Virtual
Ages 10-13
Join MODA for a virtual studio in which students will illustrate a skyline or street-level scene filled with advanced architecture, glowing signs, and futuristic technology!
In this virtual studio, young designers will learn how digital artists use lighting, perspective, and atmospheric effects to capture the energy of a future city. Students will start by sketching a simple scene layout, then use Medibang Paint Pro to add structures, light sources, neon details, and technological elements that bring their imagined environment to life. At the end of the studio, students can share their work and receive feedback in a supportive environment.
In this Afterschool Studio, we’ll:
Explore how lighting and color create the mood of a future city
Experiment with perspective to draw skylines or street-level views
Use Medibang Paint Pro to illustrate advanced buildings and glowing signs
Practice digital painting techniques that highlight futuristic details
Provide a space to share and provide constructive feedback
Practice collaboration, inclusivity, creative courage, imaginative problem-solving, storytelling, and critical thinking
Tech Needs:
A computer
Zoom
MediBang Paint Pro software pre-installed (it’s free!)
Drawing tablet (optional, but easier to create with)
In this Afterschool Studio, we’ll:
Introduce foundational coding concepts using Scratch
Strengthen logical thinking and problem-solving skills
Encourage creativity through visual design and storytelling in gameplay
Learn how environment design shapes exploration and challenge
Provide a space to share and provide constructive feedback
Practice collaboration, inclusivity, creative courage, imaginative problem-solving, storytelling, and critical thinking
Tech Needs:
A computer
Zoom
Scratch account (it’s free!)
Registration Fee: Registration for this Afterschool Studio is free, but space is limited — save your young designer’s seat by clicking the link below!
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Leslie Yarborough is the Education Coordinator at the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA), where she inspires young learners to explore creativity and problem-solving through design. She holds a Master’s in Library and Information Science and brings several years of experience working in public libraries, where she fostered a love of reading and discovery in children and families. A lifelong reader and crafter, Leslie is passionate about teaching design thinking to the next generation and helping kids see how science, technology, engineering, arts, and math shape the world around them.
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This event is virtual and will be held over Zoom; participants will receive a link prior to the start of the workshop. If you do not see the link in your inbox, please email education@museumofdesign.org.
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MODA reserves the right to cancel a program if the minimum enrollment requirements are not met, but don't worry: should MODA have to cancel, we will gladly issue a full refund to all registrants (if applicable). If you need to cancel your plans for any reason, we kindly request that you notify us at least 7 days prior to the event start.
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Designers with different styles of learning or special needs are welcome in MODA public programs. We will be able to most effectively help everyone learn and enjoy this experience if we know about those needs in advance of the program. Please email leslie@museumofdesign.org with questions or information.