Join students from around the world to learn new skills, build real-world products and get a taste of what it's like studying at the University of Cambridge.
What you will learn
Day 1
Build your game
- Introduction to Programming with JavaScript
- Adding user interaction to your game
- Adding physics to your game
Day 2
Make a website for your game
- Make a website for your game using HTML/CSS
- Advanced layout and styling
- Publish your game online
Day 3
Gameplay dynamics
- Gameplay dynamics
- Add new gameplay dynamics
- Learn how to work with data structures
Day 4
Image processing
- Program your own Instagram filters for your game avatars
- Work with advanced data structures
- Learn about Object-Oriented Programming
Day 5
Code your own music
- Samples and threads
- Synths, effects and choice
- Advanced topics
Extra
Foundation Coding Certificate
- Receive an assessment after the course to gain a Foundation Coding Certificate
Special activities
Tech labs
- Work through personal projects with tutors
Formal dinner
- Attend a traditional formal dinner in a Cambridge College Grand Dining Hall
Lectures / outings
- Hear specialist talks from researchers and industry experts
Foundation Coding Certification Package
£99 added to your ticket
The Foundation Coding Certificate package is a post-course assessment designed to recognise the coding skills and techniques our students have acquired.
- Students will receive set of activities and mini-projects to work on independently after the summer school.
- Student submit their work for review within two months and receive detailed feedback to help them improve their skills.
- Students will be awarded the Foundation Coding certificate upon successful completion, which will be useful to include in University applications.