Final qualifications

1.

Graduates are skilled in problem-finding, idea and concept generation, and in the identification of opportunities for the exploitation of new technology; they can develop concepts and ideas, using the latest tools, into key prototypes. (Concept generation and prototype development)

2.

Graduates can evaluate concepts and ideas from the viewpoints of functionality, performance, experience, user acceptance and usability, marketing and societal implications (issues like privacy and security); they can present the results of their evaluation in an understandable manner. (Evaluation of concepts)

3.

Graduates understand the workflow of a design process, can plan such a design process, and are aware of the effects that unforeseen circumstances (new ideas, new requirements, lack of resources) may have on this planning. (Understanding and planning the design process)

4.

Graduates can assume a role in a multi-disciplinary team, are aware of personal strengths and weaknesses, can develop a personal vision and can capture requirements and knowledge from different fields of specialization. (Collaboration and multidisciplinarity)

5.

Graduates know the relevant theories underpinning graphic design in all its aspects (including the use of colour and motion, the combination of text and other visual means, and even the combination of graphics and sound) (Skills and knowledge in graphic design)

6.

Graduates know the relevant (web technology, databases, dynamic and control systems) technologies to be used, and the relationships they have to one another and to graphic and motion design (qualification 5), concerning both principles and functionality. In addition to this, each student has additional technological knowledge, which concerns, depending on his specialization, either knowledge of (serious) games and 3D (virtual) environments or knowledge of sensors, wireless communication and electronics. (Knowledge of technology)

7.

Graduates can implement algorithms and combine principles from physics and mathematics at the level required to demonstrate an application. (Skills in technology)

8.

Graduates can analyze and classify system behaviour and express the analysis in mathematical models; they can use tools to perform simulations, they are capable of critical evaluation of their simulations. (Skills and knowledge in modelling and simulation)

9.

Graduates know how to develop a business plan. (Business knowledge)

10.

Graduates are aware of the roles of designers in society, and the standards (ethically and legally) for professional behaviour. (Roles in society)

11.

Graduates can communicate with experts and non-experts about all aspects of his field, i.e. firstly concerning concepts, ideas, opportunities, and design workflow (qualifications1,3), secondly concerning evaluation of concepts (qualification 2), and finally concerning prototype development and technological and modelling issues (1,6,7,8); this communication covers presentation, justification and documentation, and (to a limited extent) scientific debate; in this communication the graduate knows how to employ modern media.(Communication)

12.

Graduates are capable of logical reasoning; they are inquisitive and capable of posing proper questions; they can critically evaluate results obtained (by themselves and others); they are capable of critical reflection and can adapt their behaviour on the basis of that reflection, and are aware of gaps in their own knowledge and skills; they are prepared to learn and capable of learning. (Basic academic attitude)