FLAME UNIVERSITY

Summer
Immersion
Program
Batch I - 20th May, 2024 - 29th May, 2024
Batch II - 17th June, 2024 - 26th June, 2024
Message from
the Chair
Dear Students,

Warm Greetings!
We welcome you to the FLAME University Summer Immersion Program 2024. Have you been
wondering what exactly Liberal Education is? How can exposure to varied subjects simultaneously
benefit you? FUSIP is where your answer lies!
Grab the opportunity to immerse yourself in an intellectually stimulating and fun way of learning
about topics you were always interested in. Deep dive into classroom discussions, benefit from
the most engaging pedagogy, enjoy the serene campus and make fascinating new friends!
The program entails sessions in psychology, public policy, technology (design and computer
science), writing, environmental conservation, and fine and performing arts to name a few. The
design of the sessions allows you to get a glimpse of liberal education and great opportunities
to gel with others through day-out activities that go beyond classroom teaching. Through this
enthralling experience you will gain a holistic understanding of FLAME University’s educational
ethos.
We believe FUSIP is all about turning Mirrors into Windows!
We look forward to your participation!
Prof. Shalaka Shah | Ph.D. – Psychology & Pedagogy
Chair, Summer Immersion Program

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 FLAME University
Summer Immersion
Program (FUSIP)
The FLAME University Summer Immersion Program (FUSIP) 2024 offers an opportunity to
high school students to gain a first-hand understanding of liberal education. The curriculum is
interdisciplinary and delivered in a framework that embraces the spirit of liberal education at
FLAME University - an essence that places special emphasis on critical thinking, research, and
engagement with diverse ideas and perspectives, while inculcating the values of leadership,
teamwork and effective communication.

The program will help students strengthen their skills through a mix of exciting academic and
non-academic courses that provide a strong foundation to succeed in college, and beyond. The
courses have been designed to be contemporary and relevant, with content and delivery that go
beyond what is covered in a traditional high school classroom.

The program will also help improve social awareness, impart life skills and instill a sense of empathy.

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SUMMER IMMERSION
PROGRAM: Indicative
SESSION CATALOGUE
SESSION 01 The session will introduce young minds to entrepreneurship as a
concept. It will focus on how entrepreneurs think, how youngsters can
Entrepreneurship Lab
create and develop ideas and how they can convert ideas to action.

SESSION 02 The session will cover basics of Media Literacy and will provide an
understanding of consequences of disinformation in democracies.
Media Literacy
The session will also briefly delve into frameworks used to deconstruct
media messages and will include case studies of fact checkers
working on curbing fake news.

SESSION 03 The session will focus on basic tools of acting such as body language,
voice and speech. Students will learn how to use these tools effectively
Acting Basics
to create an illusion of time and space.

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SESSION 04 In this digital era, we spent countless hours online every day. Are you
aware of risks and exposures when you decide to fill out a poll or play
Hit the Road - A Financial
a game for fun? In this session we will learn about digital footprints
Adventure and online safety and share tips on how to safeguard yourself online.

SESSION 05 The session will tell you what data visualization exactly is. It will
teach you how to find the right data for your academic research
The exciting world of Data
and essays, how to create exciting charts and graphs and where to
Visualization find data and tools to make them. We will be working with data and
there will be class-based assignments to create charts, understand
good-bad graphs, and know more about data journalism, timeline
tools and learn to create interactive data visualizations.

This session gives an introduction to the concept of conditional

SESSION 06
Understanding Conditionals:
Unlocking the Power of Decision
Making in Computer Science
statements in computer programming. We start by looking at the
concept of a variable, and how different types of data can be stored
in these variables. We then introduce conditional statements, and
discuss how they are used to make decisions in a program, and
how they are used to control the flow of a computer program. The
session is designed to engage with students at a conceptual level
even if they have no prior coding experience.

SESSION 07 The session provides students with an introduction to the field of

user experience (UX) design, which is a critical aspect of creating
Interactive-X
effective and engaging digital products. Through this session,
students will learn about the different components of UX design,
including its purpose, process, principles, and key concepts. The
session will cover various topics related to UX design, including the
fundamental principles of designing for users and understanding
their needs and preferences. Students will learn how to wireframe
an idea, which involves creating a visual representation of the
product’s layout and content to better understand how it will look and
function. They will also learn how to create low-fidelity prototypes
with Figma, a popular design tool used by UX designers to create
digital prototypes quickly and easily.

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SESSION 08 Happiness is something we all experience at various occasions
in our daily life. Ever wondered where this feeling emerges from?
Demystifying Science of
Wouldn’t it be interesting to know why and how we feel happiness?
Happiness This session will help students understand the scientific basis of
happiness from multiple lenses within psychology. The session
will involve simple ways to help students learn several techniques
and positive practices to improve one’s happiness and well-being.

SESSION 09 Marketing is the function that examines consumer needs and seeks
to influence and satisfy their demands through the company’s
Marketing
products. Marketers develop strategies and marketing tactics to
transform their products from a concept to a product in the hands of
the customer, who not only uses them but also recommends them
to other customers in the marketplace. Discover this interesting
management function that exists for the customer!

