This pilot at the University of Applied Arts Vienna explores how CYANOTYPES-informed microcredentials could be used in an arts university context. Building on the project’s work on microcredentials, the team focused on raising awareness inside the institution, building expertise, and discussing possible applications with key decision-makers and colleagues, including a dedicated microcredential alignment kick-off with a department that may host a future offer.
Drawing on CYANOTYPES research and consortium discussions, the pilot focused on mapping relevant internal roles, questions and practical conditions for introducing microcredentials in a meaningful way. The work created a solid basis for future initiatives and positioned the team as a knowledgeable contact point on microcredentials in higher arts education.
Pilot Lead: UAAV University of Applied Arts Vienna (Austria)
UAAV is a higher education institution specialising in art and design education. Within CYANOTYPES, UAAV contributes academic expertise to the development of educational frameworks and curricula that address the evolving skill requirements of the creative industries.
Their participation ensures that the project’s training programs are grounded in rigorous academic research and pedagogical best practices, supporting the development of competent and adaptable creative professionals.
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Contact: Angelika Zelisko angelika.zelisko@uni-ak.ac.at
“Creativity is not just a skill; it is a form of agency. The world is changing quickly, and we need frameworks that anticipate change.”
— David Crombie, CYANOTYPES Project Coordinator
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