In the framework of the Creativity World Forum (CWF24), KSIgune - Higher Education and Research Cluster for CCIs of the Basque Country has coordinated the thematic area of Education in CCIs.

CWF24 addressed education as a key tool for the development of highly qualified people, with innovative and creative skills, who act as agents of change in a world in constant evolution and full of challenges.

The Education area has had a working group that has reflected on two challenges, from a global perspective:

  • / 01 New educational systems for the promotion of creative, innovative and entrepreneurial competences.
  • / 02 Possible models to respond to the current needs of the CCI sectors.

As a result, the working group has selected the inspiring experiences presented below, which shared their journey at CWF24 to respond to these challenges.

EDUCATION IN CCIs - TA4 EXPERIENCES

Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation Programme

Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation Programme

Reina Sofía Music School

As part of the Master's Degree in Music Performance at the Reina Sofía Music School, this upskilling initiative aims to provide students with entrepreneurial skills for the music industry, responding to the challenge of an employment scenario conditioned by multiple jobs, seasonality and mobility.

Each year, 20 students participate in real projects, following the philosophy of learning by doing.
 

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University Green Digital Hub

University Green Digital Hub

Erasmus+ Programme

The aim of the programme is to provide digital, entrepreneurial and environmental sustainability (GED) skills to students, university start-ups and university staff to contribute to today's economy and a sustainable future.

The initiative aims to develop a GED education programme that includes an online learning and knowledge exchange platform as well as the Greenpreneur start-up factory programme.

 

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Creative Industries EUR

Creative Industries Programme

Erasmus University Rotterdam

This programme presents a comprehensive educational offer on creative industries, including a double degree (Arts and Sciences) and two master's degrees (Economics of Culture and Entrepreneurship; and Global Markets, Local Creations).

In addition, the programme also offers minor subjects in Promotion of Creativity, Fashion Industry or Creative Economics and encourages research in the field of creative industries.


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Biofilia Lab

Biofilia Laboratory

Aalto University

A new space for learning and research and a meeting point between life sciences and technology and their application in the artistic and cultural context.

Biofilia is a platform for experimentation whose innovative approach consists of co-creation between science and art to develop creative projects based on scientific knowledge.


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ECIU

ECIU University

European Consortium of Innovative Universities

It is one of the 41 prestigious partnerships of the European University Initiative, bringing together higher education institutions to address societal challenges and skills shortages facing European countries.

It offers a joint vision of challenge-based higher education at European level, with micro-credentials at the heart of lifelong learning educational pathways.

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KAOSPILOT

Learning Arches Programmes

KAOSPILOT

A pedagogical framework focused on greater learner autonomy and responsibility.

This programme of designing and facilitating learning spaces consists of two masterclasses for educators to explore experimental ways of defining, designing and delivering offline, online and hybrid training that fosters greater engagement, mindsets, attitudes and skills.

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Articles

The following is a collective reflection on the current situation, challenges and opportunities of "Education in the Cultural and Creative Industries" by the experts who are part of the Creativity World Forum 2024.

April 2024
Ruth Mayoral
Ruth Mayoral
Head of Higher Education Programmes, Euskampus Fundazioa

Until the future arrives

In this article, Ruth Mayoral reflects on a possible way forward in the field of Education in the CCIs, hand in hand with the cultural and creative sectors themselves and Higher Education institutions, to promote the transfer of knowledge to Society and effectively co-create for the common good: "It turns out that Culture is at the centre of everything. It is not just a professional sector, it is a social question. It is not just about training for Culture, but rather Culture is the driving force to educate ourselves in all of these aspects." 

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April 2024
Dario Assante
Dario Assante
Founder & Education Manager at Open to Learn

The Present and Future of Training in the Cultural and Creative Industries: from the Value Chain to Skills and Educational Formats

Dario Assante rreflects on the value chain of the CCIs and how the education sector can respond to the training demands of the sector: "Knowing the exceptional nature of the production processes of CCIs will be key to understanding the way of doing and educating in the transfer of knowledge in these sectors."

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April 2024
Ibone Eguia
Ibone Eguia
Predoctoral Researcher at ORKESTRA

Collaborative spaces for Universities and Cultural and Creative Industries

Ibone Eguia reflects in this article on the collaboration between the University and the CCIs in a world in constant evolution: "New forms of knowledge creation, transmission, socialization and exploitation between universities and industry are needed in the field of CCIs."

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April 2024
Esther Viñuela
Esther Viñuela
Head of the Entrepreneurship & Social Innovation Programme at ESMRS

A Quantitative Survey of Digital Competencies of Music Teachers in the European Union

This collaborative article introduced by the expert Esther Viñuela, reflects on the training needs regarding digital skills for the Education professionals in the music sector: "The results of our survey revealed important gaps in the knowledge of the music teachers under scrutiny, i.e: a lack of awareness around next generation tools such as AI and immersive technologies."

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April 2024
Viktoria and Lizett
Viktoria Heinzel & Lizett Samaniego
Stuttgart Media University

Need of innovative and suitable education for the Cultural and Creative Industries

In this article, the experts Viktoria Heinzel & Lizett Adelaida Samaniego Rivera reflect on the pivotal role of education in fostering sustainable development within CCIs: "The pivotal role of education in fostering sustainable development within the CCI is indisputable: it can help equip the future workforce with the necessary skills and knowledge to innovate, adapt and positively impact society."

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April 2024
Fernando Saenz
Fernando Saenz de Ugarte
Board Member of ESKENA

Performing arts, education, industries and crafts

In this article, the expert Fernando Saenz de Ugarte reflects on the role of the performing arts in education in a world dominated by technology and virtuality: "In a world dominated by technology and virtuality, where we find ourselves on stages made up of screens of various sizes, performing arts offer us the opportunity to reconnect our attention and our ability to be in the here and now."

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April 2024
Cristina Ortega
Cristina Ortega
Chief Scientific & Operating Officer at the World Leisure Organization

Future education on CCIs: cross-cutting and intersectoral

Cristina Ortega reflects on key challenges such as the gap between the current educational offer and the demands of the market, or the need for transversal and creative skills in the CCIs: "We can prepare the next generation of creative professionals to lead in an innovative, responsible and empathetic manner by focusing on dynamic curricula, cross-sector collaboration, advanced educational technologies, inclusive policies and cross-cutting skills training."

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