Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Objectives:             

Develop and evaluate a novel system that uses concepts and technologies in the chosen specialisation with a focus on exploring 1) its commercial aspects, and/or 2) its socio-cultural implications, and/or 3) its use in generating scientific knowledge.

The purpose of this project module is to give the student the opportunity to acquire practical, real-world experience with developing media technological products within the context of a company or an organization. The development must be subject to relevant constraints and conditions of the real-world context.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Students who complete the module will obtain the following qualifications:

• Must be able to understand core state-of-the-art concepts, theories, techniques and methodologies relating to the sub-area of interaction design that has been applied in the project
• Must be able to synthesize relevant concepts in media commercialization and innovation
• Must be able to understand professional, business-related and organizational concepts that are relevant for the hosting organization and the developed project.

Skills

Students who complete the module will obtain the following qualifications:

• Must be able to apply market and trend analysis methods to a media product or production involving advanced interaction design
• Must be able to apply interaction design methods and technologies to create products that are viable from a commercial, socio-cultural, and/or scientific perspective
• Must be able to apply host relevant constraints and affordances in the product design

Competences

Students who complete the module will obtain the following qualifications:

• Must be able to evaluate and select relevant theories, methods, and tools, with the specific aim of working towards creating new products, commercially viable products, or new knowledge

Type of instruction

Academically supervised student-governed problem oriented project work.

Exam

Exams