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  • The Art & Science of Filmaking

    Almost 120 years ago (1896), the first film ever made was presented in a French café impressing the audience. From that time a new art was progressively formed through a variety of artistic movements, trends, and also scientific and technological achievements.

    Film watching has been a favorite habit for billions of people around the world. But, why are so many people engaged by the stories presented on screen? What are the biological and psychological processes activated during film-watching? How have these processes evolved in humans? Do we all “see” the same story on screen? Furthermore, how is cinematic reality constructed? How do images and sounds interact to compose the cinematic world? What is the science behind visual and audio effects?

    These are just some of the concepts to be investigated by the students in this course. As they develop a deep understanding of the principles of cinematic narration, students will also learn various scientific concepts as well as techniques related the film-making and film-watching processes.

    The Author’s Workshop

    Students, within the writing community of their classroom, learn to express themselves freely and to listen to the opinion of others. This writing course helps students sharpen their skills and become creative in reading and writing.  This not only enriches their knowledge of setting the scene, the characters, and the plot, but it also shows them how to use figurative speech and a variety of plot mechanics.

    The Magic of Mathematical Thinking

    Welcome to the enchanting world of mathematical thinking! In this course, yοu will embark on a magical journey where numbers, shapes, and patterns come to life through the power of mathematical thinking.

    Through captivating stories, interactive games, and hands-on activities, you will uncover the beauty and wonder of mathematics. You will learn to see the world through a mathematical lens, discovering the hidden patterns and structures that surround you every day.

    From exploring the symmetry of nature to unraveling the mysteries of prime numbers, you will engage in a variety of activities designed to stimulate their curiosity and creativity. You will develop problem-solving skills as they tackle mathematical puzzles and challenges, learning to approach problems with imagination and ingenuity.

    Join us on this magical adventure where mathematical thinking sparks curiosity, inspires creativity, and opens doors to endless possibilities!

    Learning Objectives:

    • Define and distinguish between inductive, deductive, and abductive reasoning, providing examples of each.
    • Explore and explain the relationship between number patterns and geometry, using both explicit and recursive formulas.
    • Be introduced to symbolic logic by constructing and interpreting truth tables.
    • Solve problems using algebraic, geometric, and symbolic representations and different models.
    • Cultivate skills to enhance cooperation, creativity, critical thinking, flexibility.

    The Magical World of Harry Potter

    Harry Potter fans, it’s time to uncover your wizarding identity! Harry Potter has come to CTY Greece! This fantasy book series has gained immense popularity, critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide. The students in the Magical World of Harry Potter course immerse themselves in the adventures of Harry Potter and his friends, Ron and Hermione. Each student gets “sorted” into one of the Hogwarts houses – Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin. The students discover the surprising nature of Harry’s world through an analysis of plot, character, theme and symbolism and the attempt to answer the course focal question: “Is Harry Potter a literary hero?”. The students keep an ongoing artistic journal that they share with their fellow students and participate in spell quizzes that will get them in closer touch with J.K. Rowling’s magical world. So, if you have followed Harry’s adventures in all his books or in all his movies, this is the course for you! A magical CTY Greece weekend is just a swish and flick away! Alohomora!

    The Psychology of Social Interactions

    Ever wondered how our identity is formed and how it shapes who we are? Curious about how globalization influences the way we behave? Join us in “Psychology of Human Relationships” as we delve into these questions and explore common social phenomena such as fanaticism, conformity, bystanderism and stereotyping. But wait, there’s more! Human relationships are all about communicating with others. Learn how to build strong connections through developing skills like active listening and empathy. Oh, and it wouldn’t be a psychology course if we didn’t dive into mental health issues, such as decoding what’s “normal” and challenging the stigma surrounding mental illness. Get ready to not just learn, but to question, discover, and navigate the incredible complexity of human relationships! Are you in?

    Learning Objectives:

    • Gain theoretical understanding of various social phenomena and identity formation.
    • Develop practical skills of effective communication.
    • Engage in reflexive activities that promote self-awareness.
    • Critically engage with social issues surrounding mental health.

    The Wizards of Writing

    From a lab report to a fairy tale, writing changes form, style and vocabulary.

    In this workshop, students, as readers, will navigate through genres.

    As writers, they will experiment with different writing methods in an attempt to familiarize themselves with both creative and scholarly writing, poetry and narrative techniques which will help them develop their own writing voice.
    They will also ask questions, explore meaningful ways used to bring language to life and practice impromptu speaking and debate.

    In this workshop, students play with language, collaborate, create, present, provide and receive feedback, with the aim of developing critical thinking and creative expression.

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