University of Michigan Summer Camp with programming

Java Coding: Build Mods with Minecraft

• 10-12 liters
• Coding, Game Dev
• Features: Minecraft, Java, IntelliJ.

Participants will learn the source code for Minecraft, the foundations of the Java programming language. Young people integrate custom tools, blocks, mobs into their version of this open game. The course introduces Java programming in an accessible way, and allows you to prepare for the career of a programmer.

Course Outline:

• Use of variables, functions, control structures of Minecraft settings
• Java coding
• Creating Minecraft Mods
• The development of logical thinking.

Java Coding: Custom Blocks & Maps in Minecraft

• 10-12 liters
• Coding, game development, creative
• Provision: Minecraft, Java, IntelliJ.

Using Java code, students will add a personalized Minecraft modernized style, create their own objects, blocks, design, build an adventure map to create their own game add-ons. The practice of Java coding, game design will allow you to develop mods, maps, share them with friends.

Study results:

• Drawing adventure maps, Minecraft mods
• Using variables, functions, control structures to customize Minecraft
• Writing Programs Using Java
• The development of logical thinking.

Game Creation & AI with JavaScript

• 10-12 liters
• Coding, Game Dev, Creative
• Tools: JavaScript, HTML5.

95% of all sites in the world use JavaScript, a powerful language allows you to learn the basics of coding, create exciting interactive games. Programming skills, coding of vivid graphics, reading of input data will allow you to recreate your favorite games. Later, having tried their hand at machine learning, students will be able to use voice, sound, image recognition. Artificial intelligence, JavaScript, HTML will create the next generation of games, start programming.

Course Objectives:

• Use programming logic when creating game mechanics
• Collect games from start to finish
• Practice the principles of game design.

Coding & engineering 101

• 10-12 liters
• Coding robotics
• Hardware: JavaScript, micro: bit.

The combination of coding, development allows you to learn the basics of computer hardware, combine this knowledge, the concept of object-oriented programming. Next, students will learn the technology of working on micro: bit, an interactive handheld computer that they can take home. JavaScript micro: bit allows you to detect motion, send messages, design games. Some participants will need to tighten up their practical programming skills and hardware skills.

The course includes:

• Using micro: bit, which allows you to design games, applications
• Using JavaScript, creating simple logic diagrams
• Understanding the principles of programming, coding.

Robotics & Sensors with Take-Home Sphero RVR

• 10-12 liters
• Coding, Robotics
• Provision: Sphero RVR with an advanced sensor kit.

Students will learn autonomous robotics with the revolutionary Sphero RVR, a programmable robot that is ready to go after installation. Sphero RVR - a custom bot equipped with a wide range of sensors, a professional-level control system, a powerful engine, off-road treadmills.

In this course you will:

• Learn coding, robotics using Sphero RVR
• Program your robot to complete tasks
• Create basic AI behavior
• Develop problem solving skills.

YouTube Gamecasting & Video Production

• 10-12 liters
• Creative
• Equipment: Adobe Premiere, video equipment, YouTube.

Participants will launch their own gaming YouTube channel, master the mechanisms for attracting followers. The popular video style will allow you to broadcast your favorite video games, go to the basics of production, create audio, visual effects for an exciting online broadcast. The course presents the perfect combination of games, video production, instills real skills.

The program teaches:

• Shoot gameplay videos for YouTube
• Use video editing software, audio
• Formation of an online brand.

Video Production: Start Your Own YouTube Channel

• 10-12 liters
• Creative
• Equipment: Adobe Premiere, Video equipment, YouTube.

Young people will create a gaming online presence on YouTube. The extremely popular video style allows you to broadcast your favorite video games, go to the basics of production, create audio, visual effects for an exciting online broadcast. The course offers the perfect combination of games, video production, develops real skills.

Tasks include:

• Creation of gameplay YouTube videos
• Using software (shooting, video editing, audio)
• Formation of an online brand.

Creative Design Studio with Adobe Animate

• 10-12 liters
• Game Dev, Creative
• Software: Adobe Creative Suite.

