Crafts and Innovation
A New Micro-Credential Course for Sustainable Cultural Development
The University of Oviedo has announced the launch of the course “Crafts and Innovation: Frameworks for Sustainable Cultural Development”, a new training initiative designed to support artisans and cultural professionals in Asturias, as well as anyone interested in building connections across culture, history, geography, ethnography, product design and business models.
The course will take place during the last week of April at the Casa de Cultura in Infiesto (Piloña, Asturias), with the possibility of attending online depending on the chosen enrolment option. It is coordinated by the Department of Art History and the CULTURALITY project and brings together a multidisciplinary teaching team from the University of Oviedo and the Chair of Crafts at the Polytechnic University of Valencia. The course is coordinated by Ángel Antonio Rodríguez Martín.
With a total workload of 50 hours, the programme aims to contribute to rural revitalisation by building on the rich tangible and intangible heritage of Asturias. It focuses on supporting craft-based initiatives that balance tradition and innovation, addressing key topics such as identity, territory, communication and content creation. By the end of the course, participants will have acquired practical tools to improve the visibility of their projects and to address common social and professional challenges within the sector.
This course is part of the European Micro-Credentials framework, officially recognised under the European Qualifications Framework and integrated into Spain’s higher education system. As such, it represents a flexible and inclusive learning opportunity open to participants of all ages and backgrounds, regardless of whether they have previously accessed higher education.
Pre-registration will be open from 13 to 16 April, while enrolment will take place from 17 to 22 April. Full details about the course, including requirements and registration procedures, can be found here.
Through this initiative, the University of Oviedo and the CULTURALITY project aim to create a space for knowledge exchange and collaboration, where traditional craft practices can engage with contemporary challenges and opportunities.
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