Introduction
A recent project has empowered vocational education and training (VET) learners and teachers to transform their surroundings through sustainable urban design.
The initiative aimed to inspire young professionals to become leaders in environmental change by effectively using multimedia to communicate their ideas.
Project overview
This project focused on training young designers to think beyond physical spaces and view their environments as interconnected systems.
By teaching them how to create impactful video presentations, the project helped these students communicate their sustainable design ideas to a broader audience, also including local communities and decision-makers.
The objectives
The project had two primary goals: to equip VET students with essential video presentation skills and to encourage active participation in EU green initiatives. By mastering these skills, students in creative fields can also enhance their portfolios.
The project furthermore also aimed to make the design development process more client-focused and efficient.
The outcomes
Through a series of workshops and training sessions, students and teachers learned to integrate video production with sustainable design principles.
In particular the project culminated in the development of several key outcomes:
- Promotional videos on sustainable urban design: Participants created a series of videos that showcased innovative green design concepts. These videos effectively communicated the importance of integrating art and nature to improve urban spaces.
- Comprehensive manual on video presentations: A manual was developed to guide students and educators in creating efficient and compelling video presentations.
- Strengthened international collaboration: The project created a network that promotes the exchange of ideas and best practices in sustainable design.
Partners and contributions
Key partners included CIFP Mendizabala LHII in Spain, Scuola d’Arte Applicata Andrea Fantoni in Italy, and Střední škola umění a designu a Vyšší odborná škola Brno in Czechia.
Together, these institutions contributed expertise in vocational training, art, and also sustainable design.
Conclusion
This project successfully equipped VET students with the skills needed to lead environmental change through sustainable urban design.
Finally, for more details on the project’s outcomes and to access the resources, visit the project’s resource page.
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