Assessment

Demonstrator

During the Preparation FMP, you will develop demos or research prototypes for their specific purpose and roles in the acquisition of knowledge or the creation of value within the design (research) process. Demonstrator refers to digital or physical probes/artifacts that are used for project communication, not just limited to the prototypes in a usual design project.

You demonstrate your demo’s and/or research prototypes and their purpose on the Demo Day. The Demo Day is a formative assessment moment, wherein you receive feedback from your examiner(s) and is part of your competence assessment. The demonstrator will be assessed on its quality of communication.

Report (of learning activities)

Via the report you show your learning activities of the M21 semester. In the project report you draw a clear and professional picture of the design (research) challenge. You must provide a clear description of different perspectives and potential approaches. You argue choices you made and use references to external sources correctly. You should indicate in the project report how this project relates to your FMP. The report will be assessed on the academic and professional presentation of the design project results.

Reflection

You write a structured and clear individual reflection on the integration of the expertise areas within the project, the development of professional skills and your overall competence as a designer. In the reflection, you relate your choices within the project to your professional identity and vision. You also reflect how the learning outcomes will support your FMP. The reflection will be assessed on the readiness of your competencies, i.e., the feasibility, of completing your FMP project in one semester.

FMP Proposal

Within the FMP Proposal part, you need to describe the focus and boundaries you have set for your FMP in your proposal. This description should include the direction or design/solution space you envision for your project, with a positioning in state-of-the art work; the design process you plan to use (including a plan), how you expect to integrate the (two selected) expertise areas and the design deliverables you have set for your project. 

You should ensure that your unique profile is reflected; your professional identity and vision, chosen expertise areas, track and (intended) competence development. You should link your FMP Proposal to the department's mission and the master program's intended learning outcomes. 

You may decide upon the layout of the report and proposal yourself however discuss the structure with your mentor in advance and check its alignment with your project and chosen Track.

The following division is suggested:

• 10 min presentation on competence development in the project 
  • 2 min project motivation
  • 2 min design (research) process & activities
  • 4 min project results
  • 2 min reflection

• 10 min presentation on FMP Proposal 
  • 2 min project motivation (e.g. PI&V and context)
  • 2 min intended design/research process  (e.g. planning & activities)
  • 3 min current results (e.g. first iteration; connection M21 to M22)
  • 2 min expected outcome(s) in M22
  • 1 min potential risk management