University of British Columbia — Campamento de verano

Filmmaking Academy 

Immersing themselves in the filmmaking process using high-quality Canon cameras, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, students will shoot a film, demonstrate it to the class, staff, and parents. The program includes the basic principles of short narrative filmmaking: script structure, functionality, camera work, role description. Participants will master teamwork skills, storyboarding, directing, editing, and upload each project to their own YouTube channel.

Young people get acquainted with title design, basic VFX Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, and work on a short film project. Participants shoot film projects of various genres, including narrative, music videos, and documentaries. Young people will leave this course with several completed film projects.

Artificial Intelligence Academy

Students will examine machine learning tools in detail, the leading development language for AI – Python, and use them to create amazing things. Using programming, algorithm work, participants will learn to find applications for computers that were previously considered impossible. They will master an introduction to artificial intelligence, create their own projects based on machine learning with block programming. As they progress through the course, students will master the basics of Python programming, create machine learning projects – chatbots, predictive models, game bots. Teenagers will study ways to apply artificial intelligence to data, tools, services, as well as ways to apply AI to their projects. They will master the theory, mathematics of machine learning, solve problems with data using learned skills and strategies.

Software Development & Coding Academy 

The program opens up opportunities for participants to learn the most popular software development tools: Java – the most widely used programming language, React – an industry standard for cross-platform application development. Students benefit from knowledge and know-how that allows them to use Java, React to develop applications, games, drawings. First, the student learns Java, and then uses React when developing mobile applications for multiple platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows Mobile.

Students will learn to use processing commands to study the basics of programming, create their own drawings, animations, master object-oriented programming skills in Java when creating multi-class games or applications. Young people will learn to combine new React, HTML, Javascript, CSS skills to create useful, fun applications. By the end of the week, students will learn to create strong interfaces, applications or games of their choice.

Robotics & Engineering Academy 

Students will master the design, programming of a robot using Arduino, pi-top laptop applying Python, and then take it home. The program introduces the world of robotics, electrical engineering, helps students move from basic concepts of programming, electronic circuits to creating a robot, studying the capabilities of each sensor/actuator by programming the RedBot Arduino platform.

Training includes exploring the basics of programming, circuit design: students will create their own unique projects using Raspberry Pi,  learn the basics of Python, physical computing with Pi, using an internet connection for remote communication. Graduates of the academy will take home a robot, laptop that they built and programmed themselves.

Intro to Game Design with Unity 

Digital Media Academy helps students become creators of digital media. Unity – the main framework used in developing most video games that people play today. Teenagers will apply the Unity editor to create levels, environments, program programs in C#, develop several managed projects. Participants will work together or independently, and will be able to create their own game with assets, mechanics of their choice.

Game Development with Unity & VR 

Game development is undergoing significant changes as virtual reality continues to push the boundaries of storytelling, gaming, and interactive experiences. Designing your own game or virtual reality experience will allow students to achieve significant advances in this evolving field.

In this course, students will master the skills needed to create games, applications using virtual reality for mobile phones or headsets. Participants will learn the basics of C# programming, best ways to use the Unity engine, and solve unique design challenges that arise when creating virtual, augmented reality.

Intro to Music Production with Ableton 

The course will teach you how to create music using Ableton at a professional level: students will learn everything about music production, create their own melody, and develop audio production skills. Participants will master the technical and creative skills of electronic music production, music theory, and the basics of writing effective melodies, rhythms, and mixing.

Young people will explore professional music software, learn to record their own musical ideas, write a song, and record it from start to finish. Topics covered include beat production, audio, MIDI recording, wavetable synthesis, creative sampling, mixing, and mastering. Students will create original tracks, remixes, collages, and remakes of popular songs using templates developed by teachers.

Music Production & Songwriting with Ableton 

Music is a powerful part of the human collective experience, and today it is increasingly expanding its boundaries thanks to technology.

Young people will study the creative process of songwriting, the technical theory of modern music, the basics of music theory, composing melodies using the Hookpad editor. Next, young people will learn how to combine various types of sounds inspired by musical styles, record and edit a live performance using Ableton Live 10. Young people will master advanced methods of sound engineering, compose and produce their own song, apply advanced concepts of music production.

Intro to Filmmaking & Video Production with Premiere 

Using the latest equipment, techniques, and software, young people will learn the intricacies of video production, filmmaking, and applying the Adobe Premiere editor. The program explores the basic principles of short film production: script structure, camera functionality, camera operation, role description. Young people will master teamwork skills, storyboarding, directing, and editing. They will prepare two to three short projects from start to finish, explore different areas of work, share, reflect, and receive constructive feedback. Projects will be completed in small teams of 3-5 people, with each student editing their own version of the project using footage shot by the group.

