ATLS 4010: Capstone
Course Description
Capstone is a culminating course in which students implement a creative project based on prior research (see Research Methods & Professional Practice). This course is designed for students to put into practice the technical skills and creative concepts they have acquired throughout their undergraduate career and also make important professional connections. The course is structured as a studio course with a series of critique and presentation sessions in which various aspects of individual projects are discussed. Critique sessions are a combination of internal sessions and reviews by external guest critics. Additionally, students will publish a fully articulated project description and related external documentation.
Research Methods & Professional Practices is a required prerequisite for Capstone.
Course Objectives
Students who successfully complete this course will:
Critical Thinking & Theory / History:
- Improve vocabulary and critical thinking in order to effectively discuss and present their work.
- Receive and incorporate feedback from faculty mentors and external reviewers.
Design/Creative:
- Implement and refine an iterative design process.
- Effectively present and communicate technical and conceptual ideas.
- Test the project with relevant users and implement relevant design changes.
- Publish comprehensive public documentation about the final work.
Technical:
- Implement a purpose-driven project that demonstrates both technical and creative virtuosity.
- Demonstrate professional production and implementation techniques in the development of a fully functional project.
Credit Hours
Prerequisites
- ATLS 4000 Research Methods and Professional Practice
Documents
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Restricted to students with major or minor in Technology, Arts, and Media.
