Department of Computer Science

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1 Computer Technology Camps Summer 2012 July 9 July 26 WEB TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATIONS IN ROBOTICS CREATING ANIMATION & MOVIES EXPLORATIONS IN COMPUTER GAMING CREATING TECHNOLOGICAL TOYS CREATING ANDROID PHONE APPS GENERA L INFORMA TION In response to demand, the Wayne State University Department of Computer Science is offering several Summer Computer Camps designed to assist middle and high school aged students in learning some of the skills needed to participate in the opportunities that are available by considering a career in Computer and Information Science. The Department of Computer Science at Wayne State University has been on the forefront of research and education. There is a great demand for people who have Computer Technology skills. In order to provide a foundation for future skilled workers, the Department of Computer Science is offering the following four summer camps: (A limited number of scholarships are available to subsidize the cost.) WEB TECHNOLOGY (Ages 12 15) EXPLORATIONS IN ROBOTICS (Ages 11 16) CREATING ANIMATION & MOVIES (Ages 11 16) EXPLORATIONS IN COMPUTER GAMING (Ages 15 18) CREATING TECHNOLOGICAL TOYS CAMP (Ages 9 11) CREATING ANDROID PHONE APPS CAMP (Ages 14 18) All camps will include trips to the WSU Sports Center and a weekly visit to a Cultural Center site. A celebration luncheon will be provided on the last day. Parents are invited. Department of Computer Science

2 EXPLORATIONS IN COMPUTER GAMING Student A ges: WEB TECHNOLOG Y CAMP Student A ges: 12 to 15 The goal of this Camp is to have students learn and experience: Write video games for game controllers such as the Xbox 360 controllers. Explore the program techniques behind games. Develop simple 2D and 3D graphics and sound. DAILY PROGRAM SCH EDULE 9:30 12:00 12:00 12:45 12:45 1:45 1:45-3:00 Learn game programming techniques Lunch Create video games Special Activities LABORATORY FACILITI ES Design and code your own playable action games such as Pac-Man, Pong or design one of your own creation. Explore such programming techniques as game loops and collision detection. Explore different game designs such as XNA. Internet Web Page Design How to Develop a Personal Website Transferring web files to a web server Create and establish their own Website Modify and edit web pages for the Website 9:30 12:00 12:00 12:45 12:45 1:45 1:45-3:00 Web Technologies & Design Lunch Web Animation Design Special Activities LABORATORY FACILITI ES Each student will have access to a computer for learning website programming and website development. Each camp participant will develop their own working website.

3 EXPLORATIONS IN ROBOTICS CAMP Student Ages: 11 to 16 Work in pairs to solve challenges by building and programming robots using the LEGO Mindstorms Robotics Invention System Learn about mechanical and software design, project CREATING ANIMATION & MOVIES CAMP Student Ages: 11 to 16 Explore computer animation to create an original computergenerated movie Learn how to use Alice, a 3-D virtual reality software program Learn about mechanical and software design, project 9:30 12:00 Explore robotics 12:45 1:45 Building and program robots Students will build simple robots from the Lego NXT robotics kit and learn to program their robot using a variety of robotics toolkits. Several small robotics projects will be assigned, such as Kick the Can, Balloon Buster, and Dance to the Music. Please note: The robots remain the property of WSU at the end of the camp. 9:30 12:00 Explore animation programming 12:45 1:45 Creating movies with Alice students by providing a more intuitive environment for teaching objectoriented programming. Students will learn common programming constructs, basic algorithm design, and storyboarding of movies/games. Projects will involve the creation of video games and movies.

4 CREATING TECHNOLOGICAL TOYS CAMP Student Ages: 9 to 11 Learn how to make a PicoCricket, a tiny computer, make things spin, light up, and play music Use PicoCricket to create musical sculptures, interactive jewelry, dancing creatures and other playful inventions Learn how to plug lights, motors, sensors, and other devices into a PicoCricket, then program them to react, interact, and communicate. CREATING ANDROID PHONE APPS Student Ages: 14 to 18 : Explore cell phone programming to create original Android applications Learn how to use Android AppInventor software Learn about mechanical and software design, project 9:30 12:00 Explore PicoCricket programming 12:45 1:45 Creating technological toys students using the PicoCricket system. Students will use easy programming constructs to make toys light up, talking jewelry, and other fun projects. 9:30 12:00 Explore AppInventor programming 12:45 1:45 Creating Cell Phone Applications students using Android AppInventor. Each student will have access to a computer for learning Android programming and mobile application development. Students will develop their own working applications.

5 REGISTRATION INFORMATION Student First Name: Student Middle Name: Last Name: Student Birth Date: Street Address: Apt # : PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES July 9 through July 26: Monday through Thursday (No programs on Fridays) 9:30 am - 3:00 pm 9:30 12:00 First Lab Sessions (Students may bring their own or buy it on campus) 12:45 1:45 Second Lab Sessions City: Student Current School: Student Current Grade Level: State: ZIP: Scheduled Visits (tentative) To: Detroit Science Center Detroit Institute of Arts WSU Planetarium Phone Number: Adult T-Shirt Size (circle one) S M L XL XXL Check the camp desired (only one). Fee includes all supplies. WEB TECHNOLOGY- $495 (Ages 12-15) EXPLORATIONS IN ROBOTICS: $495 (Ages 11 16) CREATING ANIMATIONS & MOVIES: $495 (Ages 11 16) EXPLORATIONS IN GAMING: $495 (Ages 15 18) CREATING TECHNOLOGICAL TOYS: $495 (Ages 9 11) CREATING ANDROID PHONE APPS: $495 (Ages 14 18) Payment Method Check (made payable to Wayne State University CS Summer Camp) Master Card Visa Card Holder s Name: Account #: Expiration Date: / Card Holder s Phone # : Total Dollar Amount to Charge: Card Holder s Signature: Registration Form and $50 Deposit (non-refundable) must be received by May 11. Balance must be received by June 8. $50 discount if paid in full by May % discount for WSU Employees, Students, and Alumni CONTACT: Matthew Orr Morr@wayne.edu Or Dr. Seymour J. Wolfson, Interim Chair wolfson@wayne.edu MAILING ADDRESS: Department of Computer Science Wayne State University 5057 Woodward Avenue Suite 3010 Detroit, Michigan Phone: (313) Fax: (313) For additional information or registration forms, visit our website PROFESSIONAL STAFF The Computer Science Department faculty members teach the programs. Trained assistants provide continuous individual assistance. Students will be supervised during all activities.