Prospective Students :: Taster Courses
Since 2006, the School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences has run a series of free taster courses to give prospective undergraduate students the chance to experience a day in the university environment (these are in addition to the Open Days).
We are planning more events for next year, but the details below give an idea of what was on offer and some of the student feedback.
Courses:
- Lights, cameras, ACTION - a film/TV production
- Does computing have the X Factor?
- I'm a mathematician - get me out of here
Lights, cameras, ACTION - a film/TV production
Wednesday 7th July, 2010
A one day taster course in Film and TV Production - a short hands on
introduction to making films and TV programmes. During the day you will work
in a team to devise an idea for a short narrative sequence, after you have
learnt some basic camera skills, you will shoot the footage and after a
brief overview of very basic editing techniques in our Apple Mac suite you
will edit your shots into a sequence and add music/sound to give your piece
atmosphere. It may not be a block buster but it will be a fun start!
Student feedback
Which aspect(s) of the Taster Course were you most impressed with?:
"The guidance from the staff, the quality of the equipment and software"
"Equipment available and knowledge of the staff. Also locations available"
What did you like most about the course?:
"The fact that we were allowed to do our own thing rather than being told what to do"
Does computing have the X Factor?
Wednesday 7th July, 2010
Join us for a taster course and discover the extra factor that computing has
to offer you. During this one day course you will be participating in a
series of hands on tutorials so you can try different exciting areas of
computing for yourself.
- Learn about what goes on under the hood of a PC;
- Ever thought it might be fun to try hacking? We can show you how easy it is;
- Build your own website with Flash animations;
- Learn how to write an application for your mobile and vote for your own website over the internet.
You will be assisted by a team of our lecturers and have the chance to find out interesting information about any area in computing that you are interested in.
Student feedback
"I really enjoyed myself and I have learnt plenty of things about flash. Thank you University of Greenwich for the taster class."
Which aspect(s) of the Taster Course were you most impressed with?:
"Building a PC and programming the mobile"
"I was impressed with the range of tasks, from building PCs, to the network security."
Has this course made you change your mind about attending University?:
"I think this has helped because I think Greenwich University has got the facilities for my course.
WELL DONE ORGANISERS."
Now that you have been on this taster course are you more likely to apply for this subject (or subject area) at degree level at this university?:
"[Yes], because of the brilliant facilities and lecturers."
"Yes, because it is much more interesting and the campus is very pretty."
I'm a mathematician - get me out of here
Wednesday 7th July, 2010
Did you watch "The Story of Maths"? Are you a fan of "Numb3rs"? Were you
inspired by "A beautiful mind"?
Discover the exciting world of mathematics! Learn how mathematicians think! See how mathematics shapes the world we live in, and have fun with stimulating mathematical problems and puzzles! This workshop gives an introduction to university mathematics and shows some of the career possibilities open to mathematics and statistics graduates, from the financial world to the latest research projects.
Student feedback
Which aspect(s) of the Taster Course were you most impressed with?:
"The course was extremely inspirational and made me even more likely to apply for it!"
"I was impressed by the friendliness of the staff which made me enjoy the course more"
Do you intend to apply to this subject at this University? Please give reasons.:
"Yes. Excellent teaching and great buildings."
What did you like most about the course?:
"Learning how maths is applied so widely to everyday life."
Now that you have been on this taster course are you more likely to apply for this subject (or subject area) at degree level at this university?:
"Yes. The university and course seem better."
"Yes, [there are] so many job opportunities."
The taster days are organised as part of the University of London Summmer School Programme.
Further details and registration from:
University of London Taster Courses
Room 229, Senate House
Malet Street
London WC1E 7HU
Tel: 020 7862 8034
Email:
Please note: These courses are aimed primarily at students at the end of their first year of A/AS/AVCE level study (or equivalent) who are planning to enter university in September of the following year. All taster courses will take place on the Greenwich Campus, University of Greenwich.
For more details about the range of open days we offer and other opportunities to visit the University, see our visiting page.