This pilot explores whether the CYANOTYPES framework can support transversal skill development within the wider support structures of a future Doctoral Center. Rather than defining a fixed set of competences for all, the focus is on how selected elements of the framework might help doctoral students from both scientific and artistic fields reflect on their individual needs and professional development.
It is being considered as a flexible and reflective tool that could complement formal research training by offering space for personal insight and collaborative growth. Competences introduced include Narrative Design, Planning and Management, Self-Awareness and Empathy, Conceptual and Critical Thinking, and Boundary Spanning, with the idea that students engage with what resonates most with their own trajectories.
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.
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