Augment Your Reality with Snap's Lens Studio
Join the third annual Snap Lens Lab @ Otis College of Art and Design this summer to imagine new realities, hone your creative skills, and bring your big ideas to life! Lens Studio is a powerful application designed for artists and developers to build augmented reality experiences for Snapchatters around the world. In this three-week, pre-college program, students will combine the power of augmented reality (AR) with their own creativity to visualize, draw, develop, and share dynamic experiences.
Snap Lens Lab @ Otis College will provide 15 scholarships to eligible Los Angeles County high school students, specifically from underrepresented populations, which will cover full participation in the program. Snap Lens Lab @ Otis College is designed to provide high school youth, including seniors, from underserved communities with access and insight into meaningful career opportunities that may have been otherwise inaccessible to them. No prior experience or skills are required to participate in the program.
Application Deadline
The application for the 2024 Snap Lens Lab program is open. Submit your application online before the May 17 deadline to be considered for a full scholarship.
Program Dates
July 15–August 2, 2024
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. PDT
Learning Outcomes
- Create Snapchat Lenses
- Work with Augmented Reality
- Create 2D and 3D art and learn design skills
- Learn Maya, Photoshop, Illustrator
Program Quick Facts
- Receive a scholarship to develop your design and AR skills
- Designed for L.A. based high school students
- Program takes place Monday through Friday
- All learning equipment provided
Snap Lens Lab @ Otis: The Learning Experience
Instructors from Otis College's Extension and BFA programs in Digital Media and related design fields will engage students in all aspects of the development and design process within the augmented reality, digital, and physical environments. Additionally, members of the Snap team will participate in teaching and mentoring students in aspects of Lens Studio.
The program includes guest visits from industry professionals, site visits, and Snap team participation and will culminate with a final exhibition of students’ work.
Learn More at an Information Session
Thursday, May 2 from 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. PDT
Join us at an information session to find out more about Snap Lens Lab @ Otis College. Our team will share information about the program details, and you’ll have a chance to ask your questions to help decide if the program is a good fit for you. Information sessions are open to interested students, their families, art educators, and counselors. The virtual information session is approximately one hour with additional time allocated for Q&A and will include a representative from Snap, an Otis College instructor, and the Assistant Dean of Extension.
Questions? Please contact externalprograms@otis.edu or call us at 310.665.6850.
About Snap and Lens Studio
Snap Inc. is a technology company. We believe that reinventing the camera represents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. We contribute to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
Lens Studio is a powerful application designed for artists and developers to build augmented reality experiences for hundreds of millions of Snapchatters. With a huge set of built-in features including custom shaders and advanced tracking technology, the possibilities are endless.
Explore Augmented Reality
Go Beyond Boundaries at Otis College
Established in 1918, Otis College of Art and Design prepares students in the art and design capital of Los Angeles for a dynamic future in the creative economy. The College educates a diverse community of over 1,200 students in a supportive setting to become highly skilled professionals in established and emerging creative sectors. Alumni and faculty are Fulbright, MacArthur, and Guggenheim grant recipients, Oscar winners, and legendary costume designers. Have questions? Contact us at extension@otis.edu or 310.665.6850, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. PDT
Application Deadline
May 17, 2024
Program Dates
July 15-August 2, 2024
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. PDT
Location
9045 Lincoln Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
