2D Cartoons and Game Development in Scratch
Dates: starts in August
Age: grades 1-4
Duration: two weeks, two hours per day
Language: Russian
At this course, students will learn the basics of 2D modeling and try their hand at visual programming using Scratch. The course will cover variables, functions, and cycles – the terms used in all programming languages – as well as develop basic algorithms. At the end of the course, each student will prepare a personal project: a cartoon or a game.
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Photo by Dmitry Grigoryev, ITMO.NEWS
Fundamentals of Python / Development of Console Applications
Dates: August 8-19
Age: grades 6-10
Duration: two weeks, two hours per day
Language: Russian
Python is a high-level programming language with a variety of applications in different software products. One of its advantages is that it’s easy to learn, which is why it is often the first choice for aspiring programmers.
This course will give students a great start in core programming principles, for instance, such terms as variables, cycles, conditions, input and output of information into the console, as well as other key aspects. As a result of the course, students will create their own console applications, learn to recreate the hackers’ console from The Matrix, and develop a password generator.
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Photo by Dmitry Grigoryev, ITMO.NEWS
ITMO.Finance
Dates: starts in the fall
Age: grades 6-9
Duration: three days
Language: Russian
All future leaders who want to manage finances and achieve great heights are welcome to the course. During class, students will develop unique projects, create their personal brands, practice publiс speaking and critical thinking, learn to answer tricky questions, and boost their creativity.
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Credit: ITMO.START
Other courses available at ITMO.START focus on introducing school students to the university’s structure and application procedure, as well as help students get ready for their Unified State Exams. Interested students can apply for courses at the center’s website or on its official VK page.