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Final qualifications for Creative Technology indicated technology, that is actual skills in engineering and computer science, as well as an understanding of both business and human factors, needed for viable deployment of new technologies and solutions. In addition we emphasized experience with design and creativity, with a deep understanding of human values to understand and express the requirements of products and services needed for living and working tomorrow.

target(s) -- creative technology

_ .. from a new media perspective: track(s)

• skill(s) -- computing, mathematics, simulation, technology
• knowledge --computer & software architecture, human factors
• theory -- systems engineering, media & communication
• experience(s) -- project(s), deployment in social context
• attitude -- initiative, creative, involved

teaching method(s)

• learner-centered environment,
• active appropriate practice,
• experiential learning,
• interpersonal communication and feedback,
• multi-disciplinary collaboration,
• student responsibility and self-motivated learning.

course description(s)

• a characterization of contents,
• (possible) pre-requisite courses,
• goals and attainment targets,
• the place in the curriculum,
• application area and motivating examples, as well as,
• teaching methods, and
• required facilities.

creative technology discipline(s)

• Mathematics,
• Computer Science,
• New Media,
• Smart Technology and
• Design as well as the
• Creative Applications and
• Creative Explorations,

level(s) of knowledge

1. awareness -- theoretical knowledge / hear say
2. familiarity -- experience and (limited) knowledge
3. fluency -- basic skill/knowledge, sufficient for elementary application
4. full literacy -- application of skill/knowledge in problem context

skill(s) & competence(s)

• technology,
• requirements,
• human factors,
• design,
• creativity and
• business,

Creative Application(s)

• CA1: We Create Identity
• CA2: Living and Working Tomorrow
• CA3: Have Fun and Play!
• CA4: Ambient Screen(s)
• CA5: Hybrid World(s)

Creative Exploration(s)

• CE1: Creative Exploration of Structures
• CE2: Explorations in Art, Science and Technology

Mathematics

• MA1: Motion and Modeling
• MA2: Signals and Systems
• MA3: Statistics and Probability
• MA4: Strategies and Protocols
• MA5: Queues and Logistics

Computer Science

• CS1: Elements of Computer Science
• CS2: Programming for Creative Technology
• CS3: Programming and Structure
• CS4: Data-driven Applications

New Media

• NM1: Web Technology
• NM2: Interactive Visualization
• NM3: Web2.0 Mashups
• NM4: Virtual Environments
• NM5: Game Development

Smart Technology

• ST1: Smart Environments
• ST2: Dynamical Systems
• ST3: Control Systems
• ST4: Wireless Communication Systems
• ST5: Introduction to Electronics
• ST6: Sensors

Design

• DE1: Sketching for CreaTe
• DE2: Graphical design
• DE3: Designing in context
• DE4: Human Factors
• DE5: 3D modelling
• DE6: Advanced graphic design
• DE7: Digital content creation tools