This pilot explores how CYANOTYPES competences can support young creatives at the point of transition from study to professional practice. It focuses on a three-day summer school that brings together artists, researchers, designers and creatives from all disciplines for workshops and focus sessions. Participants explore different perspectives on artistic empowerment, professional practice, research and project realisation, accompanied by expert input on self-employment, social insurance and taxes. CYANOTYPES learning plans and competences are used as a design lens for structuring the content and activities.
The summer school offers a space to reflect on future paths, connect with a wider creative community and discover new possibilities for life and work. Participant feedback confirms the high relevance of the topics and the value of this competence-based format, providing a concrete example of how CYANOTYPES can inform a short, intensive lifelong-learning offer for early-career creatives.
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.
Website: https://www.dieangewandte.at
Contact: Angelika Zelisko angelika.zelisko@uni-ak.ac.at
AngwandteSummerSchool©AnnaSommerfeldPhotography
“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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The CYANOTYPES team invites networks and institutions to take the next step. Lead the transformation by testing and adapting the CYANOTYPES Framework in your own context through tailored Open Pilots.
Start by exploring the CYANOTYPES Toolkit, a practical resource offering frameworks, cards, and templates to guide your organisation through its own journey of unlearning and relearning.
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