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What is Chaos Camp?

Chaos Camp is Chaos’ annual programming academy for junior developers interested in gaining the coding knowledge and skills essential for a career in software development for computer graphics. The academy is organized in partnership with MNKnowledge—a trusted provider of educational services in the field of information technology.

Chaos Camp 2024 in a nutshell:

3.5-month free intensive online training conducted in English

Lectures and assignments in C++ algorithms, data structures, and ray tracing

Training in engineering habits and business coaching

Open for applicants from Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark, and Germany

Certificate of Completion awarded to participants who attend at least 80% of lectures and submit at least 80% of the assignments

Best-performing Chaos Camp students may be interviewed to join Chaos

Join Chaos Camp, learn from highly skilled mentors, and get a chance to grow your career as part of Chaos’ development team.

The application for Chaos Camp 2024 has already been closed.

How to apply for Chaos Camp

Admission and completion steps

March 7, 2024

Join the online Chaos Camp Meetup to meet the lecturers, see the detailed course calendar, and ask your questions.

Watch the webinar recording >

By March 21, 2024

Apply for Chaos Camp and take the next step in your journey after graduating from university or acquiring some practical experience.

By April 2, 2024

Score high on the Chaos Camp entry test in math, algorithms, and software development basics to become a Chaos Camp student.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to take the test.

April 2, 2024

Get ready to join the first Chaos Camp lecture on April 2, 2024. The training will continue until mid-July.

*Approved candidates will sign a Participation Agreement.

July, 2024

Be among the best-performing Chaos Camp students for a chance to interview for a developer role at Chaos.

*Approved candidates will complete additional training in C++ algorithms and machine learning in the fall of 2024 during their onboarding phase at Chaos.

Chaos Camp Curriculum

Lectures: Twice a week (Mondays & Wednesdays), start at 17:00 CET
Format: Online, 2 hours per lecture
Duration: April 2 to July 17, with some days off

Complementary program:

Business coaching, April 18-19, 9:00 - 12:00 CET;

Engineering habits, May 16, 21, 23, and 30, 17:00 - 19:00 CET

Data types and their behavior. Math algorithms. Dealing with the floating point numbers. Precision in floating point calculations. Specifics.
A look at computer architectures. Memory structure. Why do we need to know that? Access patterns and according data arrangement.
Recursion. Backtracking. Memoization.
Statistical and probabilistic algorithms. Randomized algorithms.
Introduction to parallel calculations and algorithms. Specifics and what to be aware of. A simple example. Examples with statistical algorithms.
Sorting algorithms. Types, specifics.
Generic algorithms: selection sort, insertion sort, bubble sort, shaker sort,
Shell sort, merge sort, quick sort.
Special algorithms: counting sort, radix sort.
Searching - linear, binary, interpolation, and parallel.
Geometry.

Meet the lecturers

Associate Professor Petar Armyanov, Ph.D.

Mentor, C++ Algorithms and Data Structures

Lyubomir Koev

Mentor, C++ Algorithms and Data Structures

Vladislav Vulchev

Mentor, Ray tracing

Professor Krassimir Manev, Ph.D.

Guest lecturer, C++ Algorithms and Data Structures

Associate Professor Boyko Bantchev, Ph.D.

Guest lecturer, C++ Algorithms and Data Structures

Valentin Nikolov

Lecturer, Engineering Habits

Zlatina Mihaylova, PhD

Lecturer, Business Coaching

Ivan Vardarov

Course assistant, Ray tracing

Dimitar Bashliev

Course assistant, Ray tracing

Meet participants from previous Chaos Camp editions.

Argir Boyadzhiev, Algorithms for С++ course

Software Developer, Chaos Vantage team, Participant in Chaos Camp 2020 - 2021

"The Algorithmic course teaches you how to reach the performance potential of C++. It covers not only algorithms and data structures but also how computers work and how to better utilize their resources. It helped me understand new concepts and filled gaps in my knowledge.

I've been a part of Chaos for about 3 years now. This course was a key step in my journey, and maybe it will be for you too."

Asen Markov, Ray Tracing course

Software Developer, V-Ray for Maya team, Participant in Chaos Camp 2021 - 2022

"Ray Tracing sounds scary, right? At least it did to me. But the Chaos Camp course showed me how easy it is to get going. We started creating wild images from the very beginning. Delivered with passion, the course felt like a true journey. And like any good journey, it had a dragon at the end.

After building my first ray tracer, I was filled with confidence and inspiration. I now work at Chaos, and in large part, I owe it to this course. The journey goes on, and I know – a new dragon awaits. There’s one for you too."

FAQ

Who is Chaos Camp for?

Is Chaos Camp suitable for high school graduates and junior students?

What is the Chaos Camp 2024 admission procedure?

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How can I prepare for the Chaos Camp entry test?

Why is Chaos Camp 2024 only open for applicants based in Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark, and Germany?

Will I get a certificate at the end of the Chaos Camp training?

Will Chaos Camp help me become a Chaos employee?

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Past courses

Chaos Camp (2022 - 2023)	Chaos Camp (2021 - 2022)	Chaos Camp (2021 - 2020)	Chaos Camp (2019 - 2020)
Ray Tracing	Ray Tracing
Web programming with Go	Web programming with Go	Go course	Go course
Algorithms & Data Structures for С++	Algorithms & Data Structures for С++	Algorithms for С++	Algorithms for С++

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