Participants will master the fundamental principles of art, animation, which are used by game design professionals. They will use premium software - Adobe Animate, a set of other Adobe products, revealing the inner vision. Mastering the skills of problem solving, critical thinking, composition planning, students will get a solid foundation of design, creative solutions - the necessary skills to start a career as a designer.

The content of classes:

• Studying art design, animation, drawing basics
• Using Wacom Professional Drawing Tablets
• Visual storytelling practice (concepts, planning)
• Digital Portfolio Development.

3D Printing & Modeling with Take-Home Printer

• 10-12 liters
• Creative
• Features: Autodesk Maya, Monoprice Select Mini V2.

Students will create the basis for three-dimensional modeling, simple models, then see how they are printed. By developing a model from scratch in Autodesk Maya or by importing a more sophisticated design, young people can use it as a starting point. When working on a project, participants will learn how to manage and maintain a 3D printer. Graduates will take home everything they print, use skills and tools to continue development in the field of 3D printing.

Program Results:

• Mastering the 3D printing process
• Using Best Practices for Effective 3D Printing, Troubleshooting
• Work in 3D space, design of 3D models
• Development of visual spatial abilities.

Game Design & Development 101

• 13-17 l.
• Game Dev, Creative
• Tools: Autodesk Maya, Unreal Engine

Program participants will learn about the professional design of video games, master the most popular industry tools. Students will learn how to create 3D objects using Maya, design Unreal Engine 4 levels, and apply new skills to create a thought-out world. By importing their Maya models into Unreal, participants will design their own world, add unique encoded elements, and use the UE4 Blueprints visual scripting system. Graduates will develop a professional game level, complement their portfolio.

Lessons include:

• Creating levels, environments
• Design, creation of 3D models
• Using Visual Scripting Blueprints
• The development of the necessary skills of game design, creativity.

Fortnite Camp & Unreal Engine Level Design

• 13-17 l.
• Game dev
• Equipment: Fortnite, Unreal Engine 4.

Participants will discover the capabilities of the Fortnite game development tool used to create them. Epic Games Unreal Engine will allow you to develop your own levels inspired by Fortnite, discover gameplay strategies, game mechanics, team building, analysis of Fortnite level design. Using new skills to create Battle Royale levels, participants will begin professional work with Unreal Engine.

Participants will master:

• Fortnite gameplay, level design principles
• Creating levels, environments, terrain
• Filling levels with actors, grids
• Blueprints visual programming language development
• Getting basic game development skills.

Level Design & Cinematics with Unreal Engine 4

• 13-17 l.
• Game Dev, Creative
• Equipment: Unreal Engine 4, Adobe Photoshop.

When developing Unreal Engine 4, students will create their own world using a world-class photo-realistic game engine that allows them to create award-winning games. Using Sequencer, an editing tool, animations, young people will create dynamic videos with very detailed characters, animations, sounds.

In this course you will:

• Create levels, environments
• Fill worlds with nets, actors
• Shoot videos using the Sequencer
• Develop Visual Blueprints Programming Language
• Learn game development skills.

Program Gameplay Mechanics with Unreal Engine 4

• 13-17 l.
• Coding, Game Dev
• Provision: Unreal Engine 4.

Students will create unique games by working with the full Unreal Engine 4 toolkit. This leading game engine is used to develop award-winning games. Participants will learn how to develop traditional types of games - FPS, platformers, racing games, will use Blueprints, a visual programming language, to change, create game events (moving platforms, control points). By honing their design skills, students will lay the foundation for their future career as a designer.

Classes include:

• Creating levels, environments
• Filling worlds with nets, actors
• Using Blueprints, the Unreal Engine visual programming language that implements game mechanics
• Player interaction development
• Getting the necessary game design skills.

VR Design with Unity & Oculus Go

• 13-17 l.
• Coding, Game Dev
• Tools: Unity, Magica Voxel, Oculus Go.

Participants will play, explore virtual reality, Oculus Go. This all-in-one virtual system with no wires or cords connected is combined with Unity, a standard game engine. Creating amazing worlds, teens will be able to see, hear, create a full-fledged project with virtual reality. After the shift is completed, teenagers will take home their projects, Oculus Go, to continue to create and improve interactive virtual spaces.

