Class Description: Art+Design Labs is excited to offer these special new Pre-College ArtLab (PCAL) workshops designed for high school students. Imagine how much less impactful the movie would be if the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park didn't make a sound. In this workshop, students will be introduced to the significance of sound design in film. Students will be given a film scene stripped of its audio and will use free, beginner-friendly software to replace the audio with an original soundscape. The focus will be on layering audio tracks, using Foley techniques with everyday objects, and redefining the context of sound effects. The workshop encourages students to define mood and atmosphere through sound design, either by emphasizing visual imagery or subverting it.

Price: $99

Days: Saturday, May 23rd 2026

Time: 1pm-4pm

Location: Lower Epperson Bldg., room EA B102. CAMPUS MAP

Instructor: Goldfish Cavanaugh is an animator, audio engineer, character designer, and educator with a BFA in animation from the Kansas City Art Institute. His films flow with exaggerated posing, high energy, and at least one dance break. His snappy motion design and immersive soundscapes create comical cartoons and goofy grins. Goldfish gravitates towards 2D Digital animation but pushes to combine mixed media elements—like clay, collage, and sentient clothes—into his creative process. His passion for inspiring young artists has led him to teach many animation and sound design workshops around the Kansas City area.

Supplies: All supplies and materials are included in the class fee and will be provided during the workshop.

Parking: Parking is available in any of the (NON-RESERVED) KCAI parking lot spaces across campus. RESERVED spaces are available after 5pm on the weekdays and all day on the weekends. There is also available street parking surrounding KCAI campus.

Refund: Registered participants can receive refunds to the original payment method (Studio Fee minus Humanitix Fee) up to 14 days before the first class.

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