SESSION 10 Understanding Gender: The session will introduce students to basic

concepts of gender, gender roles and stereotypes in our society. It will
Beyond Pink and Blue
focus on how biology and culture have shaped these ideas and how
these ideas have undergone a change over the past few decades.

SESSION 11 This session will challenge students to understand the converging

Climate Change and Pandemics
- Converging threats
threat posed by a changing climate and its potential to expose
humans to pathogens from the near and distant past, a challenge
that could prove more serious than even COVID-19. The module
will include a lecture, class-discussion of key concepts and online
discussion board.

SESSION 12 Philosophy is not only thinking deeply about significant abstract

issues, but also engaging with daily activities in a philosophical
Philosophy in Everyday Life
manner. Some questions we deal with regularly bring out interesting
philosophical discussions: Is it okay to lie for my best friend? When
everyone is telling me what to do, how do I truly know what’s best
for me? When I turn 18, have I changed enough to make important
decisions in my life? These questions can be answered common-
sensically and philosophically. In this session, we will explore
philosophical engagement with such everyday questions.

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SESSION 13
Introduction to Literary
and Cultural Studies
LCS is an interdisciplinary field that examines how cultural practices
and meaning are formed in a society over a period of time. Have you
ever deeply thought of culture? What does culture mean? In this
interactive session, we will look at advertisements, songs, photos-
images and stories all around us to understand why culture matters.

SESSION 14 This session aims at introducing the German language and seeks
to impart basic knowledge of the German language. The module will
The Fast and Fun Way to Learn
focus on introducing German culture and provide a framework for
German acquiring survival communication skills in the language.

SESSION 15 Being one of the popular forms of art, the session on Calligraphy will
teach students how to write Roman letter forms, create compositions
Calligraphy
with circular, angular and extended strokes of alphabets. Students
will be able to write poems with these calligraphic expressions.

SESSION 16
Where to put your data:
Understanding Arrays and Data
Structures
This session explores the concept of arrays and data structures in
computer programming by engaging with the following questions:
What are Data Structures? How are they used to store and organize
data? How can they be used to enhance the functionality and
readability of code?

SESSION 17 Students will understand the principles of creative thinking and its
significance in various aspects of life. Creative thinking is an essential
ThinkLab
skill that enables individuals to come up with innovative solutions
to complex problems. It plays a crucial role in problem-solving,
innovation, and personal growth. During the session, the students
will be engaged in various fun and interactive exercises that are
intended to help them expand their imaginations. These exercises
are designed to help students break out of their traditional ways of
thinking and to think outside the box. They will learn how to approach
problems from different angles and perspectives, leading to more
creative and effective solutions.

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SESSION 18 This session gives a basic introduction to understanding films and
film making. Students will understand the process of reading and
Film Appreciation and Film Making
analyzing films. Sum of the processes that constitute filmmaking
will be elaborated upon. The session will involve viewing some film
clips to illustrate the same.

SESSION 19 Students will be exposed to a range of key concepts, tools, and

techniques that are essential for successful animation creation.
Cartoonology
The session will start with an introduction to the fundamentals of
animation, including the basic principles of animation, such as
timing, spacing, and squash and stretch, and the different types of
animation, such as 2D, 3D, and stop-motion animation. The students
will be introduced to software tools that are commonly used in the
animation industry to create animations. They will have developed
their storytelling and idea-generation skills, and they will be able to
create basic animations using industry-standard software.

SESSION 20 The field trip to a nearby village exposes students to village life.
Students get to see the Gram Panchayat in that village, visit a local
Rural Immersion
government school, a public health center or a hospital, any other
government body present in that village, and visit a farm. The rural
visit opens discussion about current issues in the village, primary
source of income, understanding of government structures operating
in the village and seasonal crops grown in the village.

SESSION 21 Dance has been defined by many in various ways. It is a visual

music for someone at the same time a hidden language of the soul
Dance Mystique
for the other. The session will let one experience the greatest joy of
movement, feel the space, enjoy the energy and find ‘the new you’
while moving through the music. The session will introduce Dance
and Movement in the context of Indian and Contemporary Dance.

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Who should attend The applicant must be a student in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 for the current academic
year (minimum age 14).

Program Dates Batch I - 20th May, 2024 - 29th May, 2024

Application Deadline - 12th May, 2024

Batch II - 17th June, 2024 - 26th June, 2024

Application Deadline - 9th June, 2024

Application forms should be submitted by the application deadline.

Confirmation emails will be sent to the students.