Filmmaking & Visual Effects with After Effects

Video and film production today involves a large amount of processing to create incredible visual experiences. Building on students' existing knowledge of the basic principles of filmmaking, they will begin working on a short narrative project. Students shoot film projects in various genres, including storytelling, music videos, documentaries, fiction, master title design, basic visual effects or VFX using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects. Students will gain basic knowledge of sound design for video and film production.

Intro to Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning 

Artificial intelligence and automation will replace almost half of all jobs currently performed by 16-24 year olds. Getting ahead of this trend, participants will learn how the machines that will perform this work operate.

Students will get acquainted with machine learning tools, use them to create amazing things: teach a computer to play their favorite game, find patterns that humans cannot see, and create interactive simulations. Using programming and algorithmic thinking, students will find applications for computers previously thought impossible.

Applied Data Science & Artificial Intelligence w/Python

The program is based on the student's existing knowledge of Python basics and machine learning. Students will create digital tools that can generate book reports, form neural networks capable of playing games, and translate text.

Young people will study the application of artificial intelligence to data, tools, and services, and learn to apply artificial intelligence to their own projects. Young people will master the theory and mathematics of machine learning, solve data problems using acquired skills and strategies.

Intro to Java Programming 

Java – the most widely used programming language, the best way to start coding. Young people gain unique skills, knowledge, know-how to use Java in application development, games, drawings.

Students will master the use of processing commands to learn the basics of programming, create their own drawings, animations. Young people will study object-oriented programming in Java when developing multi-class games or applications.

Mobile App Development with React 

React Native – a development tool used by professionals to develop mobile applications for multiple platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows Mobile. Based on students' existing Java knowledge, the course will help students transition to developing their own applications or games.

Young people will learn to combine new HTML, Javascript, CSS skills to create useful and fun applications. By the end of the week, young people will learn to design strong interfaces, applications or games of their choice.

Build a Robot with Arduino 

The program provides an excellent introduction to the world of robotics and electrical engineering, transitioning from basic programming concepts and electronic circuits to building a robot, studying the capabilities of each sensor and actuator by programming with Arduino to perform automated tasks. The week ends with the selection of two final challenges: a navigation course in a labyrinth, a balloon battle. Young people will program and assemble a robot and take it home.

Build and Program a Laptop with Python 

Students will master Raspberry Pi programs, Python, opening up opportunities for students to become designers, developers of incredible things. Students will take home a pi-top laptop: an ideal tool that will help participants learn to code, assemble devices, and take their knowledge to the next level.

The course is based on knowledge of basic programming, circuit engineering, and will allow students to create their own unique projects using Raspberry Pi, various sensors. Young people will study the basics of Python, physical computing with Pi, and using Pi's internet connection for remote communication.

Adventures in 3D Printing & Modeling

Over the past decade, creative professions have undergone incredible evolution thanks to the possibilities of 3D printing, which continues to develop rapidly. Training will give students a basic understanding of 3D modeling, experience working with software and hardware responsible for custom 3D printing.

Young people will spend a week using CAD software called Tinkercad, learn to break down real objects into three-dimensional shapes, master the process of 3D printing by taking objects from Tinkercad, configuring them for printing in the Cura application, and printing them on Ultimaker 2+ printers. Each student will leave the camp with four specially designed 3D printed objects.

Adventures in Game Design 

Young people will demonstrate their individuality by creating a unique game, embodying their ideas and stories through game design.

Discovering the exciting world of game development, teenagers will learn the basics of game design, game theory, character creation, digital storytelling, and publishing. Participants will be able to create and customize game elements using Adobe Photoshop, practice problem-solving, and develop creative solutions in a supportive community of growing designers. Young people will take their developments home to share with friends and family.

Adventures in Coding & Artificial Intelligence 

Se espera que la inteligencia artificial y la automatización reemplacen a casi la mitad de todos los trabajadores de entre 16 y 24 años en un futuro cercano. Los participantes aprenderán cómo funcionan las máquinas que realizarán ese trabajo, tendrán la oportunidad de explorar el mundo de la inteligencia artificial y el aprendizaje automático, comprenderán cómo influye en la vida cotidiana y cómo puede utilizarse en proyectos propios. Los jóvenes estudiarán los fundamentos de la programación y el aprendizaje automático, creando proyectos dinámicos e «inteligentes» como chatbots, reconocedores de imágenes y mucho más.