STEP – Strategies for Transformative Education for art in Public spaces

STEP (Strategies for Transformative Education for art in Public spaces) is a pedagogical project specialized in creative strategies for public spaces. Five European higher education institutions i...

STEP (Strategies for Transformative Education for art in Public spaces) is a pedagogical project specialized in creative strategies for public spaces. Five European higher education institutions in art and design seek pedagogical innovation by integrating interdisciplinary and transnational approaches into their curriculum.

STEP includes three intensive art camps and five hybrid seminars, where students and teachers collaborate across disciplines. The camps will take place in Le Havre, Linz, and Tilburg, each focusing on unique aspects of creation for the public space. A pedagogical conference in Brussels will initiate discussions on shared methodologies and an exhibition in Porto will close the project. STEP develops pedagogical tools and entrepreneurship activities aimed at student’s professional integration.

STEP will result in a structured European curriculum, awarding ECTS credits for transnational pedagogical activities. It will enhance students' employability by developing interdisciplinary, high-level, and transferable skills. The project will also foster local and international networks, influence creative strategies for the public space policies, and contribute to the visibility of creative disciplines within European higher education.