This pilot focuses on refining the CYANOTYPES Work-Based Learning Guide for use in internships in the cultural and creative industries. The team used the guide as a prototype and, together with CYANOTYPES consortium partners, tested how its structure, language and approach fit the realities of complex higher-education and internship contexts.
Through several rounds of feedback and redrafting, the guide was significantly improved: visual cues now indicate which chapters are relevant for different target groups, guiding questions were added, and explanations were clarified to support practical use in diverse settings. The pilot turned the guide into a more user-friendly, context-sensitive tool and provided a clearer understanding of how work-based learning could be framed and introduced in future internship designs.
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
“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.
If you are interested in piloting the CYANOTYPES Framework, register here. CYANOTYPES partners will get in touch with you.
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