. Previous Telly Award winners include Sony Music, Miramax Films and Harpo Productions. Each Telly statuette is handmade by the craftsmen at RS Owens, the same firm that produces the Oscar and the Emmy Awards.

The “Imagine That: Electric” and “Imagine That: Captivate” commercial spots were produced by Platt College alumni Focalscape, Inc. with music composed by DHM Music Design; both of which are Advisory Board Members. The winning commercials are currently appearing on MTV, Comedy Central and Cartoon Network. The commercials are also shown at the AMC Mission Valley 20 Theatre in San Diego.

The Platt College commercials were among 10,000 other entrants for the 26th Annual Telly Awards, the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs. Judges are former Telly Award winners who represent advertising agencies, TV stations, production houses, and corporate video departments. Entries are judged against a high standard of industry excellence.

The first commercial — “Imagine That: Electric” — received awards in the following categories: 2005 Bronze Telly Finalist for Art Direction; 2005 Bronze Telly Finalist for Use of Graphics; 2005 Bronze Telly Finalist for Editing; 2005 Bronze Telly Finalist for Schools/Colleges/Universities; 2005 Bronze Telly Finalist for Use of Animation; 2005 Bronze Telly Finalist for Special Effects; and, 2005 Bronze Telly Finalist for Use of Music. Platt College’s second commercial — “Imagine That: Captivate” – received awards in the following categories: 2005 Silver Telly Winner for Art Direction; 2005 Silver Telly Winner for Editing; 2005 Bronze Telly Finalist for Use of Graphics; 2005 Bronze Telly Finalist for Schools/Colleges/Universities; 2005 Bronze Telly Finalist for Use of Animation; 2005 Bronze Telly Finalist for Special Effects; and, 2005 Bronze Telly Finalist for Use of Music.

About the Telly Awards

The Telly Awards, founded in 1978, is the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs. It also honors the finest in video and film productions. The Telly Awards annually showcases the best work of the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations, cable operators, and corporate video departments in the world. Previous Telly Award winners include MSNBC, BET, Discovery Kids, ESPN, Fox Sports Net SW, Cox Media, Court TV, Delta Airlines, Food Network, FX Networks, Ogilvy & Mather, BBDO, Plattform Advertising and Time Warner Cable. For more information, please visit www.tellyawards.com/.

About Platt College San Diego

Serving San Diego for over 25 years, Platt College San Diego is a leading provider of degree and diploma programs in Media Arts, Multimedia/Animation Design, Graphic Design, Digital Video Production and Web Design, offering bachelor’s of science, associate of applied science and diploma programs. Platt College provides students with an affordable education while encouraging the success of each student in a specialized and intimate setting. Faculty are working professionals in their respective fields, providing real-world perspective and industry standards in the classroom to prepare students for employment upon graduation. Financial Aid is available (for those who qualify) as well as career development assistance. Platt College San Diego is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology. For more information, please visit www.platt.edu.

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