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Expert UX Research16049/1620/2324/1/11
Study guide

Expert UX Research

16049/1620/2324/1/11
Academic year 2023-24
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Digital Design & Development, programme stage 5
    Programme option:
    • Expert UX Research
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 12 credits
Total study time: 300,00 hours
Re-sit exam: is possible.
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Diependael Kimberly
Language course: No
Languages: Dutch, English

Prerequisites

previously registered for UX Research 1 AND previously registered for UX Research 2 AND previously registered for UX Research 3 AND previously registered for UX Research 4.

Goals

OLR01-I-1 Devises and substantiates a distinctive concept based on data and problem analysis from a briefing
OLR02-I-1 Applies an appropriate work or research methodology in the different phases of a project to move from creative concept to a working end result
OLR03-I-1 Explores various technologies to achieve a functional and visual result
OLR03-I-2 Explores and iterates to develop a unique visual language
OLR03-I-3 Reaches an implementable design through a creative and iterative process
OLR04-I-1 Experiments with new technologies and applications for digital interaction
OLR05-I-1 Adopts an investigative attitude during an iterative process
OLR05-I-2 Purposefully uses techniques and methods to create a user experience tailored to the user
OLR06-I-3 Applies various techniques to communicate a project, or part of it, both internally and externally
OLR07-I-1 Keeps up to speed with the international field (society, trends, technology) and incorporates it into a personal development plan.
OLR07-I-2 Questions existing methods / workflows / knowledge and explores alternatives
OLR10-I-1 Has a critical and investigative attitude towards own creations

Content

You will receive all the tips and tricks to sharpen your UX profile.
After which you can select your own Passion Project

- Prototyping
- Usability Testing Methods
- UX Artefacts
- Pitching Techniques
- Passion project

Study materials

Mandatory
  • Publisher: Figma
Adobe Creative CloudMandatory
  • Author: Adobe
  • Publisher: Adobe
  • Edition: Recentste versie

Learning outcomes

PBADEVINE01: Uses several methods to analyse a briefing and to come to a digital interactive concept.
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PBADEVINE01Uses several methods to analyse a briefing and to come to a digital interactive concept.
PBADEVINE02: Applies an appropriate work or research methodology in the different phases of a project to evolve from a creative concept to an operational final result.
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PBADEVINE02Applies an appropriate work or research methodology in the different phases of a project to evolve from a creative concept to an operational final result.
PBADEVINE03: Has the necessary artistic design skills and the knowledge of the medium to realise a personal and creative project within the broad spectrum of digital interaction.
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PBADEVINE03Has the necessary artistic design skills and the knowledge of the medium to realise a personal and creative project within the broad spectrum of digital interaction.
PBADEVINE04: Develops digital interaction with knowledge and insight in the present technological possibilities and experiments with future possibilities.
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PBADEVINE04Develops digital interaction with knowledge and insight in the present technological possibilities and experiments with future possibilities.
PBADEVINE05: Starts with the development of a digital interactive project with an inquiring and empathic attitude, reckoning with both the uniqueness and the stakeholders.
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PBADEVINE05Starts with the development of a digital interactive project with an inquiring and empathic attitude, reckoning with both the uniqueness and the stakeholders.
PBADEVINE06: Is communicative and socially skilled to communicate in every phase of a project with specialists and/or laymen within a(n) (inter)national company-specific framework.
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PBADEVINE06Is communicative and socially skilled to communicate in every phase of a project with specialists and/or laymen within a(n) (inter)national company-specific framework.
PBADEVINE07: Critically follows and assesses domain-specific international trends and evolutions and integrates these in a personal, professional development plan.
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PBADEVINE07Critically follows and assesses domain-specific international trends and evolutions and integrates these in a personal, professional development plan.
PBADEVINE10: Has a critical and investigative attitude with regard to his own creations.
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PBADEVINE10Has a critical and investigative attitude with regard to his own creations.

Activities

  • Lecture
  • Lab / practice session
  • Extramural activity

Evaluation

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
exam period 1 (1st sem) (regular exam schedule)exam: specific method or combination of methods25,00
exam period 1 (outside exam schedule)assignment: specific method or combination of methods75,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
exam period 3 (august/september) (regular exam schedule)assignment: specific method or combination of methods100,00