Field of Art and Design

In addition to general graduate attribute, the Graduate of the program will be able to:

• Depth Knowledge: an ability to apply knowledge gained from courses/learning activities beyond the introductory instructional level. Knowledge in multiple disciplines, including computer science, engineering, machining, sound, light. Problem analysis: An ability to use appropriate knowledge and skills to identify, formulate, analyze, and solve complex problems in order to reach substantiated conclusions.
• Investigation: An ability to conduct investigations of complex problems by methods that include appropriate experiments, analysis and interpretation of data and synthesis of information in order to reach valid conclusions.
• Design: An ability to design solutions for complex and to design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate attention to economic, environmental, cultural, and societal considerations.
• Use of tools: An ability to create, select, adapt, and extend appropriate techniques, resources, and modern tools to a range of activities, from simple to complex, with an understanding of the associated limitations.
• Individual and teamwork: An ability to work effectively as a member and leader in teams, preferably in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Communication skills: An ability to communicate complex electronics and kinetics concepts within the profession and with society at large. Such abilities include reading, writing, speaking, and listening, and the ability to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, and to give and effectively respond to clear instructions.
• Professionalism: An understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Professional designer in society, especially the primary role of protection of the public and the public interest. Professionalism in the complexities of programming, electronics, fabrication, and other practices in ways that take full advantage of the freedom inherent in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Ethics and equity: An ability to apply professional ethics, accountability, and equity.
• Understanding of the aesthetic, social, political, and economic forces that drive the development and utilization of technology.
• Economics and project management: An ability to appropriately incorporate economics and business practices including project, risk and change management into the practice of designer, and to understand their limitations.
• Life-long learning: An ability to identify and to address their own educational needs in a changing world, sufficiently to maintain their competence and contribute to the advancement of knowledge.