Students will learn:

• Use game objects, models, levels to create virtual spaces
• Interact with C #
• Create a virtual reality experience
• Develop coding skills, design.

Intro to Python Coding for Machine Learning

• 13-17 l.
• Coding
• Equipment: Python, Tensorflow, PyCharm.

Coding skills are one of the most demanded in the modern labor market, they allow you to get real experience of introduction to machine learning. Participants will apply coding knowledge to machine learning: master logic games, Python - the fastest growing programming language available, and move on to object-oriented concepts. Students will create simple neural networks and prepare for advanced machine learning courses.

The course includes:

• Mastering Python
• The study of basic neural networks
• Preparing for more advanced machine learning content
• Getting skills of computational thinking.

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

• 13-17 l.
• Coding
• Provision: PyCharm, Python, Tensorflow.

Machine learning opens the door to a wide variety of tasks. Young people will study this developing field, use data sets, probabilities, statistics, Python tools, TensorFlow, helping computers emulate the work of the brain. Novice students must learn Python before starting the shift in order to learn machine learning.

In this course you will:

• Use TensorFlow to create a neural network
• Learn Python Machine Learning
• Learn without direct coding
• Develop coding skills, logical thinking.

Cybersecurity & encryption

• 13-17 l.
• Coding
• Equipment: Python, PyCharm.

The program will teach methods of transmitting information, creating secret messages, and will allow you to share plans with your classmates, staying one step ahead of potential cyber attacks. Students will learn how to encrypt data using software, computers, understand how the principles of cryptography are related to modern cybersecurity, learn functionality, write down the implementation of algorithms (SHA, RSA) to ensure the security of modern computer systems.

In this course you will:

• Encrypt messages, save information
• Decrypt Encrypted Messages
• Create, analyze small security programs.

Voice Apps for Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant

• 13-17 l.
• Coding
• Tools: Voiceflow for Alexa & Google Assistant.

The course will allow you to take voice applications to the next level, develop applications for Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, which can play a voice game, transfer music. Voiceflow encoding makes a voice application a reality, it will allow you to develop your own application, post it online.

Classes allow you to:

• Create voice applications
• Work with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
• Use program design, visual workflows.

Advanced Minecraft Modding with Java

• 13-17 l.
• Coding, Game Dev
• Equipment: Minecraft, Java, IntelliJ.

Participants will move on to production Java coding for Minecraft: this increasingly popular game allows you to change the live code base, create your own tools, blocks, and mobs. By revealing the capabilities of Java, students will gain the skills to solve critical problems necessary for a future career, the implementation of personal projects.

In this course you will:

• Use variables, functions, control structures to configure Minecraft
• Apply java
• Create Minecraft Mods
• Develop logical thinking, problem solving skills.

Code Apps with Java

• 13-17 l.
• Coding
• Software: Java, IntelliJ.

Program Code Apps with Java will help you learn the basics of Java, one of the most relevant programming languages; it has many uses, from game development to business applications. Regardless of the level of coding knowledge, students will be able to improve their Java skills using console applications, solving programming problems.

The composition of the program:

• Java Project Development
• Using arrays, loops, if statements
• Definition of variables, data types, classes, constructors.

Java Coding & Game Development

• 13-17 l.
• Coding, Game Dev
• Features: Java, IntelliJ, Processing.

Education is based on the intersection of coding and graphics: using Java, one of the most popular coding languages, students will learn the basics of programming, create arcade games. Going beyond the scope of text programs, students will create visual effects and use a processing library. Fascinating graphics exceed the capabilities of console programs, allowing you to create an outstanding portfolio.

The program allows you to:

• Java Programming
• Define variables, if statements, loops, classes, constructors
• Create graphics, animations using Processing
• Master game design
• Solve programming problems.

Code Apps with C ++

• 13-17 l.
• Coding
• Tools: C ++, the Microsoft Visual Studio Community.

Young people will learn the basics of C ++, one of the most important programming languages, applications covering the design of system software, game development. C ++ opens up a huge world of coding, development, allows you to use, create projects, test growing knowledge in an interview format.

