We offer many resources and opportunities for KCDML participants to express themselves artistically and learn new skills in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. We offer professional instruction, advice, portfolio reviews and mentorship. The lab provides students with several industry-standard tools including Wacom tablets, digital drawing software, a green screen, and film equipment. If you are between the ages of 12 and 18 and have an interest in art, graphic design, photography, animation, or visual effects, please come by the KCDML and see what we can do to help you realize
Lab Equipment and Resources
- Cintiq 22″ Drawing Display
- Wacom Intuos tablets
- IPad and Apple Pencil
- HP laptops equipped with drawing and 3D software
- DSLRs and Film Cameras
- 3D, editing, animation, and drawing programs installed
- A variety of traditional art supplies including paper, pencils, charcoal, paints, and more
Making Art in the Lab
Lab students can take advantage of a variety of tools and supplies from DSLR cameras to digital drawing tablets. The lab also hosts frequent events where students can participate in arts and crafts in a fun, stress-free environment where they are encouraged to hang out with friends and relax. Even students who are not interested in art can still do a fun craft activity with other lab students. For students with a deeper interest in the arts, there is mentorship and opportunities to design and complete creative projects that they can share with the community.
Art Field Trips
Students have opportunities to participate in field trips with the KCDML in the Kansas City area. Team Digital students have gone to the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, while regular attendees have been able to go to art festivals, exhibits, or just go create beautiful work out and about in town.
