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Creativity in action at the Cantraybridge Karten Centre

At Cantraybridge College, students are exploring digital creativity and design in their newly renamed Karten Centre, formerly the Digital Studio, supported by equipment funded through the Karten Network.

A computer lab setup with several workstations arranged in a U-shape on light wooden desks. Each station has a monitor, keyboard, and mouse, paired with black office chairs. In the background, there’s a 3D printer, a fan, and a multifunction printer against the wall. The room has neutral-colored walls and carpeted flooring, creating a clean and organized learning or working environment.

The updated space features a suite of PCs and 3D printers that students are using to develop their skills in 3D modelling, animation, and design. Using Blender, a powerful open-source 3D software tool, learners are building confidence through hands-on projects that cover everything from sculpting and UV mapping to shading and keyframe animation. Each student is working on their own unique creation, and the results speak for themselves. From stylised character models to ambitious architectural scenes, the work on display reflects both creativity and technical skill.

A  collage of four digital 3D artworks created in Blender. Top left: a muscular stylized Batman character in a modeling interface. Top right: a futuristic golden city with tall, ornate spires under a sunset sky. Bottom left: a sleek, reflective sci-fi cityscape with fluid architecture and smooth water surfaces. Bottom right: a nighttime scene of a small modern building flanked by construction vehicles, set in a rural area with trees and distant lights.

As part of the relaunch, students also created a new Karten Network Centre sign using the 3D printer. It was a collaborative effort that now proudly marks the entrance to the space. It’s a small detail, but one that showcases both practical application and a strong sense of ownership over the learning environment.

A wooden wall plaque with bold black carved lettering that reads "Karten Network Centre." To the right of the word "Karten" is an oval-shaped wooden emblem with the words "Karten Network" engraved inside it. The plaque is mounted on a white wall with a wooden doorframe partially visible on the right.

This blend of creativity, technology and skill-building highlights what access to the right tools and support can unlock. The Karten Centre is more than just a room full of computers; it’s a place where students explore, design, and express ideas in exciting new ways.

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