CREATIVITAS ’25 Summer Bootcamp

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CREATIVITAS ’25 Summer Bootcamp

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CREATIVITAS ’25 Summer Bootcamp

Programme Overview

To embark on a journey where your musical aspirations merge with cutting-edge technology, we invite you to join our unique programme for secondary students, where the brilliant minds of MIT CAST and HKU collaborate exclusively for you! This programme is a collaboration between professors from both prestigious universities, with a 1-week journey to create your own innovation!

Musical instrument design has always existed at the crossroads of art and science, making it an integral part of STEM education that includes art. Throughout this 1-week programme, you will be joining a one-week summer course at the University of Hong Kong or Massachusetts Institute of Technology! Students will have the opportunity to delve into this intersection by creating their own digital musical instruments, mastering programming techniques, and musical performance with the MIT and HKU professors.

Along this enriching path, emphasis will be placed on understanding the core principles of modern music technology, exploring the basics of electronic design and manufacturing, and examining the role of music technology in today’s music landscape. Moreover, participants will engage in discussions and activities focused on the societal impact of music, exploring how aesthetics and ideals are intertwined with musical instruments and how innovative technologies can harness the power of music for purposes such as health, community building, personal development and social impact.

Programme Details

Programme Code: CET202501S

Bootcamp Period: July 31, 2025 – August 7, 2025

Programme Structure:

  • In-person Musical Instrument Design (42 hours over 7 days during summer, July 31- August 7): This intensive on-campus experience focuses on gaining knowledge and skills through hands-on a musical instrument design project

Programme Deadline: May 31, 2025

 

Accommodation Arrangement:

  • Accommodation is included in programme fee for MIT Track
  • Accommodation is NOT included in programme fee for HKU Track
  • Students above 15 years old are eligible to apply for accommodation at HKU and MIT. Details and Fees will be announced in Spring 2025

Targeted Students: Age 14 – 17 (Grade 8 to Grade 11, Secondary 2 to Secondary 5)

Programme Instructors:

  • Evan Ziporyn: Chair Professor and Director of the Center for Art, Science, and Technology (CAST) at MIT. His projects include directing Gamelan Galak Tika and his multimedia installation Arachnodrone, which was exhibited at the MIT Museum and Palais de Tokyo in Paris.
  • Ian Hattwick: Music technology professor at MIT, directing FaMLE (MIT Laptop Ensemble) and serving as CTO for Heath Interactive, a startup designing music experiences for hospitals.
  • Christine Southworth: A composer and video artist, Christine combines sonic and visual elements inspired by the intersections of technology, nature, and global musical traditions.
  • Lark Savoldy: An engineer and musician with experience in blending software and hardware for musical expression.

Programme Fees:

  • Payment for Bootcamp @HKU (Due 3 days after receiving offer letter)
    • HKD 35,000 (AcT Member)
      • Accommodation at HKU should be applied for separately after accepting programme offer, and applicants must be at least 15 years old. Applicants under 15 years old are required to arrange their own outside accommodation accompanied by a guardian.
    •  HKD 42,000 (Non-AcT Member)
      • Accommodation at HKU should be applied for separately after accepting programme offer, and applicants must be at least 15 years old. Applicants under 15 years old are required to arrange their own outside accommodation accompanied by a guardian.
    • Payment for Bootcamp @MIT (Due 3 days after receiving offer letter)
      • HKD 43,000 (AcT Member)
        • Accommodation at MIT is included in the programme fee, and applicants must be at least 15 years old. Applicants under 15 years old are required to arrange their own outside accommodation accompanied by a guardian.
      •  HKD 47,000 (Non-AcT Member)
        • Accommodation at MIT is included in the programme fee, and applicants must be at least 15 years old. Applicants under 15 years old are required to arrange their own outside accommodation accompanied by a guardian.

 

Application and Registration:

  1. Register an account through the link and log into the application system after receiving the email activation link. If you already have an account, you can log in directly.

  2. Select Apply Now under 2025 Application.

  3. Fill in your personal information, academic profile.

  4. At “Programme Selection” add programme “CREATIVITAS ’25 Summer Bootcamp”.

  5. Upload scanned copies of the required supporting documents and other application materials, then select “Confirm & Submit”.

Application Criteria:

  • One-minute self-introduction video in English (upload the link)
  • Short Essay (maximum 300 words in English): Why you are an ideal candidate for the CREATIVITAS Programme?
Co-organised with MIT Center for Art, Science & Technology (CAST) and China Education Technology Investment Company Limited.
*The programme is subject to cancellation if there are insufficient applications.

*Disclaimer: Programme contents and formats are subject to change. We will continue to work closely with professors to refine our programme and ensure that students will have a safe and enjoyable time. Programme fees and application fees are non-refundable.