Tasks include:

• Initialization, use of variables
• Work with strings, characters, algorithms
• Solving programming problems
• Formation of answers to user requests.

Develop & Code Games with C ++

• 13-17 l.
• Coding, Game Dev
• Hardware: C ++, Microsoft Visual Studio Community.

The Develop & Code Games with C ++ program allows you to improve the level of C ++ proficiency, design, and introduce game images. Using graphic libraries, participants will develop their own arcade games using the popular programming language. Students will focus on the implementation of elements of basic artificial intelligence, keyboard and mouse control, and find intersection points for the interaction of the main components of the creation of the game. Starting a career as a game programmer, participants use the standard edition of Microsoft Visual Studio Community Edition, create impressive projects.

Participants will be able to:

• Initialize, use variables
• Work with strings, characters, algorithms
• Use graphic libraries, add visual effects
• Handle user input.

Autonomous Robotics with Take-Home Sphero RVR

• 13-17 l.
• Coding robotics
• Features: Sphero RVR with Advanced Sensor Kit.

Young people will gain access to the world of autonomous robotics, master Sphero RVR - a durable, versatile, programmable robot, ready to work immediately after installation. Designed with individual characteristics in mind, the Sphero RVR has many built-in sensors, a professional-level control system, a powerful engine, and off-road protectors. This programmable bot opens a new level of hardware, practical robotics, and engineering.

The program includes:

• Using Sphero RVR, learning coding techniques, robotics
• Reading Sensor Data
• The formation of the basic behavior of artificial intelligence
• The use of programming logic, computational thinking.

3D Printing Modular Devices with Take-Home Printer

• 13-17 l.
• Robotics, creative
• Provision: Autodesk Maya, Monoprice Select Mini V2.

Students will discover the fast-growing world of 3D printing, create complex 3D models, master Autodesk Maya, design moving parts equipped with an engine. Having experienced the printing process from beginning to end, teenagers will learn how to maintain the printer: replace the filament, clean, prepare the assembly plate, and achieve the best printing results. Participants will track all stages of printing, see how prints take shape layer by layer, plug in engines, and monitor moving projects.

Study allows you to:

• Master the 3D printing process
• Use best practices for effective 3D printing, troubleshooting
• Explore 3D space, design 3D models
• Create moving print patterns.

Digital Video Production: Start a YouTube Channel

• 13-17 l.
• Creative
• Hardware: Adobe Premiere & After Effects, YouTube.

YouTube allows you to implement innovative ideas: create video blogs, game broadcasts, tutorials, providing an online presence. Participants will master video production, shooting on professional equipment, using Adobe Premiere, editing the project. Advanced students will use Adobe After Effects. Applying the acquired skills, participants will launch a YouTube channel that will attract subscribers.

Study includes:

• Shooting on professional equipment, including DSLR cameras
• Editing video, audio tracks
• Use of operator software.

Video Production & Special Effects for YouTube

• 13-17 l.
• Creative
• Software: Adobe Premiere & After Effects, YouTube.

The course allows you to study the stages of video production, plan, frame digital videos, work together with your classmates, make a film using professional equipment. Using the capabilities of Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, participants will edit clips, add animation, special effects. Study results:

• Use of professional equipment including DSLR cameras
• Editing video, audio, using operator software
• Creation of special effects, animations.

Code Cafe: Interactive Game Development with Java

• 10-15 l.
• Coding, Game Dev
• Software: Java, IntelliJ, Processing.

Using Java, one of the most popular coding languages, participants will learn the basics of programming for creating attractive applications, games with graphics. Girls will go beyond interacting with the console, text programs, will receive enhanced opportunities for interacting with processing, the priority of visual, user feedback will optimize the user experience. Thanks to graphic manipulations, interactive design, the course will provide an understanding of programming through visual implementation.

Syllabus:

• Java game development
• Defining variables, if statements, loops, classes, constructors
• Creation of graphics, animations
• Application of game design.

Print Shop: 3D Printing for Physical Devices

• 10-15 l.
• Robotics, Creative
• Features: Autodesk Maya, Monoprice Select Mini V2.

