A Roadmap for Craft Understanding, Education, Training, and Preservation

Abstract

A roadmap is proposed that defines a systematic approach for craft preservation and its evaluation. The proposed roadmap aims to deepen craft understanding so that blueprints of appropriate tools that support craft documentation, education, and training can be designed while achieving preservation through the stimulation and diversification of practitioner income. In addition to this roadmap, an evaluation strategy is proposed to validate the efficacy of the developed results and provide a benchmark for the efficacy of craft preservation approaches. The proposed contribution aims at the catalyzation of craft education and training with digital aids, widening access and engagement to crafts, economizing learning, increasing exercisability, and relaxing remoteness constraints in craft learning.

Safeguarding Traditional Crafts in Europe

“…Currently, in Europe, a new roadmap for safeguarding traditional crafts is proposed [119] stemming from the Horizon Europe project "Craeft" [120].…”

Applying Cognitive Load Theory to eLearning of Crafts

“…Training individuals in crafts poses various challenges. It is of paramount importance to understand these challenges when trying to produce digital learning solutions that aim to support such goals [3]. The main challenge lies in preserving the authenticity of these crafts [4] while adapting to contemporary teaching methods.…”