Abstract
Design pedagogy increasingly includes discussions about ethical considerations in design, as well as considerations of the social and environmental impacts of design decisions. As educators encouraging students to incorporate sustainable practices into their designs is crucial for the development of Design Education. ‘Futures Designed’ is an EU funded project which aims to develop and integrate Art and Design micro-credential courses into existing Higher Education (HE) programmes focusing on the skills deemed necessary for the Green Transition, Sustainable Developments Goals (SDGs) and the New European Bauhaus (NEB). The project will: transfer targeted knowledge ensuring learners future employment; establish alternative spaces of learning; train and improve sustainable competences; invite current professionals to upskill; and promote behavioral change for the Green Transition. This presentation demonstrates the initial stage of the project focusing on the Educational and Training needs of target groups: Students, Educators and Working Professionals in the fields of Interior, Graphic and Fashion Design. Through Surveys, Focus Groups and Industry Consultations the needs analysis focuses on: opinions related to climate change; current knowledge of the Green Transition, SDGs and the NEB; and methods to produce meaningful theoretical and practical courses to address these needs in the participating countries: Cyprus; Lithuania; Greece; Belgium and Italy. This research is part of the Erasmus + Key Action 2 programme entitled: Exploring Green Futures: Integrating the New European Bauhaus into Art and Design Education. Project Reference: 2023-1-CY01-KA220-HED-000160668
Presenters
Anna MerryAssistant Professor, Department of Arts and Communication, Frederick University, Cyprus Doris Kailos
Assistant Professor in Fashion and Textile Design, Arts and Communication, Frederick University, Lefkosia, Cyprus
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
DESIGN EDUCATION, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS, SUSTAINABLE FUTURES, NEW EUROPEAN BAUHAUS
