My Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Training at ESADA: Antonino Jorge, ESAD Matosinhos

Antonino Jorge, Erasmus+ Coordinator at ESAD Matosinhos (Portugal)

On November 3 and 4 I had the opportunity to visit ESADA in Granada as part of the Erasmus+ Program. Previously articulated with Félix Guerrero Blanco, ESADA Erasmus+ Coordinator, the visit had the following objectives: to get to know the school and its facilities, its study plans, teaching methods and strategies; share experiences and good practices; implement cooperation in Erasmus+ mobilities and other projects.

Thus, on the first day, the visit allowed a presentation of ESAD Matosinhos to the directors and coordinators of the different ESADA degrees, a detailed visit to the facilities and their equipment, and also the participation in a meeting with professors from the University of Utrecht who were preparing the Green Festival congress. There was also a brief meeting with the 3rd year Interior Design student, Isabel González, a candidate to take the ESAD within the framework of Erasmus+ in the 2nd Semester of the current year.

The second day was full of attendance with the presentation of student work from different areas (Fashion, Interiors and Graphics) and courses. In this way, I was able to see the methodologies used and the diversity and quality of the proposals, as well as appreciate the analyses, suggestions and stimuli of the teachers to the students. I especially appreciated the dynamics and commitment of teachers and students.

By allowing the meeting with other people, ideas and projects, observing what they do and how they do it, the visit to ESADA was a pleasure and it allowed us to consolidate bilateral relations, establish bridges and launch challenges for future collaborations and, in addition, enjoy moments of pleasant coexistence.

Thanks to everyone who toasted and supported my short stay at ESADA.