HOW THE IDEA WAS BORN Thanks to an Erasmus programme for Young Entrepreneurs, I had the opportunity to stay in Studio 8, School of Art & Design, for a period of four months. There, I had the chance to join the team, be a member of the school and learn about the company. I could appreciate all the effort, time and energy that people working here are investing on Studio 8. During this time, since I am an illustrator, Andreas Mavrogenis proposed me to do a booklet about Studio 8. It was a great idea for me, so I started looking for a theme for the booklet. The main principle of the company is passion. That is what all the members of the staff have in common: they are passionate about their jobs. That is the reason why I decided to use this concept, passion, to illustrate this booklet. That is the philosophy of Studio 8. RocĂo GarcĂa Ledo
SAME PASSION... SAME ART... Studio 8 School of Art and Design
Published by Studio 8 School of Art & Design Original title: Same passion... Same art... 1st Edition: 2015 Illustrations: Rocío García Ledo
Index Love. Fall in love and stay in love.........................................p. 8 Passion is the difference....................................................p. 10 Foundation Diploma...........................................................p. 12 Photography.......................................................................p. 14 Graffiti................................................................................p. 16 Fashion..............................................................................p. 18 Theatre..............................................................................p. 20 Art Workshops...................................................................p. 22 Graphics & Media..............................................................p. 24
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.� Mark Twain
“Art is what passion looks like” Angel Nevaeh
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Foundation Diploma The Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (FAD) is designed to prepare you for entry to degree-level Art and Design programs. Its fast-paced curriculum is taught within a highly motivated and supportive atmosphere, helping you develop both the conceptual and practical skills you’ll need to make the most of the next level of your education. It is a vital step for your progression to university as it will give you the opportunity to study and explore a wide range of disciplines before you decide on the area you wish to specialize.
We don’t know what Camille Claudel thought about Rodin’s passion.
The course is divided into three stages in accordance with Edexcel guidelines. In Stage 1, the Exploratory Stage, broad-based workshops help you to choose and understand a subject and industry future specialism. In Stage 2, the Pathway Stage, you will explore your subject choice in greater detail and prepare portfolios for degree-level interviews. In the final stage, the Confirmatory Stage, you will write and direct your own brief using the knowledge, skills and confidence you have acquired during the course. The philosophy of the course encourages you to experience a wide range of intellectual and practical skills, where each individual progressively takes control and tailors the course to suit their own needs, personal ideas and specialist direction. It will allow you to experience the breadth of opportunities available in art and design, and assist you to choose the right degree course. Your ambitions will be fostered by our supportive tutors in accordance with all the necessary resources.
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Photography Workshop Whether you’re an experienced photographer, an amateur or just starting to learn about photography for the first time, our short term workshops are designed to fit your interests and needs!! We created three different and exciting short courses aiming to teach you how to judge and control natural light, find the right composition when framing your picture, learn when it’s best to use flash, discover what’s new in digital camera equipment and much more. You are more than welcome to get your camera and join us for outdoor photography classes once a month!! Fees vary according to the destination.
Niki de Montparnasse taking a nap.
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Graffiti Workshop This program is designed for the new generation of artists who are able to see and appreciate the art of Graffiti as one of the most important forms of expression of our time. During the workshop you will have the opportunity to explore techniques such as freestyle, stencil design, aerography, wild style and 3D design using odorless sprays that are friendly to the environment and harmless to your health. In addition, it is amongst our policies to use protective masks to prevent spray inhalation.
“TASTE MY FLOWERS�
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Fashion Workshop The Fashion Design workshop is designed to introduce students to the fashion world and to provide them with general knowledge of the history of style and the fundamental techniques of fashion design. During the course, the students design their own collection from project development to the last conceptual phase, then finally to the actual pattern production. Through an innovating program attention is given to sketching, proportion, style, study of shapes, textiles, color co-ordination, flat pattern and their rendering for fashion design. The primary aim of the workshop is to help the student understand the process of fashion design through research, documentation and projects. In addition, students will have the opportunity to compile an inspiring portfolio for progression in higher education.
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Theatre Workshop The importance of aesthetic education and entertainment in the development of a child’s personality is undeniable. The investment in our children is the best reassurance for the future of a balanced society. The primary goal of this workshop is to provide a series of creative activities to children for promoting their physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Through theatre games, students will have the opportunity to cultivate their imagination, enrich their vocabulary and develop their social and interpersonal skills. The children will be initiated to the magical world of theatre with the help of theatre games, the use of improvisation and pantomime, the on-stage movement, the dramatisation of poems, stories etc. The students will be benefited in a multitude of areas: teamwork, communication, the exploration of the fantastical, the development of their motor, vocal and expressive skills, to learn how to cope with their fears and obsessions, to boost their self-esteem, the respect of diversity, socialization and responsibility awareness, and the development of their critical thinking.
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O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?
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Art Workshop With a pleasant and enjoyable approach, students discover their artistic capabilities and learn to use their imagination constructively. They develop their skills through experimentation, by exploring different materials and techniques, as well as by learning about great artists and major art movements. The activities of the workshops are formatted accordingly to highlight and discover their own artistic abilities and set a solid foundation to develop further their talent, appreciate art and cultivate their expressional strengths. Our goal is to motivate our students and develop their skills in order to enable them to respond imaginatively to the visual arts At Studio 8 School of Art & Design you will have the opportunity to be taught various techniques and experience with a range of materials.
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Graphics & Media Workshop We always try to improve and update our programs and be ready for the needs of the market, thus we created a new workshop and introduce to our students the digital art. Through a unique program students are taught how to use Photoshop, After Effects, Adobe Premier and 3D Studio Max, which will help them in creating digital art and animation.
These are all the courses that we offer in Studio 8 School of Art and Design. Now that you know us: If you have the same passion that we have, if you want to turn it in your career, if you live for art... Don’t think about it anymore and come with us! You are always welcome in our place. We hope you have enjoyed it! See you soon.
See you soon!
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About Studio 8 Studio 8 School of Art & Design was established by the scenographer Andreas Mavrogenis in 2008 and it is an approved center by Pearson-Edexcel and BTEC offering a variety of art related programs from BTEC Diplomas, Foundation Courses, IGCSE and A-level examinations to art classes for all ages and levels. We believe in the power of the students’ creativity and provide them with opportunities to progress their artistic skills and foster their development to independent learners. Characterized by passionate love for art and experimentation, these creative workshops are a lively core for art as a mean of pleasure and influence in everyday life. Sharing this diversity, knowledge and expertise with our students, we provide a unique learning experience to the creative learners and artists of tomorrow. These are the sites of Studio 8: www.studio8.com.cy www.facebook.com/studio8cto
About Rocío García Ledo Rocío García Ledo is an Spanish illustrator born in Avilés in 1991. She studied a Degree in Fine Arts in Vigo University and now she is studing a Master Degree in Animation in Barcelona. She has collaborated with TEDx Oviedo University and Animalism Collection. She is the co-founder of the illustrations brand Dream&Color. You can see her work on her sites: www.drosiaillustration.com www.facebook.com/drosiaillustration www.facebook.com/dreamandcolor