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Mythology of Wine. Fashion, Cultural Heritage and Artistic Creation

April 1 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Course Type: BIP (Blended Intensive Programme)

 

Duration and Timeline:

  • Total workload: 85 hours
  • Online component: April-May 2026
  • On-site component: 1-5 June 2026 (Madrid, Spain)

The course combines online preparatory sessions with an intensive on-site week in Madrid, followed by reflection and dissemination activities.

 

Award, Credits and Certification

In order to obtain the ECTS credits, participants are required to attend at least 80% of the course activities and demonstrate active participation and satisfactory achievement of the learning objectives.

Academic Team:

Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (Spain). Lead and Host Institution

 

Instituto Politécnico de Santarém (Portugal)

 

Medical University of Gdańsk (Poland)

 

Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (Germany)

 

Goce Delčev University of Štip (North Macedonia) Prof. Sanja Risteski (Goce Delčev University) sanja.risteski@ugd.edu.mk

 

External stakeholders that will be involved in the course:

 

Course Description and Learning Objectives

This course explores the mythological and cultural heritage of wine through fashion, art, and design. Students will work in interdisciplinary teams to create fashion narratives and proposals that reconnect younger generations with the symbolic and material culture of wine.

The programme combines online conceptual preparation with an immersive mobility week in Madrid, culminating in a collective fashion show at the Museo del Traje.

  • Connect students with European heritage through myth and wine culture.
  • Promote sustainable and creative fashion practices.
  • Foster intercultural collaboration and dialogue.
  • Encourage cultural appreciation linked to wine, tourism, and the arts.
  • Offer students a platform to express their talent and creativity.
  • To foster self-awareness, emotional expression, and personal growth through artistic and fashion.

 

Learning Journey:

Learning Journey

The course follows a blended and progressive learning journey that combines conceptual exploration, creative practice, and experiential learning in an international context.

Online preparatory phase (April–May 2026)
During the online phase, students are introduced to the core concepts of the course, including the mythological and cultural heritage of wine, sustainability in fashion and design, and heritage activation through artistic practice. This phase includes inspiration sessions, case studies, guided discussions, and preparatory briefings that support idea development and team formation. Students also begin individual and group research and reflect on initial creative concepts.

On-site mobility week (1–5 June 2026, Madrid)
The on-site phase takes place in Madrid and focuses on hands-on, practice-based learning. Students work in interdisciplinary and international teams in creative workshops, developing prototypes and artistic proposals under the guidance of academic staff and external stakeholders (Museo del Traje and Bodegas Valduero). The programme includes mentoring sessions, visits to cultural and heritage institutions, and collaborative work leading to a collective fashion show at the Museo del Traje. This immersive week encourages experimentation, teamwork, and the translation of ideas into tangible outcomes.

Follow-up and reflection
After the mobility week, students take part in online reflection and evaluation activities aimed at consolidating learning outcomes. This phase allows participants to reflect on their creative process, teamwork experience, and personal development, as well as to document and communicate the results of their work.

 

Specific learning objectives include:

  1. To connect students with European heritage through wine and myth.
  2. To foster intercultural collaboration and dialogue.
  3. To promote sustainable and creative fashion practices.
  4. To encourage creative expression and entrepreneurship.
  5. To foster self-awareness, emotional expression, and personal growth through artistic and fashion creation.
  6. To offer students a platform to express their talent and creativity.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Acquire cultural and visual literacy related to wine heritage.
  2. Apply creative methodologies to real-world cultural challenges.
  3. Develop soft skills: collaboration, adaptability, and self-awareness.
  4. Produce textile/artistic/fashion proposals grounded in heritage and sustainability.
  5. Collaborate effectively in international, interdisciplinary teams.
  6. Present their proposals professionally to stakeholders.
  7. Develop a personal style and narrative through creative experimentation.
  8. Integrate mindfulness and psychological wellbeing practices into artistic and fashion creation.

Who Should Apply

This course is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from ACE²-EU partner universities, particularly those studying or interested in:

  • Design, Fashion, Visual Arts, Fine Arts
  • Architecture, Audiovisual Communication, Photography, Cinema
  • Psychology, Humanities, Cultural Studies
  • Or any other field with an interest in creativity, heritage, and artistic experimentation

No prior specific qualifications are required.

Recommended Language Level

English B1–B2, as the working language of the course will be English.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should apply via the online form:

🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/q3vzmDvMEFaWMQMJA

Deadline for receipt of applications: Interested applicants should submit their application by 2 March 2026 (23:59 CET). Successful candidates will be notified by email.

Important notice:

Participation in this Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) is subject to confirmation by the student’s home institution. As funding arrangements may vary, interested students are advised to contact their University’s International Relations Office for information on eligibility, funding availability, and participation conditions before applying.

 

Further Information

For any questions related to the course, please contact:

mi.castro.prof@ufv.es

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