LO4

You show investigative problem solving, personal professional focus and have targeted interaction while actively orienting on the future working field of media design throughout the semester.

[Future-Oriented Organisation] You explore the organisational context of your project, make business, sustainable and ethical considerations and manage all aspects of the execution of the project. Organisational context = you identify the business domain and stakeholders of the project and know its business legitimisation Business, sustainable and ethical factors = you take into consideration business, sustainable development and ethical aspects in your judgement process using standards or methods/tools (e.g. TICT). Manage execution = you create a project plan and monitor your project including the research activities, time, money, risks and the quality of the solution which is valuable for the organisation.

[Investigative Problem Solving] You take a critical look at your project from different perspectives, identify problems, find an effective approach and arrive at appropriate solutions. Identify problems = Throughout all phases of the project, initially by identifying the problem/opportunity of the client, defining the main scope of the project and formulating the related research questions, and during the project by identifying newly encountered problems/challenges and formulating more in-depth or detailed research questions. Different perspectives and effective approach = you use a variety of research strategies, methods and activities (reference: https://ictresearchmethods.nl/The_DOT_FrameworkLinks to an external site. ) in a structured way in order to find justified answers to your research questions. Appropriate solutions = you use the results from your research to create valuable solutions and validate these with the relevant stakeholders.

[Personal Leadership] You are entrepreneurial around your projects and personal development, you pay attention to your own learning ability and keep in mind what kind of IT professional and/or what type of positions you aspire to. Entrepreneurial = you take the lead in your own project, both planning as well as content wise. Pay attention to your own learning ability = you can reflect on your own actions, ask and receive feedback on your actions and look for further opportunities and possibilities that flow from that feedback and that you are aware of your development as an IT professional

[Targeted Interaction] You determine which partners play a role in your project, collaborate constructively with them and communicate appropriately to achieve the desired impact. Communicate appropriately = you make sure that your communication has the right impact and execution. Partners = the different stakeholders in the project to which you pay attention to and whose interest in the project are clear to you.