Program Fee • INR 50,000/- (inclusive of service tax)

• Fees should be paid through bank transfer* / cheque / demand draft and made
payable to “FLAME University Pune” at Pune.
• In case of payment by cheque / demand draft, please write the applicant name,
application number and “FLAME University Summer Immersion Program” at
the back of the cheque / demand draft.
• Payment by cheque / demand draft should be mailed to FLAME University,
401, Phoenix Complex, Bund Garden Road, Opp. Residency Club, Pune -
411001, Maharashtra, India.
• In case of a bank transfer, please send an email to admission@flame.edu.in
with the applicant name, application number and “FLAME University Summer
Immersion Program” along with the transaction details of the transfer done.
• Fee paid shall not be refundable under any circumstances.
*For details of bank transfer, please contact our program advisors.

Application To apply, the applicant must:

Procedure • Apply online by completing the application form at www.flame.edu.in/academics/

summer-immersion-program/apply

• Attach a recent color photograph to the application form

• After application submission, a confirmation email along with the application

number will be sent to the student

• Submit the program fee on the registration portal

• Applications without the payment of the program fee will not be accepted and
will be deemed incomplete

• Important information about registration, schedule, etc. will be sent a few days
prior to the program commencement date

Apply Now To apply, please visit:

www.flame.edu.in/academics/summer-immersion-program/apply.

Contact Information Toll Free Number: 1-800-209-4567

Email ID: admission@flame.edu.in

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STUDENT
TESTIMONIALS
“
This was the best week of my summer and I am really honored to be a part of the
FLAME Summer Immersion Program. I have learnt so much thanks to all teachers
and their commendable efforts.
“
- Ms. Mahzbin Maloo, Mumbai

“
This definitely provided a lot of opportunities with relevant and enjoyable content.
Digital footprint was a topic that engaged me for sure.

- Ms. Navya Bajaj, Gurgaon

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“
FLAME Summer Immersion Program was like a rainbow cake! It was interactive,
pushed us to think from different perspectives and changed our outlook. Courses
like Data Visualization were captivating.
“
- Ms. Aashna Jain, Pune

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ABOUT
FLAME UNIVERSITY
FLAME University has been established as a state
private university vide the FLAME University Act 2014
(Maharashtra Act No. II of 2015) of the Government of
Maharashtra. Degrees offered by FLAME University
are as per UGC norms. FLAME has been set up
with an idealistic vision and a social commitment to
contribute to society in a noble manner.
FLAME’s educational philosophy is rooted in the
concept of liberal education, a system of instruction
that transcends the artificial divisions that exist
between disciplines and unmasks the underlying
unity of all knowledge. It urges the student to engage
with multiple disciplines in order to view issues from
different perspectives leading to deeper understanding
and better solutions to problems. At the core of its
educational experience is its resolute emphasis on
lifelong learning, critical thinking, tolerance, and good
citizenship.
The University prepares students for leading purposeful
lives rather than specific and narrow professions. It
does this in a participatory, personalized environment
which provides a transformational experience for the
students with the motivation and skills to change the
world for the better. While empowering the student
to be a global citizen, education at FLAME is firmly
anchored in the Indian context that is sensitive and
responsive to the needs of the country through its focus
on research and innovation for creating maximum.
Spread on 60 acres of green expanse, FLAME prepares
students who have a strong desire to learn and grow
continually, welcome new ideas, value diversity with
desire to succeed and give their best towards excellence
in all spheres of life. Its curriculum includes perspective
building, skills and competencies for communication,
problem-solving skills, creativity, innovation, teamwork
and ethics that also meet the needs of the diverse
sectors of the country. It consists of five schools:
FLAME School of Liberal Education, FLAME School
of Computing and Data Sciences, FLAME School of
Business, FLAME School of Communication and
FLAME School of Design, Art & Performance.
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FACILITIES &
INFRASTRUCTURE
The beautifully designed, high-tech campus has facilities give the best of colleges tough competition.
carefully crafted spaces for recreation, collaboration
We also take our environmental responsibilities
and sport. Differently styled classrooms, art centres,
seriously. Our campus has modern, eco-friendly
conference centres and administrative centres provide
water harvesting, water recycling, and solid waste
students and teachers with the flexibility to create
management systems.
learning environments on the go. Our library, a design
marvel in itself, is home to thousands of books and Safety is never compromised at FLAME. Trained
multimedia resources. The student housing facilities security professionals are on duty round the clock,
on campus are equally unique. Needless to say, our providing a secure environment for students and
spacious student dormitories are equipped with all teachers alike. CCTV surveillance is installed at all
modern amenities and Wi-Fi connectivity. key locations and fire safety mechanisms such as fire
extinguishers, smoke and heat detectors and sensible
Sports and sportsman spirit are an integral part of
evacuation plans are in place as well.
the FLAME culture. Apart from the adjacent 18-hole
golf course, the students at FLAME University have Other facilities on campus include provision stores,
an international-sized cricket ground, football, tennis, photocopying facilities, an infirmary, an ambulance
basketball and volleyball courts, outdoor Olympic-sized and shuttle bus service to Pune, a bustling metropolis
swimming pool, track and field, futsal and handball in itself.
at their disposal. A fitness and conditioning studio,
badminton courts, billiards tables, squash courts, table
tennis, carrom and chess ensure that FLAME’s sports

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