ERASMUS + by Ana Cristina Braga

CORFU

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Called Kerkyra by the Greeks, it is a Greek island located in the Ionian Sea, near Albania and mainland Greece, with a mountainous terrain where vineyards, olive trees, and citrus fruits are cultivated.

Course - 21/04 - 26/04/2025

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MÓDULOS:

Module 1 – Story and Creativity : An introductory seminar, followed by hands-on exercises exploring story foundations and creativity.

Module 2 – Scriptwriting : Drawing on Aristotle’s model and the theories of Campbell and Vogler, participants learn techniques for crafting compelling scripts, alongside practical tools—including AI—to support and enhance the creative process. Module 3 – From Script to Production Planning : Participants build on earlier sessions to shape their individual stories, followed by learning how to plan and prepare effectively for the lming process. Module 4 – Filming with Mobile Phones : Technical training for mobile lmmaking, with participants beginning to shoot their lms on location.

Module 5 – Editing a Film : A focus on lm editing, followed by screenings and group discussions.

PARTICIPANTES

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Ana Braga (teacher of subject group 200; Coordinator of the Curricular Department of Social and Human Sciences) António Afonso (teacher of subject group 230; Deputy Head of School) and José Castro (teacher of subject group 620).

Course participants – Portuguese, German, Irish, and Swiss participants.

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Group work – Creating a film using the Stop Motion (Ana, Afonso, Julian, and Zé)

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Creating a Stop Motion set

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Stop Motion is a video animation technique that uses a sequence of photographs or “frames” which, when played in succession, creates the illusion of movement.

Creating a Stop Motion set

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Creating a Stop Motion set- Group work

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Filme "The Inhaler" - Stop Motion

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Creating a set for a “Silent Film” (pair work) – Ana and Afonso

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Creating a set for a “Silent Film” (continuation) – Ana and Afonso

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Creating a set for a “Silent Film” – Julian and Zé

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Visita Cultural Achilleion Palace (Corfu)

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Portugal e Alemanha

Achilleion Palace

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Achilleion Palace

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Achilleion Palace

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Achilleion Palace

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It was inhabited by two great figures of European history: Empress Elisabeth of Austria (known as “Sissi”) and Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany.

Cultural visit – Athens: Parliament and Syntagma Square

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Originally built as the palace of King Otto between 1836 and 1842. In this area lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a solemn memorial guarded by the Evzones.

26. Athens – Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens

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This Orthodox church, the largest in Greece, is popularly known as the Mitropolis of Athens and is dedicated to Saint Mary of the Assumption. It was completed in the 19th century using marble from 72 churches.

Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens

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Panathenaic Stadium – Athens

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Built in white marble between 1869 and 1870, this stadium was originally constructed in wood in 330 BC for the Panathenaic Games and later served as the venue for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.

Panathenaic Stadium – Athens

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Plaka District – Athens

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Located near the Acropolis. This district has narrow streets and colorful houses.

Church of Saint Eleftherios or Panagia Gorgoepikoos

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A Byzantine church located in Mitropoleos Square. Its original name is Panagia Gorgoepikoos, that means The Virgin Who Quickly Listens to Prayers. Some claim the church dates back to the 12th or 13th century. The church walls are made of ancient marble blocks, many decorated with inscriptions and interesting reliefs.

Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens

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Athens

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The Acropolis

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Filme "Glasses" - Stop Motion

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Achilleion Palace

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Creating a set for a “Silent Film” (continuation) – Julian and Zé

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Film produced by José and Julian

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"Insane and Crazy"

Film produced by Afonso and Ana

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"Tsipouro"

Cultural visit – Museum of Asian Art

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Fato de Samurai

Cultural visit – Museum of Asian Art

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Mask Gyōdō, used in Buddhist religious ceremonies in Japan. Priests wore these masks to represent divine figures.

Cultural visit – Museum of Asian Art

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Representation of Nataraja, a form of Shiva, meaning Lord of the Dance, symbolizing the cycle of creation, preservation, and destruction of the Universe.

Cultural visit – Museum of Asian Art

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Museum of Asian Art – Palace of St. Michael and St. George located in the city of Corfu, at the end of Liston Street. Built with limestone from Malta.

City tour – Corfu

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Old Fortress of Corfu, also called Palaio Frourio, built around the 15th century by the Venetians on the site of an ancient castle.

The fortress stands atop a promontory between Kerkyra Gulf and Garitsa Bay.

Old Fortress of Corfu

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Old Fortress of Corfu

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Maitland Monument

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A neoclassical monument located in Spianada Square, built in the 19th century to honor Sir Thomas Maitland, an English officer who was the last Civil Commissioner and the first Lord High Commissioner of the Ionian Islands. It is made of limestone imported from Malta.

