Summer 2022:
Interdisciplinary AI Project Tracks for K12 Students
by MIT Graduates

Artificial intelligence continues to transform countless industries and domains as new technologies develop in both STEM and the humanities. Our project-based curriculum allows students to learn AI fundamentals while exploring a domain that they're passionate about. A few examples include:
  • AI + Music: Music Recommender– learn to build recommendation systems that power Spotify, Netflix, and more!
  • AI + Arts: Sketch Recognition– explore the importance of sketch recognition and the algorithms behind it.
  • AI + Law: Criminal Justice– build models to detect racial bias in the criminal justice system.
  • AI + Healthcare: DNA Detectives– trace the origins and spread of COVID-19.
The Summer 2022 application deadline is June 15th. Whether students enjoy computer science or not, they will gain an invaluable experience that combines technology education with social good– no prior programming experience needed. I’ve included a program blurb below that I would appreciate if you could share with families, students, or teachers who may benefit (grades 2-12). Thank you so much! ​

Adobe license for Students

Please follow the appropriate directions for your device. Note that the Chromebook application is running on the web and may take longer than usual load times, be prone to crashing, and is subject to additional limitations.
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Digital Photography


​is a form of photography that uses cameras containing arrays of electronic photodetectors to capture images focused by a lens, as opposed to an exposure on photographic film.

Articulated with
​DVC ArtDM 105
Students that complete the year long course with a C or better, complete all the required portfolio projects and pass the final exam with a B or better are eligible for 3 units of UC/CSU transferable credit.
Equipment List:
For best success in this course you will need:
  • A computer that will allow you to download Adobe Photoshop (Chromebook will not work).
  • Access to the internet.
  • A digital camera any make or model - phone camera can work, but traditional type of digital camera would be better. 
  • A desk lamp.
  • Solid plain and colored paper, sheets/pillowcases, tissue paper, or poster board for clean backdrops.​