Aspire Aarhus Presentation

Creative ‘non-formal’ learning and the creative industries. What does Europe think?

Richard Parkes – Founder of Rinova, Partner on the Euro-Aspire project

Non formal and Lifelong Learning • Formal learning – School, College, University, institutions - structured learning objectives, learning time and learning support. Intentional on the part of the learner and leads to certification.

• Non-formal learning is not provided in the above, may not lead to certification. However, is intentional on the part of the learner and has structured objectives, times and support.

• Informal learning results from daily activities related to work, family life or leisure. Not structured and does not lead to certification. Often unintentional on the part of the learner.

ASPIRE – the Project • Partnership - Creative organisations from London, Rome, Arnhem, Malaga with VIA • Starting point – the ‘non formal learning sector’ (NFLS) in the creative industries • Designing a new approach to validation of non formal learning trainers

ASPIRE’s work is focused upon three strands of ‘inclusion’: • social • economic • cultural This work addresses so many of Europe’s public policy agendas

ASPIRE – What does Europe think?

• What is Europe’s interest in the Creative and Cultural Industries?

• What is Europe’s interest in Non-formal learning?

• What is the connection between the two?

The EU, Culture and the Creative Industries • Treaty of Rome – mobility of people, labour, capital • 1991 Treaty Article – culture its own place with 4 objectives: 1. Support the cultures of the Member States, respecting their diversity – but bring the common cultural heritage to the fore 2. Encouraging contemporary cultural creation 3. Putting the cultural dimension more in all Community policies; 4. Encouraging cooperation between the Member States and internationally.

The European Agenda for Culture 2007 1. EU Intercultural Dialogue – enhance cross border mobility of art, artists and worker in the cultural sector

2. Culture as a catalyst for Creativity – generating social and technological innovation, growth and jobs

3. International Relations dealing with the rest of the world

– cultural elements in

2010 EU GREEN PAPER "Unlocking the potential of cultural and creative industries".

The Challenge:

1. Enablers- to experiment, innovate and succeed as CCI entrepreneurs, and providing easier access to funding and the right mix of skills

2. Develop a launch pad for a stronger global presence, increased exchange and mobility

3. Move towards a creative economy by catalyzing the spill-over effects of CCIs on a wide range of economic and social contexts

EU Policy and Programmes • EU – recognises the importance of non formal and informal learning to support growth, jobs and inclusion • The EU Lifelong Learning Programme (20072013) • Leonardo, Grundtvig, Youth in Action: All prioritise the importance of non formal and informal learning

The ASPIRE ‘agenda’ - 1 • Priority sector (CCIs) in a priority field (non formal learning) • Economic, social and cultural inclusion – ‘something intrinsic’ that is so valuable • Validation of skills, recognition of qualifications

The ASPIRE ‘agenda’ - 2 • Mobility of labour • Europe’s cultural heritage – including the ‘new’ Europe (non-Western and fusion) • Arts and culture – a ‘common European language’ • ‘Transversal’ – unique and growing contribution to Enterprise, Employment, Education and Skills