3D-printed objects are changing the world, used in countless industries - from prosthetics to rocket engine parts. The course teaches you how to use Autodesk Maya, design, create complex three-dimensional models. Girls will learn to use a 3D printer: they will learn the best safety practices, maintenance, see how the design is implemented. Participants connect their models to the engine, see how projects begin to move.

Participants will master:

• 3D printing process
• Using Best Practices for Effective 3D Printing, Troubleshooting Fingerprints
• Work in 3D space, design of 3D models
• Create moving print patterns.

Art Gallery: Creative Design with Adobe Animate

• 10-15 l.
• Creative
• Tools: Adobe Creative Suite.

Participants will realize their creative ideas using the full range of Adobe products, including Adobe Animate. Having studied the basics of composition, critical thinking, girls will solve design problems, train creative solutions skills.

Tasks include:

• Design art, animation, use the basics of drawing
• Mastering Wacom Professional Drawing Tablets
• Online marketing practice
• Digital Portfolio Development.

Film Studio: Video Production for YouTube

• 10-15 l.
• Creative
• Features: Adobe Premiere, YouTube.

Participants will choose the format of online presence: video blogs, tutorials, short videos, shoot projects on a professional-level camera, master Adobe software. Having studied the basics of filming, editing, students will launch the YouTube channel and complete the week with a ready-made working project.

Students will master:

• Shooting video content for YouTube
• Use of professional equipment including DSLR cameras
• Editing video, audio tracks.

Machine Learning: Coding Deep Neural Networks - $ 4,099 / 2 week

• 13-18 l.
• Coding robotics
• Software: NVIDIA Jetson Nano, PyCharm, TensorFlow.

Machine learning methods, although formalized in the 1950s, have only recently begun to have a significant impact: they have shown excellent results in the diagnosis of oncology, are actively used in image detection, creating Snapchat filters, processing natural language, Siri - today machine learning is promoting the technologies of the future .

After learning Python, TensorFlow, using data sets, participants will learn how to build neural networks, reward schemes, process data. Next, young people test their skills using the Deepmind Starcraft 2 Learning Environment.

The curriculum includes:

• Using TensorFlow, creating a neural network
• Learning Machine Learning (Python)
• Learning without direct coding
• Learning Speed Optimization
• Development of programming skills, machine learning.

Hackathon: Team-Based App Creation with Unity

• 13-18 l.
• Coding, game development, creative
• Tools: Unity, C #, Adobe Photoshop.

Two-week elite experience of Hackathon: Team-Based App Creation with Unity will allow you to develop an existing application, the project develops teamwork skills. The first week includes learning the basics of application development, using C #, Unity - a standard development tool. The student will gain experience with UX / UX, an understanding of the interaction of coding and technology.

The second stage includes teamwork, allows you to implement a common vision: checking code in online repositories, actively creating a code version of a real project. The study will end with the release of your own project (application or game), which will become a prominent part of the portfolio.

Students will learn how to:

• Create applications, design workflows
• Program, develop in C #
• Effectively work as a team.

C ++ Game Programming: Algorithms & AI

• 13-18 l.
• Coding
• Hardware: C ++, Microsoft Visual Studio.

Program C ++ Game Programming: Algorithms & AI will open a huge world of programming, development, C ++ syntax. Developing games with 2D-graphics, user controls, students will master this popular programming language. The second week includes improving games, implementing algorithms (finding paths, creating maps). The program will prepare for college, gain in-depth knowledge of C ++.

In this course you will:

• Read user input, print formatted output
• Implement a game loop
• Use algorithms (path search, map creation).

Game Engine Development With C ++

• 13-18 l.
• Coding, Game Dev
• Equipment: C ++, Microsoft Visual Studio.

Studying C ++ will allow you to create your own game, to study the similarity of code structuring, to understand which elements help to quickly, efficiently introduce new content. This knowledge will become the basis for creating your own game engine, letting you know which code to save, what to cut when creating the starting point of several projects. Game engines do not just save time - they are an integral part of professional game development, iterate through mechanics and balance until the game becomes perfect.

The program includes:

• Read user input, print formatted output
• Game loop implementation
• Adding graphics, controls
• Developing an API for creating game engine content
• Create basic code that can be used for various products.