AVENUE

Audiovisual Education and Training Network for European Vocational Excellence

A European education and training network for creative industry excellence. 

A European education and training network for creative industry excellence. 

animation

game development

vfx

visual storytelling

xr

+ ANIMATION + GAME DEVELOPMENT + VFX +
+ VISUAL STORYTELLING + XR +

Collaborating across five ecosystems to address the need for professional training and educational development in the creative visual industry.

AVENUE’s primary objective is to innovate teaching methods and provide immediate vocational training to empower students and professionals in content creation, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

By facilitating mobility, networking, Open Access online training, and onsite training, AVENUE aims to upgrade the workforce’s skills and transform formal education to meet the demands of the commercial market.

The result of AVENUE will be a deep-rooted partnership between five strong ecosystems, collaborating to elevate the European industry. More than 2000 professionals, employees, students, and young talents will benefit from relevant and immediate upgrading of competencies and skills, ensuring that the five European ecosystems remain at the forefront of innovation and competitiveness in the creative visual industry.

AVENUE Activities and publications

Guidelines

Best practices for future-ready creative education

AVENUE’s guidelines offer actionable advice for educators, institutions, and industry partners. Built on collaborative insight and hands-on experience, these guides help shape effective, relevant, and adaptable teaching methods across Europe’s creative and audiovisual training sectors.

Recommendations

Strategic insights to strengthen vocational excellence

Our recommendations are designed to support policy development, curriculum innovation, and industry alignment. They reflect AVENUE’s research-backed vision for a resilient, skilled, and inclusive creative workforce in a rapidly evolving market.

Research Reports

In-depth analysis of skills, trends, and training needs

Each AVENUE research report investigates pressing topics in creative education and industry. From technological disruption to talent development, our reports inform both decision-makers and practitioners seeking to understand and respond to change.

Publications

Shared knowledge from across Europe’s creative ecosystems

Our publications document the journey, discoveries, and contributions of AVENUE. Including academic papers, articles, and project results, these resources offer perspectives from across our five national ecosystems.

Annual AVENUE Course Catalogues

Explore hands-on learning across five creative ecosystems

Published annually, the AVENUE Course Catalogue showcases professional and vocational training opportunities developed within the project. It features both online and on-site formats, tailored to emerging industry needs and smart specialisations in animation, games, VFX, and more.

Who are the AVENUE users?

VET Trainers

Professionals

Students

Graduates

Residencies

Young Talents

Learners

Educators

News & Events

We are keen to develop relevant, flexible high-quality training course – both online and physical – for a broad range of target audiences. As the project unfolds, and the results of the industry survey tick in, we expect to deliver training in these formats:

ONLINE FORMATS

  • AVENUE PRO Online training modules
  • Live webinars – with mentorship
  • AVENUE Panel Discussions
  • AVENUE Online Buddy – a career advisory system
  • AVENUE Talks & Podcasts
  • AVENUE Pitch – a lecture-based training program

PHYSICAL/HYBRID FORMATS

  • Innovation Labs: 2-week co-creative events
  • One-Week Modules (skills training)
  • Two-Day Modules (intense skills training)
  • Three-Month Courses
  • Residencies up to 4 months
  • Blended Learning courses
  • Project Jams
  • Trainer Exchange between partner educational institutions