Cultural visit to Corfu city – group from Charisma International School

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49. Church of Saint George

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Located inside the Fortress of Corfu, this Orthodox temple dates back to the 19th century and features neoclassical architecture.

Old Town

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Corfu

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Corfu – Liston Street

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Monastery of Vlacherna and Pontikoniss

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The monastery, dedicated to the Virgin Mary of Vlahernon, was built in 1700. Boats to Pontikonissi Island depart in front of the Vlacherna Monastery. Pontikonissi is a small green island with a Byzantine chapel. According to legend, the island was Ulysses’ ship turned into stone by Poseidon.

Monastery of Vlacherna and Pontikoniss

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Visit to the Monastery of the Virgin Mary in Paleokastritsa

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The monastery, dating from the 13th century, is located near the town of Paleokastritsa and is still inhabited by Orthodox monks.

Visita ao Mosteiro da Virgem Maria em Paleokastritsa

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Archaeological Museum

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Fragment of a pediment from a Greek temple depicting mythological figures Dionysus and Oenopion, 510 BC.

Archaeological Museum

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Pediment from the Temple of Artemis, depicting Medusa along with other mythological elements.

Archaeological Museum

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Hellenistic period – mosaic remains

Archaeological Museum

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Mummified body of a child.

“Botides” Tradition

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During the Orthodox Easter celebration, it is usual to throw clay pots from balconies, symbolizing Christ’s resurrection and the expulsion of evil.

Festival - Presentation of the projects that were carried out.

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Apresentação dos trabalhos realizados.

Festival - Presentation of the projects that were carried out.

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Apresentação dos trabalhos realizados.

Certificate Ceremony

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Certificate Ceremony

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Visit to the Monastery of the Virgin Mary in Paleokastritsa

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Visit to the Monastery of the Virgin Mary in Paleokastritsa

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Corfu – the beauty of the sunset!

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Northern Corfu – the beauty of the beaches

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Northern Corfu – the beauty of the beaches

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Norte de Corfu

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Corfu

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Corfu

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“A nossa participação no programa Erasmus em Corfu representou uma oportunidade enriquecedora de contacto com uma realidade cultural e académica distinta. Tivemos a possibilidade de partilhar experiências e boas práticas com colegas de outras nacionalidades, tanto ao nível da docência como do training course em si.

Durante o período de formação, foi particularmente interessante partilhar as semelhanças e diferenças nos métodos de ensino utilizados… as realidades… o que contribuiu para o nosso crescimento pedagógico e humano…. e para uma perceção mais ampla de abordagens educativas a nível europeu.

Esta mobilidade teve um impacto significativo na nossa evolução como professores, abrindo portas para futuras colaborações internacionais e criando oportunidades para participação em projetos académicos além-fronteiras.

Recomendamos vivamente esta experiência a todos os colegas docentes. Acreditamos que a vivência da cidadania europeia é fortalecida através destes programas e que todos temos a ganhar com a partilha de conhecimento e experiências além das nossas fronteiras.

Agradecemos a todos os colegas que nos acolheram em Corfu, aos colegas com quem convivemos e com quem esperamos manter uma ligação profissional e humana duradoura e… obviamente…. à nossa instituição pela oportunidade.”

Ana Braga

António Afonso

José Castro

Course: “Through the Lens: Filmmaking, Creativity and Storytelling through Teaching” Zé and Julian

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Zé e Julian

75. Course: “Through the Lens: Filmmaking, Creativity and Storytelling through Teaching” Ana and Afonso

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Ana e Afonso

Corfu

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“Our participation in the Erasmus programme in Corfu represented a truly enriching opportunity to experience a different cultural and academic reality. We had the chance to share experiences and good practices with colleagues from other nationalities, both in teaching and within the training course itself. During the training period, it was particularly interesting to exchange insights about the similarities and differences in teaching methods, realities, and contexts, which contributed to our pedagogical and personal growth, as well as to a broader understanding of educational approaches at the European level. This mobility had a significant impact on our professional development as teachers, it can open doors to future international collaborations and can create opportunities for participation in cross-border academic projects. We highly recommend this experience to all teaching colleagues. We believe that living European citizenship is strengthened through such programmes, and that everyone benefits from sharing knowledge and experiences beyond our own borders. We would like to thank all the colleagues who welcomed us in Corfu, those with whom we shared this experience and hope to maintain long-lasting professional and human connections, and of course… our institution for making it possible.”

Ana Braga

António Afonso

José Castro