Classes twice a week. Weekdays or weekends – your choice.
Digital progress journal.
Classes are held in person. Certified shelter available on site.
Each class lasts 1 hour 20 minutes.
Homework is exploratory in nature.
Compact groups of 10 students.
1 year of study
IT: IT start-up
Basic concepts of computer components and their characteristics, shortcut keys for efficient work, troubleshooting, installing and uninstalling software, and an introduction to virtual reality.
IT: 3D modeling and 3D printing
Tinkercad: precision modeling, mastering the use of protractors and calipers, understanding radii and angles, developing prototypes, preparing models for 3D printing, and learning the functional and practical value of designs.
Biotech: Microscopy
Introduction to the structure and use of a microscope: basic concepts of observing flowers, roots, seeds, fungi, and microorganisms in water, and fundamental knowledge of plant anatomy.
Biotech: Plant breeding
Types of soil, soil fertility and how to improve it, seed germination, the influence of light on plant growth, watering techniques, and optimal planting timelines.
Project development with Makerzoid kits using Scratch programming: robotic arm, traffic light, conveyor belt, waiter robot, line follower, alarm clock, automatic plant watering system, and more.
2 year of study
IT: Python Programming
Variables, operators, loops, working with text, functions, lists, random number generators, and drawing. An introduction to programming through game-based projects, culminating in the creation of a personal game.
Biotech: Ecofarmer
Structure of a mobile app: interface, events, blocks, variables, user input, file handling, databases. Platforms include MIT App Inventor and Thunkable. Development of a personal mobile application.
Biotech: Plant Properties
How plants grow: capillary action, phototropism, extreme growing conditions, air purification, moss and algae colonies, responses to touch and temperature. Hands-on experiments with plants to understand growth and development processes.
Biotech: Plants in Space
Gravity, aeroponics, hydroponics: experiments in the ICITY hydroponics lab, space environment simulators, cosmic radiation, virtual spacewalk via the Spacewalk VR app, artificial lighting, water limitations, and conditions for sustaining a space base on Mars.
Workshop: Microcircuit designer
Mastering soldering technology: soldering wires, diodes, resistors, capacitors, LEDs, microchips, indicators, and creating working electrical circuits.
Workshop: Smart Home
Working with Arduino-based construction kits: introduction to PIR motion sensors, LED light control, accessing control systems via the internet, Internet of Things (IoT), and systems for measurement, opening, and closing mechanisms.
3 year of study
IT: Web developer
Website creation with Wix: understanding website structure, SEO keywords, principles of design and layout, and preparing visuals using AI tools.
IT: Eco-house in Sketchup
Principles of eco-construction: site selection, materials, resource accumulation, solar energy use, types of eco-friendly materials, zoning, growing useful plants around an eco-house, designing eco-home elements in Google SketchUp, and architectural planning.
Biotech: City Farmer
Vertical plant cultivation, microgreens, container gardening, rooftop farming, the urban water cycle, composting, city garden planning, organic farming, and insect diversity.
Biotech: Urban insects
Beneficial insects and pests: pollinators, domestic insects, aquatic species, day and night insects, their role in ecosystems, population regulation, and the use of VR in lessons.
Workshop: Electricity in the Modern World
Understanding electric current and resistance, Ohm’s law, multimeters, AC and DC current, transistors, electric motors, and applications of electricity in household appliances.
Workshop: Aerobot Pilot
Drone piloting in Lift Off simulator: standard drones, FPV drones, cargo delivery by drones, agricultural field monitoring, navigating complex courses — everything about drone types and control systems.
4 year of study
IT: Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Worlds
Using AI platforms to create 3D models from text: DALL·E, Meshy, Luma AI, Kaedim; understanding 3D model formats, exporting to Spatial.io, building virtual environments, and designing modern green cities using original 3D assets.
IT: Content maker
Smartphone video production: camera settings, video formats, enhancing video quality, camera movement, sound recording, audio editing in Audacity, video editing in Clipchamp, editing principles, effects, transitions, subtitles, and exporting to various formats.
Biotech: Biotechnology
Introduction to biotechnology: key fields of application, including microorganisms, recycling, the food industry, space exploration, and forensics.
Biotech: Healthy eating
VR-assisted course on healthy eating: understanding which foods are beneficial and why; proteins, fats, carbohydrates, sugar, meal planning, calorie tracking. Use of tools like Yuka food scanner, QR and barcode scanning with Plus app, FatSecret app, and developing a personalized healthy menu.
Workshop: Smart Greenhouse
Principles of smart greenhouse design: precision agriculture, greenhouse modeling in Google SketchUp, temperature and growth sensors, plant monitoring, drip irrigation, remote greenhouse control via mobile apps, Internet of Things (IoT), and AI-powered data analysis.
Workshop: Aerobot Master
Quadcopter assembly: technical features, increasing power, and designing additional components using 3D printing.
5 year of study
IT: Information Environment
Fundamentals of Python programming: working with NFC tags, QR codes, GPS trackers, and augmented reality (AR) using custom 3D models.
IT: Crowdfunding
Presentation and pitching skills: how to present your own project, attract funding, and explore crowdfunding platforms such as Kickstarter, Indiegogo, GoFundMe, and Patreon. Includes budgeting, writing persuasive copy, and presenting a proposal via a website and on social media.
Biotech: Recycling or Upcycling
Innovative recycling methods: processing of plastic, paper, fabric, rubber, microelectronics, biological waste, and edible products. Promoting responsible consumption and waste sorting practices.
Biotech: Biodesign
Biotechnology experiments: influencing the shape, size, and color of fruits, “growing furniture,” creating bioluminescent plants, and in vitro microcloning based at the ICITY lab.
Workshop: Alternative Energy
Renewable energy generation: harvesting clean energy from the sun, wind, and water. Hands-on projects include building a wind turbine, mini hydroelectric station, and solar panels, with custom 3D-printed components.
Workshop: Robotics Laboratory
Final project development: students design their own robotic systems based on study materials inspired by Boston Dynamics robotics, AUXIO exoskeletons, and more.