ARTISTS FOR ARTS EDUCATION 3

Topic(s) addressed

• Career guidance/youth unemployment

• Creativity and culture

• Quality and Relevance of Higher Education in Partner Countries

Target groups

• 50 learners - painting/sculptural/graphic design 

• 10 teachers- painting/sculpture

Methodologies

• Traineeship in art studios under the supervision of professional artists.

• Connecting with the local community.

• "Artist talks" to present learners’ work to the artistic community, professionals and other VET representatives

• Job shadowing - the teachers cooperated with the professors at the prestigious Academy of Fine Arts in Verona

Environments

• Learners had a chance to work in professional art workshops as artists’ assistants.

• Teachers trained at a very prestigious academy which enabled them to increase competencies in techniques and styles.

• The project included specific learning environments and innovative ways of learning and sharing knowledge through “artist talks” and exhibitions.

Teachers

• Teachers had the opportunity to watch the academic professors teach professional painting and sculpture. 

• Interviews with professors focused on the methodology of work, curriculum, specifics of working with learners and specifics of techniques. 

• They also gained knowledge of current trends in artistic expressions which they presented in their schools. 

• Participating in cultural activities e.g. visits to museums, galleries and art studios.

Impact

• Learners gained with knowledge and skills that made them more competitive in the labour market or further education.

• Teachers gained upgraded their professional skills. 

• The schools benefited from internationalisation.

• Improving the education system in the country as a spill-over effect. 

• The partners had an opportunity for reciprocal cooperation and the expansion of their activities.