VISUAL-EU Learning Programme
Open, visual and practice-oriented European Studies
The VISUAL-EU programme helps learners interpret, visualise and communicate European Union policies, values and initiatives through interdisciplinary study, practical assignments and digital storytelling.
Programme structure
Four interdisciplinary modules
Each module connects European Studies with visual communication and active citizenship. The focus areas below define the planned scope of the structured training package.
Module 01
EU Governance & Decision-Making Processes
Understand how EU institutions, procedures and levels of government work together through visual maps and practical policy examples.
Focus areas
- Roles of EU institutions in policy development
- Co-decision and legislative collaboration
- Subsidiarity and proportionality
- From EU directives to national application
- EU crisis management on migration, climate and health
Module 02
Digital Storytelling & EU Policy Communication
Turn complex EU policies into clear, accurate and engaging digital narratives for diverse audiences.
Focus areas
- Communicating EU values through digital media
- Simplifying the European Green Deal
- Visual campaigns countering disinformation
- Storytelling about EU achievements
- Digital citizen engagement in policy-making
Module 03
EU Values in Action: Case Studies from Member States
Examine how common European values and policies take shape in national, regional and local contexts.
Focus areas
- Democracy and protection of the rule of law
- National adaptations of equality and inclusion policies
- Localised European Green Deal success stories
- Cultural heritage and EU funding
- Regional cohesion and structural fund impacts
Module 04
European Citizenship & Community Engagement
Connect EU citizenship rights with practical participation, youth engagement and community-led initiatives.
Focus areas
- EU citizenship rights and freedom of movement
- Participatory democracy and citizen involvement
- Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps
- EU support for grassroots initiatives
- Active citizenship through education
Open resources
A structured training package
The project’s training package is designed to combine clear explanations with resources that learners and educators can use in class, online and in community settings.
Visual learning resources
Interactive presentations, visual maps and infographics.
Applied assignments
Task sheets and case-based assignments for guided or independent work.
Storytelling tools
Digital storytelling templates and multimedia exercises.
Practical guides
Step-by-step support for visual mapping, storytelling and community engagement.
Learning approach
How learning works
Blended delivery
In-person workshops are combined with digital learning through the VISUAL-EU Hub.
Tested in practice
Materials are pilot-tested with VIZJA University students and faculty, with feedback informing improvements.
Open and evolving
Public resources are added progressively so educators, learners and community partners can reuse them.
Resource library
Available now
Start with the resources already published on the VISUAL-EU website.
Winter School Materials
Educational presentations and team outputs from Winter School 2025.
Summer School Materials
The dedicated resource area for Summer School educational materials.
Continue your VISUAL-EU learning journey
Explore the programme’s intended learning outcomes or visit the Hub for the project’s digital learning environment.
